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Posted By dstke

rainwater catchment tank pump cycling on and off

The Grundfos MQ3-45 pump keeps cycling on/off. I've cleaned the four Hunter PGV-075-ASV valves many times however after about two weeks the pump starts cycling on/off again.

Rainwater catchement...
08-23-22, 09:20 AM
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Posted By dstke

Pump cycling on and off

I have a Grundfos MQ series pump connected to a 2500 gallon rainwater tank and even when all drip irrigation valves are closed the pump cycles on and off about every two minutes. I've opened up and...
Forum: Water Heaters
05-23-17, 11:23 AM
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Posted By dstke

Nope. No expansion tank unless there's something...

Nope. No expansion tank unless there's something internal in the tank. hmm, wouldn't that be nice:)
Forum: Water Heaters
05-23-17, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
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Posted By dstke

Water heater TP valve leaking

Hi,

I've read through the forums, searching for similar problems and fixes, and there were similar situations but without a satisfactory solution to my circumstance:

A couple of years ago I...
Forum: Water Heaters
01-06-15, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
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Posted By dstke

Furd, Thanks for your reply. I reduced the...

Furd,

Thanks for your reply. I reduced the pressure to around 75 psi although this reduced the water flow significantly which makes me believe that the pressure gauge is inaccurate. So I...
Forum: Water Heaters
01-06-15, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,380
Posted By dstke

Pressure Release - replace T&P valve, still releases ?!?

2 unit building. 2 water heaters. Single water meter, so single incoming water supply.

1 water heater was replaced a couple of years ago. Ever since the other water heater occasionally releases...
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Posted By dstke

Definitely a possibility with the last bulb. ...

Definitely a possibility with the last bulb. Most come in bubble wrap and I use that to hold onto the bulb during install but the bulb that burned out fast didn't have any wrap. I try to minimize...
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Posted By dstke

Halogen bulb went black in a couple hours

In a hallway with six halogen lamps some of the bulbs have been burning out quickly, usually within a week. I bought several bulbs online (100w T3 J-type, 118m and 78m) and thought I might have had...
10-09-14, 09:02 AM
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Posted By dstke

Yes, I have flow control valves. Should I set...

Yes, I have flow control valves. Should I set them to be mostly closed?
10-08-14, 07:43 PM
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Posted By dstke

End cap blow out. Why didn't timer shut-off valve after end of program?

Had an end cap blow off while I was away but our neighbors heard the water running (at 1am) and with help were able to crimp the hose end to stop the water.

What I'm wondering is why the valve...
03-09-13, 06:02 PM
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Posted By dstke

Mike, Sounds like the way to go: Remove...

Mike,

Sounds like the way to go: Remove existing valve. Cut in new valve just below the floor or in the laundry closet. Insulate all pipes.

Sounds like a job for a good plumber.

Thanks,...
03-08-13, 04:52 PM
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Views: 5,515
Posted By dstke

Great illustration! I have one of those keys. ...

Great illustration! I have one of those keys. If I wanted to replicate the in-floor access (unfortunately it's sort of in the middle of the room. Right now the edge of a bed covers it up a bit)...
03-08-13, 02:53 PM
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Views: 5,515
Posted By dstke

There is the main shut-off outside the house. ...

There is the main shut-off outside the house. But sometimes it's hard to find under 10' of snow :)
03-08-13, 02:00 PM
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Posted By dstke

Water shut off valve extension rod broken

Searched for this but didn't find anything so here's the situation.

In our mountain house there's a water shut-off in the floor of one of the back bedrooms. I think it's pretty common as the...
05-13-12, 06:40 PM
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Posted By dstke

Chandler, Thanks for your advice - again. ...

Chandler,

Thanks for your advice - again. Pipe wasn't pre-soldered. I was using a piece of pipe that I had removed.

I went ahead and soldered the pipe to fitting, installed and have no...
05-11-12, 12:33 PM
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Posted By dstke

Does the pipe need to be slid all the way into the fitting?

I have a 3/4" pipe slid most of the way into a 3/4" male adapter fitting but it's about 1/8" short from the end. And now it's practically impossible to get off.

There's flux on the pipe and in...
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Posted By dstke

Little late but I just purchased the Makita 10.8v...

Little late but I just purchased the Makita 10.8v Li 2 tool combo kit from HD and found that the driver wasn't powerful enough to drive 1 3/4" cement board screws through 1/2 Hardi backer board into...
06-14-11, 05:46 PM
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Posted By dstke

Thanks Chandler. Removed the rest of the...

Thanks Chandler. Removed the rest of the sheetrock today and bought a couple of steel studs. Shouldn't be too hard to fashion a couple of cross braces and add studs above the tub.

Anyone have...
06-13-11, 06:23 PM
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Posted By dstke

Backerboard on to steel studs

Hi,
I've just removed tile and sheetrock from a bath surround. There are metal studs 24" on center on the sides, regular studs on the back wall. I cut away only 30" of sheet rock on the sides.
...
03-11-11, 04:04 PM
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Posted By dstke

Subfloor insulation without vapor barrier?

I'm looking to insulate the subfloor/crawlspace of a rental home. The home is located in Lake Tahoe, CA. Floor joists are 2x6, 16"oc. I'm fairly sensitive to fiberglass insulation so was looking...
04-19-10, 01:31 PM
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Posted By dstke

Chandler, Thanks for you frequent and always...

Chandler,

Thanks for you frequent and always helpful advice. I was thinking that's the best way to go only needed the confirmation.

/Doug
04-19-10, 08:37 AM
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Posted By dstke

Tiling over wood paneling?

I'm remodeling kitchen and baths and have wood paneling in the kitchen. Should I remove the paneling and install backerboard or is it OK to tile over the wood panel?

Thanks,
Doug
04-07-10, 01:38 PM
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Posted By dstke

Thanks Vic, I got a 30lb DeWalt electric...

Thanks Vic,

I got a 30lb DeWalt electric hammer and it tore up the mortar in about 15 minutes. One thing, I needed to be more careful with the pointed drill bit as it dove through the mortar and...
04-06-10, 05:40 PM
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Views: 4,451
Posted By dstke

Air Chisel or Electric Concrete Breaker

I'm demo'ing two baths, have the walls off of the shower stall but the shower floor is thick - 1/4 tile on top of at least two inches of mortar, all on an old metal shower pan. Busting with a sledge...
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Views: 3,234
Posted By dstke

Lead based paint containment

I'm looking to repaint the exterior of our house, a two unit building with one unit occupied by tenants including an infant. The tenants have expressed concern about lead dust and I'm planning to...
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