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    Repurpose PEX line for refrigerator water line

    Thank you for the reply - wanted to post update on my project. The blue colored line turned out to be 3/8" PEX. I made 2 tubing parts comprised of 1/4" polyethylene with a union connector/reducer on one end and a 1/4" compression fitting on the other. Used a bit of plumbing tape on the 1/4"...
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    Repurpose PEX line for refrigerator water line

    I got a new refrigerator and I'd like to connect water to it. There's an existing PEX line that runs from an old RO appliance up to the refrigerator location that I'd like to repurpose, as I no longer want to use the RO appliance. In the basement, I found a cold water line with 1/4" fitting...
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    Trying to identify kitchen faucet

    Hello all, I have a faucet in my kitchen sink that has slowly over time leaking and needs a replacement part. I'm not the original owner so didn't purchase the faucet and after inspection cannot locate any manufacturer labels. I believe this faucet was installed in 2002 as that is the year the...
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    Broken Bathtub Drain Stopper

    Just following up on this and wanted to give a big thanks @aNYCdb for the prompt reply and helpful advice! The repair is now in place and working perfectly. To continue the saga - there was a visiting guest who took a 5 minute shower while the repair was in progress, meaning the drain tub...
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    Broken Bathtub Drain Stopper

    The stopper in my tub broke off and I notice a piece that it would screw into has broken. What is the level of effort to fix/replace this? Is this something a novice could perform or should I call a plumber? Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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    Twisted valve body on Delta Monitor shower faucet

    I recently replaced the cartridge on a Delta Monitor 1700 series shower faucet. During the process I encountered a brass nut that was severely stuck on the valve body and prevented me from removing cartridge. I Goggled it and came across the following thread on this forum...
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