That soreass sounds like a bum deal I hope it sorts itself out soon. Finally it sounds like your new place is all coming together - good job too you will be needing heating and hot water as the winter draws in.
Silicone is one of those weird life skills some people have and others (me) don't - I have watched people make perfect smooth lines - yet mine always look like a drunk slug trail.
Lol! Yep, that drunk slug wandered through my bathroom, for sure. We have been playing 2 steps forward 3 steps back the past couple days. The well quit working. Pulled the pump SIX TIMES before we finally got it fixed, half an hour ago. We think. We hope. Good LORD we need a shower!!!