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Today, 10:23 AM

Terry replied to a thread Help with changing knob to 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.

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Yesterday, 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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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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Yesterday, 11:02 AM

Terry replied to a thread 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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Yesterday, 10:50 AM

Terry replied to a thread 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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Yesterday, 08:41 AM

Terry replied to a thread Why do plumbing jobs always leak in 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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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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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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05-16-2013, 05:08 AM

jwelectric replied to a thread Pin Sleeve Boxes in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

Gentlemen, there is a right way and a wrong way to do things and as pointed out many times the wrong way is not allowed on the forum. The...

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05-16-2013, 04:34 AM

jwelectric replied to a thread How to figure out six wires and which goes with which? in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

Use an ammeter and be safe. With every breaker in the panel off pick a neutral then start turning on breakers one at a time. This will tell you...

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05-16-2013, 04:29 AM

jwelectric replied to a thread Sub panel in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

There are several breaker manufacturers that make breakers rated for two conductors. To use a wire nut for landing two circuits on one breaker is...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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05-15-2013, 09:46 AM

jwelectric replied to a thread Pin Sleeve Boxes in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

Here in lies a lot of liability for a homeowner or an electrical contractor. Safety must always come first in everything we do or we could end up in...

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05-15-2013, 04:18 AM

jwelectric replied to a thread How small can my service neutral be when most of the load is 240v? in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

can't go lower than the GEC

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05-15-2013, 04:16 AM

jwelectric replied to a thread Pin Sleeve Boxes in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

If you are having a problem reading post #11 then you should not be messing with a portable generator and the wiring of a home. Separately Derived...

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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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05-14-2013, 11:42 AM

jwelectric replied to a thread Pin Sleeve Boxes in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

Then it must be installed as a separately derived system as outlined in UL FTCN....

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05-14-2013, 02:59 AM

jwelectric replied to a thread Pin Sleeve Boxes in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

Well then your concern should be the use of the generator not the use of the box. It is illegal to use a portable generator in the manner in which...

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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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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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05-13-2013, 02:31 PM

jwelectric replied to a thread Pin Sleeve Boxes in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

What do you think would be wrong with the mounting nole being on the inside. We mount many enclosures with screws on the inside such as but not...

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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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