On Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:10:30 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
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>On Oct 22, 10:44*am, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
>> On Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:00:17 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
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>> >On Oct 21, 9:57*pm, "Steve B" > wrote:
>> >> "gloria.p" > wrote in message
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>> >> > Steve B wrote:
>> >> >> We're remodeling, and putting a water spray near the stove for filling up
>> >> >> large vessels, and other times when water is needed at the stove.
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>> >> >> Anyone know the proper terminology for these?
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>> >> >> Anyone have one? *Is it a snake type, or articulated?
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>> >> >> Like them? *Hate them? *Caveats? *Tips? *Brand names suggestions?
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>> >> > I've seen those in high-end *model home open houses and that's where I
>> >> > suggest you start your investigation.
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>> >> > I'd also go to a nice plumbing supply store as well as ask your contractor
>> >> > if he has experience with them. *I have found they often know all the pros
>> >> > and cons of many optional items.
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>> >> > gloria p
>> >> > who had all new windows installed this week *:-)
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>> >> In the interim since I asked this question, I have learned they are called
>> >> pot fillers. *They have a 18-24" reach typically, and start off at $150, and
>> >> run up to $1500. *At that cost for a gadget, we are reevaluating our need
>> >> for one. *I do believe we will spring for one in the $200 range just for
>> >> esthetics, and once in while practical use.
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>> >> Steve
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>> >Uh, yeah, I think I said the proper term early on in this thread. ;-)
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>> >Unless you already have the water line to the stove, you'll also have
>> >to pay for that.
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>> >Just a note: *If you have a commercial soft water system in your home,
>> >make sure you don't have that soft water in the line to the pot
>> >filler. *You should always use regular cold water in a cooking pot.
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>> Not true, there's is nothing detrimental about using softened water
>> for cooking, especially pasta.
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>Shel, I'm not gonna argue the point - it was advice from the softener
>guy. Plus, I don't like the taste of soft water.
>Pffffffhhhhhht.

Then your softener guy hasn't a clue... and if your softened water
tastes funny then your softener is not properly adjusted and/or it's
worn out and needs replacement. Your water can also be contaminated
with various impurities that can cause it to smell/taste bad so it may
need more rehab than just softening. Bottom line is that if you're
drinking bottled water then your water conditioning guy is ripping you
off.