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Usacomp2k3 wrote:I use braided hoses with threaded connectors wherever possible. I wish the plumbing industry would just adopt the 3/4" garden hose threads for all connectors (sinks/toilets/garbage disposals, etc) and then I could use them anywhere. I think it is a con by the industry to make plumbing difficult and thus force people to hire plumbers.
ludi wrote:Nobody needs a 3/4 garden hose connector coming off the 1/2" pipe stem under their toilet.
Usacomp2k3 wrote:ludi wrote:Nobody needs a 3/4 garden hose connector coming off the 1/2" pipe stem under their toilet.
You may not need it, but since there's plenty of room, there's no downside to having it.
just brew it! wrote:counterweight for the pullout sprayer head keeps getting tangled up in the other plumbing and I still need to figure out how to deal with that)
just brew it! wrote:- Fixed a plastic guard under the front end of our other car (a Camry) which had been intermittently dragging on the ground after backing over a pile of snow last week (partial fix; it's still kinda loose because there's some sort of fastener missing and I need to get it up on ramps so I can crawl under there to get a better look)
just brew it! wrote:- Fixed a plastic guard under the front end of our other car (a Camry) which had been intermittently dragging on the ground after backing over a pile of snow last week (partial fix; it's still kinda loose because there's some sort of fastener missing and I need to get it up on ramps so I can crawl under there to get a better look)
Usacomp2k3 wrote:just brew it! wrote:counterweight for the pullout sprayer head keeps getting tangled up in the other plumbing and I still need to figure out how to deal with that)
I have yet to use a pullout sprayer that pulls out cleanly and then retracts cleanly. I think I'd need to build a box underneath for the plumbing so it stays in place and doesn't mix it up.
Captain Ned wrote:just brew it! wrote:- Fixed a plastic guard under the front end of our other car (a Camry) which had been intermittently dragging on the ground after backing over a pile of snow last week (partial fix; it's still kinda loose because there's some sort of fastener missing and I need to get it up on ramps so I can crawl under there to get a better look)
I loathe those plastic push-clips (likely your missing fastener) and find zip-ties much quicker to install/remove.
ludi wrote:just brew it! wrote:- Fixed a plastic guard under the front end of our other car (a Camry) which had been intermittently dragging on the ground after backing over a pile of snow last week (partial fix; it's still kinda loose because there's some sort of fastener missing and I need to get it up on ramps so I can crawl under there to get a better look)
I keep a few dozen various-sized Honda and Toyota retainer clips on hand at all times. Pro tip: don't buy them at any auto parts store unless it's an emergency, since you'll pay $5+ for a handful and probably end up with the wrong size anyway . Go for the pre-emptive strike:
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just brew it! wrote:ludi wrote:I keep a few dozen various-sized Honda and Toyota retainer clips on hand at all times. Pro tip: don't buy them at any auto parts store unless it's an emergency, since you'll pay $5+ for a handful and probably end up with the wrong size anyway . Go for the pre-emptive strike:
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Thanks for the tip, I'll look into those.
Chuckaluphagus wrote:Today I'm going to try and figure out why the garbage disposal suddenly isn't running. If I switch it on at the wall, the motor hums for a few seconds but there's no motion, and then there's a safety cutoff and a red button on the bottom of the unit (under the sink) pops out. Seems like it got an obstruction in there somewhere, but I can't see it from above. This is going to be fun and messy. And by that I mean, not fun at all and likely very messy.
just brew it! wrote:Chuckaluphagus wrote:Today I'm going to try and figure out why the garbage disposal suddenly isn't running. If I switch it on at the wall, the motor hums for a few seconds but there's no motion, and then there's a safety cutoff and a red button on the bottom of the unit (under the sink) pops out. Seems like it got an obstruction in there somewhere, but I can't see it from above. This is going to be fun and messy. And by that I mean, not fun at all and likely very messy.
If it is a few years old it may make more sense to just replace it.
JustAnEngineer wrote:If the disposal unit is really jammed, there's an Allen nut on the bottom that will let you move the mechanism with a wrench rather than relying on the motor.
SuperSpy wrote:Agreed and its also true of the large diameter reinforced Tygon tubing. I finished plumbing my aquarium system with 1-inch because I though it would be easier than gluing it all with PVC pipe. They store that tubing too tight on the rolls that are too small in diameter and its got a permanent eliptical cross section. Makes it hard to route without curling. I ended up running hot water through it and stretching it out while it cooled. It helped a little. I need to take some pictures of that tank and put it in the aquarium thread. Its looking mighty good.I am firmly in the "cut it all off and start fresh with solder" camp. Screw dealing with compression fittings and rotted/misshaped pipes.
In that same regard, I hate the soft roll-out copper pipe. Once unrolled, they are never completely round again.
If you want to use pipe by the roll, use #&#%@^% pex instead of something that deforms and work hardens.
Darkmage wrote:But the real progress was replacing the thermostat with a WiFi model. It went much easier than I remember from the last time. Of course, the last time was installing the unit I just replaced. The WiFi feature is great. I can set the schedule via a website instead of some unintuitive series of button presses.
Usacomp2k3 wrote:It's a Honeywell something or other. This one looks pretty close.What model did you end up with? I'm looking for a dumb, wi-fi connected one with simple temperature control and on/off. I don't need any features beyond that.