Randall's Page: July 2007

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Friday, July 27, 2007

Lincoln Memorial

The walk up to Lincoln is far more awe inspiring than pictures can tell.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

One of the most stirring places

WWII Memorial

Saturday, July 21, 2007

Foyer is now back to normal

This area was the center of activity as we remodeled the men & ladies restrooms.

The newly remodeled ladies room.

Not much leg room in front of the toilet!

New flooring in children's area

Cindy and Brian did a ton of work getting this room just right.

Homart toilet

A new brand for me. Probably dates back to the late 40's.

Friday, July 20, 2007

What's the life expectancy of an air filter?

Check out the well used air filters. The units use 6 filters, taped together.

Bone yard

Just a sample of the old plumbing ripped out. The "bomb in the works" water heater, urinal, lavatory, various valves. stops and oter fittings.

Thursday, July 19, 2007

The original piping used brass fittings except there was a black nipple between the original hose bibb and the tee. The nipple simply crumbled when I clamped dow on it with pliers. It had been holding back 115 psig.

solid corrosion

This is the blakck pipe nipple from the prv replacement. You may not be able to see it bout it's almost solid with rust.

Men's room sans urinal

New shower

Almost ready to go

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Hollywood sign

Look closely.

Hollywood sign

King does plumbing

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

D C work

DC stands for "digging concrete." Had to repair a broken lav riser.

Bottomless water heater

The bottom was rusted away on this 6 gal. electric.

Monday, July 16, 2007

Trophy Urinal

Lucas holds his "trophy" which was taken in the former men's room. Nice catch!

Trophy

Another bomb in the making?

Look closely and you'll see where the T&P valve should be -- yes, that's a plug! But also notice the attention to detail with the siesmic strapping in place -- it's tied to an electrical conduit.