Do you have to install expansion joints with ditra?
802636
For a moderate size installation, probably not, but I suggest referring to the Ditra Installation Guide available on Schluter.com.
802637
I did not as the rooms were small and the conditions are constant. If you have concerns I would investigate.
802638
In that regard I don't think it would be any different than backer-board. Anything residential I can't imagine needs expansion. I never have and have done 6 rooms to date.
802639
The short and easy reply is no. However, I am not a DITRA product expert and do have specifics of all the variables of your situation. I would suggest contacting Schluter Ditra product customer service and check with them to get specifics.
635460
Yes you can and unless you want to wrestle with the mounting, I suggest you get the brackets. They are cheep relative to the hassle factor of modifying the old brackets. Also, they are dead easy to instal.
345836
You add the coupler option you want through additional purchases. This Rolair does not come with any quick couplers at point of sale. I will say that although I think it should have come with at least one, they are easy to screw on the unit. This way you make your own choice as to type of coupling. I really like this compressor overall!
127747
When we put ours up, there were connectors for the rails. They didn't really go together that well and I am not sure that I would buy that product again. The sliders get hung up on the joints between pieces.
1772827
There are several really good videos on how to install these, plus there are good written instructions in the package. First the "expander" pods go into the end of the handlebar WITHOUT LUBRICANT, separately from the levers. Use a hex wrench to tighten by turning COUNTER-clockwise to tighten. Then attach the levers. Then insert the cable housings into the levers (very easy). Then insert the cables into the housings after putting lever into a certain position (instructions included) to expose the cable hole. No lubricants are necessary but I always rub white teflon grease onto all of my cables before insertion, sparingly - probably not necessary but I do it to prevent rust. Use electrical tape to hold the cable housings in position before wrapping the handlebar tape. Check out the u-tube videos after Googling bar-end shifters.
341808
yes, you can just cut off the connector and install this adapter. It is really easy to assemble.
1806927
I did. No problem. Just had to get push adapters to go from 1/4" to 3/8".Easy.
1941781
The Schluter manual says the opposite: latex over the substrate and regular thinset for the tiles. That's how I did it this summer and nothing has come up yet. I would seriously consider removing the fabric backing of the Ditra and using latex water-based mastic over the substrate next time, at least over an old wood floor.
2122834
No. One is all that is required. If you install one on each side, you will have problems aligning them so they work in sync.
2020798
No, the unit is a single piece, you'll need to use the existing cables and linkage.
639335
If where you attach your dispenser is solid and does not flex, you should be okay. Attachment is by the use of silicon. The unit has double sided tape to temporally hold in place until the silicon sets (recommended 24 hours). Clean the mounting area before installing.
841771
No you need the extra part to make them work. Easy to install and well worth the extra money.
547131
Yes you can take off all the extra armors and build the regular exia with the kit, but the instructions will not tell you how to. It only tells you how to construct the dash version.
1225121
Technically no, but you could use them separately. You would have to do your own modifications.
931455
My research showed that you should fasten down the heating wires first, then cover with a layer of thinset. You could make the layer thick enough to attach the ditra to this layer of thinset or let it cure. I chose to let it cure and then used another layer of thinset to attach the ditra. I felt that I would get a flatter bed for the tiles. Then you work your thinset above the ditra making certain to get every hole filled. I don't think the ditra is supposed to block the heat, it's more like the slab of thinset and tile all become one heat sink. It gets warm in my bathroom anyhow. Here is a link to the instructions for Ditra showing under floor heat. http://www.schluter.com/media/DITRAHandbook-ENG-2013.pdf?v=201311230605
1597961
Yes. The dibbles are part of the unit. I'm not sure about the 3 options part of your question.
475548
Probably. I haven't had to do that yet. Also i don't know about using flex tubing. It calls for pvc pipe,thats what i used.