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  1. J

    Pipe knocking ( toilet problem )

    Also when replacing the fill valve I would be able to replace it with a universal one by fluid master right? Here is a pic of mine now that came with toilet
  2. J

    Pipe knocking ( toilet problem )

    Hello guys over the last couple days I have been hearing pipe knocking noises as the toilet has almost finished filling the tank. Would this be that I need to replace the fill valve on the toilet? The noise only happens with the toilet cheers for any tips Jeremy
  3. J

    Squeaky dryer

    Quick video I made
  4. J

    Squeaky dryer

    Hi guys I’m having a issue with my dryer at the moment though. It has developed a squeal in the last few days. After it happen I stop using it. My dryer is this one...
  5. J

    Kitchen drain sink question

    hi guys it’s been a horrible week for me. My father passed on Wednesday then today I hear water spilling everywhere (good thing there was a bucks ) I will attach a pic but to fix this I will need a new tailpipe correct and a new sink drain? The tailpipe will thread onto drain then thread onto...
  6. J

    Brown ants

    Thanks Neal, hopefully its just a one off thing. My neighbors have had ant problems for years but we have been lucky.
  7. J

    Brown ants

    Thanks for the link Neal. I see alot of the bait stations contain borax. Might be easier then having to mix up my own?
  8. J

    Brown ants

    Hi Guys We have never had ants in the house before but went to feed the cat earlier and her food had tons on it. There was none earlier today. I was just wondering what is the best way to get rid of them? are the ants traps you can buy in stores effective? Like I was saying we haven't seen...
  9. J

    Laundry water shutoffs question

    Thanks callmevilla, I will probably do it tomorrow. Very sexy reply,lol
  10. J

    Laundry water shutoffs question

    Also guyod, if I was to replace that clamp on gasket with the sharkbite how does the sharkbite clamp on? do I need a special wrench to clamp it? I though I have heard that before?
  11. J

    Laundry water shutoffs question

    Cheers, thanks guyod. Thats why I dint know if using both would be okay? After applying the dope to the threads and instaling the new valve I dont have to wait anytime before turning on the water would I?
  12. J

    Laundry water shutoffs question

    Cheers guyod I dont know why it is a clamp like that. Seems to work as I have been here for 5 years without a problem ( knock on wood ) Only reason I'm changing them is the onze shutoff is seized and the plastic handle is broken. The pipe dope would soften easy with heat right? or do I even...
  13. J

    Laundry water shutoffs question

    Hi fellas, Well I got the parts today ( the ball vales are alot smaller then the one there now, does that seem right? ) just looking at the old ones now and wondering will it take alot of heat to soften the old pipe dope he has on there? The old cold water valve looks a hair bigger to me then...
  14. J

    Laundry water shutoffs question

    Thanks again for the help guys. I appreciate it ;)
  15. J

    Laundry water shutoffs question

    Thanks again guys, much appreciated. Im going to grand the parts on Friday or Saturday. one thing I noticed is it looks like the fella before me used pipe dope on the hot, on the cold its teflon tape for sure. Will the one with the dope put up a little more fight? Im hoping I can loosen it off...
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