"nothing like realizing you missed a spot after you've packed everything away."
Haha, been there more times than I'd like to admit. I swear plumbing has a twisted sense of humor—just when you think you're done, it throws you a curveball. One trick I've learned over the years: always do a quick pressure test before packing up your tools. Saves a lot of frustration later on... but hey, congrats on sticking with it and getting it sorted. Feels good when you finally beat those mocking drips into submission, doesn't it?
"always do a quick pressure test before packing up your tools"
Good advice right there. Learned that lesson the hard way myself—spent hours wrestling with a boiler install, thought I'd nailed it, packed up my gear, and was halfway home when the homeowner called about a puddle forming under the unit. Nothing like turning around to redo your own work to humble you real quick...
Honestly though, boilers can be tricky beasts. Every model has its quirks, and even after years in the trade, some still manage to surprise me. I find taking a few extra minutes to double-check fittings and valves before calling it done saves headaches down the line. And if something feels off or rushed, trust your gut—it's usually right. Glad you got yours sorted; there's nothing quite like finally hearing that boiler fire up smoothly after a long battle.
Haha, boilers definitely keep you humble. Quick question though—do you guys usually rely just on pressure tests, or do you also visually inspect every joint again before leaving? I'm always paranoid I'll miss something small...
Pressure tests are great, but honestly, I'm with you—nothing beats a quick visual once-over before wrapping up. I've had times where the gauge held steady, but then I spotted a tiny drip forming at a joint just by eyeballing it. Those little leaks can be sneaky, especially if they're slow enough not to affect the pressure noticeably right away.
I usually do my pressure test first, let it sit for a bit while I clean up my tools and stuff, then give everything one last visual inspection before calling it good. Might seem a bit paranoid, but it's saved me from callbacks more than once. Plus, there's something reassuring about leaving knowing you've double-checked everything yourself... peace of mind is priceless, right?
Totally agree about the visual check—pressure gauges are handy, but they're not foolproof. Had a similar issue last month: gauge looked perfect, but a sneaky drip showed up later. Now I always double-check visually... paranoia pays off sometimes, haha.
