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RE: my DIY disaster: the day my water heater nearly took flight
I’d treat the worst plausible consequence as the baseline, then use visibility and containment to fine-tune the decision. A small mistake that’s easy to spot and stop may still call for caution if it could seriously inju...
RE: How far should a hand auger reach into a branch drain?
For a farther branch-line clog, I’d favor enough reach to get near the suspected area, but I wouldn’t jump to a larger cable just because the location is uncertain. If the route has several bends or is poorly known, that...
RE: Cut My Water Bill in Half With Simple Plumbing Tweaks
Yes, using less hot water can reduce the energy needed to heat it, so the benefit may show up in heating costs as well as the water charge. It’s conditional, though: savings depend on how much hot water the fixtures actu...
RE: Cut My Water Bill in Half With Simple Plumbing Tweaks
Nearly halving the bill is a striking result. One month’s comparison can also be affected by billing-period length or changes in how much water was used, so it’s hard to credit the fixtures with the full drop from that c...