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RE: Why does boiler pipework look so complicated? Tips for a newbie?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve tried the cardboard tags too - ended up with a soggy mess behind the cylinder cupboard. Plastic’s not perfect, but it does the job and saves a headache later. Boiler pipework lo...
RE: KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER?
Totally agree with you on the mid-grade pleated filters. I tried those high-MERV ones for a while, thinking more filtration had to be better, but my furnace started making this weird whine and the airflow dropped off. En...
RE: Drips from the box vs. leaks at the connections - what’s worse?
Leaks at the connections are usually worse in my experience - those can go from a drip to a full-on spray if a fitting fails. Drips from the box (like the shutoff valve) tend to be slower, but both can cause serious dama...
RE: Why does my hot water sometimes sound like popcorn?
Yeah, that “popcorn” sound is pretty much textbook sediment buildup. I’d add that if you’re hearing it a lot, it’s probably been a while since the tank was flushed. I try to do mine every 6 months, but honestly, sometime...