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  1. Mar 22, 2012 at 10:57 AM
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    What type of sleeve would you suggest? Something to keep the copper isolated from the concrete/cement?
    thanks
     
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  2. Mar 23, 2012 at 2:23 PM
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    Did some research online, found a site suggesting using 1 1/2" pvc cemented to the wall. Then run the copper through the pvc, plugging it up with plumbers putty on both ends. Sound ok?
     
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  3. Mar 23, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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    Sounds good....any time. U penetrate a wall you should use a sleve.....and use hydrolic cement to fill gaps....it expands as it dries..doesn't shirnk...mthen some typew of rubberiezed water proofing on exterior foundation wall
     
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  4. Apr 9, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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    Ok, I've got the permit in hand to replace the main!

    Couple of questions. I've been talked into up sizing the main to 1", then I'll reduce it down to 3/4" at the meter. Makes sense in case I want to install a 12 person hot tub in the future, or install a shower for each of my 4.5 lady friends....I'm living large...

    We are going to run copper, I'm guessing type K is worth the ~ 20%
    increase in cost?

    For the main inside shutoff, will use a 1" nibco full port valve. Pro's and cons of soldered versus threaded? I'm guessing the soldered are cheaper, and I'm leaning towards threaded. Seems to make more sense somehow.....

    Thanks, soon to be digging.....
     
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  5. Apr 9, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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    no diffecence....mabye the sweat valve will have less friction....
     
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  6. May 4, 2012 at 3:55 PM
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    I'm finally started on my first of many plumbing projects (replacing the water main). Just finished digging out the line under my porch, that was interesting......

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  7. May 4, 2012 at 4:35 PM
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    DID U FIND HOFFA
     
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  8. May 4, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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    No such luck, but I'll let you know when I find that treasure chest....About 4' down I did find evidence of an old lave tube...Check out this photo.

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  9. May 4, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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  10. May 13, 2012 at 2:53 PM
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    We just finished up the excavation, wow that was fun......Tomorrow we run the new copper!

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  11. May 13, 2012 at 2:59 PM
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    I'm to old for this shit.....lol

    The first rule is..........

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  12. May 13, 2012 at 3:13 PM
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    Gotta mark my territory......:rolleyes:
     
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  13. May 13, 2012 at 9:15 PM
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    That's a good lookin trench man
     
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  14. May 14, 2012 at 9:25 AM
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    Thanks, for all the good advice. And check it out, we be in business :)

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  15. May 14, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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    Looks much better. good job
     
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    That is exactly the way that I would have mounted and plumbed that, good work!
     
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  17. May 15, 2012 at 8:12 AM
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    Thanks I had a plumber handle the assembly. Material and labor ended up costing me $1000 for the entire job. Most of that was the copper, no surprise there.

    So now I'm moving forward on the rest of this little project. Will be putting in a new direct vent water heater, radiant in the slab and a bathroom.

    Currently I'm looking at grinder pumps, this one in particular. It is expensive, but I'm not sure this is an area to go cheap on.
    It's a self contained, drop in unit. What do you think?
    http://www.deanbennett.com/zoeller-915-sewage-grinder-package.htm

    Thanks,
    Steve
     
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  18. May 15, 2012 at 8:17 AM
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    I have zero experience with grinder pumps, I never see them out here
     
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  19. May 15, 2012 at 8:27 AM
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    LOOKING GREAT
    LOOKS GOOD.....AS LONG AS THE PUMP IS SERVICABLE YOUR IN BUSSINESS.....
     
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  20. May 15, 2012 at 9:21 AM
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    Awesome, I'm looking at a two different Bradford and white water heaters.

    http://www.pexsupply.com/Bradford-W...Energy-Saver-Residential-Water-Heater-Nat-Gas
    This model weighs 330 lbs, has lower btu input and less insulation. Yet costs a few hundred more than this model. http://www.pexsupply.com/Bradford-W...Energy-Saver-Residential-Water-Heater-Nat-Gas

    Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks.
     
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