DIY craziness found in renovation - Page 2 - Plumbing Zone

Redwood · 08-01-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by futz

That's understandable. It was a bit tough to figure out what was going on even when I was right there, looking at all different angles with a flashlight. The main problem is that no plumber would ever pipe it that way, so you have to devolve your thinking to the blurry level of your typical DIYer's thoughts. They just don't know any better.

I hate those jobs where you just have to cut everything out just so you can clear your thinking and figure out what you are going to do...

VIPlumber · 08-02-2010, 07:58 PM

What an unholy mess!

130 PLUMBER · 08-08-2010, 02:23 AM

look like a hot mess there!!!!

futz · 08-14-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AKdaplumba

we want to see some after pics when your done!

You asked for it. It's not much to look at though. Just plain old plumbing. I'm not even going to post pics of the kitchen plumbing - it's just run-of-the-mill piping.

Here's the changes made to the old, and one view of the plumbing for the master ensuite.

Same thing from lower angle

Master ensuite. View from other side of wall

Plumbing for the moved main bath

Other end of that tub branch

And the venting in the attic from two different directions

First time I've installed one of these - Delta R18442. Something a little different. It'll get a couple more support blocks before the wall gets closed.

Here's the existing plumbing on the water heater. Some "plumber" thought this was a good idea.

I've marked all or most pipes that will be redone with "TEMP" for the inspector. The two caps up top are for inspection pressure test. You can see one of the old lines for the tank marked "ABANDON", again for the inspector. The 3/4" "TEMP" lines are mine, just to give the customers water till I get all this repiped (they're living in the ground floor of this split level house).

Mark's plumbing · 08-24-2010, 11:46 PM

Lol, This is why we pay for professionals. Its like selling your own house, You can do it yourself but its not in your best interest, Hire a real estate agent. LOL

AKdaplumba · 08-25-2010, 02:22 AM

thank-you! now it makes some sense

TheMaster · 08-25-2010, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by futz

You asked for it. It's not much to look at though. Just plain old plumbing. I'm not even going to post pics of the kitchen plumbing - it's just run-of-the-mill piping.

Here's the changes made to the old, and one view of the plumbing for the master ensuite.

Same thing from lower angle

Master ensuite. View from other side of wall

Plumbing for the moved main bath

Other end of that tub branch

And the venting in the attic from two different directions

First time I've installed one of these - Delta R18442. Something a little different. It'll get a couple more support blocks before the wall gets closed.

Here's the existing plumbing on the water heater. Some "plumber" thought this was a good idea.

I've marked all or most pipes that will be redone with "TEMP" for the inspector. The two caps up top are for inspection pressure test. You can see one of the old lines for the tank marked "ABANDON", again for the inspector. The 3/4" "TEMP" lines are mine, just to give the customers water till I get all this repiped (they're living in the ground floor of this split level house).

How high are those body sprays going to be off the finished floor?

ADD> Is anyone living in the home right now? If they are and the new plumbing you have pictured is sharing a water heater with the rest of the house......you must install the cartridge in those delta faucets and turn it off unless they have integral stops that are turned off.

M5Plumb · 08-25-2010, 03:52 AM

OOHhhhh, stay away from that quest unless you are gonna replace it.

futz · 08-25-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMaster

How high are those body sprays going to be off the finished floor?

53". Too high you think? The woman of the house is pretty short. I wasn't sure exactly how high to put them. I still have a chance to lower it if necessary - tub & shower install have been delayed a bit.

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Is anyone living in the home right now? If they are and the new plumbing you have pictured is sharing a water heater with the rest of the house......you must install the cartridge in those delta faucets and turn it off unless they have integral stops that are turned off.

One integral stop in each valve is turned off. That way they still get a good long test before drywall (on top of the half day or so 200 PSI for the inspector) and the customers still get real hot water instead of just warm.

TheMaster · 08-25-2010, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by futz

53". Too high you think? The woman of the house is pretty short. I wasn't sure exactly how high to put them. I still have a chance to lower it if necessary - tub & shower install have been delayed a bit.

One integral stop in each valve is turned off. That way they still get a good long test before drywall (on top of the half day or so 200 PSI for the inspector) and the customers still get real hot water instead of just warm.

You might should consult the "shorty" of the house AND the man of the house. I usually have the owner come in and stand on somthing that will be the same height of the finished floor of the shower and tell me where they want everything to be.

10-4 on integral stops

08-02-2010, 07:58 PM	#12
VIPlumber Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Posts: 37 My Photos	DIY job What an unholy mess!

08-08-2010, 02:23 AM	#13
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08-25-2010, 02:22 AM	#16
AKdaplumba Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 726 My Photos	thank-you! now it makes some sense __________________ 3 Laws for success: Out wit Out last Out plumb

08-25-2010, 03:52 AM	#18
M5Plumb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW Washington, PDX OR Posts: 534 My Photos	OOHhhhh, stay away from that quest unless you are gonna replace it. __________________ M5 Plumbing Services llc Serving the Portland Vancouver area 360 624 8376 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

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Mark's plumbing Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 26 My Photos	Lol, This is why we pay for professionals. Its like selling your own house, You can do it yourself but its not in your best interest, Hire a real estate agent. LOL

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