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sonicd23
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RE: Reuse braided faucet lines if they look sound?
I’d treat age alone as a reason to look closely, not an automatic cutoff. Corrosion, a kink, damaged fittings, or a leak history would tip me toward replacement. For a sound-looking line, I’d weigh how easy it is to reac...
RE: When the pipes don’t fit: a plumbing adventure
- Had plenty of issues with rubber washers getting chewed up or squeezed out, especially on older fittings. - Fiber washers have actually saved my bacon a few times - seem to bite down better when the seat’s not perfec...
RE: When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks
Yeah, I’ve seen every trick in the book - JB Weld, hose clamps, even one guy tried to wrap a towel around the tank and just kept wringing it out. Like you said, if it’s the actual tank that’s rusted through, you’re just ...
RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?
- Swapping out supply lines every time? I get it, but I’ll admit, I’ve reused a few if they looked solid and weren’t ancient. That said, I’ve learned the hard way - one slow drip under a tenant’s sink turned into a $600 ...
RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?
- 100% agree - most people don’t even know where the main shutoff is until they’re ankle-deep in water. - First thing I do when I take on a new place: locate the shutoff, label it, and make sure tenants know where it i...