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Today,
08:37 PM
Asiangem
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Stuck Moen Cartridge
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Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
I was a Playboy Bunny, Flight Attendant and Singer/Dancer in a band in Vegas -- but I'm not a "shill for Kroil"
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Today,
08:27 PM
Timbuktu
replied to a thread
pumptec problem
in
Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog
wiring hasnt been fooled with in the 5 yrs or more . It has its original pumptec and trip box. The 1-1.5HP. The 2HP I picked up as a parts item...
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11 replies | 227 view(s)
Today,
07:46 PM
mdenglund
replied to a thread
Mansfield Anti-freeze Hose Bib - leaking again after winter
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
Thanks for the thoughts everyone! I will take a look at the slope, replace the washers/etc., and see if I can try a more involved fall-time shut down...
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5 replies | 75 view(s)
Today,
07:08 PM
mgb2
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Help with PVC to CI connection
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Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
I've used Fernco 2" x 1 1/2" donuts before to connect PVC sink drains into my CI stack, replacing the poorly sloped lead lines. Armed with this...
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0 replies | 15 view(s)
Today,
06:45 PM
DonL
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pumptec problem
in
Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog
Time to get out the amp probe and find the problem. With the looks of that connection, The connection was loose or the motor is drawing to much...
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11 replies | 227 view(s)
Today,
06:08 PM
jadnashua
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Bathroom Vent and Ductwork
in
HVAC Heating & Cooling
I got the fan in today, but have to finish up the ductwork in the morning. There appears to be enough room in the attic, so I think I'll be blowing...
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2 replies | 243 view(s)
Today,
05:24 PM
jadnashua
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American Standard tub/shower faucet 1960s
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
FOr $100 in parts, I almost think it may be worth getting a new valve that meets current anti-scald regulations. While you can repair that 50+ year...
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2 replies | 44 view(s)
Today,
04:33 PM
cacher_chick
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Shower Framing Repair
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
I would install a new stud right next to the bad one, or for a belt and suspenders approach, a new stud on each side of the bad one.
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1 replies | 24 view(s)
Today,
04:28 PM
Redwood
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Symmons Temptrol tub and shower faucet
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
You can count me as one of the plumbers that likes the Symmons Temptrol... The only time I would not recommend one is when you have water quality...
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1 replies | 29 view(s)
Today,
03:37 PM
larryh
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Shower Framing Repair
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
I recently tore out the tile from a 50 year old, 3' square shower and found dry rot in the bottom 2' of the 2X4 framing. The wall with the shower...
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1 replies | 24 view(s)
Today,
02:48 PM
hj
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American Standard tub/shower faucet 1960s
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Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
American Standard "push/pull" faucet. Do an internet search and you will find the repair kit. It usually in the $100.00 range. Getting the parts is...
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2 replies | 44 view(s)
Today,
02:43 PM
hj
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Sledge Hammer Advice - CI Tub
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Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
quote; What hj doesn't mention is how hard it is to lift a tub that has blocking around it. Lift it????? I have NEVER 'lifted' a cast iron, or any...
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Today,
02:27 PM
jadnashua
replied to a thread
Mansfield Anti-freeze Hose Bib - leaking again after winter
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
The shaft of any (that I'm aware of anyway) frost-free hosebib must be installed with a slight slope towards the outside, or water can pool inside...
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5 replies | 75 view(s)
Today,
02:24 PM
jadnashua
replied to a thread
tub overflow pipe won't budge to replace gasket
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Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
Is it possible that they silicone the gasket in place? IF so, it's a bear to remove.
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3 replies | 64 view(s)
Today,
02:09 PM
Gary Swart
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Comfortable seat for Ultramax II/Drake II ADA toilet for 5'4" woman?
in
Toilet Forum discussions
I'd concur with Terry that platform perhaps 3" high that your wife's feet could rest on may be a solution. I don't think even if you can locate a...
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3 replies | 64 view(s)
Today,
01:39 PM
robzr
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Comfortable seat for Ultramax II/Drake II ADA toilet for 5'4" woman?
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Toilet Forum discussions
How's the 154 vs the 114 as far as comfort? Any thoughts on the s350e? Is it a "higher ride"? Rob
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3 replies | 64 view(s)
Today,
01:36 PM
Timbuktu
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pumptec problem
in
Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog
Ok done! but it still trips. i tightened all other connections
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11 replies | 227 view(s)
Today,
01:06 PM
KellyP
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PTAC and ductless air conditioning?
in
HVAC Heating & Cooling
I own a condo in Chicago that has individual room units...PTAC...they are all older units and am looking to replace a couple. The problem is, they...
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21 replies | 6548 view(s)
Today,
12:50 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
Comfortable seat for Ultramax II/Drake II ADA toilet for 5'4" woman?
in
Toilet Forum discussions
The SS114 is pretty low as far as seats go. You may want to look at something that the fit can be on ...
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3 replies | 64 view(s)
Today,
12:44 PM
robzr
started a thread
Comfortable seat for Ultramax II/Drake II ADA toilet for 5'4" woman?
in
Toilet Forum discussions
We just bought a Ultramax II and two Drake II's to replace our 1984 American Standards. I (a 6' guy) think they are great. My wife, whose 5'4",...
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3 replies | 64 view(s)
Today,
11:28 AM
Terry
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Too many bends in the pipes? Shower replumb.
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
In the Posi-Temp, You pull the clip, pull the cartridge out and reinsert it upside down. That reverses it. In the old Moen's, you would simply spin...
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8 replies | 164 view(s)
Today,
11:18 AM
Terry
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Sledge Hammer Advice - CI Tub
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
It will be an interesting story when you are done. What hj doesn't mention is how hard it is to lift a tub that has blocking around it. It's real...
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5 replies | 98 view(s)
Today,
09:52 AM
mrginas
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What kind of maintenance has to be done on a rainsoft softening system?
in
Water Softener Forum, problems, installation and reviews
That's what I thought ,and thanks for your response .
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9 replies | 336 view(s)
Today,
09:34 AM
jadnashua
replied to a thread
Korky quietfill maxperformance whistling
in
Toilet Forum discussions
My point is that if your daytime water pressure is at 80psi, and you don't leave a peak reading gauge on it overnight, you have no idea what the...
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6 replies | 93 view(s)
Today,
09:26 AM
jadnashua
replied to a thread
Leaking Indirect coil causing Boiler Pressure to increase= pop of t+P
in
Boiler Forum
The heat exchanger in the indirect may have a pinhole leak in it allowing the potable water to leak into the lower pressure boiler loop. If that's...
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8 replies | 1507 view(s)
Today,
09:17 AM
rob742
replied to a thread
Shock treating well after new well pump was installed
in
Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog
I had my well water tested by a certified EPA lab and it came back as negative for Total coliform bacteria
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11 replies | 208 view(s)
Today,
08:59 AM
DonL
replied to a thread
Pressure regulator install for water hammer
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
That is what I would do. PRV on the Input to the House. Chances are, You can use the California Flow Regulating Washer Discs for the rest of the...
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26 replies | 719 view(s)
Today,
08:50 AM
BobMcIntyre
started a thread
American Standard tub/shower faucet 1960s
in
Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
I have an old American Standard single pull shower/tub faucet (from the 1960s, I think). It leaks out the handle. I'd like to replace the rubber...
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2 replies | 44 view(s)
Today,
08:04 AM
Sepschooler
started a thread
Symmons Temptrol tub and shower faucet
in
Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
I am looking at the Symmons Temptrol Model S-96-2X. I love the "user interface", that you can use to adjust the pressure, the temperature, and...
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1 replies | 29 view(s)
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