Oy!
this seems like it should be a serviceable part If you can figure out how to get at it......
damn!!! tough one.
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Oy!
this seems like it should be a serviceable part If you can figure out how to get at it......
damn!!! tough one.
Looking for a temporary fix for a leaking/ripped freezer door gasket? I can get a replacement but not going to be able to install it until I can bend my knee as there are about 30 screws around the door that will need to be loosened. It's currently leaking moisture out the top. I haven't even gone downstairs to look as I have no railing on the basement steps.
iman29
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What about some strips of gorilla tape if there’s enough of the gasket to attach it to on each side without it making it have the opposite effect and holding the door open.
Might take a few open/close the door cycles to fold it into place.
That was going to be the non-informed approach. But figured I'd ask.
Thanks for the offer. I'll let you know. Not sure you'd want to work with my Construction PM wife around. I know I don't.
I'll try not to commit you to a bathroom remodel!
We have a family friend who yells out "10 foot rule" to keep the family away when he is working. The 3 boys and mom used to circle around and watch whenever dad was doing anything mechanical.
3 foot rule for me - get w/I 3, and you are getting a wrench, hammer, or hold the flashlight.
Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
Then you need one of each for each kid!
This works when making dinner too!
Watching TV and the vent out of our hot water tank started spewing exhaust. The way it was installed instead of using something like below, they inserted the vent tube into the coupling on top of the heater. They used a rubber shim since the vent pipe was smaller than the opening. The hose clamp was still tight but somehow it blew open or the pipe just slipped out.
Not sure if I just need to find a similar size rubber shim and re-clamp or if it's something more serious.
Edit: This is how it sits.
Not sure if I just need to find a similar size rubber shim and re-clamp or if it's something more serious.
Edit: This is how it sits.
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@John the Plumber, were you an actual plumber?
I got this all back together as it was originally installed. I spoke to the owner of the plumbing company and he says that is the original factory fitting but I'm not 100% sure based on what I can find online. It's a Bradford Power Vent tank.
The probable reason it worked its way loose is that there is constant tension on this vent pipe from above pulling it towards the ceiling based on how the pipe straps were attached to the ceiling.
John the Plumber
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That is a factory fitting. My HVAC unit has 2" no hub-bands because it is a 90+ condensing furnace.
John the Plumber
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Didn't see the actually a plumber, yes and retired plumber.
did you move the strap down or raise the water heater?
Lowered the house.
qclabrat
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What's next? Lights weren't working in a bedroom so it's probably a bad switch. New switch installed, but still no good. When installing the switch, noticed that it the previous owner tapped to an outlet as the room was probably not wired for ceiling lights. So I'm guessing it's a bad outlet and not breaker? This is the guy who did this when installing the lights, so little confidence on quality of work ... That's not spackle, it's vinyl caulking
Rollin Dice
Active Member
Could be backstabbed at the receptacle. Sometimes the push in connections fail