Recent content by ckka

Thanks you all for reply. Sorry it took so long to respond. Jimbo yes it is really an "attic"? yes. Will the ceiling joists support the weight of a tub? a new vent stack has been installed for the attic. It's just just that the space is small. A tub would sit in an alcove with window on...

We are renovating a bathroom in our attic. I'm stuck on so many levels. Its an attic and the tub will be tucked into an alcove. There must be a tub. For me. A big soaker. It will be the only tub in the house. But I also want a shower for visiting guests. I am thinking my only option will be a...

Thanks I had a plumber install a bradford-white. In out done. very happy. He recommended the BW as being better than the rest but NOTHING would last as long as the old one. Not even close. The original tank was 28 years old. It should have been gone a long time ago. I wonder what my new...

On returning from vacation we discovered no hot water. After hitting the reset button we got hot water for a couple days before it tripped again. The tank is about 18year old, 50 gal electric. After about a week I have noticed the tank is leaking in the area of the reset button. So, its time...