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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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Now am in need of a plumber! Does anyone have a plumber connection? I need a tub/shower control installed pronto!!!! (South Chandler Area)

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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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My brother is a plumber but he lives in Ohio.

If you need an extra set of hands just buzz me. 480.659.1065
Old Sep 3, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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Well...do the brotherly thing and fly him out here. LOL
Old Sep 3, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Kahuna,
These guys have helped me out of two DIY's gone bad (1 plumbing, 1 A/C). They didn't charge me astronomical extra charges for same-day, weekend service either. These guys have been very good to me.

Baugh Plumbing (602) 385-5075
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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What part is the controller? Is it the middle valve of the three? If so, that is easy to replace. I have done it a couple times here at my house. If that is it, hard water tends to cause the rubber gasket on the valve to wear thin.
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dagarhart
What part is the controller? Is it the middle valve of the three? If so, that is easy to replace. I have done it a couple times here at my house. If that is it, hard water tends to cause the rubber gasket on the valve to wear thin.
I'm replacing the shower/tub control. This is as far as I got yesterday....
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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So I guess what you are saying is we should avoid you for the next few days because you stink with no shower?

I only live a few miles away if ya need a cleanup.
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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So, what is the problem with it?
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 01:57 AM
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PMed you.
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by dagarhart
So, what is the problem with it?
The new one is still sitting in the box. I want to change out the orignal 1979 shower/tub controls.
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 04:09 AM
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I'm sure Randode's sweated a few pipes in his day. It's not real hard, but if you're not comfortable, let someone who's done it before help you out. In fact, given the level of mechanical inclination in this group I'd say there are a bunch of people that could help you out.
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 04:23 AM
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It appears you need a little more than a shower control unless my eyes deceive me.................
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 06:30 AM
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Is Randy lowering it?
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by boomster
Is Randy lowering it?
If he has to order parts plan on no showers for at least a few months.
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by boomster
Is Randy lowering it?
no. my dad is www.westvalleyhomeservice.com
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by randode
Originally Posted by boomster
Is Randy lowering it?
no. my dad is www.westvalleyhomeservice.com
That's a relief -- Glad that it's your dad and not you I bet when you first saw the
title, you were thinking more in the lines of Home Grown TV, not Home & Garden TV. Sucka!!

Now back to the remodel thread.
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