The DIY thread - DIYourself

Operation Bosch Dishwasher was a success (99%).

The original plan was to recycle the old water supply and drain hose. I'm one of those cheap bastard we all know.

That said, the gasket on the dishwasher side of the supply hose wasn't up to snuff so I decided to head to Home Depot for a new gasket since I also needed a few more garden refuse bags (they will come in handy a couple of days later, see the frown thread for refence). They do not sell just the gasket and when I asked the HD on site customer support (aisle attendant) he pointed me toward the regular garden hose gaskets...Ok, $2.98 bag of 5, cheap enough, let me grab a whole new hose on the way out, just in case...

Fast forward, the dishwasher is connected and plugged in, water supply is on and, you guessed it, a small leak develops. At the location of the new, generic garden hose gasket as you would imagine? No sir, at the next junction up the line. Typical. So I tighten that one as well, it completes a washing session but a now smaller leak is still there.

I needed to slide this thing back in its slot so the new hose goes in (a burst prevention one nonetheless, which explains the exorbitant $30 price). No leaks, another round of dishwashing...I'll take her out again and check if any leak has developed but we should be good to go.

Thank you for the positive offered reviews/recommendations, this thing makes less noise when running than the old (semi-new) GE it replaced when it was out of commission.

Definitely pleased so far. Also, avoided the +1 trip to HD...or did I just jinx it?
 
Since I'm on a roll...yeah, right...is there any way to increase the hot water pressure of the shower? Cold water pressure is more than appropriate but for some reason, but even with the combi unit on full blast temperature and pressure the full hot position of the shower is barely a trickle. Could a calcium deposit clogged faucet be a possible explanation? The only other single lever mixer is in the kitchen and doesn't seem to be affected by the same issue, or at least not to the same extent.
 
serviceguy said:
Since I'm on a roll...yeah, right...is there any way to increase the hot water pressure of the shower? Cold water pressure is more than appropriate but for some reason, but even with the combi unit on full blast temperature and pressure the full hot position of the shower is barely a trickle. Could a calcium deposit clogged faucet be a possible explanation? The only other single lever mixer is in the kitchen and doesn't seem to be affected by the same issue, or at least not to the same extent.
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check instructions for your specific valve - may require taking the collar off and rotating the disc (??) or a small allen head adjustment.
this would be under the handle, not the shut-off valves. Sink should be over 120F, shower just under 120F. If the sink isn't over 120, turn up the water heater.
Don't exceed 125ish at the sink. cause ouchie.

there is a balancing valve in there for pressure, not temp - so if someone flushes the toilet, the drop in the cold results in drop in the hot.
 
Patrick said:
check instructions for your specific valve - may require taking the collar off and rotating the disc (??) or a small allen head adjustment.
this would be under the handle, not the shut-off valves. Sink should be over 120F, shower just under 120F. If the sink isn't over 120, turn up the water heater.
Don't exceed 125ish at the sink. cause ouchie.

there is a balancing valve in there for pressure, not temp - so if someone flushes the toilet, the drop in the cold results in drop in the hot.
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Good info I think, I'll digest it when I get home. Thanks!

Right now I can only understand (big big over-statement) German labelled fields (SAP, which I hate with a passion).
 
Thermocouple died on the hot water heater. Of course it's not the old school kind. This is off a Honeywell valve (heater is Bradford White).

Are the wired ones fairly universal? I don't see them in stock at Depot or Lowes. Of course the parts list for the water heater does not have just a thermocouple, it's listed as a pilot assembly. I have it coming on Wednesday, but would love to shower sometime between now and then!


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rlb said:
Thermocouple died on the hot water heater. Of course it's not the old school kind. This is off a Honeywell valve (heater is Bradford White).

Are the wired ones fairly universal? I don't see them in stock at Depot or Lowes. Of course the parts list for the water heater does not have just a thermocouple, it's listed as a pilot assembly. I have it coming on Wednesday, but would love to shower sometime between now and then!


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There generic one I buy looks different.

Maybe this? Keep an extra on hand

Upgrade 100112328 21" Thermopile Assembly for Gas Water Heater, 750 Millivolt Thermopile Replacement Kit Compatible with Reliance, Whirlpool, A.O.Smith, Kenmore, State, American Water Heater https://a.co/d/auhIRhm
 
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Patrick said:
There generic one I buy looks different.

Maybe this? Keep an extra on hand

Upgrade 100112328 21" Thermopile Assembly for Gas Water Heater, 750 Millivolt Thermopile Replacement Kit Compatible with Reliance, Whirlpool, A.O.Smith, Kenmore, State, American Water Heater https://a.co/d/auhIRhm
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I found the part in stock at FB Webb in Piscataway. Bad news is that it's still doesn't work, likely the valve itself is shot. The water heater is 12 years old and getting replaced tomorrow morning (not a DIY).
 
rlb said:
I found the part in stock at FB Webb in Piscataway. Bad news is that it's still doesn't work, likely the valve itself is shot. The water heater is 12 years old and getting replaced tomorrow morning (not a DIY).
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Did you consider replacing the valve? It is 12 yo, mine was about 10 when the valve went during COVID shutdown. The biggest pita was getting the tank emptied but the flush probably added some life to it. We're planning to leave in 2-3 years so longevity wasn't so important
 
qclabrat said:
Did you consider replacing the valve? It is 12 yo, mine was about 10 when the valve went during COVID shutdown. The biggest pita was getting the tank emptied but the flush probably added some life to it. We're planning to leave in 2-3 years so longevity wasn't so important
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I did, but I decided against chasing a fix on this one since it's just about at the end of its life. I've done zero maintenance on it (never flushed or changed the anode) so I'm just going new. Plus we've been without hot water since Monday and I can't devote any more time to it since work has been a PITA the last month with little sign of relief. And I'd really like a shower!
 
rlb said:
Water is hot, that was a nice shower. Going to order a thermocouple for the new one while I'm still thinking about it. Should probably grab a flame sensor and ignitor for the furnace too while I'm at it...
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Yeah, I've been to countries where they have to heat water on the stove for you for a hot shower and you then have to scoop the water over your head. We have it good here.
 
qclabrat said:
I have one of those prelite trees from Costco which changes colors. Two years ago, the top section was glitchy and last year stopped working. I just threw on a few strings up top but eventually cracked open the transform to see what's wrong. Couldn't figure it out and now have not lights. They don't sell this OEM part anymore, thoughts on how to get the tree lite this year?
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Sorry I didn’t see this sooner.
I bit the bullet on a tester/repairer like this-
Amazon product ASIN B000R8KBOKThere are various kits available (and LED ones too).
If you are inclined and have the time, worth a shot.
It will take time.
 
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