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RE: Why does my hot water sometimes sound like popcorn?
Had a similar situation in one of my older duplexes - popcorn noises, tenants convinced it was critters. Turned out to be a layer of sediment baking on the bottom. I’ve tried flushing, but sometimes those old tanks just ...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Tried a DIY slow sand filter once in a rental’s laundry greywater - worked okay, but it clogged up way faster than I thought. Maintenance is no joke. UV’s pricey, but honestly less hassle for me in the long run.
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
I get the appeal of metal markers, but honestly, I’ve had decent luck with heavy-duty plastic tags - at least the thicker ones. They’re not all created equal. The cheap ones are useless, sure, but some of the commercial-...
RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?
Honestly, I think you’re spot on with the paranoia - after dealing with a couple of water leaks over the years, I don’t trust any fitting 100%, no matter how well it’s installed. Push-to-connect is convenient, but I’ve s...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
Honestly, I’m with you - sometimes it’s just not worth shelling out for the “perfect” material under the sink. I’ve swapped out plenty of warped plywood over the years in my rentals. Like you said, “if it got gross, I ju...
RE: toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap
Yeah, learned that lesson myself a few years back. Thought I'd save some time by just shimming the toilet and calling it good... big mistake. Ended up having to rip everything out again when the subfloor finally gave way...
RE: Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros?
Honestly, silicone tape's always been more of a temporary fix for me - especially on elbows. Had one hold up for maybe a week tops before it started dripping again. Epoxy putty's definitely the way to go for tricky angle...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
Yeah, I totally get the notebook thing - been there myself. Tech is awesome until it randomly decides to quit on you. I once spent hours mapping out plumbing connections on a rental property renovation, took detailed pho...