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Oldmantom

I have a 3 handled control valve for tub/shower selection and cannot figure out how to repair the divertervalve. The washer screwhead corroded and it looks like the washer or something is still...
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oldmantom

Thank you NJ Trooper, I'll try them out. TKS
09-16-09, 07:10 AM
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oldmantom

Thanks guys, I'll check them both out.
09-15-09, 12:33 PM
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Quest

I have some Quest(?) piping in my house, one valve is broken, is this stuff still available?
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Boiler combustion chamber

I have a UTICA 3 section boiler Model ACE 300 ST.
Does anyone know what part no. applies and more important where can I get the proper combustion? TKS
Forum: Water Heaters
10-23-08, 12:57 PM
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Posted By OldmanTom

oldmantom

Top and bottom thermostats should be set to the same temp. The bottom element is the primary heating unit and the top element goes on th give you that last drop of HW. If the bottom thermo or...
Forum: Water Heaters
09-17-08, 01:49 PM
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Camp is located in Denmark,ME. Daughter,SIL and...

Camp is located in Denmark,ME. Daughter,SIL and 4 kids at camp last week of July and 1st week of Aug. Son and family w 2 kids at camp for 2 weeks right after. My arrival followed. So the WH was...
Forum: Water Heaters
09-15-08, 07:32 AM
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Plumbing gods, I don't really think it's steam...

Plumbing gods, I don't really think it's steam but am sure it's not air. WH is about 4 years old, at a camp in Maine with well water. This is the first time I've had this type of event in 20+...
Forum: Water Heaters
09-12-08, 08:48 AM
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TomT

40 gal electric WH. Thermostats set at 120F. PTR valve has not opened at any time. On occcasion it seems like there is steam build up in the Hot water line. The water does not seem hot enough to...
02-04-08, 09:09 AM
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Question Oldman Tom (How to measure for carpet runner)

I want to install a runner on my steps using stair rods. What is an easy way to measure the length of carpet required? And should the padding be one continuous piece like the runner or individual...
01-17-08, 03:53 PM
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TomT (Coating for 'paper' wallpaper)

I've recently installed "paper" wallpaper but wil have grandkids visiting soon. Is there some type of "fixative" or coating that can be applied to make handprints and such more easily removed. I...
11-15-07, 11:46 AM
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Sand finished ceiling

Sand finished ceiling is some 30 - 40 years old and has become loose in some areas. Can this stippled ceiling be repaired or must the finish all come off?
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