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Yesterday, 05:08 PM

Terry replied to a thread Kohler canister flush valve drops too quickly in Toilet Forum discussions

And did you measure the water from the tubing that was refilling the bowl during the refill process? That water bypasses the tank and goes right to...

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Yesterday, 02:05 PM

Terry replied to a thread Please help make heads or tails of my bathroom rough in in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Pipe B is in the wall. A lav that wet vents the toilet. Pipe A is 13" in front of the framed wall. This is for a standard 12" rough toilet. Pipe...

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Yesterday, 05:24 AM

Mikey replied to a thread Pre filter before water softner and a few more questions in Water Softener Forum, problems, installation and reviews

We call it that "life-giving humidity". If you've got any interest in antique aircraft, I'll treat you to a trip through Fantasy of Flight when you...

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05-20-2013, 10:43 PM

Terry replied to a thread Shim toilet in front and back? in Toilet Forum discussions

Any bowl needs to set flat to the floor without rocking. Shim as needed, though we tend to shim the back and try to pin the front of the bowl to the...

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05-20-2013, 10:36 PM

Terry replied to a thread Gator bite and tub shower problems in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

If there is "any" restriction on the tub spout piping, it will force water up to the shower head. It needs to be unrestricted copper, galvanized or...

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05-20-2013, 10:34 PM

Terry replied to a thread Help Replacing 1" Main Water Shut Off Valve in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

I would remove the PRV first, and then you will be able to unsolder the shutoff valve and resolder a new one. While you are at it, you might also...

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05-20-2013, 12:42 PM

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

You can dump them in a container, but it's easier with an elongated bowl to just do it all there while sitting. Plus, you can't take all that other...

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05-20-2013, 10:38 AM

Terry started a thread Installing a new Moen Posi-Temp shower valve in Shower & bathtub Forum & Blog

Sometimes it's time to replace an old shower faucet and go with a new pressure balanced faucet. Moen makes the Posi-Temp, which holds the...

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05-20-2013, 10:18 AM

Terry replied to a thread Drake ii Rough-in vs. existing 15 5/8” in Toilet Forum discussions

You would be looking at the Vespin II if you wanted to go with the 14" Unift adapter. Same tank, but a different bowl that allows moving it back 2"....

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05-20-2013, 09:40 AM

Terry replied to a thread Kohler shower hardware.... in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Looking at the spec sheets everything looks fine. 1/2 NPT, which is standard stuff. I see that the K-9511 has two outlets, a male 1/2" pipe...

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05-20-2013, 09:19 AM

Terry replied to a thread Base Cabinet drain re-route in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

The plumbing takes presidence over trash bins. That's why you have a plumbing inspector, and plumbing permits.

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05-20-2013, 08:58 AM

Mikey replied to a thread Stuck Moen Cartridge in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

She may sound like a shill for Kroil, but I agree it's great stuff. I bought a gallon of it when I first got into aircraft mechanicking, and it's...

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05-20-2013, 04:31 AM

Mikey replied to a thread What kind of maintenance has to be done on a rainsoft softening system? in Water Softener Forum, problems, installation and reviews

I can't speak for all plumbers, but I would imagine most would have some knowledge of softeners. RainSoft may be proprietary enough that it can only...

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05-19-2013, 10:11 PM

Terry replied to a thread Problem with hose bib in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Normally we would do it from an inside wall to access the connection to an outside hosebib.

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05-19-2013, 07:57 PM

Terry replied to a thread Redoing Plumbing in Old House - Manifold and Tee Question in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

It doesn't really matter whether the manifold is before or after the 3/4" upstairs pipes as long as it's sized properly. Water pipe sizing

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05-19-2013, 07:20 PM

Terry replied to a thread In looking at the Toilet's - will the Drake II 1G fit a 1.28 flapper in Toilet Forum discussions

Next It looks like you would have to change out quite a bit. The parts for the Drake II 1G ST453U are quite different than for the ST454E...

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05-19-2013, 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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05-18-2013, 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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05-18-2013, 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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05-18-2013, 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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05-18-2013, 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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05-18-2013, 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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05-18-2013, 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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05-18-2013, 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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05-18-2013, 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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05-18-2013, 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, 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, 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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05-17-2013, 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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05-17-2013, 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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