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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Tried the shop vac route once on a greywater holding tank - honestly, it worked but only up to a point. You’ll pull out the loose stuff, but the heavier gunk tends to cling to the bottom and corners. Ended up having to g...
RE: Keeping your water heater running longer without breaking the bank
Keeping your water heater running longer without breaking the bank I get where you’re coming from - people can get a little too worked up about every pop or hiss from their water heater. I’ve seen folks replace perfectl...
RE: When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own
Had a customer last month with a “green” sprayer setup - plastic T-valve cracked after six months. Water everywhere. Ended up swapping it for a brass one. I get the eco angle, but if you’re replacing parts twice as often...
RE: Keeping water out of the basement: what’s actually worked for you?
Title: Keeping water out of the basement: what’s actually worked for you? Yeah, clay soil is brutal. I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on French drains, only to have them clog up in a season or two because they skipped th...
RE: Keeping your water heater running longer without breaking the bank
You did the right thing swapping out that relief valve. Once they start weeping, you’re just asking for trouble if you don’t replace them. I’ve seen folks try to “fix” a leaky one with Teflon tape or by cranking it tight...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
I get the appeal of flex pipes, but I’m not totally sold on them for every fix. They’re convenient, sure, but I’ve seen more leaks from flex connectors than from solid PVC - especially after a few years. If you’ve got th...