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    Shower drain keeps clogging

    I use a treatment of Thrifty in my drains every few months as a preventive measure. works great, works very fast, good on clogged hair and soap/grease build ups
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    Well pressure tank pressure

    Hey guys I dont post much here, but looking for some help, i recently upgraded my pressure tank for my well from a 20g to an 86g, I verified the precharge was at 38psi and my pressure switch is a 40/60. My problem is I dont think my pressure gauge on the manifold in working correctly. Should...
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    Shower stem issue

    Sorry to bring this topic up again but I have another question for the pro's on this stem setup. Having an issue with temperature control with these stems. Seems I can have the hot stem all the way open and ill get hot water. With just the cold being turned just a little bit i lose all my hot...
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    Shower stem issue

    I have been considering a tankless one for awhile but everyone seems to be so torn on the issue. you got the people who love them and wouldnt live without them and then you got the people who say its the worst thing they have every bought. the water heater i have now is an older 40ga 30000btu...
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    Shower stem issue

    little update here, tore everything apart both the washers on the hot and cold were pretty worn out. the seats on the other hand were smooth and bur free. i did install new washers and seats so we will see how long these ones last. I have never drained the hot water heater but i do live in...
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    Shower stem issue

    In the past when they have started to leak it was always the rubber washer on the end of the stem that had either worn out, broken off, or even one time the screw holding it on had backed out. the last time i replaced the stems I also but the tool to replace the seats because they looked to...
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    Shower stem issue

    the seats you are referring to were replaced last year along with the new stems, everything came in a repair kit, they were a pita to get out as they were prolly original to the shower itself and were corroded in. it took a dremel to grind out the old ones, i have no clue the make of the shower...
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    Shower stem issue

    I have an older shower which has three stems to control, hot water, cold water and the diverter between tub and shower. It seems like once a year i have to replace the stems because water will start to drip and eventually start to run. My question: Is it normal to have to replace these stems...
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