Recent content by walterjay

I have seen cpvc hot lines soften and become taffy like. On the other hand pex can handle 210 degree water with no ill effects. I have used it on heating lines where copper installation is difficult. I don't think that cpvc should ever be used in any application above 160 degrees.

I wonder if Hyundai and Kia fare so well because they have the 10 year 100K warranty.

My local Valvoline does a good job. But they do definately upsell the unsuspecting.

The last time I went to the County Shelter there was a ton of mixed pit bulls there.

Almost missed it. Happy Birthday Blake!

My sister had to put down her adopted dog today.

That is a long long way off in my area. Be happy just to have the potholes repaired.

I discontinued the use of Michelin because of the cracking. They would do nothing under warranty. My new car came with Michelin. I will see how they do...

My son purchased a Dewalt string trimmer. I broke right out of warranty. Barely used and lightly used. Since then I have a two year old Stihl battery trimmer. It is so much better than the Dewalt.

I might add that my recommendations for a toilet are based on current generation toilets that are say no more than 12 years old. A lot has changed since the 90's

Irish beef stew and a dinner roll.

Don't know but the meat was awfully thin. Some kinda econo cheeseburger wife wanted.

Went to Wendy's last week and for the first time had a bad experience. Cold food.

I have installed the 7K toilet. I think it was 5K back then. I don't know what that toilet does but it was for a single woman.

I have used and sold/installed/serviced every brand mentioned here except for the european ones. Each one has it's pros and cons. There is no perfect one. Based on my experience I would rate as follows: 1. Kohler Any comfort height model. 2. ToTo distant second 3. American Standard but not...