DeaconCav06
Dickie Hemric
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Sounds awesome. Congratulations.
I'll definitely reuse the collar if I can. I was able to last time, so I'm hopeful this time. And that's a good call on checking the ports. They were identical the last time I changed it, but I suppose it is possible that Badger has changed something. If they did change the ports then I guess I can take this opportunity to get the larger size since I'll have to move the pipes anyway. If the electric is different (plug rather than hardwired), then I'm just going to hire someone to come in and install.
did you just hit up a general contractor for that (specifically the drywall)? we're thinking our basement needs work in a similar vein but we're not sure where to start.
A good handy man should be able to hang dry wall and would be less expensive than a GC, though with a basement remodel you might need plumbing/electrical permits in which case it might be easier (albeit more expensive) to have a GC that will manage all of that.
Either way, strongly recommend finding a good handyman or two that can do stuff like that. I finally found a guy that can do light construction, but the only problem is he works construction during the day so his availability is in the afternoons/evenings. He's pretty cheap and does good work though, so it's an ok trade off for me right now.
A good handy man should be able to hang dry wall and would be less expensive than a GC, though with a basement remodel you might need plumbing/electrical permits in which case it might be easier (albeit more expensive) to have a GC that will manage all of that.
Either way, strongly recommend finding a good handyman or two that can do stuff like that. I finally found a guy that can do light construction, but the only problem is he works construction during the day so his availability is in the afternoons/evenings. He's pretty cheap and does good work though, so it's an ok trade off for me right now.
did you just hit up a general contractor for that (specifically the drywall)? we're thinking our basement needs work in a similar vein but we're not sure where to start.
My understanding is you can pull permits yourself. Is this not true?
Any thoughts on replacing a water heater myself?
Current one is very old and can't seem to do the job anymore. We would need gas. But the lines and vent are already in place. I have the tools. I assume I just need to drain the current one. Get it out of the attic (no idea why they did it like that). And replace with a new one. Seems very doable at a fraction of the cost. Am I being foolish?
The garbage disposal replacement went much better than last time. Only had one hiccup but that was defs user error. To get it connected to the collar I did exactly what the directions say not to do, but that’s the only way it was happening (me on my back holding the disposal over my face under the collar). The best part is that I was able to upgrade to a bigger size since the ports were all in the same place.
After you get past the effort of physically moving two water heaters (one out of, the other into) your attic space, consider gas safety.
Do you know and can you install current code required connecting lines for the gas supply? Do you feel comfortable that the gas line connection you make won't leak?
Many places require expansion tanks on new installations where they didn't used to.
Don't forget to drain your existing water heater. And be prepared for it to not drain completely. Valves can corrode so they won't open. Full water heaters are much heavier than full ones.
Good luck!
Ok fine. You're right. I just hate watching people do something that I think I could likely do. But you're right on this one