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RE: How useful is a brief water-heater setback between winter bookings?
I wouldn’t suggest a universal setback temperature: follow the heater’s instructions and applicable local safety guidance, including safe-delivery requirements. A brief approved setback isn’t the same as shutting it off;...
RE: When the pipes don’t fit: a plumbing adventure
Honestly, I think you’re spot on - sometimes you just have to get creative, especially when you’re staring down a mess at 2am. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had to improvise with whatever was handy. Hacksaw tric...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
It’s not just you - these newer cisterns can be a pain. I’ve definitely run into ones where the fill valve just won’t deliver, no matter how much you try to tweak it. Sometimes it really does feel like a lottery with the...