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oxalis100
in Plumbing 2 years and 5 months ago
Back yard patio drainage & vent
Hi everyone. We’ve been dealing with water not draining and subsequently building up in our back patio in the backyard, to the extent where it…
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alexwithak
in Plumbing 2 years and 7 months ago
Sewer Line Repair
We believe we have a collapsed pipe. So far 2 quotes from Balkan and Main Man but wildly different approaches to resolving the problem. Balkan…
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laurenpacker123
in Plumbing 2 years and 8 months ago
Antique Plumbing Restorer or Plumber
I recently had the leg of the clawfoot tub suddenly come off and I am trying to find someone to help me fix it in…
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workisfun
in Plumbing 2 years and 9 months ago
Pvc near-fixture piping clogs regularly
We have under-sink pvc piping underneath 3 sinks. Every few months, they clog and I have to get down there, take it all apart, shove…
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alexwithak
in Plumbing 2 years and 11 months ago
Macerating Pump Recos for Cellar
Just closed on our rowhouse and there’s a 3/4 bath and laundry in the cellar, but both are on concrete platforms about 6 inches above…
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houseinftgreene
in Plumbing 3 years and 2 months ago
Smart meter fiasco - Obstruction for smart meter installation for Con Ed
Are anyone experiencing the same problem I’m having? Con ed sent twice a contractor to install the smart meter this summer. However, there’s a metal…
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flzpjicx
in Plumbing 3 years and 4 months ago
Clogged backyard drain
Hi, I recently moved into a Bed-Stuy brownstone.The drain in the backyard area under my deck is clogged — draining slowly, sometimes backing up for…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 3 years and 4 months ago
Super hot water - what’s the fix?
When we put the hot water on fully, it’s gets scalding hot, I think I measured it at 140 degrees. I tried adjusting it down…
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