They make ’em smaller than they used to.

1/31/19:

Building Summary: Today I measured, cut, and pieced together most of the hot water CPVC line. I also retrieved the tankless hot water heater from storage container #2, put in three self-tapping screws for it to hang on, and then hung the device.

I should also mention that Padre helped me find a way to use the galvanized pipe-holding brackets we retrieved from Sparr a couple days ago. I was concerned that the sharp metal might rub and eat at the pipes due to the way all plumbing lines move when turning the water on and off. Fortunately, Padre found a bit of old garden hose that I will be able to cut and slip over the piping – something that will protect the CPVC while still allowing me to use the brackets we purchased.

Commentary: To live contentedly without the benefit of distraction is a Herculean task. I’ll leave the thought at that and proceed on with today’s highlight.

The obvious high point of this morning was putting up the tankless hot water heater. Before I opened the box, I had not a clue as to how that thing was going to mount on the wall. When I pulled out the instructions, though, I discovered it was to simply hang upon three pegs.

Self-tapping screws were my go-to solution, but the large 3″ self-tappers were too fat to fit into the holes on the postern side of the heater. Fortunately, I recalled that we had some smaller ‘self-taplings’ lying around. I retrieved four from the farm’s old garage and found them to be perfect for the task. After that, it was as simple as using the guide-card EcoSmart itself provides, making sure the top holes were level with each other, and putting in three self-tapping screws (leaving them sticking out ~ ¼ inch for the heater to hang upon). The device sits quite snugly upon them, and when I tried pulling on it to test the sturdiness, it budged not one bit.

Tomorrow, I expect I will be playing with the CPVC, brackets, and some old stiff garden hose.