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  1. Murphysf

    is this the correct replacement angle stop valve?

    Hi is this link https://www.homedepot.com/p/BrassCraft-1-2-in-Compression-Inlet-x-3-8-in-Compression-Outlet-1-4-Turn-Angle-Valve-G2CR19X-C1/202047059 the correct replacement for the application in the photo below? Thanks
  2. Murphysf

    Grohe bathroom faucet dripping at spout when handle is off

    Thanks for the reply. I just called Grohe and the person said that wear and tear on a 20 year old faucet is not covered. I then read the warranty card that came with the faucet and it didn't say anything about a number of years etc, so I called back. I spoke to a different person and he said...
  3. Murphysf

    Grohe bathroom faucet dripping at spout when handle is off

    Hi I have a Grohe Talia 20 892 + 18 754 from 2004 and it just starting dripping hot water from the spout when the handle is in the off position. Do I need to replace the ceramic cartridge or is there a washer that can be replaced? Attached as pages from the manual that show the replacement...
  4. Murphysf

    allen wrench size to remove seat?

    Hello I just tried to resurface / grind the seat in my shower that has the american standard tract line (see attached) however it was too recessed into the wall for the reseater tool I got. I just ran to home depot and got this...
  5. Murphysf

    need tool to clean up old AM STD seat

    Hello Looking for tool recommendations to clean up the seats on my AM STD shower valves. Please share any links from amazon or other. I am a homeowner who has two sets of the american standard tract line (see attached) am looking for a tool to service the seats in my shower and bath tub...
  6. Murphysf

    what closet bolts do the professionals use?

    got it , the bolt set I shared had acorn nuts with holes that go all the way through, that is why I wasn't sure why Reach4 said they would not be compatible. Perhaps he just read the title of the link I had and didn't click on it to see that the nuts had holes that went all the way through...
  7. Murphysf

    what closet bolts do the professionals use?

    i just revisited this thread and don't seem to understand why one would need to cut the bolt first when using acorn nuts. What is unique about acorn nuts that the bolts can't be cut after like regular nuts? Thanks.
  8. Murphysf

    Bathroom sink P trap size?

    Thanks! so get a 1-1/2 trap and use a reducing washer at the tailpiece?
  9. Murphysf

    Bathroom sink P trap size?

    Hello My bathroom pedestal sink does not have a P trap, its is just a 90 going to drain pipe in the wall. The faucet is a Delta and has the RP62472 pop up assembly. The pop up tailpiece is 1-1/4 however the drain pipe going into the wall is 1-1/2. This is my first time dealing with a...
  10. Murphysf

    1 week old water heater making sizzling noise (with video)

    This morning I called Bradford White and the guy I spoke with thinks its condensation caused by poor flue venting. I am going to keep an eye and ear on it. I am located in the SF bay area and its not humid here so I kinda doubt its condensation. I may even turn it off as Fitter30 mentioned...
  11. Murphysf

    1 week old water heater making sizzling noise (with video)

    Hello Exactly a week ago I replaced my water heater. I installed a Bradford White URG140T6N. I was just in my garage and heard some popping sizziling noise coming tom the burner area. It sound like something was dripping onto the burner then sizzling away. At first the rate (frequency) was...
  12. Murphysf

    Can Gas Water Heater sit on garage floor?

    for natural gas can the gas line go directly into the gas control valve or does it need a sediment trap?
  13. Murphysf

    Can Gas Water Heater sit on garage floor?

    Hello My current gas water heater ( AO Smith PGXH 40 248E ) is about 20 years old 3/10/2003). It is standing on a wood pedestal about 19 above the garage floor. The water heater itself is about 55" tall (from the top of the pedestal to the top of the water heater). I am looking for a...
  14. Murphysf

    Installation tips for kohler 84676 flush valve gasket?

    Hello I have a kohler 3386 and the flush valve gasket is shot. I'm about to tackle the job in a couple of hours. I will also change the fill valve while I am at it. In these two videos it seems like it is really hard to compress the gasket to get the flush valve back in. I'd rather not...
  15. Murphysf

    Needs ideas to cover hole in floor where cleanout is.

    thanks for your response. Where did you get the photo? That would work great, could you please send the link of the item in the photo?
  16. Murphysf

    kohler toilet fill valve - did 1068030 replace 100673

    I just got off the phone with Kohler and got the answers to my questions. Yes, fill valve 1068030 did replace 1006733. Also this toilet / fill valve assembly does not have a fill hose that clips to the overflow tube/flush valve
  17. Murphysf

    kohler toilet fill valve - did 1068030 replace 100673

    Hi I have a kohler 3386. https://www.kohler.com/en/products/toilets/shop-toilets/rialto-one-piece-round-front-1-6-gpf-toilet-with-rim-jet-flush-technology-left-hand-trip-lever-and-french-curve-toilet-seat-3386?productNumber=null Did fill valve 1068030 replace 1006733? Also this fill...
  18. Murphysf

    Installation tips for kohler 84676 flush valve gasket?

    Hello I have a kohler 3386 and the flush valve gasket is shot. In these two videos it seems like it is really hard to compress the gasket to get the flush valve back in. I'd rather not compress it over night in the freezer. Should I just go for it like the guy in one of the videos and push...
  19. Murphysf

    Needs ideas to cover hole in floor where cleanout is.

    Hi I have a toilet in my garage and there is access to a cleanout in the floor, see attached photos. Looking for ideas for something to cover it. ??
  20. Murphysf

    what closet bolts do the professionals use?

    HI I ended up suing the pasco 30 all went well. the toilet is ina really narrow room and unless you lean to the side you cannot see the bolts, should I leave them long and exposed, or should I cut them off and put the white plastic caps on?
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