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In ground Vinyl liner
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In ground Vinyl liner
I was looking for a liner distributor selling directly to the public. It is for a free form pool. I was able to find one thus far, but would like some options to choose from. Local companies severely...
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DIY modular walk in closet options
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DIY modular walk in closet options
I am looking for a closet system that is of high quality, and fairly customizable. The money I save on installing it myself, I would rather spend on quality. Several of systems I like use their own...
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Easiest way to replace pressure regulator valve
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Thank you. I will do that!
Thank you. I will do that!
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So why is there a threaded coupling at top, if it...
So why is there a threaded coupling at top, if it cannot be unscrewed. They might as well just have soldered both sides then? Or am I missing some logic here?
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Easiest way to replace pressure regulator valve
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Would you recommend sharkbite fittings for easier...
Would you recommend sharkbite fittings for easier replacement in future, or just go with soldering
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One inch (1”) pipe ...
One inch (1”) pipe
OoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooO
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Watts N35B (1”). These are obsolete now. ...
Watts N35B (1”). These are obsolete now.
Thanks!
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Easiest way to replace pressure regulator valve
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Easiest way to replace pressure regulator valve
My 1” Watts regulator is failing and needs replacement (No rebuild kits available anymore). Looking at pictures, is there a direct “swop out” (screw out) possible, or do I need unsolder old one,...
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Fleck 5600 sxt acting up after water shut down
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here is a YouTube video of the gears binding...
here is a YouTube video of the gears binding during the “BF” (Brine fill) phase.
https://youtu.be/zesjWpdxSdo
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Fleck 5600 sxt acting up after water shut down
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Fleck 5600 sxt acting up after water shut down
I have a Fleck 5600 SXT water softener. I normally turn the water supply (to the house) off when I leave town for a week or longer. I did not realize that it is recommended to turn the water softener...
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Recirculation pump for tankless vs. tank type water heaters
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Thanks PJMAX. The system that you provided a link...
Thanks PJMAX. The system that you provided a link for seems to satisfy my goals!
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Recirculation pump for tankless vs. tank type water heaters
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I have a Takagi tankless, and they state it can...
I have a Takagi tankless, and they state it can be used with recirculation pump
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Recirculation pump for tankless vs. tank type water heaters
I am considering adding a hot water recirculation pump to my tankless water heater. I notice that some systems are “not for tankless heaters” (e.g. Watts). What makes a particular system suitable for...
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Point of use water heater for washing machine
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Following up on this thread, I am reconsidering...
Following up on this thread, I am reconsidering using a hot water recirculating system. This will solve my issue of getting hot water fast enough to my washing machine, but also the significant lag...
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It used to work fine. Nothing changed on vehicle...
It used to work fine. Nothing changed on vehicle or trailer
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Trailer tail light issue
My left trailer light illuminates properly when indicator and/or brakes applied, however dies not illuminate when headlights are on. The Right eorks fine. The trailer lights are LED (probably 20 or...
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Removing panels on Speedqueen DF7000 gas dryer
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Removing panels on Speedqueen DF7000 gas dryer
Does anyone here know how (sequence) to remove panels on Speedqueen dryer DF7000 ? Need to gain access to change rear vent to side vent. Did not find anything on internet.
Thanks!
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Point of use water heater for washing machine
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Thank you all for the input. Looking at AllanJ’s...
Thank you all for the input. Looking at AllanJ’s comments, a “water heater booster” seems like what may be needed. My previous machine (Bosch), had built in water heater, so this was not an issue.
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Point of use water heater for washing machine
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Thanks, kind of what I thought. I was curious as...
Thanks, kind of what I thought. I was curious as to what specs such a device should have, in particular minimum flow rate of heated water to machine, to prevent it from alarming “inadequate hot water...
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Point of use water heater for washing machine
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It seems fine, however, I am under impression...
It seems fine, however, I am under impression warm water will wash better, esp. if clothes very soiled.
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Point of use water heater for washing machine
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Point of use water heater for washing machine
We use a whole house gas tankless water heater. However, with this system there is an initial amount of cold water that results in our washing machine not drawing (any) hot water, resulting in cold...
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High pitched humming from LED power supply with dimmer
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Do I understand you correctly, the power supply...
Do I understand you correctly, the power supply must be (say) dimmable?
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High pitched humming from LED power supply with dimmer
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The strips are dimmable, and the dimmer, is...
The strips are dimmable, and the dimmer, is suited for LED.
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High pitched humming from LED power supply with dimmer
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High pitched humming from LED power supply with dimmer
I have 110 V to 12V (10A) power supply hooked up to LED strip lights (about 90 W total). I placed a dimmer in the system. Now the power supply makes a high pitched hum / buzz. The hum goes off when...
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Cutting a groove under stair tread overhang
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I have done all the treads already with a router,...
I have done all the treads already with a router, except the very top, which is NOT a “separate tread” but part of the maple floor. This is the one I would like to groove “in situ”.
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