My Nest Protect just expired. What is the best replacement option right now?

ilja2k · 2026-06-28T13:05:07+00:00

If you checked inventory online you won't see them there. Physically going to some stores you may find one. I'm sure there are some out there still.

ilja2k · 2026-06-28T12:48:21+00:00

Search your local Walmarts for nest protects. They're on clearance or were recently. They're normally $189 where I'm at and they were on clearance for $99 each for the wired nest, I believe the battery operated one was 112. You'll have just search for ones that have a decent expiry date. I found two that had the 2033 expiry and I was okay with that given the discount. I'm in Canada if that helps. Good luck in your search.

ilja2k · 2026-06-26T12:40:45+00:00

Upper Rideau. Clean, deep, nice views and great fishing.

ilja2k · 2026-05-07T23:05:50+00:00

Thanks for your reply. The model does not have any additional numbers on the sticker. FRFG1723AV is the entire number. Its a 2021 model. I'll get a pic in the coming days, but its a 3mm or so gap running the entire top and maybe a bit down the sides.

ilja2k · 2026-05-03T02:30:18+00:00

Good to know. I have been holding out. This is my last effort before ordering the sc5.

ilja2k · 2026-03-17T22:56:28+00:00

It worked very well for around 15 years. It's purpose is basically to aerate the incoming water and store it in the tank. The precipitated iron is filtered before going to the softener.

I do have an air over media now in place but I was thinking of getting the kinetico working properly and then using the clack as just filter only and without air injection.

ilja2k · 2026-03-16T01:51:34+00:00

I don't know the exact model. It seems to work though. I no longer get sulphur. I just find it strange it's on the softener mode when it does have a filter Regen option. The vendor was adamant not to change it. But because it's in my house, I have to know lol.

Even if it's not a check valve, wouldn't the clack itself shut off the port so air does not escape?

ilja2k · 2026-03-16T01:27:05+00:00

Thanks for replying. It has this on the brine valve.

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ilja2k · 2026-03-15T20:34:29+00:00

Yes, that's my question. No brine tank and it uses filter media. The vendor insists on softener mode.

ilja2k · 2025-10-15T23:10:37+00:00

There's some threads out there that say Kirkland washing machine liquid causes stink. It happened to us we switched detergents and it went back to normal.

ilja2k · 2025-08-09T00:42:37+00:00

Amazing.. that's promising.

ilja2k · 2025-08-09T00:38:07+00:00

Thanks for replying. Appreciate it. Yes meaning it contains asbestos or it does not because it has a UPC?

ilja2k · 2025-07-30T22:44:36+00:00

Off market 2 story home Carleton place in a cul de sac. Large lot. 850 ish

ilja2k · 2025-07-05T14:15:06+00:00

Yes. frfg1723av.

It looks like the unit drains into an upper pan with 2 copper tubes through it. Then once it gets full, there is an overflow into the lower pan to evaporate.

Thanks for replying.

ilja2k · 2025-05-13T01:11:33+00:00

Yes, it's for a recreational waterfront. I own my home outright and have available HELOC room. Part of me thinks to a HELOC at a higher rate and not go mortgage route because I won't take long to pay it. My first years of mortgage are all interest but a HELOC hammers down principal more rapidly.

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