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RE: Would you trust a temporary clamp on a small pressurized leak?
I’d give leak location more weight first: a straight, accessible section seems like a more plausible place for a temporary patch than a joint, as cars_jon noted. But the pipe material still limits confidence - without kn...
RE: How I stopped my backyard from turning into a swamp after rain
I hear you on the grading vs. drainage debate. In my experience, if you skip the drain in heavy clay, you’re just asking for basement leaks or worse. I’ve seen folks try to “wait it out” and end up with foundation issues...
RE: Why does my hot water sometimes sound like popcorn?
I’ve seen people ignore that popcorn sound for months, thinking it’s “just minerals,” and end up with a leaking tank or worse. Sediment is the usual suspect, but you’re right - loose elements or a busted dip tube can mak...
RE: That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door...
I get where you’re coming from about the pressure reducing valves, but honestly, I wouldn’t chalk up every weird sound to “just old pipes” or harmless valve noise. I’ve seen too many cases where folks ignore that hissing...
RE: Gravel Vs. Corrugated Pipe: Which Works Better For Drain Fixes?
Here’s the thing - gravel’s your insurance policy. I get why people want to skip it (cheaper, faster, less shoveling), but in my experience, that shortcut comes back to bite you. I’ve seen way too many “fixed” drains clo...