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RE: Push-fit or compression for an accessible bathroom repair?
A joint can be visible without being easy to service. For example, if it sits at the back of a crowded vanity, you might spot a leak with a light but have little room to reach the connection or follow the maker’s service...
RE: Drips from the box vs. leaks at the connections - what’s worse?
Honestly, I’d argue connection leaks can be just as sneaky, especially if you’ve got a slow seep under a compression fitting or behind a wall. I’ve seen more drywall rot from “minor” connection leaks than box drips. As f...
RE: When Your Fancy Toilet Sprayer Has a Mind of Its Own
- Can’t count how many times I’ve had to pull apart a wall just to shut off a hidden valve. - “Leakproof” usually means “leaks somewhere you can’t see.” - Give me a basic shutoff any day - at least you know where the...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
- First flush surprises are no joke - found a salamander once, and that was enough wildlife for me. - UV filters do a great job, but honestly, unless you’re drinking the water or using it for food prep, they’re probabl...