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jerryf80
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RE: time to replace old pipes - copper or PEX?
For a whole-house repipe, I’d lean toward PEX where it’s allowed and appropriate: its flexibility can make routing around obstacles simpler and reduce the number of joints. I’d still consider copper for exposed sections ...
RE: When your heater ignores the thermostat: what would you do?
- Been there too - spent hours swapping out thermostats before realizing the board was fried. - Now I always check for burnt smells or weird noises from the furnace first. - Sometimes it’s just a loose wire, but yeah, th...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
- Totally agree - false alarms are annoying, but water damage is a nightmare. - I’ve had my leak sensor go off just because I left the bathroom door open after a hot shower... not ideal, but at least I know it works. - W...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
- Been there. My last apartment had water so hard it felt like showering in mineral soup. - Tried the “miracle” descaler tablets - didn’t do much. Vinegar worked for a week, then it was back to dodging jets shooting at t...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Yeah, I’ve run into the same thing with off-center sinks. It’s wild how just a little misalignment can mess up the whole draining situation. - That drain not lining up right under the bowl? Definitely seen water hang ou...