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william_green
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RE: What makes a sewer lateral a poor candidate for trenchless repair?
Imagine a suitable line crossing a lawn, with access needed at both ends. I’d compare the likely restoration for those two work areas with the disruption of opening a continuous trench, rather than assume either option i...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
I’ve run into this exact thing more times than I care to admit. Folks always assume it’s the seal, but honestly, those cable/button setups are way more finicky than people realize. Had one where the button looked fine bu...
RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
Honestly, I’ve seen people try to “outsmart” old pipes with a booster pump and it’s like putting a band-aid on a leaky dam. Sure, you get that satisfying shower pressure for a while, but then you’re chasing leaks behind ...
RE: When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks
You nailed it with the paper towel trick - simple but effective. I can’t tell you how many times folks panic over a little moisture, only to find out it’s just the tank sweating it out on a humid day. That said, I’m alwa...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
That “slick” feeling threw me at first too - almost made me think the soap wasn’t rinsing off. Funny how you get used to it, though. Hard water is way worse in my opinion. I’ve seen shower heads so clogged with scale the...