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    Mystery open kitchen drain behind wall - need advice about plugging it

    My kitchen sink drain became blocked and, while unblocking it with a plunger and lots of water, I saw the dirty water leak from behind drywall about 6 feet away from sink. I had previously noticed a smell from the same area and dampness on the drywall. So I cut open the drywall and find an open...
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    Ridgid Drain cleaner info required

    I have an old drain cleaner which runs like new when going Ridgid Kollmann1500 but requires a capacitor replacement which is bolted on the side of the motor , I can not read the details on the old one does anyone have any idea what stats for run/start cap . Previously I replaced this 12 years...
  3. M

    Replacing pop up plug and waste in bath. No screw to remove drain cover from plug hole.

    Hi, the pop up plug system has broken and needs replacing. I would like to replace the whole lot. My issue is trying to remove the waste drain cover from the bath isn't what I'm expecting. There is no screw holding the trap to the plug section in the bath. As the bath is fiberglass, I don't want...
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    Can I have water supply run to various areas of my manufacturing building without providing a sanitary drain for each water supply location?

    Hello all. I lease an industrial space in the United States, in which I will be doing manufacturing of ceramic, pottery type items. The space is zoned for manufacturing and the applicable plumbing code is: State of Illinois Plumbing Code, 2004 edition and subsequent amendments. I am...
  5. D

    Solution needed for a drain channel poorly fitted to clay drain and previous plastic interface leaks and is broken

    Hi there I am struggling to contain my fury and discontent to find that I have a Drain Channel outside the back of my new house which is leaking but seems to me to have been seriously bodged so need some advice from someone who may know how to fix. I have posted a couple of pictures of the...
  6. Stants

    What is the fall for connecting a 40 and 50 mm Drain into a soil pipe

    Hi could anybody tell me or post a link for the correct fall / gradient for a 40 mm and 50 mm drain pipe ( Shower ) connecting into a new soil stack im guessing it would be one in something or degrees Thanks
    • Stants
    • Thread
    • drain pipe soil soil pipe
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Boilers
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    Grey water drain - help

    Desperate help please - how can I get these 3 grey water pipes fed and sealed into drain please Boiler condenser , shower and sink , bath . new path laid so I can’t dig that up
  8. S

    Drain down - full or half?

    Need to do some work in an upstairs bathroom moving some rad pipes etc. Just wondering if its okay to do a half drain down, i.e just drain down until all of the upstairs pipe work/rads are empty then top up with water/inhibitor once complete of is it better to completely drain the entire...
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    Outside waste drain constantly blocking.

    Hello all, We hope you are well. We are looking for some drainage advice on a relatively new build property. The drain outside of the property constantly blocks with toilet paper and waste every 5-6 weeks of use. Following the blockage we unblock by using hot water and essentially poking...
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    How to drain heatline boiler Monza 24.

    Hi I need to replace the pressure gauge on the boiler and needed some help on how to drain/isolate the water in the boiler first. Help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
    • Davegs
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    • boiler drain
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Boilers
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    Arvada, CO - Plumber / Drain combo Techs - Health Dental - $ Cash Sign-on bonus $

    Hi There! It's a great day at Master Blaster Plumbing and Drain LLC! We are hiring Plumbing and Drain Technicians that already possess Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Service experience. Requirements: You must possess the following to be considered for hire; -Professionalism, Honesty, Integrity...
  12. Stants

    wetroom shower drain

    Hi im installing a wetroom shower tray the trap that comes with it is 50 mm diameter I was going to run in 50 mm waste pipe / Elbows and Tees the under floor in solvent weld , and as it goes outside into the stack in push fit ( for ease of getting into if there is ever a blockage ) trouble is...
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    Driveway drain

    Hi peeps Quick question my driveway drain from which rain water collects is full of mud. When I take the mud out there is no hole inside the drain Sorry if this is a silly question Is this the way it's meant to be
  14. B

    Plastic drain pipe screwed access plug removal

    My house (built in the 1980s) has number of solvent welded screwed access plugs to clean the drain pipes in the bathroom, kitchen etc. They are similar to the polypipe one shown below but have a lower profile cross shaped grip which makes them difficult to remove and refit. Is there a special...
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    Where can I find a 1922 Crane Sink Drain

    I have obtained a 1922 Crane Drainboard Sink and am looking for the sink drain assembly, retaining nut, strainer, or replacement. I have attached photos of the sink and drain and greatly appreciate any assistance.
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    shower drain issue

    Hello, has leak in my bathroom which was leaking into garage. I cut into my ceiling in garage and the leak was from the shower drain. Went to shower and removed cover for drain which was easy, was able to lift up with a pair of pliers and no turning required. Was intending to check the gasket...
  17. OllyLennox

    Large object stuck quite deep in drain

    Hi there, We have a shower unit which normally has a peg-shaped trap in the waste to prevent large objects going down the waste pipe. However when it gets clogged up with hair etc. my other half tends to just pull it out (and leave it out) so lo and behold, something large has gone down there...
  18. R

    Shower/ Sink very slow to drain to macerator

    I have a macerator which does a toilet, sink and shower in our basement, it has worked fine for 2 years then water started backing up into shower tray so I took the macerator out (3 hr job due to location) and the non-return valve had come a bit loose. Repaired that, gave it a good clean out...
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    Dishwasher Drain Hose Ends

    Hello, I have a dishwasher that was relocated. The corrugated drain hose is in good shape but the end that would connect to the air gap was damaged and the pipe was cut. Can I replace the end and where can I find the? Thanks in advance! Just trying to avoid ordering a new hose as it is a...
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    Can I add an overflow (i.e. secondary) rainwater drain in an internal lightwell that feeds into a bathroom's soil pipe?

    I would appreciate some advice. I have a flat on the 3rd floor of a converted house, which has a lightwell in the middle of the flat. The bottom of the lightwell reaches the 3rd floor (my flat’s floor level) and has a roof lantern for the flat on the 2nd floor. I plan to build a small bathroom...
    • LordWest
    • Thread
    • bathroom drain overflow pipe soil soil pipe
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Boilers
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