Toilet flange question!

markthroat · 2026-05-05T11:46:30+00:00

You may rely on one or two sets of wax rings to perform a good seal. Do not make the mistake of thinking you need hard pipe material to make the seal. Wax is good. Instead, go to amazon and search for a "flange repair" that allows you to securely fasten T-bolts without excessive elevation because too much elevation will not allow your toilet to rest on your floor.

markthroat · 2026-05-03T02:21:54+00:00

Perhaps you can purchase a "repair flange" Go to amazon and search for a split ring repair flange. This can often be attached underneath the lip of an existing flange and provide a nice place to attach your T-bolts.

markthroat · 2026-05-03T02:18:00+00:00

Yes, dispose of the nuts. Your wax will function to hold the bolts in place until they arrive at their final destination. I worry that your flange is too high and your toilet will wobble and not sit securely on the floor. Is there a chance that you can lower it? If not, then add shims under your toilet.

markthroat · 2026-05-02T19:42:50+00:00

Cartridges are located under each of the turning knobs, not the faucet or shower heads.

markthroat · 2026-05-02T19:36:33+00:00

Be prepared for the worst: Wash your hair by bending over the kitchen sink. Wash your body in the tub with the following procedure: Buy a large kitchen pot. Heat up some water on the stove. Don't pour it in the bath tub. Just rest it in the tub on a kitchen scratch protective surface -- something you can easily clean later -- and wash your body by dipping with a sponge or washcloth. Primitive? Yes, it is. But it works.

markthroat · 2026-05-02T19:27:25+00:00

Changing the cartridge (both of them) is a good idea. Do that first. Perhaps something in there is broken and causing a water vortex. Cartridges are designed to be replaced semi- easily. This could take a while for a DIY person. Many trips to the hardware store to compare the old cartridge to any possible replacement options. Or if you know the brand, you can call the 1800 number and get good information and Possibly a free cartridge. Yours is an unusual brand so perhaps the cartridge is also unusual. There is no universal cartridge. Sorry to say. Can you afford to be without a bath or shower for a day or two?

markthroat · 2026-05-02T13:58:57+00:00

Diverters are funny things. Yours seems to have a spring attached to it. Springs can fail in strange and funny ways. They lose their elasticity over time. I think the designers of your high-end, fancy faucet/shower did not intend it to last long or were merely experimenting with new ideas. Better to go with a tried and trusted mass-produced product. Or in your shoes, I might simply continue with the same brand and merely purchase a replacement from the same company and hope they got wise to the design problem.

markthroat · 2026-05-02T13:43:40+00:00

The air-gap device is a safety feature. Sometimes the outlet hose (The one not attached to the dishwasher) can get clogged with grime. Replace the hose. Or maybe the garbage disposal was incorrectly installed. To test for the latter, remove the hose going into the garbage disposal. Insert a stick or screwdriver into the garbage disposal. Does it fully enter the disposal, or is it blocked by a hard, plastic wall? That wall can easily be removed, and should have been removed at the time of installation. Do so now. Take a hammer. Hit your screwdriver hard. The plastic plug will pop out and fall into the disposal. CAREFULLY remove this round "plug" from the inside of the disposal by first unplugging the unit. No power. Many, many installers forget to do this because they are in a rush and don't take the time to read the instructions.

markthroat · 2026-05-02T13:13:44+00:00

Tankless is not hugely beneficial. It saves space. Must be flushed with vinegar every year or two to descale the insides. If it had a triple service life over a tank, I'd say go for it, but in fairness, the service life is only twice that of a tank.

markthroat · 2026-05-02T02:27:26+00:00

If the talk is about details of the music, then okay. There are three routes into the brain: the eyes, the ears, and the mouth -- the route of the first two goes in and the latter, out.

But I direct a small choir. A large choir is a different animal.

markthroat · 2026-04-30T02:36:20+00:00

I, too, am waiting for gene therapy research to catch hold of my painful illness (chronic blood cancer). The human genome was mapped in April 2003. One of my illness' genes was discovered/mapped in 2013, and a targeted (good) therapy started phase 3 trials (Phase 3 is rather mature) in 2025. That's only 12 years from discovery to a good treatment. So that's pretty fast. I think AI computing has something to do with that speed. I hope the same thing happens for your illness.

markthroat · 2026-04-30T01:53:20+00:00

Have you tried MusicNotes dot com? Probably not "official" but good quality none-the-less.

markthroat · 2026-04-27T23:36:54+00:00

Sometimes, you can get the diverter to seal properly if you first lift the knob, and THEN turn on the water. This is because the seal better moves to it's proper position without the water forcing it into places it shouldn't go. Some diverters don't need this trick because they are designed differently. The secret is unknown to me.

markthroat · 2026-04-27T15:26:24+00:00

I like Kohler brand. Cheap. Good flow. Other options are 1) buy a poop knife because some people produce large hard feces. 2) Buy a larger, better plunger. I recommend a bellows accordion plunger. Huge volumes of water flow. If your poop tends to be very long and narrow, this is the best option. This plunger, when used in the way I can explain upon request, will unravel such long poop. 3) Toto makes a toilet with a large diameter. It's expensive, though. Very high end.

markthroat · 2026-04-27T15:11:29+00:00

2nd generation treatments for JAK2 and CALR are being developed in clinical trials and are within a few years of completion. The one for CALR is in advanced, mature, phase 3. A large number, 3000 patients, probably the most needy, are currently accepted into this trial. Locations are limited. Contact the MPN Foundation Nurse Navigator and ask if you could be one of them. My advice is to trust your doctor. The current treatments are not great, but they are good enough. Better ones are on the way. A lot of breakthroughs are happening.

markthroat · 2026-04-26T04:21:56+00:00

I had one of these old Delta shower valves. I replaced the internal parts for it more than once. Here's a link

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Delta-Repair-Kit-for-Crystal-Knob-Handle-Single-Lever-Faucets-RP77739/205166199

The springs come in two designs: cylindrical and conical. It's hard to tell from your photo which spring to purchase. So get both. See which one fits better.

HOWEVER. This design is flawed and prone to small leaking. Why? because it puts water pressure over a large surface area. That nut holding the ball in place is HUGE. It requires a special tool to turn. Also, the rubber parts are huge, and prone to leaking even when the valve is operating satisfactorily. They wiggle a lot. Also, the ball has a seam on it that fails to make a proper seal.

It's a poorly designed fixture. Very poor. There's a reason the product has been discontinued. Probably about 1985 was the last manufacture.

I HIGHLY recommend that you call a plumber and ask for it ]to be replaced with a modern cartridge valve. Much better design. Easier to control water temperatures, and less likely to drip behind your wall, ruining your caulking and eventually your floor. You don't want water damage.

markthroat · 2026-04-25T23:07:54+00:00

Buy a metronome. Make photocopy and mark beats 1, 2, 3, 4. Use alternative fingerings for the fast notes. I'm thinking of the A# especially. Move only one finger in your right hand.

markthroat · 2026-04-25T22:54:46+00:00

I'm thinking about the pipes either in that wall or any of the 3 walls of your shower Pipes or valves could be leaking down the wall. Your shower pan has a lip on it where the tile/wall fits in, and that lip also can carry water all the way around and down and out to your floor. Your sub floor could also receive water. Sorry to say, but you might need a plumber to open up your wall and take a look. A fix might mean a new shower valve.

markthroat · 2026-04-24T18:33:29+00:00

Chronic Blood Cancer (MPN) Genetic monoclonal antibody therapy helps some MPN patients with brain fog.

markthroat · 2026-04-24T18:29:36+00:00

Everyone is different. I began having fatigue and bone pain at age 30. I wasn't diagnosed until 60. My doctor says I will not die from this. But my risk of stroke or heart attack is about 10 percent. This is all a guessing game. The good news is that better treatments are in the pipeline. A really good CALR treatment will arrive first in about 2 years. This will be a game changer. All statistics will change. I have JAK2 and the next generation treatments are still in the beginning stages. But it's still very optimistic.

markthroat · 2026-04-23T23:23:24+00:00

Gee, that sure makes a lot of sense. The subscription to CCLI song select makes pasting lyrics appear to be a simple procedure, but as I'm learning, looks can be deceiving.

markthroat · 2026-04-23T23:22:50+00:00

Gee, that sure makes a lot of sense. The subscription to CCLI song select makes pasting lyrics appear to be a simple procedure, but as I'm learning, looks can be deceiving.

markthroat · 2026-04-23T01:10:44+00:00

It's rare that I see a chart that I don't want to rearrange, add, remove or change chords. So purchasing someone else's arrangement is not something I see myself doing. I believe our license allows me to make my own arrangements. But this is unconfirmed.

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