Had a random thought today—did you guys know that in ancient Rome, they actually had plumbers? Like legit plumbing guilds and everything. Makes me wonder, who did they call when things went south... Caesar's handyman?
"Makes me wonder, who did they call when things went south... Caesar's handyman?"
Haha, funny thought, but honestly, I doubt Caesar himself ever had to worry about clogged pipes. Probably had a whole team of servants handling that stuff quietly behind the scenes. But yeah, ancient Roman plumbing was impressive—though calling them "plumbers" might be a stretch. More like skilled laborers or engineers, right? Either way, bet they had their own version of DIY disasters too... some things never change.
Haha, true enough. But honestly, even today, most plumbing issues come down to basic stuff—clogs, leaks, corrosion. Romans probably had similar headaches (minus the YouTube DIY videos). And you're right, they weren't exactly plumbers by today's standards, but their aqueducts and drainage systems were pretty advanced. Guess every era has its own version of duct tape and crossed fingers...
"Guess every era has its own version of duct tape and crossed fingers..."
Haha, exactly—duct tape has saved me more times than I care to admit. Honestly though, most plumbing headaches are manageable if you catch them early. A quick leak fix with plumber's tape or a clog cleared by the trusty plunger usually does the trick. But for stubborn corrosion issues, especially in older homes, calling in a pro can save a lot of hassle later on. Learned that the hard way myself...
Haha, exactly—duct tape has saved me more times than I care to admit. Honestly though, most plumbing headaches are manageable if you catch them early.
Duct tape is definitely a lifesaver for quick fixes, but corrosion is a whole different beast. Had an issue last winter where the pipes were so rusted out that patching was pointless. Ended up needing a full replacement—painful on the wallet but necessary. Curious though, anyone tried those epoxy pipe repair kits? Seen mixed reviews online, not sure if they're worth the effort or just another temporary fix...
