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DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 12-15-2012, 03:34 PM
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Posted By sdupp
If you don't have anything constructive to add to...

If you don't have anything constructive to add to the conversation, I'm confused why you post replies.....
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 12-08-2012, 08:20 AM
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Posted By sdupp
Thanks for the link. Kohler is sending me...

Thanks for the link.

Kohler is sending me out a new faucet..
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 12-06-2012, 11:24 AM
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Posted By sdupp
Huh? :confused:

Huh? :confused:
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 11-22-2012, 08:30 AM
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Posted By sdupp
Faucet Base very Stiff turning side to side

I have a Kohler single handle, single whole kitchen faucet with pull out sprayer. Lately it’s gotten very stiff when turning the base side to side. What typically causes this and what should I try...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 05-05-2012, 05:04 AM
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Posted By sdupp
Thanks, I'll get that done ASAP.

Thanks, I'll get that done ASAP.
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 05-03-2012, 06:08 PM
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Posted By sdupp
SEER Ratings?

I am thinking about replacing my heat pump AC unit. The air handler portion is in the garage attic, easily accessible. The current unit is a 3 ton 10 seer 7 year old Tappan. I think it’s slightly...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 03-13-2012, 11:49 AM
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Posted By sdupp
The job is complete and the recirculation pump...

The job is complete and the recirculation pump works as advertised. I get up in the morning and press the button and before I can finish taking a leak I have hot water at the faucet. It’s a whole lot...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 03-06-2012, 01:18 PM
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Posted By sdupp
I give up................. There is a sensor in...

I give up................. There is a sensor in the pump that senses hot water, then closes the value and turns off the pump. All it did was pump the cold water laying in the hot water line into the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 03-06-2012, 08:03 AM
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Posted By sdupp
The return line is the cold line.

The return line is the cold line.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 03-05-2012, 01:59 PM
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Posted By sdupp
I think if you and speedbumb would read the link...

I think if you and speedbumb would read the link below from This Old House. You would have a better understanding of how this system saves money and water. It takes two/ three minutes for hot water...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 03-03-2012, 03:22 PM
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Posted By sdupp
Thanks inspector D finely someone with...

Thanks inspector D finely someone with information I can use. I also read somewhere that if the method you described doesn’t work; I can use a Dremel to cut them in half and pry them apart. I have...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 03-01-2012, 11:03 AM
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Posted By sdupp
The only place in my house I have to wait a long...

The only place in my house I have to wait a long time for hot water is my bedroom; therefor this is where I intend to install the recirculation pump. My neighbor has one he put on top of the hot...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 02-29-2012, 01:23 PM
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Posted By sdupp
This setup saves water. Less intuitively, it also...

This setup saves water. Less intuitively, it also saves energy. That's because the water going back to the heater is usually slightly warm, so reheating it takes less energy. And the pump moves...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 02-29-2012, 01:22 PM
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Views: 1,298
Posted By sdupp
As you stand around waiting for hot water to...

As you stand around waiting for hot water to arrive at your bathroom sink—or, worse, wander off to do something else while the tap is running—watch what's flowing down the drain: not just water,...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 02-29-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 27
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Posted By sdupp
Install Recirculation Pump

I am not much of a plumber but I have installed a few faucets in my day. I would like to install a Metlund S-50 Series Hot Water Recirculation Pump in my master bedroom. I hesitate to attempt this...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Pest Control 02-02-2012, 01:06 PM
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Posted By sdupp
Mole Crickets

My yard has a lot of mole crickets, someone suggested I try Advion Mole Cricket Bait and at about $83 dollars for a 25 lb. bag it’s expensive. So I did try it and I still seeing a bunch of the little...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 02-01-2012, 05:28 AM
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Views: 862
Posted By sdupp
I just need ONE - RECESSED puck style light for a...

I just need ONE - RECESSED puck style light for a corner nook. Where can I get that?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 01-31-2012, 07:25 AM
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Posted By sdupp
The only power source nearby is the switched...

The only power source nearby is the switched outlet. That’s why I want to plug into that outlet so I turn it off and on with the wall switch. It just makes the whole job easy if I can do it this way....
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 01-30-2012, 05:57 AM
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Views: 862
Posted By sdupp
Thanks guys for your help. I’m no electrician but...

Thanks guys for your help. I’m no electrician but I try to do things the right way if possible. Since the Transformer is very tiny I will put it inside a junction box, solder & heat shrink the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 01-29-2012, 04:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 862
Posted By sdupp
Low voltage transformer?

I have an area that I would like to install a low voltage recessed 2” puck light. I have a switched outlet about five feet from that area. My question is can I wire a plug to the transformer? Also...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 01-27-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By sdupp
I live in South Carolina. > Installing an outdoor...

I live in South Carolina. > Installing an outdoor outlet using the power from an inside outlet makes it very easy. Just drill a hole. It would be a lot more difficult running a dedicated circuit.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 01-26-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By sdupp
GFCI receptacle?

I recently installed a GFCI receptacle outside. I used an inside bedroom outlet for the power source. My question is should I have installed the GFCI outlet inside the bedroom and a normal outlet...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 01-01-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By sdupp
I’m new at this and a little slow but I think I’m...

I’m new at this and a little slow but I think I’m getting it now :)


If I go with your first recommendation I would end up with a 1/4 “clearance :(

Your 2nd recommendation I would end up...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 12-29-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By sdupp
Your recommendation appears to be a very nice...

Your recommendation appears to be a very nice toilet. My concern is the back will still be too close to the wall, I want a minimum of 1” clearance. This makes it easy for painting & cleaning behind...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 12-28-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By sdupp
Rough in?

When the builder built my house the back of the toilet was right up against the wall. They replaced the back of the toilet with a skinny one and that solved the problem. It appears the rough in was...
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