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Why does my irrigation timer leak at the spigot connection?
Unlike this image, my vacuum breaker is before the timer. Is that an issue?
Yup. A vacuum breaker is designed to let water escape, preventing freeze damage. Put it after the timer.
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Why does my irrigation timer leak at the spigot connection?
Per the data sheet you linked us to it states: "Backflow Preventer: The backflow preventer is designed to release water when the watering cycle stops or the system is turned off, so you should ...
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Can I reuse a faucet with new vanity cabinet and counter?
Yes, you can.
No, there is no big issue.
Just make sure you drill the required holes at the correct spacing and check the fixings work with the thickness of the top.
Did something similar for my son, ...
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Is this sink faucet removable?
Yes, the faucet can be removed. You have to turn those black "nuts" counterclockwise to remove. You'll need a faucet wrench or a pair of chanellocks to remove them. They will be stuck on ...
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Is this sink faucet removable?
If you look closely at your first photo, you will see a black plastic nut on the two water line connections. This is called a "faucet nut". You will need a "faucet nut wrench" ...
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What are my options for connecting my water filter to my faucet?
You've run into "progress" :)
For some decades US bathroom and kitchen faucets usually had brass metal male threaded inputs for their cold and hot water supply. These were usually 1/2", ...
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How do I replace the seats and springs in this Delta kitchen faucet?
Betting that's a cartridge replacement, not "seats" - regardless, sounds like a cheater bar (wrench extender for more leverage) or a bigger wrench (a pipe wrench is the wrong type of wrench ...
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Does a hot water dispenser heat water by itself?
The makers website has a photo that includes the under-bench component that heats the water.
https://insinkerator.emerson.com/en-us/shop/insinkerator/insinkerator-sku-44719
Usually when water needs ...
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Does a hot water dispenser heat water by itself?
This type of device has a small storage tank. It heats water in the tank to around 200 F. Where a typical whole house water heater has 30 to 50 gallons, this has a 0.7 gallon tank under the sink. ...
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