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  1. M

    Bath drain leaking onto back porch

    Wanting to buy a house. Inspection. Bath drain leaks onto back porch. Cost to fix leak?
  2. G

    Is there California law regarding asbestos testing before plumber can inspect a leak?

    a week after moving into a 1973 year built house in Costa Mesa California, a leak was noted in the wall. A couple days goes by before Home warranty program sent local plumber out and he looked at the wet wall for a couple seconds and walked out saying we need asbestos testing first before he...
  3. J

    Broken Pipe But No Water Leak

    I was recently digging to install a new fence post in my yard when I hit a pipe. The pipe cracked and leaked a bit of water at first and then completely stopped and doesn't appear to have leaked any more. I tested the water in the bathrooms and kitchen but no water leak from the crack. The pipe...
  4. B

    Water heater leak from top. Am I on the right track?

    I have a probably 13 yr old water heater, so I know its getting up there. I just got a leak on what looks to be the hot water outlet. (The leak is hot). It doesnt look to be the joint, and it seems to be coming from under the cover/red cap. I found some threads talking about dielectric...
  5. H

    How to check for main line leaks before purchasing the home

    Looking at purchasing a rental home which has been unoccupied for along time...don't know how long. I have purchased a few homes where I got surprised when getting the water turned on, only to find out we had leaks in the main incoming line, and was fairly expensive to repair! This time, I can...
  6. E

    Outdoor water barrels leak at spigot

    Hi, I'm by no means a pro and have limited experience with plumbing, but I'm game to try simple things myself. I have some outdoor water barrels (250 l each) that collect rain water from my shed and house. I used plastic spigots with rubber seals on the inside and outside of the barrels. They...
  7. C

    Troubleshooting a leaky shower

    We have a slow leak that appears on the 2nd floor ceiling in the general area of the 3rd floor shower. The leak only occurs when the shower is running and it takes a good 10 minutes before you start to see the water, so I think it's pooling somewhere in the walls before it builds its way to...
  8. Krystle

    Mystery Leak from Shower

    Hi there, I have a mystery leak in the wall behind my shower, which I'm hoping someone here can help me shed light on! This is the shower kit I have: https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/docresources/818/20/204741.pdf We have a small trap access in the next room. which allows us to see in to the...
  9. Parker Sean Peterson

    Leaking kitchen sink fixture

    Hi, I need help with figuring out why the used sink I am installing is leaking from the faucet. I'm not a plumber, just a dabbler, so any and all help is appreciated. See the attached photo. I took a small video but I guess it's too large. Thank you.
  10. E

    Water leakage

    Hi! My neighbor beneath me has serious water damage. A 'leak detective' took a video of the shower drain pipe. He said there are two weak points (shown at 0:35 and 1:16) that should be fixed. Another expert did an Infrared and pressure test and said there is no problem. I would like to hear...
  11. N

    Vibrating noise, I’ve heard it before but won’t stop

    today the showerhead pipe snapped off from the water pipe. There was no leaking at the time. Then my friend turned the water on and let it run for a sec to check it out. Hours later I can hear water dripping from behind the cold and hot knob. My basement has water all in the floor boards and on...
  12. G

    Fernox Leak Sealer F4 in water heater???

    My water heater is leaking somewhere from the bottom. The cold water inlet and drain valve are both located on the bottom I sealed around both of them with gasket maker I went over the seams on the cold inlet and drain several time so I wouldn't leave any holes yet still have a leak in I put...
  13. Soquilii

    Mobile Home Laundry Room Hissing!

    I have a 20-year-old mobile home and just now discovered a hiss in the laundry room emanating from behind the washer. It sounds exactly like air, not water! There is no water on the floor and I don't feel water coming through the pipes to or from the washer. When I turned the washer on, it...
  14. H

    Galvanized Pipe Leak inside house

    There is old galvanized water line coming from the street curb to inside the house to the water meter. The inside portion sprung a leak and is spraying water. Plumber wants $2200 to replace the entire line from the curb to the meter inside. I am thinking there is a way to patch that portion...
  15. J

    Need Helpe Diagnosing Faucet Leak Repair Needed

    My laundry tub faucet has started leaking at the valve on the cold side. Fortunately, the leak only occurs when the valve is open. Here's a video I shot: It started when I began using a portable reverse osmosis filter attached onto the faucet. I figure the resistance caused the leak, or at...
  16. C

    Low Flow Indicator

    I have been studying the low flow indicator on my water meter. The triangle moves EVER SO SLIGHTLY over a matter of minutes. It is calibrated to .1 Gallons for 1 revolution. If it moves 10 degrees in 5 minutes that is a lot. I only noticed it by taking a video of it and then fast forwarding...
  17. R

    Water disapperaing from well

    I'm not sure if this is the right section to post this, but the water in the well, at my grandmothers places is disappearing somewhere. Description of the problem: The chances of it being the well itself is, I'd like to say, almost impossible. The main problem is that the water doesn't start...
  18. B

    Washer Drain Issue

    Summary: Water leaks from where wall meets floor when washer drains. Smells of sewage, appears to be earth/clay 1.5'-2.0' down washer drain. Trying to identify issue, may cut up concrete soon. Washer in the basement 100+ year old construction. Washer drain goes directly into the...
  19. K

    Removal of a Tub Spout that’s Older than Me

    Hello all! I recently decided to take on the job of replacing the shower fixtures (save for the shower head) in my grandparents’ guest bathroom. The house was built in 1984 and still has its Delta 600 series shower handle and all. I’ve done my research and gotten all of my tools and materials...
  20. A

    Pex Manifold and couplings leaking

    I live in Chandler, Az with very hot summers. My house is 6.5 years old and in the past 6 months I've had two very slow leaks cause ceiling damage. In both cases, it seems like there is hard water sediment on a hot water Pex line near a manifold. I had a few plumbers comment on the color of...
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