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RE: Turning sunlight into hot showers: best kits or hacks?
Yeah, I tried the black pipe thing once - never could get rid of that weird taste, even after flushing it out a bunch. The solar shower bags are way less hassle in my experience. Had one spring a tiny leak at the seam af...
RE: How would I remove this stem to replace it?
Yeah, I’ve had to break out the torch a couple times, though I’m always sweating bullets doing it. Old pipes make me nervous - one wrong move and you’re chasing leaks for days. Sometimes a little PB Blaster and patience ...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
Title: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways? Honestly, I get the idea of snapping a photo before you start, but half the time I forget and just dive in. Usually regret it later, but sometimes you just want to get go...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
Honestly, I’ve never trusted those little dielectric unions 100%. They’re supposed to stop corrosion, but I’ve still seen issues crop up years later, especially if there’s any moisture sneaking in. I get what you mean ab...
RE: Battle Of The Blocked Sink: Which Magic Potion Actually Works?
Boiling water works for me too, but I’ve found it’s only a temporary fix if there’s a lot of gunk built up. Once had a slow drain that kept coming back until I finally caved and used one of those enzyme cleaners overnigh...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
Man, I hear you on the mystery pipe thing. I tried using sharpies once - looked great for about a month, then the labels just became smudgy blobs. Label maker with heat tape is genius. Honestly, anything that survives a ...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
Had the same thing happen last winter - thought I was being smart with those cheap foam covers, but nope, pipe still froze behind the wall. Ended up cutting a hole in the drywall at 3 a.m. to get to it. Honestly, I agree...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
Haha, I like the idea of a hipster plumbing vibe...never thought I'd hear those words together. I've actually tried something similar with wood tags, but I ran into issues with mold after a while (maybe my basement's jus...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
I've actually seen squirrels chew through copper too, believe it or not. Had a neighbor whose copper lines got gnawed pretty bad - maybe it's less about the material and more about location or just plain bad luck? Protec...
RE: Thinking about swapping to a pedestal sink - tips or regrets?
Clear silicone's a solid choice, I've had mine about two years now and it's holding up pretty well - no yellowing yet either. Did you have trouble hiding the supply lines behind the pedestal? Mine still bug me a bit...
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud
I've tried both foam and cork, and honestly, cork surprised me. Foam sleeves are decent for noise, but cork seemed to hold heat better - noticed my hot water stayed warmer a bit longer. Not night-and-day difference, but ...
RE: Rusty water heater woes - repair or replace?
I actually went tankless about two years ago, and yeah, the upfront cost was definitely more than just the heater itself. My electrician had to upgrade my electrical panel since the existing one couldn't handle the load....
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
Had one of those detectors save my butt last winter. Woke up at like 4 AM to my phone buzzing - turns out the water heater decided to spring a leak overnight. Could've been way worse if I hadn't caught it early. Agree th...