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Subscribed. Need same. Got a really high quote last week from Plumbmasters. I think I’ll wait until this summer when they are less busy from the winter storm. Texas requires it be done by a licensed plumber and that a permit be pulled by COA. My brother in law installed his own. Anyone here just DIY?

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Subscribed. Need same. Got a really high quote last week from Plumbmasters. I think I’ll wait until this summer when they are less busy from the winter storm. Texas requires it be done by a licensed plumber and that a permit be pulled by COA. My brother in law installed his own. Anyone here just DIY?

I was debating getting a friend to install one as well.

I got a quote yesterday from radiant which was more than I expected. They were saying there is some stuff that needs to be done to get it up to code.

Going to look some more
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Be sure to pay attention to the access hatch / hole / square spot in the top of your closet, etc. & time to get into position.  A lot of people simply leave the old one up there.  Not saying I would do that, but it has been something I have encountered when doing attic inspections.

Also, it's always a smart move to upgrade the spigot (draining) from plastic to brass.  Won't snap off so easily.

Re: wait for summer, you are paying on time spent.  If the technician has to make repeated exits due to heat & sit around in AC or drinking Gatorade, that's gonna cost you.

Finally, look @ other things in the area that will impede the access once actually IN the attic.

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