Old Moen Valves: Rebuild or Replace? Older Moen and Stanadyne shower valves still have many fans. One big reason is simple control. You turn the knob for water temperature. Then you pull the handle for water volume. That dual function can feel better than many newer shower valves. It lets you fine-tune the shower. It… Continue reading Old Moen Shower Valves: Rebuild or Replace?
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Eljer Patrician Fill Valve Leak: Repair or Replace?
Eljer Patrician Fill Valve Leak: What To Do Next An Eljer Patrician toilet can be a great old fixture. But finding parts for it can be hard. One common problem is a leaking fill valve. In this case, the toilet has a 495-0260-00 replacement fill valve. The leak seems to be near the plunger area.… Continue reading Eljer Patrician Fill Valve Leak: Repair or Replace?
Rust Ring Around Water Heater? Act Now
Rust Ring Around Water Heater? Act Now A ring of water around a water heater is never a good sign. Rust drips near the tank also need attention. You may still have clear water. You may still have plenty of hot water. That does not mean the tank is healthy. Many water heater problems start… Continue reading Rust Ring Around Water Heater? Act Now
iBox Shower Valve: Bend Copper or Use Fittings?
Installing a Hansgrohe iBox shower valve can feel tricky. The valve must sit square, solid, and at the right depth. That matters before tile, trim, and finished walls go in. In this bathroom remodel, the existing supplies are 1/2-inch copper. The valve uses 3/4-inch connections with threaded 90-degree adapters. The hot side is about 4… Continue reading iBox Shower Valve: Bend Copper or Use Fittings?
Why Your Vintage Faucet Still Drips
Question I have a vintage bathroom faucet with drips under the sink. Water runs down the pop-up rod. I also see water under the faucet base. The leak is right in the middle of the faucet. I removed the handles and valve stems. I added new washers. I also added graphite stem packing rope. I… Continue reading Why Your Vintage Faucet Still Drips
Why Your PRV Bangs When Sprinklers Turn On
A loud bang near a pressure-reducing valve can be scary. It can also be hard to track down. In this case, the home has a tee off the main water service line. That tee feeds the sprinkler system before water enters the house. Once the line enters the home, it passes through a shut-off valve.… Continue reading Why Your PRV Bangs When Sprinklers Turn On
AquaSource Trim Kit Help: What Fits?
An AquaSource single-handle tub and shower faucet can be tricky to repair. That is especially true when hard water has damaged the trim. In this case, the cartridge was already replaced. The old cartridge was removed and matched with a replacement from Home Depot. That part of the repair went well. The bigger problem came… Continue reading AquaSource Trim Kit Help: What Fits?
Navien NR-210 Leak: Heat Exchanger Fix?
A leak near the bottom left corner of a Navien NR-210 can worry any homeowner. That area is close to the heat exchanger and nearby water connections. So, it is easy to think the whole heat exchanger has failed. That may be true, but it is not always the first answer. Water can travel inside… Continue reading Navien NR-210 Leak: Heat Exchanger Fix?
Water Heater Flex Line Leak? Fix It Fast
A leaking water heater flex line can stop a simple job fast. This is even more frustrating when the old lines worked for years. In this case, the leak is at the water heater nipple heat trap. Both the hot and cold flex lines are leaking there. The other ends seal fine on the 3/4-inch… Continue reading Water Heater Flex Line Leak? Fix It Fast
Red Septic Alarm Light Won’t Turn Off?
Question: Why Is My Aerobic Septic Red Light Staying On? A homeowner has an aerobic septic system from 2011. The system has three floats in the final tank. The bottom float controls the pump cycle. It can run by level or by timer. In this setup, the pump runs on a set timer. The middle… Continue reading Red Septic Alarm Light Won’t Turn Off?