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jthinker83
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RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing - anyone else find it tricky?
Smart move on the separate line - learned that lesson myself a few years back. Lost a whole batch of strawberries before I figured out it was the softened water. Definitely agree about the subjective taste thing, too... ...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
Labeling is definitely smart, but honestly, even labeled valves can be tricky when you're panicking at 2 AM. I've had tenants call me in a frenzy because the valve was stuck or rusted shut. Ever run into that issue?
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
Yeah, totally agree - it's more about cumulative effects than immediate results. I've noticed tenants rarely comment on the showerheads, but toilets are another story. Upgrading to dual-flush toilets made a noticeable de...
RE: sink's spraying water everywhere - what do you grab first?
Had a tenant call me once at midnight with water spraying everywhere. Turns out the shut-off valve was completely seized up - rusted solid. Ended up sprinting to the basement main valve in pajamas... good times. Definite...