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RE: KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER?
I get the logic behind the three-month reminder, but I’ve always wondered if that interval is really necessary for everyone. Like, if you’re in a smaller household, don’t have pets, and keep windows closed most of the ti...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing with my rainwater system - biofilm just creeps in, no matter how careful I am. I wonder if switching filter materials more often would help, or maybe tweaking the flow rates? It’s wild h...
RE: When your pipes burst at 2am: what would you actually do?
I get the logic behind waiting for daylight, but I’m not sure it’s always the best move - especially if you’re worried about water damage or wasting resources. I’ve had a pipe burst in the middle of winter, and leaving i...
RE: Low-flow toilets: worth the hype or just a pain?
That’s a fair point about the old plumbing being the real culprit. I’ve wondered if anyone’s tried updating just parts of their plumbing to make low-flows work better, or is that just opening a whole can of worms? It see...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
I’ve wondered about those heat cables too - seems like a smart idea, but I always get stuck thinking about the energy use over a whole winter. Does anyone know if they actually end up saving energy compared to traditiona...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
I get what you mean about the house keeping you guessing - mine seems to have a mind of its own too. Have you checked if your shower head’s aerator is clogged? Sometimes mineral buildup can make the spray go wild in ever...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
I’ve wondered about this too, especially since I try to avoid flex traps whenever possible - they just seem like a magnet for gunk over time. I’ve used an offset tailpiece once, but it only gave me about half an inch of ...