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tightening within reason is ok. micro leak is ok unions are allowed in permanently accessible locations in most jurisdictions and can leak. we use right/left nipples and couplings if there is room to put in a modern valve when possible and needed

Yes. And often we need to use somewhere on the overflow when the angles don’t align well due to the overflow + tapered foam gasket.

If you have an ohmmeter check the outdoor unit fuses at the shutoff. and the breakers. In almost any other case, and even if a fuse blew, you will need to pay for service. Find a highly recommended local on Nextdoor or Yelp

i don't recognize it but probably vacuum relief, used to prevent if wh is drained by an idiot. Just take it out of the system. Small Watts products are never worth rebuilding

Noise reduction is what that plug does. The PreforMax is an excellent product, just better control of bowl refill timing and improved knob for float adjstment...in fact, they shouldn't even sell other versions.

1. we never fit blind 2. access from behind or below is perferred 3 Always attach w&o to tub first. We use no hub couplings for final connections. Hiring a pro is a preferred solution.

any are fine. all must be permanently accessible

going to have to play with it by taking apart and evaluating. no way around it.

short sweep aka vent 90 is fine, only when greater than 6" above flood rim of highest fixture being served

Wouldn't be water in the exhaust unless there is a dip, which must not be there. Otherwise, it slopes back into the unit and goes naturally out to the condensate. Desacaled routinely appropriate to your water hardness? (not related to your current problem)

1. Street 90 is the WRONG fitting to use. Doesn't seal properly so leaks. The new A2 models have a safety switch so you can't use those fittings. Has to be pipe and short piece of pipe. 2. The oily residue is common. Nothing to do but wipe if you want (no harm either way) and live with it.

I love my https://www.homedepot.com/p/American-Standard-Cadet-3-FloWise-Two-Piece-1-28-GPF-Single-Flush-Elongated-Chair-Height-Toilet-with-Slow-Close-Seat-in-White-3378-128ST-020/202964035 at $186. just get it, throw away the seat and get a nice, self close...don't use the crappy wax or steel...

If the specs on the Sanicompact say "9' up and/or 120' distance" determine if that tolerance is suitable for your hoped-for goal. It is a robust, tiny pump...of course expect to be dealing with replacing. On their own data sheet it is wrong because it says vertical discharge "120 ft". so, take...

Slip over doo-hickey is your best bet. sorry. Cost for anything further would be off scale not worth it. Garden hose from your water heater drain fitting an adjustable hand-held garden sprayer will make tons of foamy bubbles.

Copper tube is available in rolls, which is annealed and called “soft copper”.