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  1. Chuck B

    Rattling Handle MOEN CA87094SRS Bayhill Kitchen Faucet

    Installed the above Moen single handle kitchen faucet some six months ago, works fine. Recently have noticed a loose handle and it makes a noise when you turn it on or off. I tightened the set screw, which did not solve the problem. I then took the handle completely off and made sure that the...
  2. Chuck B

    Threshold Notch Size for Thinset?

    Hi guys, I’m replacing a broken granite threshold and have installed a half inch hardie backer cement board underneath after carefully chipping out the grout adjacent to the tile. Can someone please tell me what size and shape of notched trowel to use with the acrylic modified thin set? And...
  3. Chuck B

    Portable Air Conditioner Selection Advice Please!

    Hi! I could use some advice on the selection of a quality portable air conditioner that will be used in a bedroom primarily at night, and the main living area on occasion during the day. My wife and I are the only inhabitants of the cottage on a regular basis. The dwelling is our lakefront...
  4. Chuck B

    Sump Pump Humming - Not Moving Water- PERPLEXED!

    Hi Guys, I am having a perplexing problem. Frankly I am puzzled with the following issue: I noticed my pedestal (motor above crock) sump pump “humming” but not moving water recently. Since it was some 20 years old I figured it needed replacing. I replaced it with a submersible Liberty 1/3 hp...
  5. Chuck B

    Wiring New GE Electric Cooktop

    Hi Guys, I am replacing my free standing range/oven which was wired on a 50-amp circuit with 6-gauge 4-wire. The breaker was 50-amps. I would have a very difficult time feeding an 8-gauge wire to the new cooktop. I will install a 40-amp breaker in the panel as that is what’s required for the...
  6. Chuck B

    WALL THERMOSTAT SELECTION FOR 240v TOE KICK HEATER WITH FAN

    Hi: I have installed a 24ov thermostat for baseboard heaters in the past. I had also intended to use another dedicated wall thermostat for a single Cadet Brand PerfectToe 240v, 1000 watt “PerfectToe” toe kick heater under the kitchen cabinets. But I learned that when the temperature is...
  7. Chuck B

    20 amp 240v continuous load calculations

    I am installing three (3) digital wall heaters in my cottage on a 240v 20 amp circuit. My calculation at 80% is 3,840 Watts. However my plan is to install (2) 1,600 volt and (1) 800 volt heaters (wall units with built in thermostats) which places me at 16.666 amps and a 4,000 watt draw on the...
  8. Chuck B

    New Kohler Sink Drain Slow Dripping Leaks

    Installed (and reinstalled 3x) new waterfall style Kohler bath faucet drain on new integrated molded sink. Hand tightened nut under sink per instructions at various hand tightness levels. Should I use the channel locks for a slightly tighter fit? Placed thin rubber washer under drain at top of...
  9. Chuck B

    Wax vs. Foam Toilet Gasket

    I will be setting a toilet in my cottage, but will need to remove it relatively soon when I redo the old linoleum replacing it with waterproof vinyl interlocking planks (love that stuff - beats heck out of laminate around water). So wondering if I could avoid the hassle of cleaning the old wax...
  10. Chuck B

    Roughing 1/2" Copper for Tub Tile

    I am going to run 1/2" copper pipe for my tub spout, single handle hot-cold shower/tub faucet, 6 in 1 mixer for the main shower head, a body spray, and a separate hand help sprayer...all Moen behind 13" square porcelain tile. Will screw Hardibacker to studs, tape and thinset seams and caulk...
  11. Chuck B

    Underground UF Wiring Gauge Selection

    I will be running a new 20-amp circuit to a currently unwired shed some 75' away from its departure from my cottage. Is it detrimental or advisable on the 20-amp circuit to use 10-2 gauge UF to combat resistance on a long run? I also intend to run a 3-wire back to a spotlight 3-way switch...
  12. Chuck B

    Wiring Split 15 & 20 amp circuits on same receptacle

    I wish to install a single dedicated receptacle encased in a weatherproof box and cover to power a new septic tank pump (20-amp dedicated circuit), and a pump malfunction alarm (15-amp dedicated circuit). I do not wish to use a double gang exterior box. I would install two breakers in the...
  13. Chuck B

    Wiring New Electric Range - Grounding

    Have a "3" prong black 220 black box at floor. Purchased a "3-wire" harness and will connect each outside lead to a hot lug (not using correct term but you know what I mean). Getting differing schools of thought on connecting "Middle" wire harness ground. Some say connect to the post between...
  14. Chuck B

    Grundfos Variable Speed Well Pump Failure

    I had a new water well drilled for a northern Michigan cottage and used the Grundfos variable speed controller and well pump. The warranty was for two years. Now after four years it failed and I'm facing a $2000 pump replacement. There is 240 V reading at the well head so the pump is getting a...
  15. Chuck B

    Dishwasher Supply Line - Hot or Cold?

    I have heard a number of conflicting suggestions on whether to connect a dishwasher to a hot or cold supply line. Some say connecting to a hotline reduces the need for the dishwasher to heat the water thereby saving energy. I don't see where a dishwasher does it's job with cold water so I'm...
  16. Chuck B

    Reversible Washer Door Brands??

    I have limited space in our cottage utility room for a stackable front loading washer and dryer. I am wondering what brands if any other than Electrolux have an option to reverse the front washer door. Electrolux is very pricey. Also how difficult is this project? Thanks!
  17. Chuck B

    New bath sink drain leaks by washer & nut

    Just installed a new Moen "Adler" bath lavatory faucet and drain assembly. Faucet is fine. Everything good but getting drips from under sink bowl. Used plumbers putty under flange between it and sink. Underside has thick rubber washer/gasket that seems almost threaded as I had to rotate it to...
  18. Chuck B

    Bleeder on copper line shut off valve - Which side?

    I am doing some rough copper plumbing on my cottage. I am sweating half-inch and three-quarter inch shut off ball valves in line. There is no arrow on the body of the valves for water flow direction. Should the bleeder be on well side or downstream of the valve? Does it matter which way I...
  19. Chuck B

    Toe kick heater and flooring choice

    I intend to install or 240 V 1000 W cadet toe kick heater under a cabinet in my cottage kitchen. This unit has built-in overheat protection and will shut down if it does overheat. I am wondering about the pros and cons safety-wise whether using no-wax vinyl flooring or short nap carpet is safer...
  20. Chuck B

    STAPLING WIRES

    How many 12 or 14 gauge Romex wires can you place beneath a single metal staple inside a stud during rough wiring?
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