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How do I get more hot water from my electric water heater?

How do I get more hot water from my electric water heater? Tempering Valve: If your current water heater is fairly new, well insulated, and in good condition, adding a tempering valve (aka. mixing valve) to your water heater can soup up your hot water capacity. After the device is installed, the water temperature in the tank can be increased well above the normal setting. Where is the hot water button on an electric water heater? On electric water heaters, it is usually located under the access panel on the side of the heater, or it may be located on...

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Where is the shut-off valve for outside faucet?

Where is the shut-off valve for outside faucet? Your home's outdoor water shut-off valve is usually located near the ceiling, on the inside of the wall where the outdoor faucet is located. If the outdoor shut-off valve is tap- or knob-style, turn it clockwise, or to the right, to shut it off (remember: righty-tighty, lefty-loosey). How do I find the shut-off valve for my outside faucet without a basement? Crawl-space with no basement – the shut-off valve typically is located near the water heater or under the kitchen sink, but anywhere is possible. If it is located inside the crawl...

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How long do bathtub valves last?

How long do bathtub valves last? The valves are easy to move against pressure. Control the volume from off to full on by leaving them set to the same temperature. The system costs about $30 to replace, but they last for 20 to 30 years. Can a three handle shower valve be replaced? Three-handle shower valves are no longer up to code due to a risk of scalding, and should be replaced with a single-handle, pressure-balanced one, particularly if the shower is used regularly or will be used by children. Pressure-balanced shower valves can be found at home centers or...

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How do you change a Waltec shower cartridge?

How do you change a Waltec shower cartridge? Removing The CartridgeTurn off the water under your sink and open the faucet.Using a screwdriver remove the handles of the faucet. Use an adjustable wrench to take out the Waltec cartridge.Use a screwdriver to remove the old tap washer on the bottom of the cartridge and replace with a new one. How do I change a bathtub faucet cartridge? How to do itremoving handle from faucet. Remove Handle. removing retaining clip. Remove Retaining Clip. remove cartridge with wrench. Remove Cartridge. replacing o-rings on cartridge. Replace O-Rings. installing new cartridge. Install New Cartridge....

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Where should I put my tankless water heater?

Where should I put my tankless water heater? The ideal location for your water heater is inside the home. Most installations are small and unobtrusive so they will easily fit in a pantry, under the stairs, or under your sink. If you must place the water heater outside, make sure it's safe from direct sunlight, rain, and insects. Do tankless water heaters need a vent? Tankless hot water heaters require special venting to blow hot exhaust gas outside, where it dissipates. Unlike traditional tank-style water heaters, gas tankless hot water heaters offer far more versatile venting options. Can you put...

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How much does it cost to remodel a shower and tub?

How much does it cost to remodel a shower and tub? According to bathroom remodeling data available online, the national average cost for installing a new shower is $4,130 (per HomeAdvisor). However, shower remodels can run as low as $300 for an economical option such as a premade kit, to $15,000 for a luxury walk-in, soaker tub combo. How much does it cost to replace a tub with walk-in shower? The price to convert a bathtub to a shower ranges from $1,200 to $8,000, with an average of $3,000. You'll pay $2,150 to $7,950 for a walk-in style, compared to...

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Why is my new kitchen sink not draining?

Why is my new kitchen sink not draining? If the water is still not draining correctly, there might be a blockage in the P-trap, aka the elbow-shaped pipe under your sink. Food, grease and other debris may be stuck in the pipe, causing your sink to drain slowly or not at all because the water hits a snag on its way down. Is there a way to fix a kitchen sink drain? So, today, I'm going to show you how to fix a kitchen sink drain. This is a very common repair, because they rot out quickly. The material that...

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What airline has blue planes?

What airline has blue planes? Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines is known for its blue, red and yellow planes flying across the country, but some aircraft sport paint jobs that are unique. A dozen Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) aircraft feature state flag designs that wrap the entire aircraft. What airline has a bird logo? The crane will continue to be the company's logo, which many Lufthansa fans will warmly welcome since the bird has been the company logo since 1918. That's the year that graphic designer and architect Otto Firle designed the original crane logo for the first German airline...

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What was Lewis doing in preparation for the journey?

What was Lewis doing in preparation for the journey? Lewis also purchased gifts for Native Americans. It was well known that in Indian cultures gift exchange was an important sign of friendship and allegiance. To prepare for this, he bought glass beads, mirrors, scissors, thimbles, needles, tobacco, knives, and peace medals. Who was the most famous assistant on the Lewis and Clark Expedition? Sacagawea But Lewis and Clark did not do it alone. Their most famous assistant during the transcontinental trek was a young Indian woman whose life remains largely a mystery but whose legend lives on as strong as...

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Did Seaman survive the expedition?

Did Seaman survive the expedition? Although Seaman was not mentioned in the journals after June 1806 recently discovered information seems to indicate that he survived the trip and returned to St. Louis with Lewis and Clark. Click here to go back to Corps of Discovery to read about other members of the expedition! What did Seaman do to help Lewis and Clark? Lewis and Clark: The Trip Lewis writes that Seaman was skilled at catching and killing squirrels, which Lewis found excellent to eat once “fryed.” And only ten days later, Seaman was credited by the men with saving the...