tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9432310.post4427689177020871625..comments2023-10-12T02:08:05.993-06:00Comments on Winjama: And Yet AgainWinjamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17967737778334776604noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9432310.post-69967032314347782112013-01-23T12:12:18.492-06:002013-01-23T12:12:18.492-06:00Hi David,
I'm not sure how much skill was invo...Hi David,<br />I'm not sure how much skill was involved. A steady hand and lots of luck were both involved.<br /><br />As to the cause, we're still not totally sure. There was a ton of white stuff inside the metal tube. We're not sure if it was calcium or maybe Thinset or something similar that worked it's way in there.<br /><br />We cleaned up all the fittings and lubed the 'O' rings with silicone. It operates a lot better now but is still not as smooth as the hot water one.<br /><br />I'm not sure that we actually solved the mystery or what? I hate mysteries that end with no clear solution.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />DaveDave Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15038109966699072504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9432310.post-73510181577636031482013-01-23T09:40:59.921-06:002013-01-23T09:40:59.921-06:00So Congrats on solving yet another "simple&qu...So Congrats on solving yet another "simple" problem! Chipping tile in a perfect circle is a skill I have yet to acquire. I can't believe that you were able to find exact cartridge replacements, be they used, at Villa's. And at the right price. <br /><br />Since you rebuilt the existing valves, what was the cause/solution to the cold water one being so stiff? Just some silicon on the o-ring?<br /><br />Well done.<br />DavidDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766045358608515271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9432310.post-585544778406191622013-01-23T02:12:33.442-06:002013-01-23T02:12:33.442-06:00Hi Wilma,
Thanks again for the nice comment.
You...Hi Wilma,<br /><br />Thanks again for the nice comment.<br /><br />You know, I didn't come down here already knowing how to do a whole passel of trade-craft. Oh sure, we had done some remodeling over the years, and I had read and re-read and re-re-read the Time-Life Home Repair series of books, but that's about it. My working life involved being a desk-jockey for the most part.<br /><br />But, it seems once you get down here, learning to do and actually doing more things than you even knew you could do just seems to be so much a part of life that you don't even cringe at the thought of taking on some new project that involves skills you've never tried before.<br /><br />For sure, the Intertubes have taken the place of my home repair books - being able to watch some guy on YouTube do the project you're contemplating can be a huge confidence booster.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />DaveDave Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15038109966699072504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9432310.post-24928609216369621322013-01-22T20:29:19.981-06:002013-01-22T20:29:19.981-06:00Very impressive! We are watching and learning. B...Very impressive! We are watching and learning. But no fears, we will plenty of our very own "learning experiences"! Really, it is very helpful to have you post these particular adventures in paradise. cheers!Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.com