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  1. Larbo

    Smelly shower pan options

    A few years ago we had the pan replaced and the bottom half of the shower re-tiled. A hole had apparently opened up unnoticed in the corner of the floor (broken grout) and, along with now there is a constant suphur'y smell coming from it. Besides fixing the grout, should I treat this somehow...
  2. Larbo

    Johnson Controls G600AX Gas Control Module

    My older 5 ton Payne roof-mtd package unit uses this gas control module. Specifically, version 1. There are two other versions out there (updates?)... G600AX-2 and 3. Are they interchangeable?? I would prefer to not use the Honewell retrofit kit. Thanks, Lar
  3. Larbo

    Retrofitting a ceramic disc faucet with the old washer/seat system

    I know that this goes against the trend but my house's pipes are a little old and I am not ready to re-pipe yet. Meanwhile the occasional tiny rust piece clogs up the ceramic discs in my centerset Price Pfister bathroom faucet. Are the old style stem valve faucets still availble or can I...
  4. Larbo

    Replaced sink supply hoses, now pipes are louder

    I have had a Kohler Memoirs faucet in the bathroom sink for a few years. I called Kohler due to a frozen/leaking stem valve and they sent me two new, updated complete valve assemblies. Great company. Anyway, after installing all the new parts I decide to change out the crummy loooking 16"...
  5. Larbo

    Silicone Grease and Silicone Oil

    Years ago I found the joys of silicone grease for use with threaded and rubber-interfaced connections (never leave home without it... so to speak!). I have a water faucet with a spout that rotates on the kitchen sink for an undercounter-type filter. That rotation has gotten a stiff over time...
  6. Larbo

    Case 62-8 (5164) Ballcock problem

    My 1927 home has a Case 6000 lowboy toilet with a Case 5164/ 62-8 ballcock assy. I have been servicing them (I actually have 2 old toilets) for many years but have become stumped over a probem. Lately, the toilet was having a problem with running slightly after it fills, so I changed the seat...
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