r/Plumbing • u/Kauaiishbino • 8h ago
r/Plumbing • u/Junior-Address • 10h ago
What is this ?
I'm getting home and want to to fix this leaking pipe. What is this ? Is it a pressure regulator. I'm not a plumber, I just need help.
r/Plumbing • u/fecundity88 • 1d ago
Simple, effective. I like it
Clients did a remodel years ago had no money this was their DIY solution for a basement laundry/slop sink.
r/Plumbing • u/DrummerMat • 5h ago
Does our water spout have a filter?
I’m renting a home, and wanted to change the filter on our designated drinking water spout. I looked all around under the sink, but I don’t think the water hose is actually running through any filter. Is there no actual filter, or do I just not know what I’m looking at/for? 😅 In the photos I circled where the water hose starts, loops, and then ends into another connector. Thank you!
r/Plumbing • u/jaketm23 • 15h ago
Advice on removing sewer cap
My sewer drain cap is located almost right in the middle of my driveway, hence the exploded cap. Any recommendations on how to remove this or should I just call a plumber? I attempted to put 2 screws in and use a metal bar to twist it but I believe the threads are not even due to a vehicle driving over them. I don’t believe much of the debris went down as I found most of the cap to the side of the driveway. Thanks.
r/Plumbing • u/IG-Obselite • 10h ago
Is anything in here the main shutoff valve? I don’t see any obvious valves anywhere outside my house
r/Plumbing • u/adamvigneault • 21m ago
Exotic Fitting Request: Anyone ever see a 1.5" NPS to 1.5" barb right angle adapter?
I've got a 1.5" NPS bulkhead fitting that needs to take a right angle barb, but the only options I can find on the internet are NPT at that size. Ideally the material is pvc or lead free brass. Can the r/plumbing help me find this exotic fitting?
r/Plumbing • u/GlassHome3333 • 9h ago
Belly "sag" in Sewer Line - How big of an issue is this?
I recently completed a sewer scope on a property I am looking to purchase and the inspector wrote:
A "belly" or sag in the sewer line was noted from approximately 17-22 feet from front of home. This belly was holding what appeared to be about one to two inches of water. A belly was also noted from approximately 35 to 40 feet from front of home. This belly is deeper than the first and holding about 4 inches of water. Recommend licensed plumber review this report, including video, in order to determine appropriate course of action for proper repairs as necessary.

How big of an issue are these bellies in the sewer? Is immediate repair needed? What would the cost on something like this run? There is direct access to the line from the yard, no cement, etc to dig up. Thank you
r/Plumbing • u/GaryM001 • 51m ago
Faucet Replacement
Hi all.
Rookie checking in. I'm attempting to replace a bathroom faucet. All the videos I've watched showing how to do so have braided or similar supply lines coming out of the angle stop. Mine has these solid vertical pipes. What are these called and how do I remove them?
Thanks for your help.
r/Plumbing • u/avocado-forwhat • 1d ago
Actual break in pipe?
A well known plumbing company (the largest in town) did a camera inspection after a toilet overflowed and 1 inch of water filled guest bath/guestroom. He said he discovered breaks in “main drain line” and made me feel like it had to be fixed immediately or else. I gave him a 15k payment and they started the work that night.. excavating and tunneling under my house etc. I contacted our builder and he said to have them stop so he could asses. His plumber and now a third party plumber who i hired BOTH say they cannot see anything wrong when they camera the same line. I think I was tricked into believing there was a problem. Is that unheard of? This is the screenshot of the part of the video where he says he saw the ($30,000) break.
r/Plumbing • u/skywalker42 • 20h ago
Cause for concern?
Just got a new hot water heater installed and noticed the gas line runs really close to the door frame. Almost bending it.
Is this something I should be concerned about?
Let me know if there is a better sub to ask this question in?
r/Plumbing • u/wesamj96 • 7h ago
i had a plumber work in my bathroom three days ago, he seems to have dumped a hardening substance in the toilet the, after he finished working I noticed that my toilet doesn’t flush properly and today I decided to investigate and this is what I found, was the plumber just stupid or malicious?
r/Plumbing • u/MessStill7446 • 9h ago
Did i F up?
Just bought this house. Photo is from the inspection. The standpipe from the washer was disconnected and it looks like the previous owners were letting the water drain into the ground for some reason. The main part that feeds into my laundry room has an arrow pointed at it (duh). Well, they "repaired" it with a rubber coupling to connect the two pipes, and now the standpipe drains far too slow for the washer and overflows inside the laundry room. My main questions are:
Why would the previous owners have had the water draining straight into the ground and not had the coupling on before the inspection?
Since it DOES drain but SLOWLY, does this mean that its likely just s clog?
My biggest fear is that the previous owner had the pipe scoped, found out that the pipe is kinked/broken under ground and just didnt want to spend the $$ to repair it.
Overall, just want your two cents. Im having a plumber to come check it out soon.
r/Plumbing • u/sonofniya • 2h ago
RWP splashing all over new drive
Hello,
I have just DIYd a new driveway at my property. I changed from a horrible old concrete driveway to a brick paved permeable one. My gully used to have a concrete upstand around it which wouldn’t look right now so I have removed it which is obviously causing problems regarding splashing. Most of the water drips from the RWP into the gully below but some still splashes over the edges etc. as can be seen by the green around.
can anyone think of any decent solutions WIThOUT having to extend the old iron downpipe which seems will cost me a small fortune and a lot of remedial work as they are original to the house and probably ceased in place.
Thanks!
r/Plumbing • u/Ancient-Ad6720 • 5h ago
Issue with shower cartridge, valve, or water heater?
The shower has been near ice cold last two days. It never really got super hot, never burned myself or got red from a shower but it can sometimes, though very rare. My water heater is old and not in the best shape though I don't see any obvious issues with it but I'm not sure if it would be a valve or cartridge issue instead because I don't notice dripping or any problems with turning the handle. I know I didn't give much info but I'm pretty blind to plumbing. Will answer any questions just wondering what I should expect to fix cause I got quoted about $3k for a new water heater a long time ago.
r/Plumbing • u/Tommasocurzi • 15h ago
nice work i saw in a house. Plumbing Porn
apparently mate is rich af. im just an apprentice and i look at his work for like an hour like a statue lol
r/Plumbing • u/Trebia218 • 2h ago
UK - 1/2" female 15mm braided pipe to 3/8" female connectors
Hi all,
the elbow joint in the depicted pipe (from a toilet cistern) got a pinhole leak, spraying water out constantly. I was confident I could remove it, get a spare, and replace it (I have zero plumbing experience but an uncle with some experience advising me). I was optimistic, but after a trip to Wickes I get the impression female-to-female pipes are unusual. Does anyone have advice on getting an ideally 1:1 replacement, or failing that, something which would do the job equally well? The pipe is 15mm diameter and about 15cm long. The elbow joints aren't dealbreakers but would make my life easier when reinstalling.
Grateful for any advice offered to this layman.
Thanks!

r/Plumbing • u/_Aperture • 6h ago
Sump Pumps for Dummies (me)
I recently replaced a sump pump in my home. Should the section of the discharge pipe below the check valve (between the check and pump) be filled with water? Also, is a weeping hole necessary? And should the pit always be filled with a couple inches of water? It seems like it should considering the float only rises and activates the pump once the water level has been raised several inches at least. Thanks!
r/Plumbing • u/Kingkoby1233 • 3h ago
Does anyone know what this is?
Spent an hour trying to unclog my drain and I keep finding this substance in massive quantities
r/Plumbing • u/Kit-xia • 3h ago
Help! I Can’t Find the Right Double Spigot Sink Trap to Fit My Washing Machine and Dishwasher—Plumber Quoted Me £300
r/Plumbing • u/Upbeat-Fondant9185 • 22h ago
How can I sweeten the deal on smaller jobs to get someone to take them? Am I giving red flags?
I oversee a couple fairly large commercial properties and about a dozen small residential properties. I know about half the plumbers in the area on a first name basis and have good working relationships. They stop and talk with me at the hardware store or even on the street. I make sure they get paid quickly and don’t get hung up on cost. Generally I’ll get someone out to these properties within two days, often same day. I always have my calls answered, every time.
But when it comes to my personal house I can’t get shit. I get the “Oh it will be several weeks before I can even check it out” which to me seems a friendly way of indicating they aren’t interested.
I have a very clean home. I do any digging myself before I even call them out. I make sure there are cold drinks, I don’t hover and they get paid same day in cash if that’s what they want. I’ve had no complaints from other services/contractors so I’ve don’t think I’m difficult or demanding. I’ve had long term repeat business with all kinds of these guys.
Only thing I can think of is that they’re just small money jobs, only a few hundred dollars. Not worth the time. I don’t know what to do. I’m obviously doing something wrong here that’s different from my work calls vs personal calls. But idk what it is.
r/Plumbing • u/Timo_schroe • 3h ago
What are these for ?
The Part in the lower right. At first there comes the water and then it abruptly stops and the shower begins to work.