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    Apr 11, 2008, 11:26 AM
    Hi. I am new at this but I want ti give it a try -
    I have 2 questions - the first is related to my well water problems and second to my kitchen counter top (granit tiles). So here I go:
    1. I am on well water. We have just changed the filter because we thought the lauzy watter pressuer was due to dirty filter - but we have no water pressure and it seems to get worst. I have been in the house for about 8 years. The house was built in 1985 - is the pump at the end of it life? I was told the water tank in the house is to small for a 4 people household. So what is a pump life expectancy? How big of a water tank should I have for 4 people?
    2. - I am installing granite tile on my kitchen couter top for money reason (granite countertops are to expensive for me right now). The contractor tod me he will install the tiles directly on ply-wood - he said there is no need for the ciment (green) board. I thought you have to have ciment board under tile. Need advice. Thanks a lot:eek:
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    Apr 11, 2008, 11:36 AM
    I understand you are new, but please try reading the directions. I moved your question from the Introductions forum which is clearly marked as NOT for questions, but just to introduce yourself to our community.

    By moving your post here, you stand a bretter chance of getting the answers you seek.
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    Apr 11, 2008, 12:49 PM
    I am only addressing your second question. First lets be clear, cement board and green board are not the same thing at all. Green board is special drywall that's moisture resistant. It can not be used as a base for a counter. Cement board, wonderboard and Hardibacker as great substrats for wet areas such as a shower wall. They are not needed for a countertop which will be grouted. Tell you contractor you want a stainless grout.
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    Apr 11, 2008, 02:18 PM
    What kind of well pump do you have, surface or submersible, how deep is the well, what kind of tank do you have, bladder or pressure. At what pressure does you pump come on and at what pressure does it shut off?
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