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RE: Pull-down spray loses flow while the faucet stream stays strong
If flow remains weak with the head off, look for an obvious kink or pinch in the hose as it moves through its normal position; don’t pull or force it. A visible pinch could restrict flow, but if there isn’t one, that tes...
RE: What should a recycled-content drain-pipe quote break out?
If one quote bundles removal and disposal, I’d ask the contractor to spell out what each covers - for example, whether removal includes only taking out the pipe or also hauling it away - and what disposal assumptions are...
RE: Pressure spikes that line up with water-heater recovery
Yes - if the system is closed, pressure that climbs as the heater recovers is consistent with thermal expansion. It’s a clue, not proof: a pressure gauge can compare readings through a heating cycle and while the heater ...
RE: the day my basement almost became a swamp
Between a gurgle like yours and the odd sump-pump sound in the other story, what would make you stop and check right away rather than wait to see if it happens again?
RE: Radiant heating acting up? Here's how I fixed mine
Yes, whether it’s one room or several would help narrow what to revisit. If just one room goes cool, I’d first look at that loop’s flow or valve; if several change together, I’d look sooner at a shared control or heat-su...
RE: Radiant heating acting up? Here's how I fixed mine
Once the rooms are heating evenly, I’d favor occasional seasonal checks and simply noticing whether temperatures drift, rather than repeatedly tweaking the manifold. That keeps routine upkeep from turning into adjustment...
RE: Radiant heating acting up? Here's how I fixed mine
Since things seem better after those checks, I’d watch whether the rooms stay even before considering insulation work. If one room remains persistently cool despite the loop flowing, then your point about heat escaping b...