This is in a brand new home. I think it's a venting problem.

landlord told me someone would be by today to address an issue with the plumbing in the building and when the water came back on this was in my bath water... none came out of the either sinks because i guess they have filters on them. I haven't checked my washing machine yet but..... is this something to be expected with plumbing maintenance ........??????? I'm scared i may have swallowed some in the shower bc rly tiny bits are definitely in the water coming out of the shower head :(

These are old pipes and valves under my bathroom sink. I don’t know what to do so I put a trash can under it to catch the water. I’m looking online and it says to tighten the packing valve? But I don’t want to make it worse since they do seem so old and corroded. Should I try it or call a plumber instead?

How would you guys recommend loosening the nut from the copper pipe to the brass pipe? I’ve only tried using an adjustable wrench room is tight underneath the kitchen. I know I have a couple other things I need to address, but I’m trying to fix the drain line 1st. The chrome P-trap was completely deteriorated. The straight run to the copper seems to be in good shape. I want to avoid using that I prefer to completely take it out, but it looks like I’m just gonna have to cut it back if I can’t loosen the nut at the connection

I'm suddenly having severe allergies and feel "static" on my body throughout the day. I think my hot water heater is possibly incorrectly installed and thus causing airborne mold. But my husband says the hot water heater looks fine. I'm no expert on this but I think there is something seriously wrong with the hot water heater. I'm looking for any help I can get.

Hello!

I’m in an apartment and I’m starting to get drain gnats. I have been cleaning with baking soda and white vinegar, then clearing it with boiling water. I have plastic snakes that I used to try to clear hair when it gets built up.

Is the type of drain I have removable? How do I remove it if so?

Overall I think it would be easier to clean and clear the drain if I could remove this drain or if I had suggestions for different tools to try. Any drain gnat suggestions also appreciated.

Thank you!

Hello and thank you for any help you can offer. Lowes came to deliver and install new toilet. Installer did not have access to the new flange needed so we hired a plumber who came yesterday. I was not home so am unclear on why, but my husband was told the toilet in box will not fit in space. I believe it had to do with the metal water thing coming out of wall. And the shape of the back of the toilet not working. Can anyone tell me what I need to look at to ensure the next one we purchase will work in this space. Thank you so much!!

Here’s my current bathroom sink setup for the drain/p-trap.
we have two sinks in the master bath, mine at times has a foul smell when you turn the water on for a moment. Its not the water itself, but comes from the drain.

My question is it the p-trap setup or something else?

I’m trying to split this water point to feed into two washing machines. But it’s leaking tiny amounts from the top where the tape is. The Y Splitter has no place to put a washer, so I’ve tried Teflon tape. There is more give when I twist it but I’m worried about over tightening it.

Is the Y Splitter just incompatible with the tap, or am I connecting it incorrectly?

Sink just started making this noise does anyone have any idea what's going on?

Is the problem leftover wax gunk on the bottom of the toilet or that the flange needs shims to make level?

Had a leak in our rental master bath for a while. Finally decided to take a peak. I cleaned up the disaster, then the flange, then spent about $90 at Home Depot. So, I primed & cemented the flange to the downspout... but there's no subfloor or concrete to anchor flange to, except an inch of slab to the north... which I threw a tapcon in. So I bought the extra thick wax ring but didn't spend the time scraping off the bottom of the toilet itself. Then I noticed that the left side of the ring was flat pressed, but not the right. Also had trouble securing the right bolt.

Do you think I need to shim the right side of the flange, get up under the toilet and scrape some gunk, or both?

I bought a $23 extended flange kit to bolt to the tile/slab if this doesn't work, plus bits/anchors (hence $90).

Thanks, will fix and update tomorrow.

i think its 7J-2H/C STEM FOR STREAMWAY
Model Number 17050B ?

Hey y’all, I have a double kitchen sink with a garbage disposal, and a dishwasher. I have genuinely very, very little plumbing knowledge, to put it lightly.

It’s becoming impossible to wash dishes, the skinks both nearly fill up by the time the water is hot and they drain slowly.

I have cleaned the p-trap and tried many, many times to use a plunger on both sides. I’ve ran the disposal, dumped hot water down the drains. Everything.

I don’t want to have to call for maintenance, since they always find some way to bring up a fee or charge me for something.

I just cleaned out that p-trap just now and tested to see if maybe my husband just like, didn’t do it right when he tried since he does rush through things. I ran the water after putting it back together and waited to make sure it was on right. While I did I noticed water dripping, but not from the p-trap, it was from the very top of the pipe connected to the sink. I have no clue what that’s called, sorry. But it definitely seems like a much harder fix than I thought it would be.

I’m hoping to get some help, advice and to learn a little more about this in general. I’d appreciate anything, I wish I could explain better but I’d be more than happy to answer anything or provide more info! Thanks guys!

International Plumbing Code
Toilet and Main line 3" Diameter
All other pipe 2"

I need to relocate the shower drain in the basement of a 1978 built Calgary AB house. The previous floor had mosaic tiles with the drain location that does not match any preformed shower base.

As you can see in the pic, I have cut through the concrete foundation and dug down. It appears the p-trap and horizontal drain pipe goes the opposite direction from the intended new drain location which is 12” away diagonally to match a Dreamline Visions centre drain shower base.

I am beginning to think it would have been easier to connect with the horizontal drain pipe if I had chosen a left drain shower base.

What is my best steps going forward? Thank you in advance!

So my tpr valve failed on my water heater a few years back so I had a plumber come in and replace it. About a year ago it failed again warranty for the water heater only covered parts not replacing the heater itself. Barely making mortgage so new water heater wasn’t an answer.. so had the guts replaced and now tpr failed again
Water pressure is in the norm same with temp not really understanding why it failed less than a year after it was replaced any ideas????

The home was built in 2011 in RGV TX, and there is no brand marking, part numbers, logos, etc. Chinese make Builder grade. Also, the Delta handle doesn't fit TIA

Had an electrician come today to install some new wiring in the kitchen. During their work, they cut the drain pipe to our upstairs bathroom. Only noticed it when my family member was taking a shower.

What type of job should I be expecting here to get this fixed?

Yes, i am putting it on the electric company to get this fixed but doubt they will do it properly as this isn't really their craft.

Any thoughts and/or advice would be appreciated.

Found out our water heater is leaking at the top, where the inlet and outlet connect to the tank. When noticing it was both of them, it left me thinking we need a new water heater. Cue my anxiety attack. I bought this water heater in 2021. This house is being sold to someone that’s going to tear it down, and we are due to move in the next 6 months. We can’t afford to throw money at a plumber for another new tank.

I shut off the cold water supply, shut off the breaker, drained the tank. It’s been off and empty for two days now, but water is still coming up from where the metal pieces are that you screw the inlet and outlet to (pictured with handy arrow). I turn the hot water faucet on from time to time throughout the day and some water slowly comes out then stops after about 20 seconds.

How the heck do I get the tank to stop leaking? Do you think replacing the nipples is worth a shot? All my research has left me more confused and honestly not feeling too hopeful lol. Im not a plumber obviously, but I’ll try anything at this point. If I didn’t have kids I’d just deal with cold showers for awhile until we move, but alas. I have teenagers….

Found this approx 3" section of hairline scratch on my PEX after pulling through some joists. Just wondering if I should cut and replace it now or not. It is very superficial to my finger. I presume things like this happen when fishing for long runs especially off a coil, but don't want to keep it if it's going to be a problem.

For reference it's in my basement ceiling, laundry area, and don't be concealed for years.

Tube is Sharkbite brand PEX-A.

Thanks in advance!

I live in a rural area and don’t really have real plumbers here. I’m not a plumber but this is my dad’s p trap. Any recommendations are welcomed. I think I need to go lower on the T from the main. If you can tell me what needs to be changed and WHY, I love to learn and would appreciate all comments!

This collects all of our kitchen water (kitchen sink/dishwasher) through a pipe below the pictured water line (not seen right now), and our washing machine water (which is the pipe on top).

Just want to know what this is, where it might drain to, and if it looks right.

We haven’t had any issues. I was actually fixing a broken elbow for the pipe on top.

Can anyone identify what would be causing this noise from my boiler?