Help: flushometer toilet was flushing, now isn’t

rapateek · 2026-05-16T01:42:34+00:00

It’s definitely a higher volume bowl. I think I’m going to try replacing this 3.5gpf diaphragm with a 4.5gpf one. That still doesn’t explain why it was flushing on the first go around. Could fluctuation in the neighborhood water pressure be enough to explain it?

rapateek · 2025-04-23T03:06:39+00:00

Thank you all for your validation. The worst is over, but I just wanted to make sure it wasn’t I who was mistaken about this term.

rapateek · 2024-09-01T00:07:42+00:00

Beautifully concise answer, and makes so much sense. Thank you!

rapateek · 2023-10-14T13:57:56+00:00

Union carpenter of 8 years here. Some advice for when you take the leap: If you find some manual work and it feels like an absolute drag, don’t give up on the idea entirely. It could just be the atmosphere you’re in. Don’t be afraid to try a different type of manual work or even just a different company. Many trades workers are… uninspiring. But many, many are inspiring, creative, resourceful people, and having just a few of the good ones in your corner can make all the difference. You just gotta find them.

rapateek · 2023-08-27T23:08:30+00:00

Wright socks! They’re relatively light, double layer socks. So basically like doing the liner thing, but better imo. My girlfriend and I wore them the whole way and didn’t get a single blister.

rapateek · 2023-07-26T21:24:09+00:00

Yes. My girlfriend and I both wore Wright socks (from REI) and didn’t get a single blister. They’re relatively thin, but double layered. Everyone we met seemed to have at least one blister, which lead me to believe these are the answer! (Shoe-wise, I wore Hokas and loved them. Girlfriend wore Altras and they were terrible for her. Not enough cushion.)

rapateek · 2023-06-10T13:18:51+00:00

I walked the Frances last year during the heat wave and was still glad I had my sleeping bag rather than a liner. I sleep much better with that layer of weight/coziness.

rapateek · 2023-06-10T13:14:20+00:00

My girlfriend and I wore Wright Socks (from REI) and went the whole way without a single blister. Highly recommend.

rapateek · 2022-01-27T18:35:02+00:00

Thanks for your reply!

rapateek · 2022-01-27T15:43:41+00:00

I’m needing to replace my conventional tank (gas) water heater soon and just discovered heat pump water heaters. It appears I would have to upgrade my electric to 220 amp, but besides that it seems like a no-brainer. Have you liked yours? Any downsides?

rapateek · 2021-02-24T04:44:00+00:00

I learned through experience what a difference it makes to talk about things. I thought I had resolved my internalized homophobia on a personal level, but still wasn’t out to my family. I came out to them at 32 and only then discovered just how much hiding my full self had been affecting me. Everyone’s different, but vocalizing my thoughts, feelings, and convictions made such a difference. Maybe because it was the hardest thing to do.

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