Tim Lindstrom
Lead drain pipe
The property that I am renovating has a lead pipe trap going into a cast iron drain pipe.My contractor said it is in good condition, and we should use it instead of messing with it.Any advice from BPers with a little...
Andy R.
Drain pipe not visible
Hey BP! I took a handy man to inspect a property I found through direct mail to get his opinion on the property. One of the things he noticed is that there is no drain pipe next to the condenser unit (like there norma...
Joe P.
Drainpipe, small leaks at fittings
Link to leaking PVCI reported to some basement water, I am seeing this at a drain fitting above the floor. Looks like some dripping at the fittings if I'm seeing this correctly.
Is this a flex seal situation, or is t...
Tin Nguyen
Tenant deny causing damage to basement
Hello,Last Friday, there was a rain storm in the state of VA and our rental property was damaged. The tenant called and said that the basement has water flowing in through the window and the basement is wet. We came o...
Kent Harris
Verifying Pipe Size on a sewer line
I recently had a plumber come out to fix a broken sewer pipe under the foundation. After the house flooded a second time with raw sewage the second plumbing company found mud in the pipe the first plumber did not clea...
Kirk Graham
Installing A Washing Machine - Drain Pipe
I’m looking at hooking up a washing machine in my house. I see hot & cold connections, but I’m wondering if the black pipe down the middle is a drain pipe for when the washer empties? Do I just cut a hole in the w...
Rocky V.
Quick Tip - cast iron drain pipe
Just a quick note to any newbies. Make sure to test/inspect all plumbing before installing drywall. Photos were taken today of a 1950's home I am renovating. I always recommend inspecting drain and running a camera...
Marisa Somma
outside drains and pipes
I have an 8 unit property in PA. I have had an issue with the bathroom pipes freezing in one of the apartments. The bathroom portion of this apartment sticks off the back of the building and has storage area just bel...
Zoran Domazet
Seeking advise on replacing cast iron drain line with PVC pipe
Hey BP fam! I recently purchased a 2 story duplex and will be doing a few updates over the next few months. I am looking to replace the cast iron drain pipe with a PVC scheduled 40 4" pipe. I am currently shopping aro...
Andrew Coba
Underground Storm Water Drain Pipe - Deal Breaker?
Hi BP Community, My name is Andrew from San Diego, CA. I’m hoping you could give a guy some guidance. I recently found a property on a hill with a storm water drain on the front street. I did some research and discove...