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Haha, thank you! ☺I’m glad I was able to get rid of the odor and buildup - just knowing how the drain initially looked drove me crazy!

You're so welcome! YAY🎉 I'm glad to hear this ☺

You're so welcome ☺ Odor sources can be tough to pinpoint. It took me a while to figure out the source of the one in our bathroom too. Best of luck!

Good question. I think this should be okay. Actually, efficiency may even improve by 10+% 😉

Thank you for your kind words! Your message brightened my day ☺ It seems many prefer the 1/4-turn valves. That's what I plan to use next time I need to replace a compression valve.

Thank you ☺

Thank you ☺

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I agree. Where did you buy the filter? After reaching out to Aquasana customer support, I was informed that this issue with the pre-filter being too short was resolved over a year ago. They also recommended purchasing replacement water filters directly from Aquasana rather than through Amazon, as there may be a risk of receiving backstock. Personally, I’ve always purchased my replacement filters from Aquasana and have not encountered a short filter. I hope this information helps!

@wildcat-diy the first failed one came from aquasana. The second failed one was through walmart. The first could have been older because I wait 8 months or more to replace filters. Too expensive to change every 6 months.

Thank you and thanks for the suggestion ☺ I'm glad it was clear something was wrong with the tester. That's scary!

I hope Aquasana is able to help you out, especially if it's a newer unit. Good luck!

I'm so happy to hear this ☺ Thank you for leaving me a comment!

I agree, I think this will turn out beautifully!! Thank you for sharing ☺

@@wildcat-diy you're welcome! And thanks again!

Yes, they do! Thanks for pointing that out. I've seen videos where augers with a drain chain knocker attachment are used and they do a great job cleaning pipe walls!

The calcium buildup in this pipe was about 18" down and before the p-trap, so I didn't need to go beyond that point. If I did, a flexible brush would be more useful. I'd be curious to try a long bendable microfiber brush to hold vinegar for longer and a long flexible drain brush for scrubbing. Also, I corrected the subtitles to clarify that I'm using a meter stick. Thanks!

@@wildcat-diy - how do you know the blockage was only 18" deep?

@@22Purplemist Good question. I was able to rest a meter stick on top of the buildup to measure how far down it was. After clearing most of it, the shower drains well and water no longer pools in the shower pan.

Are you referring to a drain cleaning bladder?

@@wildcat-diy Does it attach to a garden hose and reduce its diameter so a strong stream of water shoots out?

@@updownstate Yes! I haven't used one before, so thanks for the heads up!

@@wildcat-diy :) Happy to help.

Is there a bad sewage smell in the barely used shower? If so, it could be a dry p-trap from infrequent use. There should be water in the p-trap to prevent sewer gases from entering the home.

@@wildcat-diy thanks that may be it, will try.

I came here to say the same thing 😮

Same

True, working with a vertical pipe is easier. For pipes with a nearby elbow, a flexible brush would be more useful. I'd be curious to try a long bendable microfiber brush to hold vinegar longer and a long flexible drain brush for scrubbing.

Using a shop vac is a great idea!

I agree, it will likely need frequent cleaning. I'm looking for one with a deeper basket and will share if I find a better option 🤞

Thank you for mentioning the baking soda and vinegar myth ☺ These two are more effective cleaners when used separately.

In hindsight, vinegar alone might have addressed the clog by removing the mineral buildup and dislodging the hair. Which drain cleaners have you found effective?

eats the metal, if any

Thank you for the suggestion. It seems effective, but can apparently harden in pipes and worsen clogs. I'm also cautious about using chemicals like this due to the risk of burns and harmful fumes.

@@markae0 Drains are made of plastic, not metal.

@@wildcat-diy Caustic soda only hardens if you use too much. Flush the drain with hot water first, add the soda, then add more hot water to dissolve the soda

@@BritishBeachcomber Thanks for sharing your experience with it! ☺

Here's a link to the Milwaukee voltage tester on Amazon: amzn.to/3oQRB7F

@@wildcat-diy Again, thanks so much for the video and thanks for the link.

@@DJVijilante No problem ☺ I'm happy to help!

​@@wildcat-diy Thanks! The ground wires go on the same screw and it’s okay if they touch. If I have two black wires from the existing fixture, and one from the new fixture, just connect all three together, and do the same with the white wires? If I cannot get it installed, just cap the wires with the wires nuts and I should be able to turn the breaker back on until I can get it properly installed?

@@DJVijilante *I'd verify the below with your local codes or with an electrician familiar with your local codes, but generally in the US, black wires are hot and there is no need to modify the wiring logic (all same colored wires can be connected together) when replacing light fixtures. Yes, you can cap the black, white and ground/copper wires coming from the light box separately until you're ready to install the new fixture. Electrical tape can be used for extra precaution. I like to have each wire nut spaced apart so there's distance between them. When wiring the fixture: Connect the fixture’s black wire(s) to the black wire(s) from the light box. Connect the fixture’s white wire(s) to the white wire(s) from the light box. Connect the fixture’s copper wire to the ground screw on the mounting plate. For a plastic light box, the ground wire from the light box can be wrapped around the ground screw on the bracket as well but this isn't always possible to do or necessary. Since it's sometimes difficult to connect more than one wire to the screw on the mounting bracket, the fixture's copper wire, the light box's copper wire, and a short piece of the same gauge copper wire can be connected together with a wire nut. Then, the tail end of the short wire can be connected to the mounting bracket ground screw. If the light box is metal, the ground wire from the light box should be wrapped around the metal box's ground screw. Depending on local codes, ground wire ends may not need to be capped together. However, some prefer capping copper wires regardless to prevent contact with other wires inside the light box. Electrical tape can be used to help ensure wire nuts remain in place.

The green ground screw on our old fluorescent fixture was near the center of the fixture's metal housing. On the new light fixtures, the ground screw is on the mounting plate or mounting bracket.

I'm so glad ☺ Thank you!

I've experienced this too. I assume the battery is bad when there's no beep but wait to change it along with the filters from our subscription. Do you have a way to test the battery?

@@wildcat-diy no I don’t. Sorry. I will wait for the next set to arrive.

Thanks for sharing this! The food coloring test is a great way to check if the flapper is faulty. Another method is to mark the water level inside the tank with a pencil, turn off the water supply to the tank, and check the level again after 30 minutes. If the water level has dropped below the pencil mark, it's likely that water is leaking past the flapper and into the bowl. I like the visual aspect of the food coloring though ☺ Have you seen Fluidmaster's Flush 'n Sparkle product? I noticed it on their website. It allows for bleach use, without it being in the tank water, by passing bleach water through a tube, down the overflow pipe, and into the bowl.

You're most welcome!

That's awesome ☺I'm so glad this trick was helpful and made the install process easier! Thank you for sharing your project experience ❤

I'm so glad! Thank you for your comment ☺

Thank you for your kind words ☺

That's awesome! I'm so glad this video was helpful to you ☺

Quarter-turn valves seem to be well liked and reliable. That will be what I use for a future shut-off valve replacement project ☺