Finish Problems on American Standard Americast?
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Cambridge Americast bathtub by American Standard
Comments (6)We installed a cast iron tub as part of our reno (2nd floor in a 40+ yr old bi-level/hi-ranch). It is very heavy, but we had the floor joists/supports checked out (by plumber?) and we were good to go. If you are thinking you might prefer a cast iron tub, it might be worth it to find out if your floor joists can support one, before deciding against it. I can't speak to Americast, though a contractor friend had suggested it, and has installed plenty of them. I liked what I'd read about cast iron (with regards to heat retention, and the strength of the enameled coating over cast iron). DH and I also liked the feel (the solidity) of the cast iron tub we looked at in the store (Toto 1525), and we were already very impressed with the Kohler cast iron shower pan we'd had installed in our guest bathroom. We did take a look at some of the Americast and porcelain-on-steel tubs at HD, but preferred the cast iron. FYI, supposedly Toto is not selling, or going to sell residential cast iron tubs anymore, but there are other manuf out there (e.g. Kohler) who do if you decide to go that route after all....See MoreAmerican Standard system- Is this compatible for my needs
Comments (3)My question would be on the zone panel. How does it handle the 2 stage furnace? We put a nice A-S 2 stage on a 2 zone panel that didn't stage and let the board's timer time up. But then had the problem that when only 1 zone called, the furnace overheated and shut down. So the customer is going to modernize to a new panel that won't allow high unless both zones are calling. Then when 1 shuts down, the furnace reverts to low. I have a different opinion of the G71. It modulates but runs on a 2 stage thermostat. So much of the modulating is guessing based on past cycles. Also, unless they've changed the logic, once it stages up it won't stage back. So even if you put it on a good 2 stage panel, if 1 stage shuts down, the furnace will keep firing on high, causing possible overheating like our customer is finding. So if you like the A-S system, ask the dealer to be sure the EWC panel stages or get a panel, like the Jackson Z600 or Honeywell TZ432 that does. While I'm not a Carrier fan, their Infinity furnace and Infinity zoning blows away the rest of the industry....See MoreAmerican Standard Sinks and Faucet
Comments (3)I've never had a bad American Standard anything. (I was even able to get replacement whatchamacallit inside thingies for my 1929 bathroom faucets that made them perfect and still beautiful--not that the new ones have those to worry about!) I HAVE had newer AS faucets, of course, and been perfectly pleased with the performance. I'd have no problem getting one again. My AS sinks, however, have all been from the '20s, so I don't know if they're still good. Oh, come to think of it, I think I do have one in my new bathroom! Looks perfect after 2 years of little kid use. I'm not sure how it'd hold up in the kitchen, but my bathroom sink is also Americast, whatever that is. Sooo, not too useful, but here's a bump for your question. I like the traditional looks of those as well!...See Morehelp with toilet measurements - American Standard Compact Cadet 3
Comments (6)It's a nice 1 piece toilet for sure. Easier to clean than two piece toilets. Flush is rated good for 1.28 gallons per flush. Here is some discussion on the depth required as you requested (go to questions and answers if you wish): This is a 12" rough in toilet from the center of the flange to the finished wall. This toilet extends 28-1/2" away from the finished wall. The widest point of this toilet is 15 1/2". http://www.homedepot.com/p/American-Standard-Compact-Cadet-3-FloWise-1-piece-1-28-GPF-Elongated-Toilet-in-White-2403-128-020/202099536...See Morepalimpsest
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