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RE: Turning sunlight into hot showers: best kits or hacks?
I’ve run into that same air lock issue with drainback, and it’s a pain to track down unless you’ve got hours to spare. I get why folks like the “no glycol” pitch, but in the real world, most installs just aren’t perfect ...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
Yeah, I hear you. I’ve had to explain to tenants more than once why the cold turns one way and the hot the other - sometimes they think something’s busted when it’s just old hardware. I’ve found that even within the same...
RE: Turning sunlight into hot showers: best kits or hacks?
Had a tenant try to save money with a cheap tank once - ended up with water everywhere and a ruined floor. I’ve found stainless lasts, but it’s not always in the budget. Sometimes I just double up on UV covers and hope f...
RE: How would I remove this stem to replace it?
I get the appeal of push-to-connect and compression, but honestly, I’ve had mixed luck with them in older places. Sometimes those old pipes just don’t play nice - out-of-round copper, weird corrosion, you name it. Had a ...
RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
Title: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation? You’re not wrong about those alarms causing unnecessary panic. I’ve had a few tenants call me in the middle of the night, convinced t...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
Yeah, the lack of standardization drives me nuts too. I’ve swapped out dozens of faucets over the years and still get tripped up by the backwards threads or handles that turn the “wrong” way. Had a tenant once call me in...
RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?
Yeah, skipping steps is never worth it - learned that the hard way with a leaky valve once. Manuals are a pain, but I always keep the old ones in a drawer just in case. Filters really do get nasty fast, especially with h...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
Had a tenant call me about a “musty smell” under the sink once - turned out the filter had been dripping for weeks. Cabinet was a mess. I get what you mean about “peace of mind beats a little lost counter space.” Counter...
RE: Plumber on speed dial vs. plumbing apps - what's your go-to?
Plumber on speed dial vs. plumbing apps - what's your go-to? Totally agree about the sensors - I've tried a few, and they always seem to miss the worst leaks, especially behind the fridge or under the old water heater. ...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Had to deal with this at one of my rentals last year - roots had basically woven themselves through every joint in the old clay line. Tried the foaming stuff, but it just bought me a couple months. Ended up replacing wit...
RE: Plumber on speed dial vs. plumbing apps - what's your go-to?
Plumber’s number on the fridge used to be my go-to, but after a few “who’s this?” calls (and one awkward chat with a dog groomer), I switched it up. I keep a running list in my phone now, too - names, jobs done, even if ...