In the supply house, I overhear a man asking how to fit the shower trim to what he installed behind the wall. “The trim will not set flush with the tile. The adapters with the kit are too short or too long +\- 3/8”.”
I asked, “Did you purchase the kit on Amazon?” He said, “Yes”. Right then, I knew what he was up against having dealt with this China made kit once before. It’s not easy and requires pinpoint modifications to the adapters & threads because there is absolutely zero play with the trim.
His family, originally from Columbia, like mine, had a small farm with a small house and was building a much bigger house on the property.
After 2-1/2 hours of modifying adapters & creating soldered remedies to get it fitted exact, it all came together nicely for three complete shower trims.
He said, “I know you said you won’t take a payment, but can I pay you?” I said, “I had a good time meeting you and your son. I’ve smiled this whole time & this is what life is about. I’d rather help someone for free than sit at home watching Netflix, anyway.”
His twelve year old son, who was eagerly learning as much as he could about building a new house with his dad said, “Wait there!” He ran in the house and came out with 10 eggs his chicken laid & a loaf of bread he baked himself.
Payed in full !
I asked, “Did you purchase the kit on Amazon?” He said, “Yes”. Right then, I knew what he was up against having dealt with this China made kit once before. It’s not easy and requires pinpoint modifications to the adapters & threads because there is absolutely zero play with the trim.
His family, originally from Columbia, like mine, had a small farm with a small house and was building a much bigger house on the property.
After 2-1/2 hours of modifying adapters & creating soldered remedies to get it fitted exact, it all came together nicely for three complete shower trims.
He said, “I know you said you won’t take a payment, but can I pay you?” I said, “I had a good time meeting you and your son. I’ve smiled this whole time & this is what life is about. I’d rather help someone for free than sit at home watching Netflix, anyway.”
His twelve year old son, who was eagerly learning as much as he could about building a new house with his dad said, “Wait there!” He ran in the house and came out with 10 eggs his chicken laid & a loaf of bread he baked himself.
Payed in full !