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RE: Flow drops when the softener is in service
The timing is useful: note whether the flow drop began right after a filter change or regeneration, and whether it persisted afterward. If it did, that event is a clue worth checking alongside the same-fixture bypass com...
RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
Yeah, vents are sneaky for sure, but I gotta say, sometimes it’s not just the vent. Had a job last month where the traps were full and the smell was still brutal - turned out the old cast iron stack had a hairline crack ...
RE: Getting the city to check your pipes: in-person or virtual inspection?
I’ve done both, and honestly, the virtual one was way less hassle for me. Didn’t have to take a whole day off work just to wait around. The inspector did ask me to zoom in on a couple spots, but as long as your phone’s c...
RE: When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo
I get where you’re coming from about mastic, but honestly, I think it’s a bit overhyped as the “forever” fix. I’ve seen plenty of jobs where the tape (the good foil stuff, not that cheap cloth kind) held up just fine for...
RE: Choosing between in-kitchen and underground grease traps - what would you do?
Honestly, I think you’re making the right call. The install’s a pain, yeah, but once it’s in, you’ll thank yourself every time you walk past the kitchen and don’t get hit with that smell. I’ve had to clean out an indoor ...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
Yeah, I’ve definitely had that happen - thought everything was bone dry, then a weird smell creeps in weeks later. Mold’s sneaky like that. I usually wait at least a few days with fans running, but honestly, sometimes it...