Thanks krantzcool, but I'm a little confused! H.D. plumber told me to disconnect that pilot "tube" from the gas valve and press down on the pilot and if I smell or hear gas, then there's likely a problem w/ a clogged tube? If I don't smell gas, than there's likely a problem w/ the gas valve! Well, I didn't hear or smell any gas at all from that spot on the gas valve, so needless to say, when I hooked it all back up- nothing still! Purge the gas line, leak check ? I'm just a homeowner who want's heat and the "for sale" sign in front of my house in 3 weeks!! Is there anything else I can try before a tech comes on Mon...$$$ ?? Thanks!

Some builders put one of the drains in the side wall of the pool. I don't. If you don't have two main drains, you need two to minimize the strength of the suction from having just one. No reputable builder I know of uses only one...particularly after the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool Safety Act was enacted to prevent suction injuries and death. Your main drain covers should have anti-vortex approved under the new laws.

aas178- As I understand it, you have a chrome-brass piece that looks like it goes through the escutcheon plate, but is so short that not enough thread sticks out the backside of the plate to provide a non-leaking connection at the wall. Here is what I don't understand: It sounds like the company provided you this threaded piece; but why would they send you something that clearly doesn't work with their escutcheon plate?

Our office kitchen has a bar like that. It's a gloss laminate that matches the cabinets. Custom made, yes. Much lower cost than if made from quartz.