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by Northern Star
Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:43 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Plumbing for kitchen sink?
Replies: 5
Views: 1821

Re: Plumbing for kitchen sink?

Drain or supply? The drain should be 1 1/2" PVC. The supply should be 1/2" copper, CPVC or PEX. If it is CPVC or PEX, you may be able to find a marking to confirm this.
by Northern Star
Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:43 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Insulating crawl space
Replies: 8
Views: 2916

Re: Insulating crawl space

The tube says not to apply it if the temp is below 10 or over 100, so I don't think temp is a big issue. I don't recall the fumes being too bad, but I was using it on a basement foundation, not in an enclosed crawlspace.
by Northern Star
Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Leaking hot water line under kitchen floor!
Replies: 5
Views: 2406

Re: Leaking hot water line under kitchen floor!

I have several of the Watts brand fittings in place for over 3 years without any problems. They are incredibly easy to use.
by Northern Star
Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:57 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Insulating crawl space
Replies: 8
Views: 2916

Re: Insulating crawl space

There is a product similar to liquid nails called PL300 Foamboard Adhesive. I used it for just this purpose and it has worked well. Should be able to find it at a local home improvement store.
by Northern Star
Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:39 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Strange bathtub trap
Replies: 3
Views: 1224

Re: Strange bathtub trap

Thanks for the input. I'll try the p-trap.
by Northern Star
Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Strange bathtub trap
Replies: 3
Views: 1224

Strange bathtub trap

I've been lurking for a while and found a lot of useful infomation, but have a question now. I have an early 70's Northern Star 10x50. This is a pre-HUD home and has no insulation beneath (This is a seasonal home, and insulating it is not really a problem I want to tackle). It has flexible copper tu...