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RE: Compression fitting or solder for a tight copper pipe joint?
I’d be wary of leaving a compression fitting behind a cabinet or wall, even if it’s on a household water line. The nut and ferrule depend on a sound, properly round pipe and may need retightening if the joint settles or ...
RE: That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door...
That’s actually a good point - sometimes it really is just a random noise and not a disaster waiting to happen. But I always wonder, how do you actually tell the difference between a harmless hiss and something that need...
RE: Dripping taps driving me nuts - why is it never a quick fix?
I’ve wondered about this too - does chucking the whole tap really make sense, or is it just wasteful? Last year, I took apart my leaky mixer tap and found the cartridge was just a bit gunked up. Vinegar soak did the tric...