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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
That’s the part folks don’t always think about. I’ve been called out to a few of these “eco” setups - rainwater toilets, greywater showers, all that. One job sticks out: new build, everything top-of-the-line, but they’d ...
RE: Battling stubborn tree roots in your pipes? Here’s what worked for me
That lines up with what I’ve seen on jobs. Liners are great for minor offsets - like, if the joints have shifted just a bit, the resin usually fills those in and you get a pretty good seal. But once you start dealing wit...
RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
You’d be surprised how often vent stacks get clogged - leaves, nests, even ice in winter. I once found an old rag stuffed in one from a previous reno. If the traps are full and it still reeks, that’s my next stop every t...
RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
I’ve run into that exact issue with overtightening - especially on those plastic collars. One time, I was swapping out a spray head in a 70s ranch, and the threads were just a hair off. Didn’t even crank it down that har...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
Funny you mention placement - I've seen folks stick those sensors in all sorts of spots, but honestly, location is everything. Had a call last winter where a guy put his sensor behind the washing machine, thinking that w...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Man, you’re not kidding about those cable dual flush setups being touchy. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called out for a “broken” toilet, only to find the cable’s just barely slipped or the button’s gummed ...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Had a call last month where the spray was hitting the ceiling - turns out the holes were so clogged, water found any escape route it could. Vinegar soak usually does the trick, but sometimes those old metal heads just ne...
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
Swapping aerators can help, sure...but honestly, I've seen plenty of cases where the faucet internals themselves are the real culprit. Had a client once who kept swapping aerators thinking it'd fix their weak flow issue....
RE: need some advice on plumbing stuff for DIY bathroom fix-up
Had a similar experience myself a while back. Thought I'd save some cash by sticking with the old plastic fittings, but one particularly nasty winter proved me wrong. Woke up to a slow drip that had already soaked throug...
RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?
Had a similar experience with sediment clogging up a ceramic cartridge once - talk about frustrating. Learned pretty quick that flushing lines isn't just a recommendation, it's practically mandatory if you want things to...
RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?
Yeah, those tiny cracks can be a real headache. I once chased a leak for hours, replaced washers, cartridges, even checked water pressure - turned out it was just a microscopic crack in the valve seat. Felt pretty silly ...
RE: just read about a guy flooding his house trying to DIY install bathroom fixtures
Haha, been there myself. Reminds me of this one job I got called to - guy had tried swapping out his kitchen faucet and ended up snapping off a corroded valve stem. By the time I showed up, he was knee-deep in towels, bu...