Recent content by Mart

Sadly, yup. Probably more like 80-90’. Much appreciate your response, John.

No, it’s an electric Rheem 60g. And I’ve only now discovered that the Grundfos Comfort model 10-16 DT PM DU/LC I was sold and had installed is apparently much less powerful than the Comfort System model. Maybe that’s the problem. The unit I’ve got is evidently rated at a max flow of 2 gpm with a...

Thanks, John. I probably should have more accurately said that the valve seems to open and close properly when hot water finally reaches it with the hot water faucet open, with the pump on or off. That is, with the cold water angle stop off and the cold water tap open, the water does slow to a...

Can’t tell you how much I appreciated Terry’s selfless, sage advice and this/his monumentally helpful forum for the countless thousands of people and families it continues to inform and benefit. His example and devotion to his multi-faced passion(s) was humbling and inspiring. Thank you, so...

I recently installed a Grundfos Comfort 10-16 DT PM BU/LC hot water recirculating pump and a single Grundfos Comfort 00595926 thermal bridge valve (I.E. retrofit application, using cold water line for return, no dedicated return pipe) that is installed at the furthest sink (kitchen) from my hot...

I installed three 2021 Toto Drake washlet+ 1.6gpf and couldn’t be happier. Also HIGHLY recommend considering buying either those or Ultra Max washlet+ with bidet seat — s500e or s550e. You will be rapidly spoiled and the extra $ are well worth it. But regardless, the flushing power and cleaning...

Sadly, the delivery/install guy from the home support supplies who delivered and setup other mobility aides was unsuccessful in trying to install two different such toilet support frames that would supposedly fit any standard elongated toilet. He told my wife that they wouldn’t align with the...

Again, much appreciated.

Perfect. So helpful, Terry. As an aside, do you know if those lateral support brace tends to mar the porcelain?

Good potential solution, thanks. Though I’m hoping to get a stablizer that doesn’t have to be moved in and out of the way for different users with different needs. Appreciate the tip, all the same.

Thanks for that. Probably not an issue for many, but am hoping to install a cross-toilet one with screwed-in stablizer bare that fits between the seat plate and tank, with or without a washlet bidet installed using the same seat holes. An odd request, no doubt.

I’m looking to install a toilet frame with hand/stability rails for one of my Toto Drake 2021 washlet+ ready toilets fitted with SS124 seat, which has the deeper mounting plate to hide the as yet unused washlet bidet holes. Just wondering if anyone has any advice as to which make/model/style...

Hey, John. Here’s a picture of what the inside of the failing Kitec pipe looks like at the short section that was replaced directly above its connection to the outflow valve. Looks like it started to melt, though the boiler was never set above 170F and the tubing was supposedly rated to 180F...

Thanks, John, but out here in Vancouver, the winters are mostly fairly temperate and most of our newer and retrofitted homes are employing heat pump systems. But I’ll leave that for another future thread. For now, I just want to minimize any potential water damage risks from our existing Kitec...

Yes, that’s right. I’m going to go with a ductless mini-split heat pump system to replace the under-floor hydronic radiant heat system as our primary heating system, supplemented by existing gas fireplaces and electric baseboards. So I’m essentially wanting to completely drain the radiant heat...