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RE: What to do first when a household water pipe bursts
Keep the emergency contacts and a small flashlight somewhere reachable without crossing the area that might flood - for example, with an everyday item kept near a safe exit. A written copy of key numbers also helps if a ...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
I keep wondering if all these water-saving systems are actually safe for older pipes, especially in city buildings. Like, if you’re running greywater through your shower or toilet, does it mess with the plumbing long-ter...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
That’s exactly what I keep thinking. Have you ever checked if your water level in the tank is set lower than it should be for the half flush? Sometimes it’s just not enough volume to get things moving. Or maybe the jets ...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
That’s a good point about the batteries vs. water damage tradeoff. I keep thinking about whether it’s better to have a few cheap sensors in key spots or just invest in one of those all-in-one shutoff valves that cuts the...
RE: Eco-Friendly Plumbing Choices: What’s Actually Worth It?
Demand pumps are definitely a step up from the old-school always-on recirc loops, but I’ve noticed the same thing with maintenance. It’s not just you - hard water seems to be the enemy of anything with moving parts. I’ve...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
I’ve run into the same thing on a couple jobs, especially with those older tanks. Even after replacing the button and making sure the rods line up, sometimes the half flush just doesn’t do much. Did you ever check if the...
RE: Rusty water heater woes - repair or replace?
I get the urge to try and squeeze a little more life out of an old heater, but once you see rust in your hot water, it’s usually game over. I’ve seen folks try the drain valve trick - sometimes it works, sometimes you en...