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RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
I get where you’re coming from - flipping the breaker can sometimes make things worse if you don’t know what’s up. My go-to is to check the tank level first, then look at the float switches. If I’m away, I’d rather pay f...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
You nailed it - countertop hoses are just... always in the way. Under-sink filters might seem intimidating at first, especially if your plumbing’s seen better days, but you’re spot on: once it’s done, it’s out of sight a...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve gotta push back a bit on the “under sink is only hard the first time” idea. In my experience, especially with older plumbing, under sink installs can be a real mixed bag - sometim...
RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good
Funny thing, I actually found the opposite in one place - after swapping out a bunch of sharp elbows for longer sweeps, the venting issue got better, not worse. Sometimes, those tight bends actually trap air and slow thi...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
I hear you on the “waterproof” flooring claims. I’ve pulled up more than a few of those so-called waterproof planks only to find the subfloor underneath looking like a science experiment gone wrong. The surface might shr...
RE: Getting more hot water from my solar heater - what am I missing?
That’s spot on - these systems can be finicky. One thing I’d add: check the temperature sensors themselves. I’ve seen a few where the sensor slipped out of its well or got some corrosion, and suddenly the controller thin...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
Honestly, the only thing that’s lasted for me is using stainless steel zip ties with engraved tags. It’s overkill, but after seeing plastic tags turn brittle and fall off (or get chewed by mice), I gave up on anything le...