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    Does anyone sell an anti-stacking pump?

    Why not take the humidifier feed from a cold water tap instead? If a small humidifier draw is causing stacking then the easiest solution would be...
    Post by: Runs with bison, Sep 9, 2015 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Water takes 30-40 secs for bathroom showers to get hot after new Hot Water heater

    Can't speak to a water softener as I've never used one, even when our water was incredibly hard well water coming from Ozark limestone...as a...
    Post by: Runs with bison, Mar 21, 2015 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Water takes 30-40 secs for bathroom showers to get hot after new Hot Water heater

    Out of curiosity, what is your baseline natural gas usage per month (in therms, CCF or however you are billed for quantity, not $.) I expect this...
    Post by: Runs with bison, Mar 21, 2015 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Help finding Moen tool

    Have you tried sending the above image of the faucet to Moen to ask them if they can ID it?
    Post by: Runs with bison, Mar 4, 2015 in forum: Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice
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    Possible Design Flaw in Toto Drake Toilets: Consider Before Purchasing

    FWIW: I've purchased six now, EcoDrake's and Drake II's, all 1.28 gpf with sanagloss and elongated and never spent even $400 on one. With...
    Post by: Runs with bison, Mar 3, 2015 in forum: Toilet Forum discussions
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    Dishwasher bad luck, or electrical?

    Had a Bosch in the rental we were in for a year...worst dishwasher I've ever experienced. Poor rack layout, poor rack pullout, broke glasses as a...
    Post by: Runs with bison, Feb 27, 2015 in forum: Electrical Forum discussion & Blog
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    Crystal Chalets toilet replacements

    Terry, Which of the two wall hung toilets did you prefer? (Not that I'm in the market for any, just seemed like something that might prove...
    Post by: Runs with bison, Feb 27, 2015 in forum: Toilet Forum discussions
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    Questionable Installation Issues with new water heater

    The problem I have with the current flex line arrangement is that they look borderline to kinking. They are not kinked in the photo, but I don't...
    Post by: Runs with bison, Feb 25, 2015 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Adding a small tankless to supplement 40gal tank

    I looked at the drainwater heat recovery systems in a previous home. I agree with Dana's perspective on them. There was one that would have been...
    Post by: Runs with bison, Feb 24, 2015 in forum: Tankless Water Heater Forum
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    Adding a small tankless to supplement 40gal tank

    What flow rate is your showerhead and how long of a shower do you desire? If you don't know on the flow rate a simple bucket test with known...
    Post by: Runs with bison, Feb 24, 2015 in forum: Tankless Water Heater Forum
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    Questionable Installation Issues with new water heater

    If it was standing in water there is a good chance it was leaking already or that the T&P was relieving/dribbling. Could have been a fitting...
    Post by: Runs with bison, Feb 24, 2015 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Questionable Installation Issues with new water heater

    The first question is does the OP need one? That is only answered by determining if the system is closed in some fashion. If it is a well with a...
    Post by: Runs with bison, Feb 24, 2015 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Questionable Installation Issues with new water heater

    I am not a professional (with respect to plumbing) so keep that in mind. Like you I don't like the looks of what they did to make the new taller...
    Post by: Runs with bison, Feb 20, 2015 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Buy Toilets Online?

    Local markets can vary greatly in that regard. I've been fortunate on pricing with these in the past, but in some smaller towns I lived in I...
    Post by: Runs with bison, Feb 20, 2015 in forum: Toilet Forum discussions
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    Beginner questions to water heating.

    What sort of tank arrangement do you have? Is this a tank (with a heater) that is kept liquid full like a home water heater, or is it a tank that...
    Post by: Runs with bison, Feb 19, 2015 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks