VikeManDan Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I'd like to re-plumb my house, my 2 bathrooms are stacked and it'd be simple runs to other areas where water is needed. Does anyone have any experience with PEX tubing? I'd need to check local plumbing codes but can't imagine it wouldn't be allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 5 hours ago, VikeManDan said: Does anyone have any experience with PEX tubing? I'd need to check local plumbing codes but can't imagine it wouldn't be allowed. i use PEX all the time, but not exclusively as i still sweat copper sometimes where it's a better fit. yes, PEX will be allowed by local inspectors, but the first thing you have to find out is whether you are allowed as the homeowner to do your own plumbing, or do you need a licensed plumber? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) i installed a back yard catch basin and sump pump for a client yesterday who lives near a large year round creek. she was getting water standing in her crawlspace. in digging in her back yard (the crawlspace was too shallow in height to physically allow digging there) i hit the water table 19" beneath grade. and it had been higher a week earlier during heavy rains. Edited March 3, 2019 by vike daddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugboat Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Last real project i took on wasn't really a home thing and wasn't even from the past year, but imma post it here anyway 'cause i just found the pics i took from it. It was my parents lawn tractor that they blew the heck up. Wasted plenty of time tearing the motor down to see wtf had happened. One of the cylinders was scored beyond repair...presumably from the pieces just rattling around for a while or something. So i got to do a fun thing installing a Briggs 'n Stratton motor in a tractor that was designed to take a Kawasaki motor. Don't actually have any photos of that, 'cause it wasn't very interesting looking. Lots of just trying to sort out which wire goes where. But suffice to say, it worked...and it's still going strong today. Though apparently the rest of the tractor is still falling apart around it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 How big of a problem is ice on the roof. I have such crappy insulation in the roof that the snow melts and is making quite a bit of ice by the rain gutters. What's the best way of getting that off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) 30 minutes ago, vikesfan89 said: How big of a problem is ice on the roof. I have such crappy insulation in the roof that the snow melts and is making quite a bit of ice by the rain gutters. What's the best way of getting that off? in trying to physically remove ice that is damming up at the low points of the roof you'll probably do more damage than good, and cause an eventual leak. but doing it on a 35 or 40 degree day is best. don't chip t it with a shovel or pick, you'll damage the roof. sprinkle sidewalk melting salts on it. you can use electrical heating tape, but that takes a long time to thaw unless it's only a few degrees below freezing. waiting until it thaws on its own might be the best bet, and then getting ahead of the problem for next winter. Edited March 3, 2019 by vike daddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 On 3/2/2019 at 4:30 PM, vike daddy said: i installed a back yard catch basin and sump pump for a client yesterday who lives near a large year round creek. she was getting water standing in her crawlspace. in digging in her back yard (the crawlspace was too shallow in height to physically allow digging there) i hit the water table 19" beneath grade. and it had been higher a week earlier during heavy rains. Must be next to a river or lake? That's a pretty crazy high water table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 28 minutes ago, theJ said: Must be next to a river or lake? That's a pretty crazy high water table. read the fine print, son... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 46 minutes ago, vike daddy said: read the fine print, son... The people that send me emails would be very impressed that i read as much of your post as i did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherwrestler Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, theJ said: Must be next to a river or lake? That's a pretty crazy high water table. Eh, I surveyed out a couple places in middle of fields over in Minnesota for hog barns and was hitting water at less than two feet on test holes. Such a wet year you didnt even have to be to be close to rivers or lakes and we were hitting just hitting water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 On 2/26/2019 at 8:12 PM, vike daddy said: yes, PEX will be allowed by local inspectors, but the first thing you have to find out is whether you are allowed as the homeowner to do your own plumbing, or do you need a licensed plumber? Everything I've seen on the city website indicates I'd have to sign a Property Owner's Affidavit if I intend to do the work myself, which I would intend to do. I'd still have to apply for the necessary permits and what not. Time to start planning my work and working my plan. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 2 hours ago, VikeManDan said: Time to start planning my work and working my plan. I used to know a guy with that catch phrase. Good thing to live by. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 minute ago, theJ said: I used to know a guy with that catch phrase. Good thing to live by. I got it from my dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 7 hours ago, VikeManDan said: Everything I've seen on the city website indicates I'd have to sign a Property Owner's Affidavit if I intend to do the work myself, which I would intend to do. I'd still have to apply for the necessary permits and what not. Time to start planning my work and working my plan. it wouldn't surprise me that your closest Home Depot store gives free classes on basic PEX installation methods and parts. might be a good place to start learning the tricks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimsZilla Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 On 3/11/2019 at 9:31 PM, vike daddy said: it wouldn't surprise me that your closest Home Depot store gives free classes on basic PEX installation methods and parts. might be a good place to start learning the tricks. yeah the master plumber at my store will talk/show you how to use pex for hours and hours. he's awesome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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