I bought doors from American Garage Door Supply and had a local garage door man install them for me. They are located in Bemidji, MN but ship anywhere call 800-233-1487 and speak to Cody Olson he is very knowledgeable.
I had the same problem. Swapped out the slug buster worked ok for a little while then went back to doing the same thing. Then I cut the plug in connector off of the slug buster and wire nutted together problem has not returned in over 3 months now.
I have an Emglo which is now Jenny.. In use since 1988 no problems whatsoever. I am also in the equipment rental business and have been using this brand forever.
I have been using Sharkbite XL fittings (they go up to 2") I have used many on repairs to 1-1/2" copper on my water lines and when I had to replace my floor heat boiler. They might be a little pricey but compared to what I pay a plumber otherwise I see them as a great deal. I purchase them at...
I did the same thing a few years ago. I just had my masonry contractor lay up a 4" block wall along the split face wall. As i think about it it was actually in 1993 and has worked out very well.