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RE: How much lateral should a repair near the property-line cleanout include?
No leak by itself wouldn’t keep a nearby defect out of scope: I’d want to know whether it’s an isolated irregularity or part of continuing deterioration, and whether sound pipe can be confirmed beyond it. If inspection s...
RE: How much lateral should a repair near the property-line cleanout include?
If another access point would make the localized repair dependable without major added disruption, I’d favor that over extending the repair into pipe that inspection shows is sound. But if creating access is itself a sub...
RE: When is it time to ditch your old water heater?
- Agree on the anode rod - most folks don’t even know it exists, let alone swap it out. - If you’re hearing popping or getting rusty water, try flushing and a new rod first. - Only time I say “replace now” is if ther...
RE: Navigating city hall: a plumbing permit adventure
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but I don’t think it’s just “part of the game.” If we let stuff slide because inspectors are inconsistent, it just makes things worse for everyone. I started keeping a binder wit...