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What makes a hidden pipe leak repair estimate comparable?
When a pipe is leaking inside a finished wall, how much of the estimate is usually for finding and reaching the leak, versus repairing the pipe and restoring…
Pressure spikes that line up with water-heater recovery
Pressure spikes or an occasional discharge from a water heater’s relief valve seem like they could be related to thermal expansion, but I’m not sure what would distinguish…
When does a galvanized pipe repair need to go beyond the leak?
A corroded spot can be the obvious reason to open a wall, but it doesn’t show how much usable pipe is left elsewhere. How do plumbers judge whether…
When a leak clamp turns into a repeat repair
A clamp can be a sensible way to stop an active leak, but I wouldn’t treat the lower immediate cost as the whole decision if the pipe around…
Dampness shows up only when a fixture drains
What observations help distinguish a leaking drain joint from a pressurized supply leak when dampness appears only during fixture use? Does it matter whether the dampness starts while…
CITY TESTING NEW NO-DIG METHOD TO FIX OLD PIPES
Just saw on the local news that our city is trying out some new method to fix underground pipes without digging up the whole street. Apparently, they insert…
Pinhole leak beside a copper solder joint
A pinhole close to a soldered fitting doesn’t necessarily mean the joint itself is failing. What details help distinguish a leak in the fitting or solder area from…
time to replace old pipes - copper or PEX?
My house plumbing is ancient and starting to show its age (leaks popping up here and there, ugh). Thinking about biting the bullet and replacing everything. Torn between…
Dampness near a pipe route comes and goes
Intermittent dampness near where a pipe runs through a wall can be hard to interpret. What observations help distinguish a concealed plumbing leak from condensation on a cold…
Compression fitting or solder for a tight copper pipe joint?
I’m comparing two ways to repair a leaking joint on an exposed copper water line: a compression fitting or a soldered connection. The joint is close to a…