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Today,
11:55 AM
Terry
replied to a thread
Unifit on home owner remodel
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Toilet Forum discussions
In an old 1939 home I have not had an inspector make me change that dimension. Some old homes in Seattle are 7 feet for the bath. That meant 24"...
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2 replies | 25 view(s)
Today,
11:13 AM
Terry
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Moen tub/ shower control, uneven pressure
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
A thirty year old non-balanced Moen, the cartridge would not have much affect on water pressure side to side. If you have the pressure balanced...
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1 replies | 17 view(s)
Today,
11:09 AM
Terry
replied to a thread
Kitchen sink backing up when washing machine drains
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
The previous drawing you have posted shows many more fixtures. A standard laundry trap drain is pretty small. Some people are installing...
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9 replies | 28479 view(s)
Today,
11:04 AM
Terry
replied to a thread
Is this ok... stand pipe, laundry tub, bar sink, shower plumbing
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Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
When the fixture above drains quickly, like pulling the plug and draining, it can siphon the trap below. Will the bar sink drain slow enough?...
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Today,
10:52 AM
Terry
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Is this ok... stand pipe, laundry tub, bar sink, shower plumbing
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
And they do reject it when inspected. But this guy is just up the road from me, and maybe in BC it's okay. I don't like doing things twice, so I...
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Today,
10:23 AM
Terry
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Help with changing Price Phister knob to Moen lever tub handle
in
Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
I believe you have a Price Phister cartridge there. It's not a Moen cartridge in the wall. Price Phister Avante valve You need something...
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1 replies | 28 view(s)
Yesterday,
05:56 PM
Terry
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Kitchen sink backing up when washing machine drains
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
In the UPC code, they don't allow a laundry tray to wet vent over a washer. They only allow wet venting on bathroom fixtures. Which a laundry...
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Yesterday,
02:46 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
Connection of Water Intake Pipes to Shower Valve
in
Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
Whatever it takes. You can run the pipe in circles if needed. They're saying "In a perfect world." it would be nice to have them with that...
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4 replies | 69 view(s)
Yesterday,
11:02 AM
Terry
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No cold water in shower
in
Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
No cold? You may have a thermostatic valve there, and it may just be giving you a tight range. Sometimes you can remove the valve and reinstall...
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5 replies | 74 view(s)
Yesterday,
10:50 AM
Terry
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What caulk to use to seal water pipe through basement wall
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
I would be thinking 100% Silicone on that. Too bad it can't be sealed from the outside. Water pushing up against the foundation is hard to seal. ...
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2 replies | 71 view(s)
Yesterday,
08:41 AM
Terry
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Why do plumbing jobs always leak
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Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
I would think so. Having a leak after a repair? How would anyone stay in business? Any good service plumber will be dependable. When I was...
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05-16-2013,
06:22 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
depth of the rough-in valve
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
It depends on the valve. Some of the Home Depot stuff years ago had a tollerence of 1/8" Something like Moen may have 3/4", and if they are...
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05-16-2013,
05:34 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
Remodeled Kitchen Sink Plumbing
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
You may want to open the wall and see what can be changed there. If there is any way to lower the drain, or if not, get a shallower sink. First...
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6 replies | 157 view(s)
05-16-2013,
05:28 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
New electric water heater on concrete slab
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
Since the advent of check valved water meters we are doing more and more expansion tanks on our water heater installs. Some parts of Seattle have...
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15 replies | 230 view(s)
05-16-2013,
10:09 AM
Terry
replied to a thread
Kohler Rochelle K3385-EB Ballcock & Flushvalve Replacement and Repair
in
Toilet Forum discussions
Two more pictures 2 2
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05-15-2013,
09:02 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
What exactly is a *close coupled* toilet - Drake 2
in
Toilet Forum discussions
The tank is coupled closely by the bowl, rather than having the tank mounted on a wall, and a chrome bend connecting the two. All of the II...
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4 replies | 120 view(s)
05-15-2013,
04:26 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
The CST454CUFG Drake II 1G is up on the Toto Web Site
in
Toilet Forum discussions
Get a $30 or $75 Rebate on Toilets in Seattle. Customers can receive a $30 rebate when they purchase a new WaterSense-labeled high-efficiency...
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05-15-2013,
04:19 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
Anybody have a wall Hung Toilet and REGRET it ?
in
Toilet Forum discussions
TOTO works with the Gerberit in-wall system too. The TOTO bowls come with Sanagloss, so I would be inclined to go that route. Though it's going to...
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7 replies | 169 view(s)
05-15-2013,
04:18 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
Drake II 1G Close Coupled Toilet - SanaGloss
in
Toilet Forum discussions
Starting June 1st, 2013, Seattle Public Utilities will be offering a $75.00 rebate to homeowners for a Premium Efficiency Watersense toilet. That's...
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6 replies | 313 view(s)
05-15-2013,
03:32 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
Identifying Tub Shower cartridge, Source for the BNK7005
in
Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
Source for the BNK7005 http://www.fdsupply.com/item/bk7005/ (2 Pack) Replacement B&K* Control Cartridge Fits Premier*, B&K*, ProFlow* Single...
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6 replies | 5938 view(s)
05-15-2013,
03:13 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
Anybody have a wall Hung Toilet and REGRET it ?
in
Toilet Forum discussions
I think you should be okay with it.
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7 replies | 169 view(s)
05-15-2013,
10:32 AM
Terry
replied to a thread
58" Bathtub?
in
Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
A typical rough opening is whatever the pan or tub is, plus 1/4" Sometimes it's larger than that. A layer of drywall or backer board is 1/2"...
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05-14-2013,
04:34 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
brand new Toto toilet tank cracks after filled with water.
in
Toilet Forum discussions
For some reason the online shipments have a lot more of that. The stuff we pick up locally is perfect. The stuff I used to ship was 20% bad...
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4 replies | 180 view(s)
05-13-2013,
11:47 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
Guidance on increasing meter size.
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
Putting in more zones always helps. The family home I installed uses five zones. 3/4" meter and 1.5" PVC pipe for the first 250 feet, and then it...
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8 replies | 132 view(s)
05-13-2013,
07:44 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
Uponor PEX connector?
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
That is Uponor PEX, (previously Wirsbo) It's the brand that I use. It uses an expansion tool.
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4 replies | 108 view(s)
05-13-2013,
01:15 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
Installing a Thermostatic Mixing Valve
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
It locks in the temperature.
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7 replies | 133 view(s)
05-13-2013,
10:11 AM
Terry
replied to a thread
Installing a Thermostatic Mixing Valve
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
I like the Honeywell http://www.terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?45651-Honeywell-AM-1-Thermostatic-Mixing-Valves-(-water-heater-tempering-)...
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7 replies | 133 view(s)
05-13-2013,
08:37 AM
Terry
replied to a thread
Advice dealing with plumber -- Aquatic Tub Leak
in
Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
The first place I would look is the tub waste and overflow. Most leaks happen there, and they are the easiest to fix. If you have water below the...
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2 replies | 94 view(s)
05-13-2013,
08:30 AM
Terry
replied to a thread
How to adjust water pressure at Tub on this Moen Faucet
in
Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog
That's a Moen Posi-Temp. The handle rotates to the left, getting hotter the farther left it goes. There is no volumn adjustment on those.
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2 replies | 91 view(s)
05-12-2013,
09:29 PM
Terry
replied to a thread
Is pipe/water pressue pressure limited to the smallest denominater ?
in
Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog
Pressure never increases You can have friction loss though. A larger pipe has less friction loss. Though a hosebib does just fine with 1/2" I do...
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7 replies | 150 view(s)
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