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Today, 05:11 AM

valveman replied to a thread New Flotec well pump wiring (2 wire has 3 wires) ?? in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Yes the two blacks are hot wires. You know it ran fine for years on just the two wires, so you can just cut off the green one. But it won't be up...

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Today, 05:09 AM

valveman replied to a thread Flotec pumps in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

I see more problems with the cast iron ones than the plastic ones. The suction adapter rust up so bad the water cannot get into the pump. But I...

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Today, 05:05 AM

valveman replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

There is an obvious bad connection on one of those red, twist on, Scotch locks.

2 replies | 33 view(s)

Today, 05:00 AM

valveman replied to a thread Rapid Cycle Well Pump in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Make sure your pressure switch is not double bouncing on shut off.

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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, 12:23 PM

valveman replied to a thread Pump pressure issues in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Make sure the gauge is good!

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Yesterday, 09:06 AM

valveman replied to a thread Pressure tank issue, keeps cycling in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Good idea!! I was just assuming, and you know what you get for that. :(

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Yesterday, 05:25 AM

valveman replied to a thread priming a 7,000 ft siphon in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

I think it will work, but you may need to start the siphon with the trash pump every time. If you have any high spots in the line, air will...

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Yesterday, 05:21 AM

valveman replied to a thread Pressure tank issue, keeps cycling in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Most likely that brass check valve on the suction line is bad and leaking back.

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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...

6 replies | 127 view(s)

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, 12:34 PM

valveman replied to a thread What type of pump is this in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Its considered a "three wire", which needs the control box. But if you are replacing it, you could go back with a two wire, no control box, then...

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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...

1 replies | 38 view(s)

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, 05:23 AM

valveman replied to a thread Pump blowing pressure switches, Help me please.. in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Cycling on and off is the biggest killer of pressure switches and everything else in a pump system. Some people think the "pump is working fine"...

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05-20-2013, 05:16 AM

valveman replied to a thread Rapid Cycle Well Pump in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

If you didn’t adjust the Rapid Cycle function of the Cycle Sensor, it is set at 30 seconds. If you are not getting at least 30 seconds of run time,...

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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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