How much higher would a water utility bill be with a toilet that runs 24 hours a day? [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2008 - 11 answers

Plumbing enabled folks please read on. My exterior sump pump installed at bottom of the stairway landing outside my walk down basement is working itself out of its hole. I need a sanity check on the contractor's planned repair. [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I circumvent the wildly variable water pressure and temperature in my apartment building? [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2007 - 9 answers

I remember reading about a device that measures the temperature of the water at a bath or shower faucet and opens the water valve when the temperature reaches a preset temperature. Purpose is to reduce water wastage while one is waiting for the warm water to reach the bathroom from the tank. Can anyone link me to this product?
posted on Sep 24, 2007 - 6 answers

When I turn the cold water tap, the faucets in my upstairs bathroom are putting out room temperature water. How do I fix this? [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 15 answers

Why is the water pressure in my house so variable? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2007 - 6 answers

How long would a 3/4 inch inner diameter pipe need to be to hold exactly 27 gallons of water? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2007 - 33 answers

It's 4 am and I just woke up to a bathroom full of water. I'm renting in the Sierra's and it's been really cold, so one of the pipes burst and started leaking (the heat was on and I was home all day, though..). I called the emergency plumbers and they came to turn off the water. Now the situation is under control. How do I break this to my landlord? Should I call her now or can it wait till morning?
posted on Jan 14, 2007 - 10 answers

Plumbing question. Bring your knowledge of water use. [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2007 - 16 answers

Which is safest, hot or cold water from the tap? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2006 - 20 answers

A water main leak was repaired in front of our house. Our facets spewed muddy water. Now possibly contaminated dirt is settled in the water pipes. Health and mechanical/structural risk of dirt and debris settled in water pipes? If, and how to remove? Where for water sample test? How to deal with the Water co. on liabilities? Attorney recommendation? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2006 - 5 answers

Can I replace the water pressure regulator in my home by myself or do I have to have a licensed plumber do it? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2006 - 7 answers

Green "rocks" in my plumbing fixtures: what are they? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2006 - 15 answers

Should I be concerned about excessive rust in my apartment's water supply? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2006 - 7 answers

Recently, when I turn on my shower in the morning, the water runs clear for a few minutes, then a spurt of black inky water comes out for anywhere from two to 10 seconds, then it starts running clear again. I haven't noticed this with any of my other faucets/water sources. What might be causing that black water (I assume something's collecting in the pipes somewhere) and is it something I should be worried about? As a side note, my hard, hard water does seem to eat through my plumbing like it was made of spun sugar.
posted on Apr 28, 2005 - 2 answers

WaterFilter : I switched off the water at my mother-in-law's house to switch a tap, and now the hot water has stopped. [The more inside is depressingly dry...]
posted on Jan 1, 2005 - 6 answers