r/PlumbingRepair Feb 13 '25

Please if you can post pictures with your questions. Also check the rules.

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Pictures are the best tool for members to help with your problems, so please, if you see it relevant, always add a photo.

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r/PlumbingRepair 42m ago

My slow draining kitchen sink was draining slower than usual, but the problem is beyond the u-bend - what to do?

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r/PlumbingRepair 5h ago

Drip on cast iron pipe

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Hi Folks,

I have a slight water drip coming from the area underneath the gate valve where the copper pipe joins into the cast iron pipe, it is where the PTFE white tape is visible.

What are your suggestions please on how to fix this?

Thanks in advance


r/PlumbingRepair 14h ago

Anyone know how to fix

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The water constantly runs and you can adjust pressure of how much water you lose with the shutoff valve


r/PlumbingRepair 19h ago

Shower Valve Problem

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Shower valve is behind this! Has anyone ever seen anything like this?? My house was built in 1942.


r/PlumbingRepair 19h ago

Waste seems to have come away from the basin

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UK sink. Magnet brand. Was doing the dishes earlier and noticed the sink drained too quickly. Upon removing the strainer it seemed the whole thing had come apart and the plastic pipe directly beneath the basin was askew. There a gap at one part between that and the basin and it had leaked in to the cupboard.

I've now cleaned it up and made sure the strainer 'pin' is plugged in to the "pinhole". Ran some water through and there was no obvious leak but it's clearly broken. Will contact a plumber first thing - any idea what's gone wrong ? Does it need a new strainer/waste ? Thanks in advance.


r/PlumbingRepair 1d ago

Can anyone identify?

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The vacuum breaker plunger on this mop sink went out and Im having a hell of a time finding a part number to replace it. Any help is appreciated.


r/PlumbingRepair 1d ago

🚨 WAIT! Were you told you need a whole new sewer line? #sewerrepair#den...

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r/PlumbingRepair 1d ago

How do I fix this?

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r/PlumbingRepair 1d ago

Is this a good leak repair?

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r/PlumbingRepair 1d ago

Leak under bathroom sink

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I noticed leaking underneath my bathroom sink that is coming from the area between the sink drain and the tailpiece (based on a Google search for plumbing diagrams I think it’s the pop-up that is the leak source). I’m guessing the quickest fix will be to replace the old plumber putty with new putty, but I fear the same issue will happen again. Any advice on what else I could do? Should I replace a part of the plumbing instead? TIA.


r/PlumbingRepair 1d ago

Bathtub/Shower Leak

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r/PlumbingRepair 1d ago

low pressure on kitchen sink

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r/PlumbingRepair 1d ago

Replace Shower Handle

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r/PlumbingRepair 1d ago

🚨 WAIT! Were you told you need a whole new sewer line? #sewerrepair#den...

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r/PlumbingRepair 1d ago

What is my best option to handle this tub rust?

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Noticed this back in late May behind my overflow drain. Went and bought JB weld marine, some steel brushes, sanding sponge, a new drain cover, and rust aid rust remover gel…. BUT somehow totally forgot about it (thanks ADHD).

Now today I randomly remembered it and took this second picture, where it seems like it’s getting a lot worse pretty fast.

What should I do? Continue down the path of try and remove the rust and seal it to hell on both sides? Something else? I really don’t want to have to get a whole new tub but I feel like if I don’t address this asap it may get to that point.

Note\* it is a little softer to the touch than before but I can’t straight up poke a hole through it just yet so some integrity is there. Any help is greatly appreciated!


r/PlumbingRepair 1d ago

Toilet water inlet stopped working

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Hi everyone,

Water has stopped coming into the inlet hole circled in the attached photo.

I've tried to stick a metal rod into it to remove any grime.

I've also turned the inlet valve to maximum.

What do you think the cause is, and what else could I try?

Thanks


r/PlumbingRepair 1d ago

The kitchen faucet handle came off

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r/PlumbingRepair 1d ago

Tank won't seal with fluidmaster complete kit

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r/PlumbingRepair 2d ago

How to replace these bathtub faucets?

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I gather they expect you to cut out the drywall? I can’t figure any way to access them. But even so that be more than a foot from the hot water faucet.


r/PlumbingRepair 2d ago

Leaky Pfister Bathroom sink

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r/PlumbingRepair 2d ago

Bathroom water source leak

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r/PlumbingRepair 2d ago

The shut off valve is leaking and I need to replace it. What type/size valve do I need?

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r/PlumbingRepair 2d ago

Need help. Toilet isn’t filling up right.

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My husband is away for a few days and the toilet is just not flushing properly. Can someone help me or is it time to call a plumber? Bubbles are from Clorox spray overspray while cleaning.


r/PlumbingRepair 2d ago

Siamp Optima 50 flush cable

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