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Plumbing Work Archive 2026

A growing archive of smaller plumbing work completed throughout the San Gabriel Valley, with photos and basic details.

 

Larger projects are featured separately with more photos and detailed information.

Faucet Installation

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Kitchen Faucet Replacement

Altadena, CA · May 2026 · LTW-001

Replaced the existing kitchen faucet with a new pull-down faucet. The new faucet and connections were tested for proper operation after installation.

Before

Existing kitchen faucet before replacement in Altadena, California

After

New pull-down kitchen faucet after installation in Altadena, California

Bathroom Faucet Installation

Pasadena, CA · June 2026 · LTW-002

New widespread bathroom faucet installed as part of a bathroom sink replacement. Existing granite countertop and vanity retained.

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Before

Existing widespread bathroom faucet and cracked sink before replacement in Pasadena, California

After

New widespread bathroom faucet and replacement sink installed in Pasadena, California

Bathroom Faucet Replacement

La Cañada Flintridge, CA · June 2026 · LTW-003

Replaced the existing two-handle bathroom faucet with a new modern faucet. The new faucet and drain assembly were installed and tested for proper operation.

Before

Bathroom faucet before replacement in La Cañada Flintridge, California

After

New bathroom faucet after installation in La Cañada Flintridge, California

Kitchen Faucet Installation

Alhambra, CA · May 2026 · LTW-007

Installed a new pull-down kitchen faucet on the existing kitchen sink. The faucet and water connections were tested for proper operation after installation.

Before

Kitchen sink before faucet installation in Alhambra, California

After

New pull-down kitchen faucet installed in Alhambra, California

Commercial Sink Faucet Replacement

Arcadia, CA · September 2026 · LTW-013

Replaced the existing wall-mounted commercial sink faucet with a new faucet and connected it to the existing water lines. The faucet and connections were tested for proper operation. 

Before

Existing commercial sink faucet before replacement in Arcadia, California

After

New wall-mounted commercial sink faucet installed in Arcadia, California

Kitchen Faucet Replacement

La Cañada Flintridge, CA · September 2026 · LTW-021

Replaced the existing kitchen faucet with a new faucet of the same style selected by the homeowner. The new faucet and water connections were tested after installation.

Before

Kitchen sink with the existing faucet removed in La Cañada Flintridge, CA

After

New chrome kitchen faucet installed in La Cañada Flintridge, CA

Bathroom Faucet Replacement

South Pasadena, CA · September 2026 · LTW-026

Replaced the existing two-handle bathroom faucet and pop-up drain stopper. The new faucet and drain assembly were tested for proper operation after installation.

Before

Bathroom sink with faucet removed during replacement in South Pasadena, California

After

New bathroom faucet and pop-up drain stopper installed in South Pasadena, California

Bathroom Faucet Replacement

South Pasadena, CA · September 2026 · LTW-032

The existing bathroom faucet was not working properly, so we replaced it with a new single-handle faucet. The new faucet was tested for proper operation after installation.

Before

Old bathroom faucet before replacement in South Pasadena

After

New bathroom faucet after replacement in South Pasadena

Bathroom Faucet Replacement

Temple City, CA · October 2026 · LTW-036

Replaced the existing bathroom faucet with a new faucet in a similar style. The new fixture was installed at the existing sink and tested for proper operation.

Before

Bathroom sink and faucet before replacement in Temple City

After

New bathroom faucet installed at a sink in Temple City

Kitchen Faucet Replacement

San Marino, CA · October 2026 · LTW-038

Replaced the existing kitchen faucet with a new single-handle faucet. The new fixture was installed in the existing sink and connected to the kitchen water supply.

Before

Kitchen sink and existing faucet before replacement in San Marino

After

New kitchen faucet installed at an existing sink in San Marino

Garbage Disposal Installation

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Garbage Disposal Installation

Pasadena, CA · May 2026 · LTW-004

Installed a new garbage disposal and connected it to the existing kitchen sink plumbing. The disposal and drain connections were tested after installation.

Before

Kitchen sink plumbing before garbage disposal installation in Pasadena, California

After

New garbage disposal installed under kitchen sink in Pasadena, California

Garbage Disposal Replacement

Sierra Madre, CA · June 2026 · LTW-008

Replaced the existing garbage disposal and connected the new unit to the existing kitchen sink drain. The disposal and drain connections were tested after installation.

Before

Existing garbage disposal before replacement in Sierra Madre, California

After

New garbage disposal installed under kitchen sink in Sierra Madre, California

Garbage Disposal Installation

South Pasadena, CA · September 2026 · LTW-014

Installed a new garbage disposal and connected it to the existing kitchen sink drain. The disposal and drain connections were tested for proper operation after installation.

Before

Kitchen sink plumbing before garbage disposal installation in South Pasadena, California

After

New garbage disposal installed under a kitchen sink in South Pasadena, California

Garbage Disposal Replacement

San Marino, CA · September 2026 · LTW-018

Replaced the existing garbage disposal and reconnected the double-bowl kitchen sink drain. The disposal and drain connections were tested after installation.

Before

Kitchen sink plumbing before garbage disposal replacement in San Marino, CA

After

New garbage disposal and drain connections installed in San Marino, CA

Garbage Disposal Replacement

Alhambra, CA · September 2026 · LTW-019

Replaced the existing garbage disposal and connected the new unit to the existing kitchen sink drain. The disposal and drain connections were tested after installation.

Before

Kitchen sink plumbing before garbage disposal replacement in Alhambra, CA

After

New garbage disposal connected to the kitchen sink drain in Alhambra, CA

Garbage Disposal Installation

Arcadia, CA · September 2026 · LTW-024

Installed a new garbage disposal and connected it to the existing kitchen sink drain. The disposal and drain connections were tested for proper operation after installation.

Before

Kitchen sink plumbing before garbage disposal installation in Arcadia, CA

After

New garbage disposal connected to the kitchen sink drain in Arcadia, CA

Completed Plumbing Work: Repairs and Upgrades

Smaller plumbing repairs and practical upgrades completed by LT Ross Plumbing throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

Exterior Hose Bib Replacement

Monrovia, CA · May 2026 · LTW-005

Replaced the existing leaking exterior hose bib with a new quarter-turn hose bib. The new fixture and connection were tested for proper operation after installation.

Before

Leaking exterior hose bib before replacement in Monrovia, California

After

New quarter-turn exterior hose bib installed in Monrovia, California

Shower Panel Installation

South Pasadena, CA · June 2026 · LTW-009

Installed a wall-mounted multifunction shower panel and connected it to the prepared hot and cold water lines. The shower functions and water connections were tested after installation.

Before

Tiled shower wall before shower panel installation in South Pasadena, California

After

Wall-mounted multifunction shower panel installed in South Pasadena, California

Three-Handle Shower Valve Repair

Monrovia, CA · May 2026 · LTW-011

Replaced the valve stems, cartridges, handles, and trim on the existing three-handle tub and shower valve. The valve functions were tested for proper operation after the repair.

Before

Existing three-handle tub and shower valve before repair in Monrovia, California

After

Three-handle tub and shower valve with new handles and trim after repair in Monrovia, California

Bathroom Sink Drain Replacement

Sierra Madre, CA · September 2026 · LTW-015

Replaced the existing bathroom sink drain with a new pop-up drain assembly. The drain and connections were tested for proper operation and checked for leaks after installation.

Before

Bathroom sink before drain replacement in Sierra Madre, California

After

New pop-up bathroom sink drain installed in Sierra Madre, California

Crawlspace Copper Pipe Leak Repair

Pasadena, CA · July 2026 · LTW-016

Repaired a leaking copper water line in the crawlspace by removing the damaged section and installing a new copper connection. 
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Before

Leaking copper water line in a crawlspace before repair in Pasadena, California

After

Copper water line repaired in a crawlspace in Pasadena, California

Laundry Water Line Replacement

Pasadena, CA · May 2026 · LTW-017

Replaced the laundry-area water piping with new copper lines and installed a recessed washing-machine box with water connections.
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Before

Existing laundry water piping before replacement in Pasadena, California

After

New copper laundry water lines and washing-machine connection box installed in Pasadena, California

Dishwasher Air Gap Replacement

Alhambra, CA · September 2026 · LTW-020

Replaced the damaged dishwasher air gap with a new chrome air-gap assembly. The air gap and dishwasher drain connections were tested after installation.

Before

Damaged dishwasher air gap before replacement in Alhambra, CA

After

New chrome dishwasher air gap installed in Alhambra, CA

Laundry Shutoff Valve Installation

Arcadia, CA · September 2026 · LTW-022

Before

Laundry box before shutoff valve installation in Arcadia, CA

After

New washing-machine shutoff valves installed in Arcadia, CA

Installed new hot and cold washing-machine shutoff valves on the existing copper water lines in the recessed laundry box.

Exterior Hose Bibb Replacement

San Marino, CA · September 2026 · LTW-023

Before

Old exterior hose bibb and damaged water line before replacement in San Marino, CA

After

New quarter-turn exterior hose bibb installed in San Marino, CA

Removed the damaged pipe section from the crawlspace, installed a new copper water line, and replaced the old hose bibb. The new connection was tested for proper operation.

Kitchen Angle Stop Replacement

Alhambra, CA · September 2026 · LTW-025

Replaced the existing under-sink angle stop with a new shutoff valve and installed a new braided water supply line. The valve and supply line connection were tested after installation.

Before

Old under-sink angle stop and supply line before replacement in Alhambra, CA

After

New under-sink angle stop and braided supply line installed in Alhambra, CA

Moen Shower Cartridge Replacement

La Cañada Flintridge, CA · September 2026 · LTW-028

Replaced the cartridge inside an existing Moen shower valve in La Cañada Flintridge. The shower handle and trim were reinstalled after the cartridge replacement.

Before

Moen shower control with the handle removed for cartridge replacement in La Cañada Flintridge

After

Moen shower control with the handle reinstalled after cartridge replacement in La Cañada Flintridge

Main Water Line Leak Repair

Pasadena, CA · September 2026 · LTW-029

Excavated the leaking water line near the meter and removed an old, heavily rusted component. Replaced the affected section with copper pipe and connected it to the existing PVC line.

Before

Excavated leaking water line and rusted component near the meter in Pasadena, California

After

New copper water line connected to the existing PVC line near the meter in Pasadena, California

Stove Gas Connection Reconfiguration

La Cañada Flintridge, CA · September 2026 · LTW-030

The straight gas shutoff connection left a gap between the stove and the wall. We replaced the old valve and arranged the connection at a 90-degree angle so the stove could sit farther back.

Before

Old straight gas shutoff connection behind the stove.

After

New red-handled gas shutoff with a 90-degree connection behind the stove.

Tankless Water Heater Flushing

Altadena, CA · September 2026 · LTW-033

Connected a pump and hoses to flush the tankless water heater as part of its annual maintenance. After flushing, the heater was returned to its normal setup.

Before

Tankless water heater with flushing pump and hoses connected in Altadena

After

Tankless water heater after annual flushing in Altadena

Under-Sink Water Filter Installation

Temple City, CA · June 2026 · LTW-035

Installed an under-sink water filter during the kitchen sink replacement.

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Before

Disposal and drain area before under-sink water filter installation in Temple City

After

Completed kitchen sink with a drinking-water faucet and under-sink water filter in Temple City.

Hose Bibb Relocation

San Gabriel, CA · October 2026 · LTW-037

The old hose bibb was left beneath a new patio. We removed it, ran a new water line using Type L copper pipe, and installed a new hose bibb at an accessible location near the patio.

Before

ltw-037-hose-bibb-before-san-gabriel.jpg	Existing hose bibb beneath a new patio before relocation in San Gabriel

After

New copper water line and hose bibb installed in San Gabriel

Under-Sink Water Filter Installation

San Marino, CA · October 2026 · LTW-039

Installed an under-sink water filtration system beside the existing garbage disposal. The new unit and its tubing were fitted within the kitchen sink cabinet.

Before

Kitchen sink cabinet before water filter installation in San Marino

After

Under-sink water filtration system installed beside a garbage disposal in San Marino

Smart Shut-Off Valve Installation

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Moen Smart Shut-Off Valve Installation

Altadena, CA · May 2026 · LTW-006

Installed a Moen smart water shut-off valve on the existing main water line. The device and modified water-line connections were tested after installation.

Before

Main water line before Moen smart shut-off valve installation in Altadena, California

After

Moen smart shut-off valve installed on main water line in Altadena, California

Pressure Regulator Valve Installation

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Pressure Regulator Valve Replacement

Altadena, CA · May 2026 · LTW-010

Removed the existing pressure regulator valve and installed a new PRV on the main water line. The new regulator and water-line connections were tested after installation.

Before

Main water line after old pressure regulator removal in Altadena, California

After

New pressure regulator valve installed on main water line in Altadena, California

Toilet Installation & Replacement

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Toilet Replacement

Sierra Madre, CA · September 2026 · LTW-027

Before

Toilet installation area after removal of the old toilet in Sierra Madre, California

After

New white two-piece toilet installed beside the shower in a Sierra Madre bathroom.

Removed the existing toilet and installed a new toilet with a wax ring in the same bathroom location. The new fixture was connected to the existing water supply line.

Toilet Fill Valve & Shutoff Replacement

Sierra Madre, CA · September 2026 · LTW-031

Before

Existing red-capped fill valve and flapper in a toilet tank in Sierra Madre

After

New black fill valve and red flapper in a toilet tank in Sierra Madre

The toilet was running continuously because of the fill valve. We replaced the fill valve and flapper, then replaced the frozen angle stop with a new quarter-turn valve with a new supply line.

Toilet Fill Valve & Flapper Replacement

Arcadia, CA · September 2026 · LTW-034

Before

Old fill valve and flapper inside a toilet tank in Arcadia

After

New fill valve and flapper inside the toilet tank in Arcadia

Replaced the existing fill valve and flapper inside the toilet tank and installed a new water supply line. The finished tank shows the new components in place.

Whole-Home Repiping

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Main Water Entry Upgrade

Altadena, CA · May 2026 · LTW-012

Upgraded the exterior main water entry as part of a whole-home repipe. New copper piping, a pressure regulator, main shut-off valve, and hose connections were installed and tested after completion.

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Before

Existing exterior main water entry before repipe upgrade in Altadena, California

After

Copper main water entry with pressure regulator and shut-off valves after repipe in Altadena, California
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