cyclist76
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RE: Low-flow toilets: worth the hype or just a pain?
Couldn’t agree more about the plunger-as-decor vibe - been there, done that, and it’s never a good look. I’ve lost count of how many “silent” toilets I’ve had to rescue in the middle of the night because they just can’t ...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
That “haunted” water line story gave me a laugh - seen my share of mystery leaks blamed on everything but the real culprit. I’ll say this: PEX is quick to work with and cheaper, but those rodent issues are no joke. In ol...
RE: Getting more hot water from my solar heater - what am I missing?
Had a buddy who tried to “DIY insulate” his solar heater pipes with old socks and duct tape - looked like a mess, but he swore it worked. Fast forward a winter, and he’s cursing about cold showers and mildew smell. In my...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
You nailed it with the bit about chasing symptoms instead of the root cause. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called out for “low pressure” and it’s just a clogged aerator or some gunked-up cartridge. Folks ge...