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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
That’s been my experience too. I’ve had a few run-ins with biofilm that made me wonder if anything short of a full tank scrub would do the trick. There was one setup we inherited where the previous owner swore by “natura...
RE: When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own
Had a client once who thought their sprayer was “just a little drippy” - turned out the shutoff valve was barely hanging on, and by the time I got there, the cabinet under the sink was basically a swimming pool. I always...
RE: Drips from the box vs. leaks at the connections - what’s worse?
Honestly, I see where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen more headaches from box drips than connection leaks over the years. Sure, swapping out old hoses is smart, but sometimes those slow box drips go unnoticed for mont...
RE: Why does my hot water sometimes sound like popcorn?
That right there is the story of half the water heaters I see. Folks always think a quick flush is gonna do the trick, but if it’s been years (or, let’s be honest, ever) since it was last done, you’re basically just swir...
RE: Getting the city to check your pipes: in-person or virtual inspection?
Had a call last year where the virtual inspection totally missed a pinhole leak - camera angle just wasn’t right, and the homeowner didn’t think to check behind the water heater. By the time I got there in person, it’d a...
RE: Best ways to prep your home for sudden flooding?
Funny enough, I once got a flood alert while I was halfway across town - by the time I got back, the only thing that saved my basement was the old manual pump. Sensors are handy, but nothing beats boots on the ground and...
RE: LOW SHOWER PRESSURE: DOES THAT BOOSTER PUMP REALLY WORK?
Funny you mention flushing - once spent half a Saturday doing just that for a client. Pulled out some pretty gnarly gunk, but honestly, the pressure barely budged. Turns out, the real culprit was a dodgy valve hiding beh...
RE: How strong do you like your bidet spray?
I’ve seen my fair share of hose failures over the years, and honestly, those braided ones are worth every penny if you ask me. I once had to help a neighbor mop up after a plastic line split - water everywhere, and it wa...