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RE: Turning sunlight into hot showers: best kits or hacks?
Honestly, that's the first thing I look for with these DIY solar setups. Even with PEX, you can get some wild temp swings. Did you notice any weird pressure changes when the weather shifted? I’ve seen some folks get smal...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
But do you really think copper is always the answer? I’ve seen plenty of pinhole leaks in old copper lines, especially if the water’s a bit acidic. Plus, with all the bending behind a fridge, isn’t there a risk of kinkin...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
You nailed it - paper doesn’t care if you’ve got signal or not. I’ve tried a few apps too, but half the time I’m just fumbling with gloves on. Do you ever worry about tenants messing with those charts, or do they mostly ...
RE: Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches
That’s wild about the pipe burst - those things always seem to happen at the worst possible time. I’m curious, did you have any trouble with false alarms from the sensor, or was it pretty reliable? The cat water issue is...
RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing - anyone else find it tricky?
Painter’s tape never lasts, especially if there’s any moisture or heat around. I’ve seen it curl up and drop off in a day or two, which is less than ideal when you’re trying to keep track of which valve does what. Coveri...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Curious if anyone's tried copper sulfate crystals to discourage root growth? I've seen it used sometimes in plumbing lines to keep roots at bay, but not sure how effective it'd be around barriers or gravel setups. Roots ...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
I've noticed comments can be goldmines too, but honestly, even as a plumber I find YouTube channels kinda hit-or-miss. Ever get halfway into a fix only to realize the vid skipped a crucial step? Been there...wet socks ar...