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RE: Should the solar backup heater stay warm all day?
For a busy morning, a downstream heater could top up water that’s warm but short of the needed temperature as it passes through; an auxiliary element offers a stored reserve if preheated. On energy use, maintaining a set...
RE: Basin wrench or adjustable pliers for a cramped faucet nut?
A faucet-nut socket is the better first try if it fits the exposed flats fully and can turn without bearing on the supply lines. If it won’t seat squarely, I wouldn’t force it; a basin wrench is a fallback only if its ja...
RE: Plastic Vs. Tile-Ready Shower Bases: Which One's Less Hassle?
Honestly, I’ve seen way too many “leak-proof” plastic pans end up with water sneaking underneath. Once that happens, you’re tearing out the whole thing just to find the problem. At least with tile, if a bit of grout crac...
RE: Why does my hot water sometimes sound like popcorn?
Honestly, that’s not just internet talk - I’ve seen it happen a couple times. If you go full blast on an old tank that’s never been flushed, you can end up jamming sediment into the drain valve or even messing with the d...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
Had a basement job last spring where the owner swore up and down it was just “a little crack by the window.” Turns out, their downspout had come loose behind a bush and was dumping water right at the foundation for weeks...