On Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:40:37 PM UTC-5, DanG wrote:
On 2/18/2012 5:51 PM, Kyle wrote:
So after the fiasco of having to search for a plumbing supply house

that carried a PEX compression fitting in the right size for the hot water

shut off under the kitchen sink, I should have known better.

But when the hot water shut-off in the downstairs bathroom started

leaking, I went to the Big Box stores (plural) and found none of them

carry a shut-off valve in the size I need. The largest they have for the

incoming supply line is 5/8" diameter, and mine looks to be 3/4".

So, my question: who do I call down vengeance from God upon? My

inclination is to blame the Big Box stores for not carrying a proper

selection of shut-off valves. Or did the plumber use non-standard sizes

when he ran all the water supply lines when the house was built?

Plumbers, weigh in, please!


Kyle, good chance to investigate. Things are easier if you don't need
it to survive.

Figure out how to open up the case - this may require a set of cheap
vandal proof hex tips.

Once you're in there, check the continuity of the cord from the plug in
spades to the wire on the inside.

If good, then
check continuity through the switch - this will normally be the black wire.

If good, then
Check the continuity from the black lead to the far side of the thermal
fuse.

If good, then
disconnect the wires at the heating element. Ohm the two leads. It
should be some number below 50. If it is a huge number, it is probably
time to throw the whole thing away.



Dan, are you suggesting I introduce electricity into my sink's supply lines?!? heh!

This was too funny. Sounds like you were answering someone's water heater problem? Hope you got the post to the correct forum and questioner!