Plumbing discussions and local services.
fisher34
Discussion activity
Topics and replies this member has contributed.
RE: When your heater ignores the thermostat: what would you do?
The safety question isn’t whether a switch or breaker feels less intimidating. Whoever is doing internal work needs to identify every relevant supply, use an appropriate isolator, prevent it being switched back on and ve...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
I totally get not wanting to swap out every single pipe just because the walls are open - sometimes it feels like the “while you’re at it” logic is how budgets evaporate. I left some of my old copper too, and so far, no ...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
Totally get the paranoia about water damage - been there, paid for that. I actually stuck with the under-sink hookup for my last place because the idea of messing with old pipes freaked me out. Plus, if you’re on a budge...
RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
That bit about the lockshield valves is spot on - - I learned that the hard way last year. Thought my boiler was on its last legs, turns out the valves just needed a tweak. Saved me a callout fee I really didn’t want to...
RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?
Totally get what you mean about those universal kits being more like a “choose your own adventure” than a straightforward fix. The last time I replaced an ice maker, the connectors didn’t match at all - I had to splice t...
RE: Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy
Gloves are a pain, right? I’ve tried the thick rubber ones and the thin latex kind, and honestly, I end up fumbling around either way. The trick I’ve found is to go for those nitrile-coated work gloves - they’re thin eno...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
I hear you on the heat tape - mine’s been hit or miss too, and I’m always paranoid it’ll fail when I need it most. I’ve started using the thicker foam sleeves, but honestly, they’re not cheap if you’ve got a lot of pipe ...
RE: Sink monster making weird noises and not grinding right
Vinegar's definitely underrated - saved my bacon a few times too. As for the Allen wrench trick, it's honestly not as scary as it sounds. Had to do it last summer when mine started sounding like a cement mixer...turned o...