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RE: The water meter moves when nothing should be using water
Stop known water uses, note the meter’s cumulative reading, then wait a reasonable interval without using water and check again. A repeatable increase in the volume reading is stronger evidence of flow than a momentary l...
RE: Plastic Vs. Tile-Ready Shower Bases: Which One's Less Hassle?
Here’s my take after my first reno - definitely learned the hard way on both fronts. - 100% relate. Skipping the mortar bed with a plastic base is just asking for regrets. Once I redid it with a solid mortar bed, i...
RE: Finally ditched the black tank: my dry loo journey
- Totally get the “less drama” thing. - My experience: black tank sensors were basically decorative, never accurate. - Dry loo means fewer moving parts - less to break, right? - Only downside for me: bag swaps can ...
RE: When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks
Yeah, water’s like a ninja - shows up where you least expect it. I thought a “quick check” under my heater was enough, but nope, missed a tiny leak and now I’m best friends with my shop vac. Towels everywhere now, just i...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
- Totally get the appeal of just sealing from the inside - way less mess and money. - But, I gotta admit, I got burned once thinking sealant alone would do it. Water found a new path in like two months... - Ended up ...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
- Metal hose clamps have been my default too, especially after a couple of zip ties snapped on me during a cold snap. - I totally get what you mean about the screw mechanism in tight spots - sometimes it feels like you...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
Honestly, I’ve been wrestling with this too. Here’s how I’m looking at it: - Old pipes aren’t automatically doomed. If you’re just dealing with the occasional pinhole and you’ve made changes to your water chemistry, you...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
- Tried using a scope camera last month - honestly, it helped more than I expected. Saw a ton of buildup I wouldn’t have guessed was there. - For old galvanized, though, the camera mostly confirmed what I already knew: c...