Safety concerns over chemicals in pulldown faucet hoses
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Comments (24)The cleanest and safest water you are going to find, at almost no cost, is the stuff coming out of your faucet. If you are worried about the chlorine, which you shouldn't be, then all you've got to do is fill up a barrel or tub or something similar and let the water sit uncovered for a while. The chlorine in the water will dissipate on it's own. If you want to dissipate it quicker, buy an air pump that's sold at pet stores for aquariums and have it aerate/agitate the water. Or if you don't want to wait to use the water, they sell stuff at pet stores that's used to treat tap water to remove chlorine and heavy metals before refilling a fish tank. (Examples in the link below.) The chemicals are safe for fish so draw your own conclusions. I'm with loribee2. If you are going to stress over all these miniscule things (and I'm not saying this to be mean or anything) then maybe you shouldn't be gardening. There are times when gardening IS stressful. Pests, disease, fungus, critters, weather, nutrient deficiencies, etc. But the things you are talking about... they just aren't worth stressing over. Rodney Here is a link that might be useful: Chlorine & Heavy Metal Removers...See MoreConcerns over pullout faucet hoses
Comments (5)justalurker - realizing that my metal braided hose has an unknown liner is what got me concerned in the first place, after realizing so many new faucet hoses are nylon....I am new to wells with this recent home purchase, and am curious to learn more. Thanks for the heads up on what to look into - but I'm unlikely to be able to change any of that even if there could be a problem. I do want to try to minimize or limit exposure to potential concerns where I can, without going too overboard....I think I was over reacting, and will run the water before drinking.... Maybe I should start a post somewhere on GW at some point about what changes have people made to avoid chemical exposure, like using VOC paints, not using off-gassing plastic shower curtains, etc etc. Thanks again!...See MoreHow far out should the faucet extend over the sink?
Comments (27)I'm getting a bit picky here but bear with me. Ticor does not give a spec drawing but no problem if you have the sink. When you get home, measure from the center of the drain to the back wall and across the center to each side. Then it's easy to figure out where to place the faucet exactly. Also take a quick look at the Grohe link below so you understand how the water looks when it comes out in the spray mode -- it's a bit wider than the stream mode. This is not a difficult adjustment -- you just want to understand it well enough to get the counter guys to work with you on the placement before they drill. D sinks often have corner placements. It looks like the lever works side to side and that it's installed facing front so clearance shouldn't unless you're in a corner or some tight space. From the spec sheet you linked it says your sink is 10" deep. But Ticor is a couple of sandwiches short of a full -spec picnic and no contact phone number. Sheeesh. But no worries, you have the sink. Here is a link that might be useful: Faucet spread...See MoreOT: DS and DIL hosed by inspector? (cross-post)
Comments (30)snookums2 said: "How did you go about finding your own house inspector, greenhaven?" Our realtors have always arranged them for us, although after our first disastrous inspection (second inspection overall) we made it abundantly and redundantly clear to our realtors that we were willing to spend extra for a hard-core inspection so that we would never again be surprised the way we were that awful time. When we moved here to MI we were assigned a realtor. I hated it, but she ended up being great. The inspection company she recommended was licensed to the hilt, a local family of contractors who have lived here for...ever! I think some still contract, but the main business is inspecting. lascatx: We really do not know the exact history of the house, except that we saw before and after ics and the whole thing has been freshened, painted, replaced, retiled, new kitchen (cheapo stuff but new) and recarpeted. It has changed hands a couple times in the last year, our best guess is that is was bought as a short-sale with the intent to flip. They are gathering up all their documentation now, going back through it. They found out today there home warranty will cover the bulk of what needs to be done for the gas leaks, which is a relief! DS did not want to mess with gas lines, DIL was terrified they would get gouged by tradesmen. She was prepared to replace them herself if need be. Money is tight for them right now with all their moving and closing expenses. I don't know what their plan is. They know exactly how I feel about it, DH feels like they got ripped off. I think their plan is to take their grievance to the inspection company. I would hope they would at least ask for the fee back. If it were me I would ask them to cover the cost of a new inspection, too, or accept an offer to send a new guy out to do the fine-tooth-comb inspection they asked for. Thank you, though, everyone, for your responses. This was a good conversation for me, personally, even though it was on behalf of my kids. This little pooper (and his parents!) thanks you!...See More- 9 years ago
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