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Excellent and very good. Found the original data plate as Jim recommended and lo and behold the previous older model 140 Thermasol is wire 2, 230 volts, 30 amps, 60 cyc, phase 1. So the manufacturer did change things after 25 years. The new model is 40 amp. So I'm going to downsize to...

Hello Jim, thanks your quick reply. The new is certainly not the same as the old. The old model is a simple heater with an on/off switch. The old is stainless boiler and aluminum plates. The new has a printed circuit board, thermostat, and all Stainless steel.. I'll pull the plate...

I have a Thermasol 140 series steam generator installed 25 years ago in a residentional bath southern california. In the process of a bath remodel and wanting to change to the curent 25yr old steam generator with the same model from the same manufacuture. (the old one has gotten corroded but...

shower pan Hello Jimbo, I agree with the inspection which should be this week. The owner-neighbor below us made her inspection by her contractor that stated that "the shower pan is leaking" so for the present I need to believe that the shower pan needs to be replaced. Malcom

square drain tile height Hello Jimbo, the problem with the drain height is not the drain but the square drain tile ring which is above the tiles. The square drain tile ring prevents the water from draining into the drain and the water pools on the floor. Here is a photo showing what the...

old school hot mop Hello Jimbo, I agree with you that Hot Mop is old school. Unfortunately, the contractors in our neck of the wood are completely sold on reputable firms doing hot mops. Most do at least 3 layers as well as an additional top coat. What does "redo the floor mean"...given...

general contractor to take control Jimbo, Very good insight. I think you're right in having a General Contractor to take control of the situation in this neighborhood jihad. In our neck of the woods, Los Angeles, all the contractors swear by hot mopping. There are outfits that have 20 fleet...

Hello Jadnashua, I posted the same as advised on johnbridge. If I understand correctly, you advise that I contact a tile specialist rather than seeking a plumber or home inspector. If we go the Schluter Kerdi route, how much will I need to demolish? Two feet up from the floor or all the way to...

I'm in an upper condo of a two unit condo building in Santa Monica, California. The owner below, (which hates me and doesn't speak to me), notified me by a third party that our shower is leaking and damaging the ceiling of her unit and that the lack of repairs by a licensed contractor is...