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11-05-14, 12:16 PM
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Posted By Di DeMelo

Interesting enough, plumber 2 is checking with...

Interesting enough, plumber 2 is checking with the local plumbing inspector but speaking in generalities, not saying who or where. He said he could do it with PVC but was worried about "liability" if...
11-05-14, 11:17 AM
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Views: 1,179
Posted By Di DeMelo

Thank you Chris. That's weird that he recommended...

Thank you Chris. That's weird that he recommended cast. He said it was a code issue. I also thought PVC was code these days. I was wondering if he was concerned about the weight of the pipe above the...
11-05-14, 10:20 AM
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Views: 1,179
Posted By Di DeMelo

repair cast iron leaking section with pvc - advice

I found a wet dining room wall recently and with a friend's help tore into the wall. I knew that my cast iron sewer stack abuts the wall and was afraid of a leak. We opened up the wall all the way to...
11-12-13, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,547
Posted By Di DeMelo

My nephew knows someone who converted his CI...

My nephew knows someone who converted his CI system to PVC last year and I'm calling him in for an expert opinion. How can a section be replaced? If say 2 or even 3 foot of pipe is cut, wouldn't the...
11-11-13, 04:29 PM
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Views: 13,547
Posted By Di DeMelo

My friend came over to check out the damage. He...

My friend came over to check out the damage. He ran through various scenarios for me but felt it may be a drain pipe leak. After removing the plaster, he found indeed that there was a crack along the...
11-11-13, 09:30 AM
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Views: 13,547
Posted By Di DeMelo

The drain pipe is located right behind this wall....

The drain pipe is located right behind this wall. There is a second story above, with the bathroom being right above. This is why it was my initial fear it was leaking of this pipe.

I remember...
11-11-13, 08:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,547
Posted By Di DeMelo

Thanks for the welcome! I have my handyman coming...

Thanks for the welcome! I have my handyman coming over later to check it out. I'm hoping the leak is indeed just coming from the window, I can't think of anything else since no leaks are coming from...
11-11-13, 07:47 AM
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Views: 13,547
Posted By Di DeMelo

Plaster wall damage under window

Found this on my Dining Room wall this morning when I moved a piece of furniture. Don't know how long it's been like this but at least a few weeks. Perforation on wall followed by bubbling and yellow...
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