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charliehiker984
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RE: Does a like-for-like water heater replacement still need a permit?
If the department gives the answer by phone, I’d note who I spoke with and when, then ask them to confirm the guidance by email or point me to the applicable written rule. That leaves a clearer record of the exact scope ...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Honestly, I’ve seen that a lot with dual-flush toilets. Sometimes it’s not even the valve seat - it’s the way the mechanism releases water. Did you check if the float or the cable is sticking? Some brands just never get ...
RE: When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own
Couldn’t count how many times I’ve opened up a “fancy” sprayer install and found the supply line twisted like a pretzel. Folks crank those shutoff valves all the way, thinking it’s better, but sometimes you actually want...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
Had a call last winter where a slow kitchen drain ended up flooding the dishwasher with nasty water - client thought the dishwasher was leaking, but it was just backing up through the shared line. In older homes, those o...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
I hear you on the “mythical standard tank” - I’ve yet to see a kit that fits perfectly out of the box. When you trimmed the lever arm, did it mess with the flush action at all? Sometimes those little mods throw off the m...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
I get where you’re coming from about the foams being a temporary fix, but I’ve actually had some decent long-term results with them - depends a lot on the pipe material and how aggressive the roots are. Have you ever tri...