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  1. TonyBagadonutz

    Gerber Tank to Bowl gasket

    No doubt. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled across a PSH that was OPEN on a Sunday at 2:30PM :D Community Plumbing Supply Co, Springfield NJ 07081 ... At first, I thought it was the bolts - but no water leaked from those areas. At one point, the water actually shot the back of the...
  2. TonyBagadonutz

    Gerber Tank to Bowl gasket

    I have toilet that leaks. :D After replacing virtually everything not made of china/porcelain, I discovered that the bowl-to-tank gasket(BTG) I installed might be a bit to short :confused: The BTG installed was 1 1/8", apparently Gerber's need a different product.... .....ok.....so....how...
  3. TonyBagadonutz

    Expansion tank and boiler

    Yes, the pump is a covered part.
  4. TonyBagadonutz

    Expansion tank and boiler

    I didn't notice any water about the unit, initially. But it is sitting between the other unit and the HWH...could have dried it all up? When I went a few hours ago, there was still no water about the unit I tried comparing the pump from one unit to the other...I couldn't feel any motion...
  5. TonyBagadonutz

    Expansion tank and boiler

    BTW...I attached hose from the boiler to a sink(as a drain) and was able to have the cold water(from supply) push the hot water throughout the system(both zones).
  6. TonyBagadonutz

    Expansion tank and boiler

    My Mother-in-law (MIL) calls to tell me she has no heat. I go over to her place, and while checking things out my wife calls and tells me that the MIL has a "worry-free" contract with the gas co. I say "Good, call them - I'm coming home". My wife meets the gas co. man today...he quickly...
  7. TonyBagadonutz

    "New" Work, rough-in ~ pressure-balancing valve,

    I am installing a pressure-balancing valve in my bath remodel ("new"). I'm a bit confused by the terms/definitions used in the install guide...a little clarification, please? The valve is being installed on a wall that will have 1/2" rock and a 3-piece shower surround. The instructions say...
  8. TonyBagadonutz

    Pre-soldered fitting

    I am most definately a DIYer and I also see it as a gimmick. What's the big deal? You get a few bad joints, you learn, you do it right..next. I'll stick with "regular" fittings. :)
  9. TonyBagadonutz

    Hole through poured concrete foundation

    I would rent a core drill and bit. These drills/bits are readily available at any rental center (maybe even a Big Blue/Orange). Check that the voltage/amp required to operate is readily available - a 30A 240V extension cord may be needed. A garden hose to supply water to the bit (keeps...
  10. TonyBagadonutz

    Sump pits

    I put in a liner made of galv. steel - came with many pre-drilled holes to allow water penetration...similar to the item on the right: I put in (so far) 42 cu. ft of rocks...need another 12 cu ft. The liner is about 30" deep, my hole is about 4' deep and about 2' x 4' . It's a pretty big...
  11. TonyBagadonutz

    Sump pits

    I just dug a sump pit and put in a liner. Talking with a "guy at work", he mentions that in addition to stones around the liner - I should put sand. I thought the sand would work it's way into the pit and eventually the pump. He said the sand will prevent a mineral build-up around the stones...
  12. TonyBagadonutz

    Using an offset for Bathroom Sink

    Not to hijack bmixon's post, but I have a situation that is worse that that - I will address it eventually. What is a "marvel"? Pic please?
  13. TonyBagadonutz

    How to install tee

    Is your area prone to freezing? Add a frost free bibb and the "tee" dilemma becomes a "non-issue".
  14. TonyBagadonutz

    How to install tee

    I don't know anything about it....BUT...I read their spec sheet ( Technical Specifications )...and to say the least: I am not impressed 18ºC = 64.4ºF 24ºC = 75.2ºF F= (C*1.8)+32 That's not too impressive of a spread - 10.6ºF....and that wall appears to be an exterior wall (pipe...
  15. TonyBagadonutz

    Sweating Copper

    I'm no "pro" (as is proved by all my postings :) ), but what I have learned in the past 200 or so joints seems obvious NOW...LOL...heat the fitting, don't try and heat it in one second - take a little time and just heat it (MAPP gas is better than LP); first you will notice the flux start to...
  16. TonyBagadonutz

    I have angered the plumbing gods....

    That is the way I see them all the time here in NJ - just protruding out, mostly unsupported. Your opinion is that 24#'s is too much dead weight? (Not that I disagree, I just don't know what a soldered joint can support) -------------------------------------------------------------------------...
  17. TonyBagadonutz

    I have angered the plumbing gods....

    Thanks for the pic Cass...do those exp. tanks come in different sizes, capacities, etc? The water pressure was not changed by me - I do not think the city would raise it. Our supply does not have a pressure regulator. I had considered changing the washing machine hoses, just...
  18. TonyBagadonutz

    I have angered the plumbing gods....

    I wish I could point the finger at the city, but my meter is inside my basement ~ the city reads it from a black box outside. Can you tell me more about expansion tanks? I have never seen one on a HWH, on boiler/HWBB systems yes. I'm just glad we were home when the cap burst.
  19. TonyBagadonutz

    I have angered the plumbing gods....

    I have angered the plumbing gods....what other explanation is there for what has happened this MONTH: - water tank cracked ~ replaced old 40 gal w/75 gal - leaky faucet STOPPED leaking..or working for that matter. 6" OC faucets virutally impossible to find - replace sink AND faucets - main...
  20. TonyBagadonutz

    Need to make a access panel that looks good and is not obvious

    The sheetrock would fail and crumble after a few uses. You CAN buy an access hatch/door of just about any size you want...or make one from plywood(sand it very well with 120-150 to make it very smooth.)
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