Recent content by Jm66208

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    Bathroom Rough in ok?

    I dont recall an AAV ever being acceptable on this forum.
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    Bathroom Rough in ok?

    Surprised to see the AAV acceptable vent.
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    Remote thermostat for electric water heater.

    Plumbing a carriage house that will get random use, and was thinking a remote thermostat for the water heater would avoid having to flip the breaker off/on each time it is being used. I know I've seen them before, but I cant seem to locate one. Not interested in anything WiFi, just a wall...
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    Dual water heaters

    Thanks for all the input. After searching for answers to this dilemma over several years, I've come to the conclusion that common hot water source servicing four separate units is simply a less than ideal setup. Each unit should have it's own water heater.
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    Dual water heaters

    IF the numbers are accurate, the option is intriguing. The flu is shared, so a horizontal vent is a must. That triples the cost. I just found out that my ford pickup has a computerized transmission that decided to downshift to first gear while at highway speed. The event was terrifying, and...
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    Dual water heaters

    Man, a condensing water heater means a whole new vent through the side of a stone building, plus all that cost & gambling on the small unit carries some risk of an unsatisfied customer. Plus, I am now married to a water heater with electronics. I'd likely refer that one to the big boys, who...
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    Dual water heaters

    This leads me to the point where the decision seems to be between two 40 gal 40kbtu tanks, plumbed in series, or one 80gal 75kbtu tank.
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    Dual water heaters

    "Professional" is a loosely defined term these days. The piping looks pretty symmetrical on the hot side, but one tank still is doing most of the work, through my observation. Could be something a small as a drop of solder inside one of the pipes causing the difference. "Exact" is like saying...
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    Dual water heaters

    If one craps out, I just go install a new one. I'll keep it the same if there is no "better" option.
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    Dual water heaters

    Hj, agree. This setup is like having an 80gal setup. The first in the series does most of the work, which isn't the end of the world. What I'd the first is set lower so it feeds the second with partially heated water, helping share the load between heaters?
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    Dual water heaters

    Yes, servicing 4 condominium apartments. City water. Not commercial. Tanks sit side by side and how originally plumbed when building was renovated in 90's. 1 bath per unit. 4 washing machines in building. No complaints with current setup. I'm just not a fan of parallel setup. Not a fan of...
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    Dual water heaters

    Checking for current opinions on dual water heaters. Parallel vs series. Replacing two 40 gal n/g heaters for 4 plex. Currently plumbed in parallel. I've monitored them & one is definately doing most of the work. I'd like to plumb the new ones in series, setting the first one at about...
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    Hoffman valve on 2 pipe steam?

    Can you elaborate on why this is wrong, so I can be informed when I contact the installer?
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    Hoffman valve on 2 pipe steam?

    I didnt think it was ok. I asked them if it is making noises and they said yes. Hammer... Condensate has to be collecting down by the valve. Should the valve be mounted at the top of the radiator?
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