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What does it mean when your overflow is leaking?

What does it mean when your overflow is leaking? When an overflow pipe is dripping or running with water, one of the most common causes is a problem with a float valve. Float valves are found in toilet cisterns, cold water tanks and central heating feed and expansion tanks. When the water in the tank is used, its level goes down and so does the ball and arm. What is a waste and overflow? The waste and overflow assembly is the drain under the tub spout in your bathtub that makes sure that if you run too much water into...

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How do you adjust an anti scald valve in a shower?

How do you adjust an anti scald valve in a shower? Slide the shower handle off the stem to expose the “Rotational Limit Stop” anti-scald valve. Grab the center of the “Rotational Limit Stop” and pull it toward you. Turn the Delta anti-scald valve to the left to increase the maximum temperature of the water, or turn it to the right to decrease the water temperature. What is an anti scald shower valve? Anti-scald valves, also known as tempering valves and mixing valves, mix cold water in with outgoing hot water so that the hot water that leaves a fixture...

Miscellaneous

Can you hear downstairs neighbors?

Can you hear downstairs neighbors? The short answer is yes! Lower level apartments tend to hear more noise from foot traffic, furniture moving and the like. The biggest complaint with regard to noise from lower level apartments, is the noise neighbors make above them while walking around. Does noise travel up or down in an apartment? So Does Sound Travel Up or Down: The Conclusion Sound doesn't travel upward or downward in an apartment. Sound travels in all directions equally unless you make some modifications or you seek to guide the sound in a particular direction. How do I annoy...

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Is it normal for a water heater to leak from the bottom?

Is it normal for a water heater to leak from the bottom? A water heater leaking from the bottom is not always an indication of tank failure. Before you resign yourself to replacing the entire water heater, take a few minutes to determine where the leak is actually coming from, and you may be able to fix the leak yourself with little or no cost. Need to hire a plumber? Why does my water heater pressure relief valve keep leaking? Reasons for water discharging from the relief valve 1 The relief valve is working the way it’s intended, and water...

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Who Makes Rheem?

Who Makes Rheem? Paloma Rheem Manufacturing is owned by Paloma, a Japanese water heater manufacturer headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. The North American operation is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and is among the largest American HVAC and water heater manufacturers. Is Rheem Australian made? Rheem has been manufacturing water heaters in Australia since 1939. Today, the majority of Rheem electric, gas storage, solar and heat pump water heater tanks are manufactured to the highest standards at manufacturing facilities in Sydney and Melbourne. How do I contact Rheem Manufacturing? Contact by [email protected] Finding PartsTankless Water Heater PartsVisit Find a Pro on Rheem.com...

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How do you remove an old Kohler bathroom faucet handle?

How do you remove an old Kohler bathroom faucet handle? Remove the Handles for the Antique Bathroom FaucetUnscrew the screw in the center of the handle attaching the handle to the valve stem using a Philips screwdriver, taking care to protect all finish surfaces.Gently pull of the handle and any remaining components to expose the valve.Set all parts aside for reuse. How do you remove the handle from a Kohler bathroom faucet? Use a 3/32" hex wrench to loosen the set screw located in the back of the lever handle. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the screw in the...

Lifehacks

Why is my toilet running and not filling up with water?

Why is my toilet running and not filling up with water? When a toilet is not filling up with water, it is a sign of a faulty fill valve, wrong height of the toilet float, a leaking flapper, cracked overflow tube or low water pressure. When the toilet tank won't fill at all after flushing, make sure the shutoff valve is fully open. What does it mean when your toilet tank is empty? The most common cause for this problem, and the one that's easiest to fix, is a poorly seated flapper, aka a running toilet. The flapper is that...

Guidelines

Does a shower drain need AP Trap?

Does a shower drain need AP Trap? According to regulations, all shower drains are required to have P-traps. This includes all fixtures connected to a building's main plumbing system. P-traps are curved pipes installed under showers and drains of all kinds. This pipe really is an essential component in your home's plumbing system. Do you glue shower drain? The glue on shower drain can be used with plastic shower bases, fiberglass and steel. Be aware that when using a gluon fitting it can be more difficult to get the measurement of the pipe correct. So, be sure you measure very...

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What happens if you wire a well pump backwards?

What happens if you wire a well pump backwards? In reality, a pump operating in reverse rotation because of wiring or phase change will pump in the normal direction. Now, it won't pump very well. Its flow will be reduced, as will its head. The NPSH characteristic will not match the cataloged value. Can water flow backwards through a pump? Flow reversal is a serious problem that can occur in piping systems with parallel pumps or in systems that pump uphill. When one or more pumps trip out of service, the loss in pressure can cause reverse flow to form...

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Can you replace toilet parts?

Can you replace toilet parts? If you find leaks coming from the tank bolts or toilet flush valve, you'll most likely need to remove the toilet tank from the bowl so you can replace the tank bolts, the rubber washers and the gaskets on the flush valve. In that case, the only reliable solution is a new toilet. What are the parts of a toilet called? On a gravity-fed toilet the tank houses the fill valve (frequently called a "ballcock"), the flush valve (usually including an overflow tube with a flapper and flapper seat) and the flush or trip lever....