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1) Tell us more about the 2 hose hookup connection. That caught my eye? Can you find a picture of it on the net or know what its called?
...I wiped the tub down with IPA and started refilling right away....
I'm in widescreen too. I hate when that happens. Don't know why.
I decided after 3 months, and not such good luck with my water management, I would drain and start fresh.