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RE: is my water softener wasting salt and money?
No one in the replies so far describes the same salt-use increase, so there isn’t a matching experience here to compare against. The increase alone doesn’t tell us whether the cause is the settings, regeneration behavior...
RE: When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own
Funny thing, I’ve seen more “indoor pools” than I care to admit, and nine times out of ten it’s those old plastic lines giving up the ghost. Braided stainless is my go-to these days - sure, maybe it’s overkill for some s...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
That’s the thing - manual checks always turn up something you wouldn’t expect. I once found a cracked fitting on a job, but only because I noticed a faint mineral buildup while running my hand along the pipe. Those littl...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
I get where you’re coming from about just biting the bullet and replacing the old galvanized, but I’ve seen a few cases where folks jumped the gun and ended up spending a lot more than they needed to. Not every old pipe ...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve seen clamp lights melt insulation more than once - never a good day. Heat tape’s not perfect, but when it’s installed right, I trust it more too. Sometimes it’s just about what ...
RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?
Leak detectors are definitely helpful, but honestly, nothing beats knowing exactly where your shut-off valves are beforehand. Had a customer once who called me in a panic because water was spraying everywhere - turns out...
RE: My garbage disposal smells like a swamp monster moved in
I've seen baking soda and vinegar recommended everywhere, and yeah, it's harmless enough. But honestly, after years of plumbing calls, I've noticed it mostly just masks the smell temporarily. Had a customer once who swor...