Understanding plumbing jargon can be a bit complicated. As a result, most new homeowners struggle with finding the right plumbing tools. One of the most common terms used in the world of plumbing is IPS. Although it stands for Iron pipe size, it requires a bit of understanding. What does ½” IPS mean? IPS refers …
A washing machine drain hose is similar to a garden hose. But, your machine’s drain hose has to have a standard length. If the hose is too long, it can create many problems for the washer. What should you do now as your washing machine drain hose is too long? Either you have to replace …
You must be pretty annoyed when you’ve got an electrical problem. Electricity issues due to low voltage can be quite problematic in the nighttime. Low voltage on one leg can spoil your day! Don’t fret, it can be fixed. What to do if there’s a low voltage on one leg? You’ll need to troubleshoot your …
You might be cooking on a Sunday morning. A delicious breakfast for your family and saw the kitchen pipe is clogged. To fix that, you used a drain bladder. But unfortunately, it also got stuck. Why is your drain bladder stuck in the pipe? The drain bladder might have got stuck for two reasons. The …
You’re enjoying a cold shower on a fine morning. Suddenly you realize the water isn’t that cold. The issue that’s causing is your faulty Grohe thermostatic shower valve. How to fix the Grohe thermostatic shower valve problem? The thermostatic shower valve problems cannot be fixed without a professional. But it can be replaced with 4 …
Got yourself a Moen 1222 Cartridge and it was leaking? You must have replaced it only to see it leaking again. Now isn’t that a frustrating issue? Chances are, it could be faulty. Why does your replaced Moen 1222 cartridge still leak? The Moen 1222 cartridge could be defective. The faucet might be brassy, or …
Every human craves refreshment. What can provide refreshment after a tiring day? A nice warm bath. A hot tub can definitely provide you that. But you’re not sure about the 6/3 wiring instructions. Do you need 6/3 wire for a hot tub? Yes, you will need 6/3 wire to do the wiring of a hot …
You just installed a Moen shower faucet and now you’ve noticed something bizarre. Your Moen shower handle seems to be sticking out 2 inches more than it should be. This can be quite an issue. What to do if the Moen shower handle sticks out too far? It’s very unfortunate but it’s fine if it’s …
A drain pipe is a must for a sink. But often, the drain pipe is installed too high. This can create a lot of problems. On top of that, most people don’t know what to do about it. Don’t worry, we’ve come with the solutions for you! What to do if your drain pipe is …
A constant level of water pressure requires a pressure tank. But a leaking pressure tank might be an issue. Because it certainly means that there won’t be the consistency that you would want. How to fix a pinhole leak in a water pressure tank? First, identify the pinhole leak. It may appear smaller on the …