Comments on: Indoor Water Savings

by: Allen

Tue, 29 May 2007 13:41:44 +0000

Virginia, if the water keeps dripping after you’ve shut off the water at the valve, it sounds like it is simply an obstruction between the washer and the line of flow. A lot of the time, small bits of debris will get into the lines. When you are replacing the washers, before re-assembling the faucet, very GENTLY open the water valve—not full force—to allow the water to flow and try to clean out the debris. If the water is dripping too much to even attempt replacing the washer, then shut it off at the street.

by: Nicholas Roussos

Tue, 29 May 2007 12:55:49 +0000

Reising, You can find more information on the FloodSafe Auto-Shutoff Connectors at the bottom of the episode description where they appeared, (630) Affordable Interior Updates. It’s listed under Best New Product.

by: reising

Tue, 29 May 2007 00:07:12 +0000

Where is the info on the detector or valve that shuts off water if washing machine leaks.
thanks

by: Virginia

Mon, 28 May 2007 23:26:27 +0000

I have a drip in my bathroom sink. I tried to turn off the water completely from underneath so I could replace the washers. The hot water keeps dripping. Is that indicative of a washer problem or something else?

Thank you

Virginia

by: Allen

Tue, 22 May 2007 19:05:29 +0000

Dave, I think putty would cause more problems than you want. It might be a better idea to use a neoprene seal instead. However, it may be less of a headache to simply replace the inner workings of the toilet completely. FluidMaster makes a great kit and it’s not too difficult, even if you’re not a plumbing guru.

by: Dave

Sun, 20 May 2007 00:25:27 +0000

I have replaced the flapper on the toilet, but I still have a water leakage. The water refills every ten minutes for about 30 seconds. The flapper seal is hard plastic, should I try a soft putty seal on top of the Plastic ?

Dave