Plumbing Talks Forum - Recent Topics https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/ Plumbing Talks Discussion Board en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:28:10 +0000 wpForo 60 How often do you actually test your main water shut-off? https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/plumbing-valves-controls/how-often-do-you-actually-test-your-main-water-shut-off/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:01:55 +0000 georgebirdwatcher https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/plumbing-valves-controls/how-often-do-you-actually-test-your-main-water-shut-off/ Plastic Vs. Tile-Ready Shower Bases: Which One's Less Hassle? https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/bathtubs-showers/plastic-vs-tile-ready-shower-bases-which-ones-less-hassle/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:51:56 +0000 riverg70 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/bathtubs-showers/plastic-vs-tile-ready-shower-bases-which-ones-less-hassle/ How do you handle the dirty work: DIY or call in the pros? https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/septic-system-maintenance/how-do-you-handle-the-dirty-work-diy-or-call-in-the-pros/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:56:37 +0000 frodo_echo https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/septic-system-maintenance/how-do-you-handle-the-dirty-work-diy-or-call-in-the-pros/ Water pooling around my basement—anyone else had to dig up their yard? https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/basement-foundation-drainage/water-pooling-around-my-basement-anyone-else-had-to-dig-up-their-yard/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:13:51 +0000 rayastronomer https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/basement-foundation-drainage/water-pooling-around-my-basement-anyone-else-had-to-dig-up-their-yard/ When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/toilets-bidets/when-your-fancy-toilet-sprayer-has-a-mind-of-its-own/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:29:40 +0000 stevenf77 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/toilets-bidets/when-your-fancy-toilet-sprayer-has-a-mind-of-its-own/ KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER? https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/water-heater-troubleshooting-tips/keeping-the-heat-on-does-regular-filter-cleaning-really-matter/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:20:18 +0000 dennispaws390 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/water-heater-troubleshooting-tips/keeping-the-heat-on-does-regular-filter-cleaning-really-matter/ Drips from the box vs. leaks at the connections—what’s worse? https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/tankless-water-heaters/drips-from-the-box-vs-leaks-at-the-connections-whats-worse/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:53:15 +0000 william_whiskers https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/tankless-water-heaters/drips-from-the-box-vs-leaks-at-the-connections-whats-worse/ Battling stubborn tree roots in your pipes? Here’s what worked for me https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/root-intrusion-tree-root-removal/battling-stubborn-tree-roots-in-your-pipes-heres-what-worked-for-me/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:09:29 +0000 charlie_cloud https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/root-intrusion-tree-root-removal/battling-stubborn-tree-roots-in-your-pipes-heres-what-worked-for-me/ When your heater ignores the thermostat: what would you do? https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/water-heater-troubleshooting-tips/when-your-heater-ignores-the-thermostat-what-would-you-do/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:09:18 +0000 joshuas22 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/water-heater-troubleshooting-tips/when-your-heater-ignores-the-thermostat-what-would-you-do/ Dripping taps driving me nuts—why is it never a quick fix? https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/faucet-fixture-installation/dripping-taps-driving-me-nuts-why-is-it-never-a-quick-fix/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:40:15 +0000 sblizzard81 https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/faucet-fixture-installation/dripping-taps-driving-me-nuts-why-is-it-never-a-quick-fix/