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  Connecting Dissimilar Metals

  Question I heard you mention problems with connecting copper and galvanized steel pipe, and would appreciate info on pipe insulators. Art Answer Electrolysis (metal deterioration) results when dissimilar metals such as copper and galvanized pipe come into...

  • Posted April 16, 2014
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  Closet Auger Marks (A Response)

  Question I had a blockage in my toilet. I purchased, and properly used a closet auger, to unclog the toilet. The auger left marks on my water closet. Can you suggest any remedies? I tried household cleanser...

  • Posted April 16, 2014
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  Clearing a Clog

  Question I have a plumbing problem wherein the toilet appears to bubble up water and the bowl completely fills with water upon flushing. It requires about 30 minutes for the water to drain out. When it does,...

  • Posted April 16, 2014
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  Cleaning A Tub Stopper

  Question The stopper for my tub keeps getting plugged and it slows the drain. It’s one of those that has the little screw on knob on the top that you grab and pull up and turn to...

  • Posted April 16, 2014
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  Clean P-Traps Easily

  Question I cleaned out a p-trap in a bathroom sink the other day because it seemed that that it was draining slowly. It was obstructed with some junk, which I removed. I also noticed an accumulation of...

  • Posted April 16, 2014
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  Busted Pipe

  Question The waste water from the clothes washer and kitchen sink drain onto the floor of the garage or into the backyard through a pipe on the exterior of the home/kitchen wall. This pipe was broken prior...

  • Posted April 16, 2014
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  Broken Septic Lines

  Question Q. Is there any possible way to fix septic lines that are leaking without digging them up? I am using rid x and I have had the tank cleaned just in the last few weeks. I...

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  Banging Water Heater

  Question I installed a new 30-gallon gas-fired water heater about six months ago. I did nothing more than remove the old heater and connect the new one to the existing plumbing. Since installation, a loud bang sounds...

  • Posted April 16, 2014
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  Banging Pipes

  Question We have a slow knocking sound coming from inside a wall. The sound occurs when the upstairs bathroom faucet is turned on. I have been told that this could be the pipes banging against the wall....

  • Posted April 16, 2014
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  An Offset Toilet Flange

  Question We have a very small bathroom, the floor surface being about 4 feet by 4 feet. We need to replace the toilet but don’t want the toilet to stick out too far in the room. Is...

  • Posted April 16, 2014
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