Rust-colored water now and then isn't necessarily a death sentence for your tank. Have you checked the anode rod lately? Sometimes just swapping that ...

Good point about brass and ceramic, but have you ever considered that sometimes plastic valves aren't always a bad thing? I mean, yeah, cheap plastic ...

Yeah, those vague labels are a headache. Makes me wonder—who actually decides on these abbreviations anyway? Is there some unwritten plumbing codebook...

Did you happen to check if the pipe fitting was plastic or metal? Sometimes those eco-friendly cleaners, even though they're gentler, can still cause ...

Definitely agree about double-checking... Have you noticed how often DIY fixes overlook those sneaky slow leaks? I wonder if people underestimate how ...

Hmm, interesting point—but have you checked with local salvage yards instead of recycling centers? I've found that some salvage places aren't as picky...

Had a similar issue a couple years back—my old heater sounded like someone was trapped inside banging to get out, especially at night. Switched to tan...