Recent content by NameTaken2

Thanks Terry- Sometimes get risk-averse regarding bargain-priced name brands at the big box stores, when suspect the "adjustments" the mfr makes to lower the price could = unacceptable quality. Maybe the 10" rough-in Cadet at HD would be fine, but will go with the Cadet Pro b/c this is for an...

AS website shows: Cadet Pro 10" Rough In, Elongated Bowl, Right Ht Model 215AB104.020 for $413 (currently out of stock). HD stocks: AS Cadet 10" Rough-In, Round Bowl, Tall Ht Model 3376128ST.020 for $199 (>50% less than Pro model) AS website's "Compare" is useless -lists only list price and...

Expect a very high quote if Kohler is able to find a "Sunlight" tank in a dark corner of a warehouse. Also, will be good to raise to chair height and good for septic going from 1.6 to 1.28gpf. Assume the 'Insuliner" is why there's no leak from the crack down the entire center of the tank...

Thanks for your replies- A basic white toilet may be the best option vs. mix/match white/yellow toilet/seat/tank. With white, will be set when the bath does get renovated. Any recommendations for a 10" rough-in 1.28gpf chair height white toilet?

Circa-1987 Kohler Wellworth K4620 toilet has a crack down the entire length of center of tank. Tank has the "Insuliner" styrofoam liner. Color: "Sunlight" = a pale yellow: same color as floor/tub/surround/sink/and tiles half-way up walls. Rough-In = 10" Need: Replace with 1.28GPF comfort...

Terry, thanks for your recommendation of the RP54870 kit, and apparent OK for the basic RP77738 also- Understand that pressure-balanced is a nice upgrade- Unless rebuilding current valve is clearly a bad decision(?), then prefer to avoid the extra hours to open/close the wall and the 100's of...

Sylvan, thanks for your reply- What is the basis for your recommendation to replace with a pressure balance type and the valve body with integral stops? Replacing the valve adds lots of work and expense, requiring opening/closing wall behind the valve and a much higher cost of new...

Pics show what I believe is a 600 Series Delta shower valve that's leaking by 5dpm, installed approx 1987. Link to brochure with 600 Series schematic -see "Delta 2000 Parts Catalog" -pg 66: https://www.deltafaucet.com/for-professionals/product-resources/catalogs--brochure Q's: 1) Is repair...

Thanks- Agreed to $1,300 -hope for another 32yr from this one!

Purchase Agreement left w/my wife: Model 844-255IL/760 metered water softener. $1,400 Googled "844-255IL/760"- Apparently an Autotrol/Logix valve, but no hits on the "844" and "IL" part. This is replacing a 32,000 grain softener. Is quote reasonable for install/haul-away? Expected...

Bypass for this is a 3-valve setup at wall behind the unit.

No problem with Autotrol 155 prior to this.

Bannerman, that's an info-packed post and much appreciated! Based on your info and the attachments, appears best option for (2) occupant home is: 1 cuft metered softener set for 6lb salt regen, and expect the meter-driven regen every 7 days. Yes? Since the resin was replaced approx 16yr ago...

Yes, leak appears to be from upper joint. May be inefficient, but after 32 trouble-free years of service doesn't owe me anything -time to upgrade! -

Thanks- Seems got lucky with 32yrs on this one, and expect the wonders and efficiency of latest technology will also present more frequent malfunctions. Whatever the actual source of the leak, appears past due for an upgrade.