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Forum: Showers and Tubs Yesterday, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 71
Posted By Caduceus
Nah, Symmons are John specialty. I happened to...

Nah, Symmons are John specialty. I happened to work on a few over the past months. I just got to it first.;)
Forum: Showers and Tubs Yesterday, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 71
Posted By Caduceus
That looks like the Symmons D-86-2-LR-OP Temptrol...

That looks like the Symmons D-86-2-LR-OP Temptrol Tub/Shower Valve.
Link to Customer Service to find a local retailer or warranty info.
http://www.symmons.com/customer-service.aspx
Customer...
Forum: General Plumbing Help Yesterday, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 79
Posted By Caduceus
I agree with John. Looks like part of the...

I agree with John. Looks like part of the backflow. Would like ta see a picture of the meter spread, too.
Forum: General Discussion 06-16-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3,068
Views: 40,350
Posted By Caduceus
^would love to be a Sith in Episode VII when it...

^would love to be a Sith in Episode VII when it starts filming next year.
Forum: General Discussion 06-16-2013, 03:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 69
Posted By Caduceus
Being a dad is a very emotional and responsible...

Being a dad is a very emotional and responsible duty. We have to fix the unfixable, touch the untouchable, see the inevitable before it happens, chase away fears and wipe away tears. Plant the seed...
Forum: Water Heaters and Softeners 06-16-2013, 02:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 187
Posted By Caduceus
The supply nipples that havasu referred to are...

The supply nipples that havasu referred to are galvanized hot/cold. It does look as though the interior of the nipples on your tank are not galvanized (zinc coated). Don't let this distract you from...
Forum: General Discussion 06-12-2013, 04:41 AM
Replies: 3,068
Views: 40,350
Posted By Caduceus
<has a talent for killing threads with banter....

<has a talent for killing threads with banter. QUICK, GIMME 10 CCs OF EPINEPHRINE AND START COMPRESSIONS....WE'RE NOT GONNA LOSE THIS ONE TODAY...WE GOTTA GIVE IT ALL WE GOT!:eek:
Whew...close call....
Forum: Water Heaters and Softeners 06-12-2013, 02:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 187
Posted By Caduceus
From what you have told me I am more enclined to...

From what you have told me I am more enclined to believe the problem is in your pipes and not the tank. If you can try a few tests, they may help to solve this mystery. First, shut the cold water...
Forum: General Discussion 06-11-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3,068
Views: 40,350
Posted By Caduceus
^Thinks that processed meat product can be used...

^Thinks that processed meat product can be used to hold papers together in Hawaii. I'll stick with the small metal staples.
Forum: Toilets and Sinks 06-11-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 96
Posted By Caduceus
Yo, straight up dookie, you could have a leak in...

Yo, straight up dookie, you could have a leak in the drain line or the flange. If you scope out the wall behind and around the toilet when you flush it and there ain't fresh water splashes all...
Forum: Toilets and Sinks 06-11-2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 110
Posted By Caduceus
It takes some work with aggressive, but delicate...

It takes some work with aggressive, but delicate precision to remove it..but we do it all the time. Be patient and you can get it out as John said.
Forum: Water Heaters and Softeners 06-11-2013, 03:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 187
Posted By Caduceus
Try to give us very accurate timeline of the new...

Try to give us very accurate timeline of the new installation and experiences with the old tank that was replaced. The details are important, because there may be a catalyst causing premature...
Forum: Toilets and Sinks 06-08-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,958
Posted By Caduceus
If this has been a problem since you have owned...

If this has been a problem since you have owned the toilet, you may need a replacement to solve the issue.
American Standard toilets have a long history of this problem, the Cadets specifically....
Forum: Plumbing Building Code 06-08-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 493
Posted By Caduceus
I wanna play, too. Here's my take on the...

I wanna play, too.
Here's my take on the issue. Hot water tanks should be set between 120 to 140 degrees F. Water for hand sinks and lave sinks in commercial settings need to be tempered to 95-105...
Forum: General Discussion 06-04-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 5,975
Posted By Caduceus
Seriously, I'm getting fat. I don't do any...

Seriously, I'm getting fat. I don't do any digging anymore and I kinda wan t to jump in and do some when I see the contractors doing it. Hand digging does suck, but sometimes there is a bit of...
Forum: General Plumbing Help 06-02-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 381
Posted By Caduceus
Just curious joni, where did you find that tank...

Just curious joni, where did you find that tank for $163? The gas model typically retails for $550-$600. If you found it online through a third party seller, you will want to be sure that the...
Forum: General Discussion 06-01-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 506
Views: 5,349
Posted By Caduceus
Usually when you realize the core bit has stopped...

Usually when you realize the core bit has stopped advancing you know that you've hit rebar. The bits are very resilient and typically hold up pretty well...unless you've beaten it up before on some...
Forum: General Plumbing Help 05-31-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 147
Posted By Caduceus
I cannot cite any specific part of the UPC. In my...

I cannot cite any specific part of the UPC. In my area we use our own code with IPC additions and modifications. But let me ask you this. Are the drains going from the sinks directly to the sump...
Forum: General Plumbing Help 05-29-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 172
Posted By Caduceus
I have seen a number of these bugs in my area in...

I have seen a number of these bugs in my area in conjunction with the recent flood of stink bugs and wheel bugs to our area. Thanks for the lead if I ever come across mysterious pin holes in pex...
Forum: General Plumbing Help 05-29-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 172
Posted By Caduceus
I was curious as to why this bug would be...

I was curious as to why this bug would be motivated to pierce pex tubing. So I did some research and found this portion of an article.
"The conversation on Entomo-l revealed that the bug is not...
Forum: Water Heaters and Softeners 05-29-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 267
Posted By Caduceus
It's also important to get an opinion as to...

It's also important to get an opinion as to whether or not the "combustion fumes" may just be a result of the new appliance and the flu piping getting hot for the first time and residue from...
Forum: Drain and Sewer Cleaning 05-26-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 276
Posted By Caduceus
Not to hijack the thread, but if you buy an...

Not to hijack the thread, but if you buy an Insinkerator be sure to check the product registration card that comes with it. If I remember correctly, you will see a check list of items that you may...
Forum: Drain and Sewer Cleaning 05-26-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 276
Posted By Caduceus
Nice article. VERY thorough:D. There are some...

Nice article. VERY thorough:D.
There are some differences in disposal advice between us. I typically recommend scraping plates in the trash first, if possible, and let the disposer take the little...
Forum: Toilets and Sinks 05-25-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 101
Posted By Caduceus
The standard 3/8" connection to the supply valve...

The standard 3/8" connection to the supply valve is termed "compression" and the larger 3/8" is termed "ips (iron pipe size)", that's the difference. The female 3/8" ips in the supplies that you have...
Forum: General Discussion 05-22-2013, 03:54 AM
Replies: 3,068
Views: 40,350
Posted By Caduceus
<likes to jump in to influence segues.

<likes to jump in to influence segues.
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