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lisa_hiker
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RE: How should an auger cable size match the drain?
You mention that a hand auger is easier to judge, while a powered machine may call for an earlier stop. In uncertain piping, would you give that extra feedback priority over speed, or are there conditions that would tip ...
RE: toilet troubles strike again - city sewer backup floods neighborhood homes
Making backup reports easy to submit - and telling residents how those reports affect the ranking - could help fill information gaps. I’d be cautious, though, about treating sparse reporting by itself as a reason for an ...
RE: How I stopped my backyard from turning into a swamp after rain
I’ve tried one of those DIY cable locators before, and honestly, it was kind of hit or miss. It picked up the obvious stuff, like the main power line, but missed a couple of old irrigation wires that I only found when my...
RE: Restaurant kitchen shut down after messy plumbing fiasco - thoughts?
I’ve always wondered about that too. From what I’ve seen with my tenants who run food spots, there’s supposed to be a log for deep cleans and grease trap maintenance, but honestly, it’s hit or miss. Some folks are meticu...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
That sounds about right. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had to squeeze under a sink, only to realize the shutoff valve is basically fossilized. It’s always a gamble - sometimes you get lucky, other times you’re f...
RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing - anyone else find it tricky?
I get the frustration, but I’m not sure color-coding ever really works long-term in a basement. I tried those plastic tags with a Sharpie, but the damp just made the writing run after a while. Ever thought about just map...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Funny you mention the camera checks - I started doing those after a tenant called about a “weird gurgling” sound. Turned out roots had found their way in through an old clay joint. Ever since, I’ve wondered if it’s worth...
RE: Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros?
Ha, been there myself - ever tried the bucket-under-the-sink trick overnight to "temporarily" handle the leak, only to wake up to a mini lake? Curious if anyone else has pushed their luck with DIY plumbing fixes and regr...