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  1. WorthFlorida

    Inconsistent flow from faucets - Iron Curtain

    I have blockage myself. I’m in the ER to find I have a small bowel blockage. I See the master plumber with an MD at the end name today.
  2. WorthFlorida

    Why are the same grout lines in our shower tile floor breaking down?

    Somehow too much water is getting behind the tiles. Looks like small tiles and all the good grout and sealer, moisture works its self between the tile and grout. If this the shower floor sitting on wood floor and substrate, the floor is flexing from the weight of the person causing the cracks...
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    Replacing Dishwater that had solid copper water line...

    Do not bury a flex line behind anything since It can fail more often than copper. Better off going all the way with soft copper. You can add a few feet of flex line to give a some wiggle room and flexibility to make the final connection. How is your discharge line done? I'm assuming this is a...
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    Replacing Dishwater that had solid copper water line...

    Over the years the connection at the DW have changed. Search on HD and you'll see different lenghs and fittings. Like most homes on LI built during the 50-60's, soft copper lines was the go to.
  5. WorthFlorida

    P-trap arm need slope? slow draining issue queston

    The biggest problem with bathroom sinks is hair right at the drain stopper. . Remove the trip lever and pull out the stopper.
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    Can I install a tankless condencing water heater in the same 24" by 24" closet the old traditional water heater was in?

    By code a toilet needs 30" total space with no less than 15" from center to each side. I have to agree about gas stove. I grew up with electric, first apartment was electric, then we rented a home built in 1935 in Schenectady, NY. The 1935 oven blew up in my face. That's another story. Our...
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    Can I install a tankless condencing water heater in the same 24" by 24" closet the old traditional water heater was in?

    My friend who lives on the Eastwood sub division on zip 32828 has natural gas. A few businesses where I live in Avalon Park has gas. My favorite restaurant continued to buy propane. The gas company to extend the line was a crazy amount of money, in the ten thousands and they wanted several more...
  8. WorthFlorida

    Can I install a tankless condencing water heater in the same 24" by 24" closet the old traditional water heater was in?

    While tankless systems may seem more efficient, it's when they are not heating water. During use the efficiency goes way down. I would look into an electric unit. Less complicated install, no drain, no exhaust needed and virtually silent. However you do need sufficient space in your breaker...
  9. WorthFlorida

    HTP Phoenix Light Duty water heaters

    It can still be subject to mineral buildup.
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    Can I install a tankless condencing water heater in the same 24" by 24" closet the old traditional water heater was in?

    Is it gas or electric? Electric would be no Issues usually, however you must look at the manufactures specifications. Needing a drain means gas and most have clearance requirements to adjacent walls and fresh air requirements. How will he exhaust be handled?You can use a condensate pump.
  11. WorthFlorida

    Replacing a single lever water control in my shower with a Mixit

    What brand faucet? Well or city water? Have you tried replacing the existing cartridge? How old is it? It's probably the anti scolding cartridge is all gummed up. For A two handle unit you will need to replace the valve body and trim kit. If you can open the wall behind it it's doable. From...
  12. WorthFlorida

    Inconsistent flow from faucets - Iron Curtain

    Is the pressure consistent at the pressure tank when you have the flow problem. What is the pressure? Is it possible to bypass the iron removal tanks with a bypass valve? It's to prove your pump and pressure tank are correctly working. Have you checked the pressure tank that the bladder has no...
  13. WorthFlorida

    Hot is always on the left?

    From FB Group "replumb"
  14. WorthFlorida

    Water boiler replacement advice

    https://www.navieninc.com/blog/notice/combi-boiler-sizing Too many variables to come up for sizing. The most important item is can your electric panel can handle the load?
  15. WorthFlorida

    New chemo regiment starts Aug 20th. CT SCAN showed the tumors grew while on Enhertu

    New chemo regiment starts Aug 20th. CT SCAN showed the tumors grew while on Enhertu
  16. WorthFlorida

    Problem turning off water to toilet

    Looks like you pull up the handle to clear the locking tab Then turn the knob 1/4 turn.
  17. WorthFlorida

    Cooling fan on Payne outdoor unit intermittent

    The condenser fan does have a run cap. It will be a three blade cap. One for the compressor, the other for the fan. If the compressor is running and the fan is not, sometimes just giving the fan a spin will get it going. If this is the case, definitely a bad cap.
  18. WorthFlorida

    Newbie Totally Stumped

    I know nothing about this brand. When I had a softener, one time the O ring in the bypass valve slipped off and allowed hard water to mix with soft water.
  19. WorthFlorida

    running wire through shingled roof

    What do you mean "through" a shingled roof? Do you mean from the roof surface to the attic space?
  20. WorthFlorida

    LED track lighting head

    They look ok to me. Nothing burned and you can buy replacements. "Don't fix what's no broke"!
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