Dustin Hood
Multiple AC drain line clogs and overflows
Hey guys, I own 45 units, mostly small multi family, so I’m very accustomed to dealing with AC drain line clogs, backing up, drain pans overflowing etc. I basically keep a shop vac and fans in the back of my truck at ...
Andrew Varney
Problem with Septic / Drain Field - any experience?
Hey BP,I bought a property last year and it had a brand new septic tank and drain field installed. The tank was increased from 1300 - 1500 gallons, and it was inspected and got a clean bill of health. Fast forward 12 ...
Ian S.
City storm drain behind potential property. Avoid?
Hi. We are considering purchasing a 3/2 SFH for BRRR. Numbers are there but there is a City storm drain behind the property. There is a chain link fence along the property line blocking access but pretty easily climb...
Oscar Beteta
Mechanical Vents for Drain Plumbing in Philaldelphia
Hi everyone and Philly plumbing code knowledgeable people!
I have an issue where I would like to install new laundry hook-ups in a downstairs apartment and have no easy access to connect to my main vent that goes up ...
CJ B.
Scenario: Slow Drain, Possibly Clogged. Who's Responsible?
Ok...... So, tenant emails/calls stating they have a slow drain in the kitchen, and they've been trying to manage it with "Draino". It's the first I've heard of it, and the sink drained fine when they took possession....
Account Closed
Alternatives to perimeter drain / sump pump pit
If you want to prevent your basement from getting water on the ground or overall seepage, I have been told you need a perimeter drain with a sump pump. Are there any alternatives? What is the best way to get this done...
John Majoris
Hot Tubs - Do you drain between guests???
For the hosts that have hot tubs, how often do you drain them? I've read a few older posts here where host's drain their hot tubs between every stay. I just drained and re-filled our 400 gallon personal hot tub, and i...
Peter Sik
Clean kitchen Drain charged $175 too much?
I have a rental property in Montgomery AL, MY PM hired a guy to clean the kitchen sink drain using 50" rod through line and charged me $175. Is price normal or too much?
Mitch H.
P-Trap Requirements on Clothes Washer Drain?
I recently had to do some research (read: cutting into the wall) on my clothes washer drain. I found that there is no p-trap, either in the wall or below grade in the crawl space. The washer plumbing drains straight...
Mark Forest
Pass on cloged drain bill to tenants?
The tenants called me and said the laundry room drain was backing up. We called a plumber/drain cleaner company because we like to get on these things immediately, and I will not be available for a while. The plumbe...