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Today, 12:41 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread New electric water heater on concrete slab in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

If, and I'm not saying it does, that price includes the pan, installation, and actually running a drain line somewhere, that's a decent price. If...

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Today, 12:33 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Power vent or power direct vent recommendations in Water Heater Forum, Tanks

FWIW, BW doesn't like to sell to a homeowner, they much prefer to sell to the installer, which is the reason you're having problems finding them...

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Today, 12:19 PM

jadnashua started a thread Attic Insulation, nearly flat roof in Remodel Forum & Blog

I'm going to be doing some work at my mother's house and was thinking about adding some blown-in insulation in her attic. But, the back half of the...

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Today, 10:23 AM

Terry replied to a thread Septic smells - Cadet 3 in Toilet Forum discussions

If may have need two wax rings if the flange was too low. http://www.americanstandard-us.com/assets/documents/amstd/install/Install_2826.pdf ...

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Yesterday, 07:46 PM

Terry replied to a thread Power vent or power direct vent recommendations in Water Heater Forum, Tanks

I like the Rheem units too. You might also look into tankless if you have a good enough gas supply there.

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Yesterday, 07:37 PM

Terry replied to a thread Refridgerator suppy valve in Remodel Forum & Blog

It may be easiest to work out from the CPVC I would cut it back and start over. The threads where the shutoff threads down look to be fine...

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Yesterday, 07:17 PM

Terry replied to a thread Toto Drake II vs Aquia - Ostomy bag in Toilet Forum discussions

I had the TOTO Aquia for a while, and then changed it for a TOTO Double Cyclone. The Aquia was pre Ostomy bag, and the double cyclone was during...

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Yesterday, 06:35 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread House has no vent system at all, trying to add one in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

If each fixture is properly vented, it really doesn't matter. A bathroom group is allowed to 'wet vent' bits, then the order really matters (in a...

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Yesterday, 06:30 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Toilet flange height in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

IF you haven't installed the flange yet, please do not use the all plastic one- pick one that has a SS metal ring. You'll want to anchor it with...

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Yesterday, 06:22 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread reverse flush toilet in Toilet Forum discussions

The toilets in the flats I lived in when I was in Germany were like that...I could find no compelling reasons to want one! At least for the ones I...

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Yesterday, 06:17 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Shower stall replacement in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

I'm pretty sure that shower kits are measured the same way tubs are...from the rough-opening. You sure it's 46"? That being said, you can make or...

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Yesterday, 04:26 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Moen tub/ shower control, uneven pressure in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

At 30-years old, it's iffy if you have a pressure balanced valve. But, if you do, it is entirely normal to have it shut off when the pressure from...

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Yesterday, 01:36 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Outdoor wood water heating system wanting to convert to electric in Boiler Forum

FWIW, a typical propane fired WH is probably in the 55-60% efficiency range. A good, properly sized boiler running on propane would be in the order...

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Yesterday, 11:55 AM

Terry replied to a thread Unifit on home owner remodel in 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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Yesterday, 11:13 AM

Terry replied to a thread 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 11:04 AM

Terry replied to a thread Is this ok... stand pipe, laundry tub, bar sink, shower plumbing in 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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Yesterday, 10:52 AM

Terry replied to a thread 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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Yesterday, 10:23 AM

Terry replied to a thread 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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05-17-2013, 06:42 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Kitchen sink backing up when washing machine drains in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

WIth the internal pump, the WM can move a LOT of water quickly...it just makes sense that it needs a proper vent to keep from either pressurizing the...

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05-17-2013, 05:56 PM

Terry replied to a thread 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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05-17-2013, 04:54 PM

jadnashua replied to a thread Low water pressure at tub spout in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Some of the valves have filter screens on their inlets. Other than that, there could be rust particles IN the cartridge, and it may need to be...

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