water main

Can I empty the gas water heater tank in a temporarily vacant home (listed for sale, very cold weather coming I don’t want pipes to burst while not being used) by opening all faucets, shutting the water off, and leaving it on “pilot” mode? Or do I need to turn to “off” and turn gas off, too. The...

I’m looking to replace my water main’s gate, and the “screw” or reverse treaded rod. The old rod snapped and the gate is closed, unable to open. This is the valve that comes from my meter and supplies the whole house. If I can’t replace just the “guts” of the valve I’ll have to hire a plumber to...

Hello All, Just joined and I need help to temporarily stop my water main from leaking while I trench and lay a new water main for my home. Right now it leaks approx. 160 gph. Is there a way to stop or slow the leak to 1-5 gals/day for about a month while I put in a new water main that will...

In my area (Southern California) most plumbing companies seem to run poly pipe for the water main. Why isn’t PEX A a more popular option? From what I understand it needs to be sleeved, so does the foam insulation count? Also, I know it needs to turn into copper prior to going through their...