u/Chap_stick_original

Tivoli Model One volume sensitivity/calibration?

I picked up a used Model One on FB Marketplace and it appears to work pretty well but the one issue I'm having is how sensitive the volume knob is. I have it sitting on my desk and I have the volume turned up only a few millimeters and its plenty loud. Even from a distance I could never see needing to turn the volume up to more than 25%. Is there some way to re-calibrate the knob?

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u/Chap_stick_original — 2 days ago

Can I connect a p-trap directly to a basket strainer?

Long story short I am installing a new sink and did not realize how high on the wall the drain stub was. If I could connect the p-trap kit directly to the basket strainer I would be able to get the sink to drain properly. I cannot seem to find any p-traps the connect directly to the strainer. Is there a specific piece I would need to do this?

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u/Chap_stick_original — 3 days ago

Can I get rid of this white gasket if I'm using plumber's putty?

This is the basket strainer that came with my new sink. If I plan to use plumber's putty do I need to install the white gasket? Then the blue gasket goes on the underside of the sink?

u/Chap_stick_original — 3 days ago

Cleaning paint overspray off pvc drain stub

I'm putting in a wet bar in my basement. The pvc drain stub is absolutely coated in thick glossy gray paint that was sprayed on the wall incredibly thick. What is the best way to clean this paint off the pvc so I can put a p trap adapter on with pvc cement?

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u/Chap_stick_original — 6 days ago
▲ 7 r/DIY+1 crossposts

https://imgur.com/a/EFg534C

I bought a house where the previous owner had roughed in plumbing for a wet bar. I was able to install sharkbites on the hot and cold water lines. I checked and confirmed that the drain properly connected and I'm now at the point where I'm ready to install the countertop and sink and plumb the drain. Can someone help me understand what I'm looking at for the drain here? Is this the drain stub or is it just a piece of PVC coming out of the wall? Do I need some kind of adapter to adapt this down to the size needed by a p trap kit? Should I cut this stub piece shorter so it's closer to the wall?

Also I tried unscrewing the wing nut to see if the cap piece would come off, but there is so much paint overspray that I am worried if I unscrew it, it won't screw back on and then I will be stuck with sewer gas leak and no way to put the cap back on. I had to use a very large wrench to even turn it a few turns, and it is not loosening up. My guess is it hasn't been turned in 15-20 yrs. Any advice?

u/Chap_stick_original — 14 days ago

On Bing Android app when I click "redeem" it just takes me to a page to spend points on sweepstakes entries. There is nothing about how to redeem. Am I missing something?

u/Chap_stick_original — 22 days ago