No. 1: I screw on a fitting (such as the brass hose bib shown in the photo) and it doesn't align properly. It won't go another 1/2 turn, and if I back it off, it leaks. How to solve this problem?
No. 2: In the picture, the pvc section will feed into the sprinkler system. I’m using ½” (threaded) to ¾” PVC adapter screwed into ½” brass ‘T’. No matter what I do, it leaks! What’s the trick to stop the leak?
2). If you are on any municipal water system, thats an illegal hose fitting and an illegal way to hook up a sprinkler. The hose bib needs a backflow preventer and the sprinkler system needs a vacuum breaker.
2). If you are on any municipal water system, thats an illegal hose fitting and an illegal way to hook up a sprinkler. The hose bib needs a backflow preventer and the sprinkler system needs a vacuum breaker.
1. How will the TFE paste allow for further tightening?
2. I'm using this for the sprinklers: Orbit 3-Valve Inline Manifold Assembly-57253 - The Home Depot. It's actually a replacement for the anti-siphon valves that have been there the last 30 years. Same with the hose bib. I've never seen a 'backflow preventer'. My house has 3 hose bibs.
No, it's not. Just look at the instructions that come with that manifold - an anti syphon/anti-backflow device is required. Fortunately, they sell one for about $12.
"No, it's not. Just look at the instructions that come with that manifold - an anti syphon/anti-backflow device is required. Fortunately, they sell one for about $12."
Neither the instructions that came with this manifold/valve unit nor any of the YouTube videos regarding installation of this manifold say anything about installing an additional backflow device. Can you provide a link with the instructions you're talking about? And a part no. or link for the part you're describing?
As I scour the internet for further details, I've not been able to find any sites that give details on installing an anti siphon device with an in-line manifold valve system. And don't know how to check if it's even required in California (San Diego). I did learn that sprinkler valves with built in anti siphon prevention may fail and are not testable, so you never even know if it's working properly.
I'm interested in finding out more about the $12 item you referred to, where to get it, and how to install it. Thank you.
They aren't cheap, but they prevent any of the possibly contaminated water from the sprinkler system (including fertilizer, pest control, etc) from backflowing into the home's water supply.
I bought a new bathtub and had it professionally installed only to find out that the popup drain does not stay down - it clicks when pressed but then pops right back up to the same level as before. I got a replacement popup drain from the bathtub manufacturer and tried replacing just the top part (in the attached picture), but the new one has the same problem as before. At this point, I do not want to get yet another shipment from the manufacturer, as my house is on the market and I need to address this as soon as possible. Is there a way to try to fix this issue without having to replace the entire drain?
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I have a trap primer that connects from my laundry room sink to a discharge hose (not sure if that's the correct term) in the basement. The discharge hose travels about 20ft under cement and empties into the side of a floor drain. I've never had any issues with this until now. When I run the laundry room sink, for a brief moment water backs up from the black discharge hose shown in the picture below and spills out onto the cement (usually about 1 cup). I'm not sure if it's because there is an incomplete blockage? Once the water is running there's no more water backing up and it flows well into the floor drain. Any suggestions on how to fix this issue? The discharge hose is rubber and 5/8" internal diameter.
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