I get your point about muscle memory and knowing your property well, but honestly, I still swear by detailed documentation. Maybe I'm just overly cautious, but having a clearly labeled diagram taped inside my utility closet has saved me more than once—especially when I'm away and someone else needs to handle the emergency. Videos sound handy, but what if your phone battery dies or you're out of town with bad reception? Just something to think about...
I totally get the appeal of having a physical diagram handy—saved me once when my neighbor had to step in while I was camping off-grid. But lately, I've been thinking about sustainability too...paper diagrams can get outdated or damaged pretty easily. Maybe laminating them could help? Or is there some eco-friendly way you guys have found to keep documentation current without constantly printing new sheets? Curious how others balance convenience with being green.
Laminating helps a bit, but honestly, diagrams still get outdated pretty quickly with plumbing changes. I've started using digital docs on a tablet...but battery life can be tricky. Anyone found a reliable solar charger setup for job sites?
"I've started using digital docs on a tablet...but battery life can be tricky."
Yeah, tablets are handy until you're halfway through a job and the screen goes dark. I've tried a couple solar chargers, and honestly, most of them are pretty hit-or-miss. The key is getting one with a decent wattage (at least 20W) and pairing it with a solid power bank. Set it up early in the day, angle it right, and let it charge the bank first—then plug your tablet into that. Still not perfect, but it's saved me from dead batteries more than once.
Yeah, tablets are handy until you're halfway through a job and the screen goes dark. I've tried a couple solar chargers, and honestly, most of them are pretty hit-or-miss.
I've had mixed luck with solar chargers too, but honestly, a rugged portable power bank alone usually does the trick for me. Charge it fully overnight, toss it in my bag...haven't had a dead tablet halfway through documenting plumbing connections since.
