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* Diagnose / Repair / Replace Hot Water Tank
* Disconnect old, Install new Hot Water Tank (I want the old one for a welding project)
* Replace innards to two toilets
* Install 5 Quarter Turn Supply Valves
* Install 5 Quarter Turn Supply Valves
* Tighten / Adjust Fixtures in Kitchen
* Tighten / Adjust Fixtures in Kitchen
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== Utility Room ==
== Utility Room ==


* Inspect and Repair or Replace Hot Water Tank
* Disconnect Old, Install new Hot Water Tank (I want to keep the old one for a welding project)
** Replacement If Needed: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem-Performance-40-Gal-Medium-6-Year-4500-4500-Watt-Elements-Electric-Tank-Water-Heater-XE40M06ST45U1/205810725
** This or similar: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem-Performance-40-Gal-Medium-6-Year-4500-4500-Watt-Elements-Electric-Tank-Water-Heater-XE40M06ST45U1/205810725
** A couple days ago it stopped producing any hot water at all.
** It once had pretty bad mineral buildup. When I had the heating elements cleaned I added a water softener, but the plumber said the buildup was bad - not sure if that suggests it may have contributed to this failure.


== Guest Bath ==
== Guest Bath ==


* Remove old, Install new Toilet
** This or similar: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Glacier-Bay-2-piece-1-1-GPF-1-6-GPF-High-Efficiency-Dual-Flush-Complete-Elongated-Toilet-in-White-Seat-Included-N2316/100676582
* Replace Sink Hot Supply Valve with Quarter Turn
* Replace Sink Hot Supply Valve with Quarter Turn
* Replace Toilet Supply Valve with Quarter Turn
* Replace Toilet Supply Valve with Quarter Turn
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== Master Bath ==
== Master Bath ==


* Remove old, Install new Toilet
** This or similar: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Glacier-Bay-2-piece-1-1-GPF-1-6-GPF-High-Efficiency-Dual-Flush-Complete-Elongated-Toilet-in-White-Seat-Included-N2316/100676582
* Install Quarter Turn Supply Valve on Left Sink Hot Supply
* Install Quarter Turn Supply Valve on Left Sink Hot Supply
* Install Quarter Turn Supply Valve on Toilet
* Install Quarter Turn Supply Valve on Toilet
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== Patio ==
== Patio ==


* Install Quarter Turn Hose Bibb
* Install Quarter Turn Hose Bibb & Anti-Siphon
** This or Similar: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-MIP-or-1-2-in-FIP-x-3-4-in-MHT-Forged-Brass-Quarter-Turn-Hose-Bibb-Valve-103-054EB/205822403
** This or Similar: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-MIP-or-1-2-in-FIP-x-3-4-in-MHT-Forged-Brass-Quarter-Turn-Hose-Bibb-Valve-103-054EB/205822403
** Plus an Anti-Siphon: https://www.homedepot.com/p/EZ-FLO-3-4-in-FHT-x-MHT-Brass-Hose-Bibb-with-Anti-Siphon-Vacuum-Breaker-20199/315983625
** Plus an Anti-Siphon: https://www.homedepot.com/p/EZ-FLO-3-4-in-FHT-x-MHT-Brass-Hose-Bibb-with-Anti-Siphon-Vacuum-Breaker-20199/315983625

Latest revision as of 00:38, 2 June 2022


Plumbing

Overview

Reverse-osmosis-system
  • Disconnect old, Install new Hot Water Tank (I want the old one for a welding project)
  • Replace innards to two toilets
  • Install 5 Quarter Turn Supply Valves
  • Tighten / Adjust Fixtures in Kitchen
  • Service Reverse Osmosis System
    • 5 Stage "Green" Brand - See Picture
    • Sanitize Tank
    • Replace Filters for Stages 1 - 3 (Sediment & 2 Activated Carbon)
    • Test TBD for stages 5 and 6 (1 Horizontal Activated Carbon, One Pentair GRO-50EN RO Membrane)
  • Install Quarter Turn Hose Bibb & Backflow Preventer

Open Question: Should I pick up the parts at Home Depot or can the plumber supply them cheaper?

Kitchen

  • Reverse Osmosis System Maintenance
  • Tighten Drinking Water Faucet
  • Tighten Main Faucet
  • Adjust Weighted Pull-Out Hose on Main Faucet
  • Replace Sink Hot Supply Valve with 1/4 Turn Valve

Utility Room

Guest Bath

Master Bath

Patio