Plumbing discussions and local services.
sailing902
Discussion activity
Topics and replies this member has contributed.
RE: Turning sunlight into hot showers: best kits or hacks?
- Totally hear you on the UV-rated PEX. It’s better, but yeah, it’s not magic. - Learned that lesson after a quick fix on a rooftop AC line…thought the UV label meant I could leave it exposed. Nope. Brittle in under a ...
RE: How do you handle the dirty work: DIY or call in the pros?
That’s fair, but I’ve seen plenty of folks get charged for “emergency” calls that turned out to be a loose fitting or a worn washer - stuff you can spot and fix with a little patience. Not saying everyone should go full ...
RE: Why sump pumps are the unsung heroes under your house
- That 2am chirping is the worst - pretty sure battery backups have a sixth sense for when you’re finally sleeping well. - I get what you mean about the water sensors. They don’t look like much, but they’ve got your ba...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
- Totally get what you mean - the half flush is notorious for being finicky. - I’ve replaced those cheap plastic parts more times than I can count. - Sometimes, a little silicone grease helps the mechanism move smoot...
RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
Blocked vent stacks are sneaky, for sure. I’ve also seen a cracked drain line behind finished walls cause that same sulfur smell - took ages to track down since everything looked fine on the surface. Once, it was just a ...