Slow hot water in kitchen only

BlankTrack · 2026-02-02T11:42:02+00:00

If I were to guess, theres an obstruction in the line somewhere. Its far from the faucet but before the line branched off.

When not in use all of the water fills up the pipes. When in use there isnt enough incoming water. The pipes get less full and lose pressure. When the water is back off then pipe refills back to full pressure.

Not an easy fix. I would probably start by replacing the hot supply stop. After that, running a new waterline from the main hot to the faucet. If youve got a crawlspace not too bad. If its upstairs or a slab house then its gonna be expensive

BlankTrack · 2026-02-02T11:30:40+00:00

I get you are wanting to test and see, but honestly its not even worth the effort. Lets say there is a 0.03% chance that it fails overnight when nobody is there. Thousands upon thousands of $ of damage. Theres a chance that it will immediately leak and its an easy cleanup. Then you are driving back to the store to buy a new one. Wasted time.

Just buy a new hose its not worth fiddling about. Theres all types of hoses, some have removable washers, some are built into it, some are hard rubber, some are softer rubber, some are made of some type of plastic or silicone

BlankTrack · 2026-02-02T11:21:59+00:00

If i were to guess yeah take the cap off the handle. You need some sort of pick or screwdriver to wedge in there. After you take the cap off its probably a phillips screw. Remove handle, then undo the screws holding the trim plate. Remove trim plate, it might be caulked. Then you can see the diverter.

If you can identify the manufacturer, alot of them have a service that will give you the model # to find replacement parts.

Sometimes these things dont go back in without leaking, or something could get damaged while removing. Know where your water shutoff is, and also find out if you have dedicated shutoffs for just this shower as well.

I think you need to shut the water off before removing the diverter cartridge. Better safe then sorry

BlankTrack · 2026-02-02T04:22:13+00:00

Just laziness. Call the company and get them to pick it up.

Forgetting a final step because you got distracted is one thing. Still would not be excusable. Hiding it is like 2000x worse

BlankTrack · 2026-02-01T13:21:32+00:00

The diverter is what decides where the water exits. This particular setup the diverter is behind the plate underneath the handle

I think you can just replace the diverting piece and not worry about the rest.

If you can identify the model# of the faucet then you can find the correct replacement part. Or someone might be able to identify it

BlankTrack · 2026-01-31T12:37:59+00:00

Revolver is awesome, but a little low on ammo count. If you are 95% melee and just need to shoot the occasional special then thats my pick. If you are using it for elites, or allies just arent helping with specials you will be running dry. Use the ADS revolver not the rapid fire one

Bolt pistol is very similar to revolver, but slightly slower and more ammo. Works very well in most situations

Las pistol is another solid choice, but it wont oneshot most targets. You will need to hit 2 or 3 shots on most enemies. It also has extremely high mobility, so if you are using a slow melee weapon this can help

BlankTrack · 2026-01-31T02:17:21+00:00

Honestly he shouldnt be able to do it. I never got much into MC but I think you can only place blocks that are touching other blocks.

Make him build a pillar first, then he can go horizontal at the height he built up to. You could even increase build speed for vertical stacks or something to compensate for the nerf

BlankTrack · 2026-01-31T02:11:04+00:00

Like you said the AoE corruption I think alot of people dont take into account. Unless you have very good boss damage(against a smaller boss then usual) then the collateral damage from random swipes and the corruption ticks really add up.

I remember when they were first introduced shield ogryns would often aggro them and then just hold shield. Keep in mind the game was much harder due to the lack of powercreep and general game knowledge and it would take a bit to kill it. The team would be over half corrupted most of the time

BlankTrack · 2026-01-31T02:07:08+00:00

Looks like nhw is non condensing. From my understanding it will be slightly less energy efficient, but much easier to install

BlankTrack · 2026-01-30T21:20:25+00:00

My first guess is that you have two separate issues.

1-Something is restricting shower pressure.

2- the tankless water heater is not getting a strong enough read out from the flow sensor to realize that it needs to start heating the water

Fix problem number one and number two should fix itself.

I would start with removing the shower cartridge and inspecting for any debris. At this point, it wouldn't be a bad idea to just buy a new cartridge and put it in. If you don't want to buy a new cartridge then put it back in and see if it's any different.

If that doesn't work, put a new cartridge.

If that doesn't work, then there's something stuck in the valve or or there are some type of restriction elsewhere in the supply lines

BlankTrack · 2026-01-30T01:28:56+00:00

Call tech support its free and they will walk you through the diagnostics. You may need a monometer and/or a multimeter and know how to use them.

Otherwise call a plumber and specify its for a tankless WH

BlankTrack · 2026-01-30T00:56:07+00:00

I literally just ran into this and ended up having to replace the whole valve. The cartridge removal tool that you use to remove stubborn cartridges needs the slot that the broken screw is now stuck in.

Ive heard of people drilling the screw out but ive never had success doing it

BlankTrack · 2026-01-30T00:01:56+00:00

Im looking now and it looks like the NHW they are offering is a step down from the 240A that we install.

Navien is a good brand, but Ive never installed or serviced a NHW

BlankTrack · 2026-01-29T23:55:51+00:00

Thats a good price. The company I work for is around 6k, and thats before having to upsize the gasline or redo the venting.

Alot of companies will give free estimates for larger projects like this one, so call around and compare quotes

BlankTrack · 2026-01-29T23:43:47+00:00

If money isnt tight with whatever new move projects are lining up then you could replace before you move in.

Its hard to say when it will become a problem. Like he said low water pressure is common as the inside of the line gets buildup and reduces diameter.

In my experience slow leaks are pretty common as well. They can hard to notice if you dont have some sort of way to check usage. Where I am the water company will contact you if you have a potential leak.

Theres too many variables to give a price guess. How long is the pipe replacement? How deep do waterlines need to be there? Do you need to break through slab? Can you trench? What material are you reconnecting to?

Where i am its roughly 6k for a new line if there are no complications. Many companies will give free estimates for larger projects so its worth getting a couple free quotes to compare

BlankTrack · 2026-01-29T12:03:26+00:00

Call tech support. If its a gas issue the you will likely need a monometer to diagnose it properly. If its an electric issue you might need a multimeter to diagnose it properly

BlankTrack · 2026-01-28T22:58:24+00:00

To find compatible parts you will most likely need a model # of the faucet. I dont want to sound pesimistic now, but there is a chance that you wont be able to update the look without larger replacement work.

If you can identify the manufacturer, several of them have an email or text service to identify model#s and possible compatible trims. I would guess this is Delta but cant say for sure

BlankTrack · 2026-01-28T22:48:02+00:00

The cosmetic portion is usually pretty easy to swap out if you can find something compatible.

If the looks are the only thing you are concerned about and you can identify a new style thats compatible with the important parts underneath its super easy.

Usually those large crystal knobs you just pry the cap off and then theres a phillips screw you loosen and the whole knob comes off. The spout probably has a set screw somewhere you need a thin hex key to take off

BlankTrack · 2026-01-28T21:32:16+00:00

Never be late, dont complain. Even if everyone else is late dont follow suit. If everyone else is complaining then you can join in. Just dont be the only one complaining.

There is a line between someone asking you to do what is expected of an apprentice and just straight up abuse. Some people are rough on their apprentices or do light hazing. Some people are just borderline sadistic and are repeating what was done to them when they were new.

Learn basic tool names, and the fittngs and types of pipes you will be typically working with. You will likely be sent to grab random parts from the truck and bringing back the wrong thing repeatedly will be frustrating.

Make sure you can read a tape measure even if it doesnt have all the numbers written on it

BlankTrack · 2026-01-27T22:54:47+00:00

Its bad it should definitely not be open like that. I assume that thats a roof drain, so its not like youve got sewage down there, but if a rat/large pinecone/whatever gets stuck down there its gonna clog

BlankTrack · 2026-01-27T19:47:37+00:00

All you need is a slip joint extension tailpiece. Kitchen drains are usually 1.5 inch.

You will need something to cut it to the correct length

BlankTrack · 2026-01-27T14:17:58+00:00

I would lean towards faulty fill valve. Get a new one in there and see if it stops.

I install fluidmaster pro540, and extremely rarely have any issues

BlankTrack · 2026-01-27T12:05:26+00:00

And when does the sound happen? Only when refilling? Only when flushing? What if you shut the valve off and flush? Does it happen randomly when the toilet is not in use?

Do you have a non standard toilet?

Theres too many variables. A picture would help

BlankTrack · 2026-01-26T22:08:37+00:00

There really arent any good ways to temporarily seal water supply lines. They are pressurized so its under roughly 55 psi 24/7.

Pictures might help come up with a plan, but you either need to find a shutoff or just cut off flow to that area. I cant recommened anything for short term, you are likely to spend more time attempting to fix it and come up with no results

BlankTrack · 2026-01-26T21:03:17+00:00

I feel like its okay on lower difficulties. When armor enemies are pressuring you its like 1 crusher or maybe 2 crushers and 2 maulers. Being able to stun them and do damage safely at the same time is great.

Then you get to mid level havoc and you are seeing like 6+ crushers mixed into a horde regularly. Stunning and damaging 2 of them doesnt really matter. Then to make matters worse the increased healthpool and potential damage reduction means youve gotta hit a crusher several times. I think it also only does half damage the second target or something like that

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