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02-11-24, 06:27 PM
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Name of type of drain widget?

What do you call the type of drain thing that has a little knob you pull up behind the faucet to close the drain plug? Much easier to find on Amazon if you know what it's called. I'm finding little...
02-11-24, 06:14 PM
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Views: 109
Posted By suobs

Puzzled

Over about the last 5 years, I've had three estimators, all from larger companies, come to my place and spend significant time discussing the project, showing samples, doing measurements and the...
02-11-24, 06:04 PM
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Posted By suobs

Great thanks for the advice. Yes the detector is...

Great thanks for the advice. Yes the detector is super-sensitive.
I didn't cut, just bundled them with electrical tape and stuffed them in the electrical box.
Thanks again.
02-11-24, 11:49 AM
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Views: 169
Posted By suobs

Removing an alarm box

I am trying to remove the box for an unused alarm system so I can install shelving. It's been disconnected from the power source since we moved in about 15 years ago and I doubled down on that by...
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Views: 456
Posted By suobs

Nevermind, got it.

Nevermind, got it.
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Posted By suobs

Probably a dumb question, but how do I get the...

Probably a dumb question, but how do I get the plastic faucet handle (or whatever it's called) off of this Moen (photo above). Not findeing any little allen screws or anything obvious..

I assume...
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Posted By suobs

In other words, when I sent the valve numbers...

In other words, when I sent the valve numbers they are from Moen, and the question was how I would know if the valve I already have is one of those valves?
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Posted By suobs

You're confused because I'm confused! :Wink: ...

You're confused because I'm confused! :Wink:

To clarify, as long as I'm working on it, I figure I might as well replace the whole thing. And my understanding from this thread is I have to replace...
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Posted By suobs

Thanks. The plot thickens! I don't mind cutting...

Thanks. The plot thickens! I don't mind cutting and soldering but won't it be a tad scary to solder with a blowtorch inside a wall? Or could I use a soldering iron?

How would I determine the valve...
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Posted By suobs

Here's what I guess I'll settle on with your...

Here's what I guess I'll settle on with your help. Not trying to save a few bucks, just want to get it done right and have something that looks more up to date. Less than $100 total sounds great to...
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Posted By suobs

So a cartridge would take care of the leaking? ...

So a cartridge would take care of the leaking?

It turns out it's Moen (tiny lettering). Where would I find the model # to replace the cartridge?

Would a trim kit include a cartridge?

Also my...
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Posted By suobs

The replacement cartridge replaces what? The...

The replacement cartridge replaces what? The valve?

Does replacing the valve involve soldering the copper pipe?
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Posted By suobs

Shower faucet replacement

I want to repair or replace a wall shower faucet, mainly because it's leaking, but maybe also replace it because it's kind of ugly. I've never been inside of one. I'm finding a confusing array of...
06-04-22, 02:54 PM
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Views: 926
Posted By suobs

I may just go with a spring-loaded rod with a...

I may just go with a spring-loaded rod with a wall bracket to support it like this.
...
06-04-22, 02:50 PM
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Views: 926
Posted By suobs

Thanks! They seem to be designed more for raw...

Thanks! They seem to be designed more for raw plumbing than fixtures, but might do the trick. Not finding any though in a metal that won't rust.
06-04-22, 01:00 PM
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Views: 926
Posted By suobs

Interesting idea - or black. Thanks,

Interesting idea - or black.

Thanks,
06-03-22, 06:23 PM
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Views: 926
Posted By suobs

To follow up, frankly I can't understand the...

To follow up, frankly I can't understand the prevalence (say, on Amazon) of the spring-pressure type of mount, which inevitably fall down and end up damaging the wall. I would like to replace this...
06-03-22, 06:17 PM
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Views: 926
Posted By suobs

Problem solved but I though you'd like to hear...

Problem solved but I though you'd like to hear the story. The finials finally came off with a twist, no prying involved. The finials just slid back on the rod once they were released. The rod simply...
05-24-22, 10:07 AM
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Views: 926
Posted By suobs

I'll look for a cutout tonight. Will send photos...

I'll look for a cutout tonight. Will send photos if it's not there!
05-22-22, 11:07 AM
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Views: 926
Posted By suobs

Shower curtain rod finial removal

I have a shower curtain rod that is rusting (stainless steel my a**), I installed it several years ago if I remember right with screw-in brackets that the finials snapped over. But for the life of me...
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Views: 1,375
Posted By suobs

So it sounds like the consensus is the socket is...

So it sounds like the consensus is the socket is screwed onto a threaded rod connected to tne nut shown in the first photo?
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Views: 1,375
Posted By suobs

Desk lamp socket replacement

I realize lamp repair may not qualify as full-scale DIY, but this desk lamp I have is built like a tank unlike most of them and I really love it. However, the switch stopped working and I have not...
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Views: 429
Posted By suobs

Sorry, here is the photo. My question is about...

Sorry, here is the photo. My question is about replacing the chimney cover and cap without spending $700.
...
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Posted By suobs

Chimney cover options

Is there any other option to replace the chimney cover and cap on the chimney in the photo below? A custom cover with cap would be over $500 in stainless steel.

Don't be distracted by the lack of...
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Views: 285
Posted By suobs

The brass hex nut looks like this except the...

The brass hex nut looks like this except the inside diameter is 1":

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00E3ZZDKA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FZD5EbZVXAXBR
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