He got a very good deal as tank probably cost more than $200 and fittings could add another $75.
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well tank problem
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It was the plumbers idea for me to send him a picture. First time for that, but a very good idea. He could see exectally how the old tank is installed and if he may need any unusual parts.
Along the same lines, if I send any email to a service company or someone to come to the house I send them a picture of the outside of the house as seen from the road.
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The plumber said he charges $ 110 an hour for the 1st hour and $ 80 an hour after that. Probably not unreasonable for the area.
Most tanks I saw at the box store of the size was over $ 160 minimum and up. He said that special T connector was $ 75 at his contractor price. I don't remember what he said, but he said something about it being a kit of parts. Looking at all the parts he probably charged about his minimum labor charge for the hour and maybe 15 minutes he was here total.
It was worth $ 100 to $ 150 labor to me. I don't have the tools to deal with the plastic pipe and fittings that are used now. My plumbing tools are for the soldering of copper pipe.
Over all I am happy with the price and job. The man and his wife that was with him were very nice and friendly people probably in their mid
30's. His wife is not a plumber as such, but his gofer to go to the truck and get parts and such. Speeds up the job a lot. My tank is in a crawl space. There is a door about 3 feet by 2 feet to get in, but once in there is plenty of room to stand up and move around in. His wife said she does not go under houses with crawl spaces. This tank ws only about 10 feet inside the opening.- Vote on answer
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I had just looked up the Welltroll tank I have and it was over $200.
My plumber is older but funny you mentioned his wife is with him. Same with mine but she stays in the truck and I heard she is a bit wacky.
I may do a little plumbing but am reticent when whole house has to be shut off. Unlike a plumber I do not have a truck full of parts and I have gotten into trouble a couple of times having to run around looking for a part while the house was without water.
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Sounds like you need more parts ;-) You probably need more valves too. I can zone off my house and not be completely out of water.
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On Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:08:53 -0400, Ralph Mowery posted for all of us to digest...
Good news! I think you paid a fair price. Establish a relationship with him. You'll be better off as as an established customer. Never know...
I surmise the old tank had prostate problems. ;)
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On Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:22:17 -0400, Ralph Mowery posted for all of us to digest...
The picture idea was great. Beats walking in completely cold to a shitshow.
You could always send a goggle street maps view...