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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-22 | dave | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you for the reply. I was not pulling your leg. That is why i had tried to keep GREY and WATER seperate. IT's a POLY line, used for years in the Las Vegas area,, but now,, it's a WHITE poly line. (the Grey had problems). Thank you again for the answer. |
| 2008-08-18 | Kat | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for all the info, I feel like I have a better grasp of the terminology and a good idea of what my options are. The house has straight stop supply valves, and they are glued into the distribution pipe. First thing I do will be to hit an Ace or similar store with the sink supply line and one of the T-valves. The T-valves I was talking about for the add-on fixtures are like the 2-way splitters you can get for an outdoor spigot, which let you attach two hoses to one spigot. They're just T-shaped in this case, and have their own shutoff valves for the fixtures they feed. Thanks again, Kat |
| 2008-08-17 | Liz | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for your prompt response. I'll pass this info on to my husband and see if we can reconfigure for a trap. |
| 2008-08-16 | Rollin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for your expetise. You have indeed answered my question. Thank you again, and if I have anymore questions I'll know whom to ask. Rollin |
| 2008-08-16 | Akio Takahashi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I am very glad that I asked the question and received the answer. Thank you very much. |
| 2007-12-16 | Tony | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great reply to my question. Thank you very much. Tony |
| 2007-10-16 | Jose | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, I'll give it a try. I think it' most likely the toilet itself. |
| 2007-07-17 | Barton | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | provided additional critical insight and information not originally requested. |
| 2007-07-17 | Ram | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you..i am afraid the warranty is only for 1 year ..thanks for your reply |
| 2006-12-10 | Jim | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | No | OK. Not much detail. |
| 2006-12-09 | Alicia | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2006-12-05 | RIchard Wigmore | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | GREATLY APPRECIATED THANK YOU sincerly Richard Wigmore |
| 2006-12-05 | Randall | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for taking the time to answer my question.The part on top was the vent cap to a ABP anti siphon frost free bib.I did more research on the web after I found the mfg. name and even purchased a kit to fix it.You provide a great service, thanks again. Randall |
| 2006-12-04 | Dave | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks! |
| 2006-12-03 | Don | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2006-12-02 | Michael | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2006-12-01 | Randy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Cort |
| 2006-12-01 | Don | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Price Pfister told me themselves that the valve and parts aren't available!! |
| 2006-11-29 | Laura | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | excellent service within a few hours, very informative, tks. |
| 2006-11-28 | Robert | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2006-11-28 | Steve | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2006-11-26 | Kim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you....!!!! |
| 2006-11-25 | Scott | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Cort's 1st suggestion did the trick |
| 2006-11-24 | Tom | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2006-11-24 | Lloyd | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks a lot, cort! You've eased my mind. - Lloyd |
| 2006-11-22 | harold b bourgeois | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much for all the suggestions. I'll be able to do it myself and save about $800. |
| 2006-11-22 | Steve Dobry | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Cort, Just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate your help. Thanks, Steve |
| 2006-11-21 | JZ | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks, Cort. This web site does not allow follow-up Q. I have to go back to star a new question. JZ |
| 2006-11-20 | emma lacey | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2006-11-18 | Julia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Cortez's response was very helpful and detailed. |
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Answers by Expert:
Cortez (cort) Cate
Expertise
I can answer most questions related to residential and commercial plumbing for buildings up to ten-stories in height. I have excellent knowledge of the UPC, Uniform Plumbing Code and UMC, Uniform Mechanical Code. In the event there is a question I am not sure of I will at least let you know what I think and try to give you realistic options. Some problems are unique and may not have a simple answer. In those cases I will try to give you all the variables I know of.
Experience
Since 1972 a California licensed B-1 General Building Contractor, C-36 Plumbing and C-16 Fire Sprinkler Contractor; also installing and servicing Heating, Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal operating as C and C Building and Plumbing, California State License 279516. In 1995 I downsized the company to become semi-retired. Still I remain active in the construction industry. As head of a company I placed personnel and job safety as the number one objective followed closely by training and continuing education. Always seeking to stay informed of leading edge technology in the industry. Also I have spent several years as an Apprenticeship Instructor in the Pipe Trades Unions. Additionally I am a certified OSHA instructor.
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