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  1. lhgrappler

    A O Smith LTE 250 series - loud, high pitched noise when heating

    That looks like its for the 200 series, but thanks. I posted pics from the 250 series pdf
  2. lhgrappler

    A O Smith LTE 250 series - loud, high pitched noise when heating

    ** IT does say not to use 6100kw non-simultaneous on 240 V - BUT I have 8 awg, and 35 amp, so that shouldn't be an issue.
  3. lhgrappler

    A O Smith LTE 250 series - loud, high pitched noise when heating

    Hi, I have an 80 gallon A O Smith 250 series light commercial water heater. It is 277/240 volt. I have the red heater wire on the J terminal, so that it *should* be NON-simultaneous. From the disconnect, I have black to L1, red to L2, nothing to L3, and white unused (capped). (Its 8/3 wire...
  4. lhgrappler

    Urgent help needed with leaking coupling on main stack

    It's all pvc, just wrapped in mass loaded vinyl and pipe wrap to help with noise. The coupling is something the plumbers did. We suspect they strained the pipe too much when they were working higher up and broke it at the base.
  5. lhgrappler

    Urgent help needed with leaking coupling on main stack

    We plan on having to break concrete... the question is how in such a tight space. We *really* don't want to have to rip out the mortared shower pan.
  6. lhgrappler

    Urgent help needed with leaking coupling on main stack

    It is visibly squirting out the bottom of the coupling, we had one person upstairs pouring the water in while the other was downstairs watching. There is no moisture any where above the bottom of the coupling. - here 's a pic from when we did the dye test:
  7. lhgrappler

    Using a bathroom fan and timer switch that both require "power first"?

    The fan and heat timer switches are in a different location than the light switch. Not sure how that will work.
  8. lhgrappler

    Urgent help needed with leaking coupling on main stack

    TLDR: Plumbers messed up, main stack has a poorly placed coupling half way into the cement floor that is leaking. We need to fix it asap, BUT I have no idea how to break away the cement in such a small area next to a mortared shower pan. We have had so many issues with these plumbers. We are...
  9. lhgrappler

    Using a bathroom fan and timer switch that both require "power first"?

    I was able to figure it out thanks. In the fixture: Red = Heat lamp Black = Light Blue = vent Yellow = safety vent, always powered White = Neutral Gray/White = ??? More neutrals? I will be bringing in three wires - 12/2 from light switch (separate gang box) - black to black 12/3 from fan timer...
  10. lhgrappler

    Using a bathroom fan and timer switch that both require "power first"?

    So, reading the Amazon reviews, tons of people have used timers with these just fine. The problem is I'm very visual and need a diagram. Ideal set up: Heat lamp and fan on timers in 2 gang box, Light would be with vanity light in different 2 gang box. Can anyone help with a diagram?
  11. lhgrappler

    Using a bathroom fan and timer switch that both require "power first"?

    This is all new electrical, in a house that's stripped to the studs. I am using the following vent/fan/light combo: (It requires power ran directly to it so that the fan can turn on on its own if the bulbs get too hot) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VTSN0E (ALL...
  12. lhgrappler

    Leaking filters, what's the secret?

    (Complete remodel, it's all new) Plastic to plastic threaded fittings and bottom part of spin down filter are leaking. (Circled in blue) I'm worried it's over tightened, but my husband doesn't seem to think so. We have tried loosening the bottom part of the spin filter and it didn't seem to...
  13. lhgrappler

    Any skirted toilet that uses standard elongated toilet seats?

    We are looking for toilets that meet the following: - elongated - skirted - prefer compact distance from front edge of seat to the wall, but not required **Most importantly, must use standard elongated toilet seats. ** All the ones we are seeing have odd shaped seats that are thin, or bulky...
  14. lhgrappler

    Pex pressure test - leaks at drop ears

    We have been pressure testing our pex lines, and found leaks at two of our drop ears. We switched from the plastic test stubs to threaded nipples with plugs and one is still leading at the drop ear. Is it likely the drop ear itself is deformed? Any other ideas?
  15. lhgrappler

    Type of pipe connecting to pressure tank?

    We are doing a complete gut and reno on our house, including upgrading our pressure tank. The current setup has cpvc going to the pressure tank. In a lot of the videos I've seen, people seem to use a brass or stainless steel tee coming out from underneath with everything attached to it. In...
  16. lhgrappler

    Trying to figure out in slab plumbing - what can we get rid of

    We use "out in the country hillbilly code" lol. There is no worry about complying with a code in terms of legality, but obviously we want a safe and well functioning system.
  17. lhgrappler

    Trying to figure out in slab plumbing - what can we get rid of

    Sorry about the pictures being so big and before the text. We are trying to do rough plumbing for a bathroom in the first pic, and a laundry room in the second pic. There was an existing bathroom with a home made cement shower pan that sat on top of the slab and a sink on the outside of it...
  18. lhgrappler

    Basement drain pipe layout questions

    This drawing only shows the drain/waste pipe. It doesn't include any venting.
  19. lhgrappler

    Basement drain pipe layout questions

    Hi, we are getting ready to do the plumbing for a new bathroom and laundry room in our basement. The drain pipe runs almost right under where the shower drain, toilet, and utility sink will go. (see green line in pic) Is it best to directly plumb each of these to the main waste line, or...
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