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RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
Yeah, I’ve seen people freak out and shut everything down from their phone, only to come home to a dry tank and a bunch of angry texts. Most times it’s just a sensor acting up or rain messing with the system. If you can ...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Definitely agree on the cable length thing - ran into that myself once and it drove me nuts until I realized the button wasn’t pushing the mechanism down far enough. Sometimes those rods or cables just don’t seat right a...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
You're not alone - crawlspaces eat labels for breakfast. I've had more luck with paint markers too, but my handwriting's a mess under there. Honestly, your map idea is probably as good as it gets unless someone invents i...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
Never had much luck with marker ink under crawlspaces - humidity and dust seem to wipe them out after a year or two, especially the cheaper pens. The colored ties hold up better in my experience, but then you’re stuck re...