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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Funny how something as basic as a gasket can throw the whole system off, right? I’ve definitely been down that road - thought I could get away with a bargain pack from the hardware store, but ended up with a slow leak th...
RE: Weirdest things people have used to clear a clogged drain
That’s exactly my concern with those drain bladders - there’s just so much pressure, and you never really know what’s lurking behind the walls in older houses. I’ve seen a neighbor try it and end up with water leaking in...
RE: When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own
I get the concern about over-tightening, but I’ve actually had leaks from fittings that weren’t quite snug enough. Sometimes those plastic threads just don’t bite like you’d expect, especially if there’s any debris or a ...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
I get what you’re saying about leaks and maintenance, but I wonder if newer systems are getting better at this. Some of the latest greywater setups use self-cleaning filters and pressure regulators - maybe that helps wit...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
I see your point about maintenance making a difference, especially with hard water. Still, I’m not totally convinced that regular cleaning is the whole answer. You mentioned: That’s fair, but in my experience, even wi...