Bob and Susan
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"ball-c-ck" transplant...
Sucessfull "ball-c-ck" transplants at Playa Frambes
(i LOVE that name!!!
New Fluidmaster "Ball-c-cks" were installed today replacing the old-type units that came with the toilets.
These could save us 1000's of gallons of water in one flush!!!
[Edited on 11-25-2007 by Bob and Susan]
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Bob and Susan
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the new "old-style" "ball-c-cks" were sticking open
sometimes you had to "jiggle" the handle
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DENNIS
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None of these things last forever. If you want to save even more water, stack a few bricks in the corner of the tank.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
None of these things last forever. If you want to save even more water, stack a few bricks in the corner of the tank. |
Works great, only than you have to flush 2 to 3 times 
Been there, done that 
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Yeah, those old style toilet guts stink. Dennis, the ones he has in there now can be adjusted so the amount of water that fills the tank can be
limited.
Bob, I would also recommend a ball valve on the shower heads. That way guests don't have to adjust the hot and cold every time they take a shower,
and the water flow can be easily reduced, using the ball valve, if you only want a little out of the tap. Like when the ladies are shaving their
nether regions.
Glad to hear Playa Frambes is Green. Any other "Green" features?
Next trip down I will bring your Lizards. You got the ficus' planted?
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DENNIS
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Water saver shower heads are a big saver but, I don't know if paying guests would have the motivation to use them.
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Minnow
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Dennis, I am not talking about the head type ones. Just put a ball valve inline to the head. Not everyone wants to use all they can, just because
they can. I am not talking about you, of course.
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Bob and Susan
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minnow show me a picture of wht you are talking about
hand sprayers are required (in CA) to have a little leak so not to blow the hose out
is that the kind of valve you're talking about
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I've had one(newer flush valves) for about 5 years now and just replaced it with a new one last week. Set it at half tank and no double flushes. The
shower valve, with a single handle and is a "water saver", with my low pressure water system I only got a Dibble out. Use to be you could pull out the
plastic water saver part and have a nice shower. I think they are ported now and can't get improved flow. I tried two and then went with the old
fashion two knob valve. Niiice
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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DENNIS
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Well, if you really want to save water in the shower, just turn down the heat. Maybe off.
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Bob and Susan
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when you come down dennis
i'll do that for ONLY you
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When I first saw the post "ball-c-ck transplant" I thought you were talking about a medical procedure. HAHAHAHAHAHA.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ELINVESTI8
When I first saw the post "ball-c-ck transplant" I thought you were talking about a medical procedure. HAHAHAHAHAHA. |
Well, got to say one thing about you, You're getting right with the program
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DENNIS
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Yeah.....He's doing fine. It's the Lake Elsinore air, I'm sure.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
when you come down dennis
i'll do that for ONLY you |
OUCH...I didn't mean for me. I meant for other people.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
| Quote: | Originally posted by ELINVESTI8
When I first saw the post "ball-c-ck transplant" I thought you were talking about a medical procedure. HAHAHAHAHAHA. |
Well, got to say one thing about you, You're getting right with the program |
HAHAHAHAHA - Porsupuesto que si amigo.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Yeah.....He's doing fine. It's the Lake Elsinore air, I'm sure. |
Ahhhh Lake Elsinore. I have a beautiful view of the lake from my house and the air is fine. HAHAHAHA.
Ahhhhh Punta Banda. I remember we used to cross over on a little boat from Estero Beach going up the channel on the east side of punta banda and go
exploring. Back then there was nothing but a few buildings and some Americans camping on the beaches. They used to give us food when we came over.
There was also the remains of a hotel that was being built back then but for some reason abandoned. We used to play inside. We also used to go on the
mud flats east of Estero Beach and dig up razor clams to sell.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Minnow
....if you only want a little out of the tap. Like when the ladies are shaving their nether regions.
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Minnow,
Dern wants to know what a "Nether region" is. I have an idea, but what is your definition?
Maybe if this nether region business is going to soak up Bob's water consumption, then he should consider adding to to a "spa package" for his female
guests? Everything in moderation Nether waxing would be considered "green".
P<*)))><
[Edited on 26-11-2007 by Paulina]
\"Well behaved women rarely make history.\" Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
| Quote: | Originally posted by Minnow
....if you only want a little out of the tap. Like when the ladies are shaving their nether regions.
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Minnow,
Dern wants to know what a "Nether region" is. I have an idea, but what is your definition?
Maybe if this nether region business is going to soak up Bob's water consumption, then he should consider adding to to a "spa package" for his female
guests? Everything in moderation Nether waxing would be considered "green".
P<*)))><
[Edited on 26-11-2007 by Paulina] |
"Nether regions" So that is what they are calling it these days. HAHAHAHAHA or is that
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aha baja
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I thought it was defined (at times) as the"come hither region"
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