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  1. Pickngrin

    Tight hot water handle on Kohler Devonshire Widespread bathroom faucet

    Update: I removed the valve from the vanity, adjusted that recessed hex screw a bit, reinstalled, and now the handle driven l functions properly, without excessive resistance. The parts from Kohler have not arrived yet and will be extras
  2. Pickngrin

    Tight hot water handle on Kohler Devonshire Widespread bathroom faucet

    Thanks. It's not the water hose. I called Kohler Customer Support today. The service was great (pleasant, knowledgeable, and efficient). The rep I spoke with was also surprised that the handle itself had so much resistance. She is sending me a replacement handle and two cartridges.
  3. Pickngrin

    Tight hot water handle on Kohler Devonshire Widespread bathroom faucet

    Hi, We had a Kohler Devonshire widespread faucet installed when our bathroom was professionally renovated four years ago. I've recently noticed that the hot water valve has had more resistance when I turn it. I looked up what to do about this, and following a video from Kohler, was able to...
  4. Pickngrin

    Terry Love- cancer update

    I'm so saddened to hear of this news. My condolences to Terry's family and friends. I'm not a regular here but have thoroughly appreciated what Terry created and shared with everyone.
  5. Pickngrin

    Tie dehumidifier condensate pump into sink drain?

    Thank you for the replies. I was wondering about installing it on the horizontal. Is that an acceptable method?
  6. Pickngrin

    Tie dehumidifier condensate pump into sink drain?

    Hi- I've had the tubing from my condensate pump (connected to my dehumidifier) draining into my utility sink for quite some time. I've recently had a few instances in which the tubing wound up out of the sink, on the floor. I'd like to tie into the sink drain to prevent this and to have a...
  7. Pickngrin

    Removing sharp texture from wall

    Thank you for this. I like the idea of trying to scrape first. It is not a lot of square footage, but I know that it will be a mess. The value of my time has changed as a function of the pandemic, but there are still other ways I would prefer to spend my time. Your comment about the 1/4"...
  8. Pickngrin

    Removing sharp texture from wall

    Thank you.
  9. Pickngrin

    Removing sharp texture from wall

    Hi- I've got very sharp texture (my wife once cut herself on it) on both sides of the stairs leading down to my basement. What would be a reasonable way for me to remove this? Wet it, scrape it off, and 1/4" drywall over it? Or drywall over it without scraping? Skim coat? Something else? It is a...
  10. Pickngrin

    Replacing old pedestal sink - questions about p-trap

    I just measured 5 inches from the edge of the threaded wall drain pipe to the center of the sink drain pipe.
  11. Pickngrin

    Replacing old pedestal sink - questions about p-trap

    Thank you for your reply. Perhaps I should not have specified brass -- I just want the appearance to be metal rather than PVC. I'm not sure I understand your question - do you mean horizontal or vertical distance?
  12. Pickngrin

    Replacing old pedestal sink - questions about p-trap

    Hi folks, I am replacing an old pedestal sink in our powder room (1921 house). The shutoff valves and p-trap were threaded. Fortunately, I was able to get them removed with little trouble. Unfortunately, one of the two valves I bought at HD was in the wrong box and I wound up with a 3/4" valve I...
  13. Pickngrin

    Leak in downstairs ceiling due to clog in upstairs shower drain?

    I'm resurrecting this thread because during very heavy rains and wind last night, I experienced leaking in the same exact place. This was only the second incident. It seems that water travels along the joist in that room. The shower appeared to have been a red herring. I've had pots on the floor...
  14. Pickngrin

    Ducted and ductless mini split system installation cost - reasonable?

    The rep. told me that a Manual J calculation was not required for mini splits unless the mini splits are the only source of heating for the home. Is that correct? The proposed equipment is 1 x AOU36RLXFZH outdoor system (20 SEER) 2 x ARU12RLF indoor ducted units 2 x ASU7RLF1 indoor units for...
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    Ducted and ductless mini split system installation cost - reasonable?

    Thanks for your response. The contractor is Papalia Plumbing & HVAC out of Acton. I do have a full basement and that is where they planned to install the ducted system. Unfortunately, the rebates no longer cover the ducted systems. I can do the 0% MassSave HEAT loan, but I am questioning whether...
  16. Pickngrin

    Ducted and ductless mini split system installation cost - reasonable?

    Hello- I am looking at having a Fujitsu mini split system (A/C and heat pump) system installed in my old (1921) home (~ 1500 sq ft). Due to aesthetics and lack of open wall space on the first floor, a ducted (not ductless) mini split with 2 ducted units was recommended for the first floor, and...
  17. Pickngrin

    Leak in downstairs ceiling due to clog in upstairs shower drain?

    I don't know if the shower stall is fiberglass or plastic. How could I check for flex around the drain? Remove the drain cover and visually inspect it? The shower head is not a pulsating type.
  18. Pickngrin

    Leak in downstairs ceiling due to clog in upstairs shower drain?

    The someone was my girlfriend. There was no mess on the floor. I know because I was on my knees checking the drain for a clog.
  19. Pickngrin

    Leak in downstairs ceiling due to clog in upstairs shower drain?

    Neither of us has showered with the stall door open, and we don't have children. It is not a tiled shower (fiberglass perhaps?). I don't notice any movement. I'm puzzled.
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