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RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
Permanent insulation’s a pain, but I’ve had issues with removable stuff too. Here’s my take: - Foam sleeves are easy, but they can get knocked loose in high-traffic basements or crawlspaces. - Fiberglass is fine unless ...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
I hear you on the push-fits - sometimes they’re the only thing that makes sense, especially in those nightmare crawlspaces. But I’ve learned to be a little paranoid after dealing with a couple of hidden leaks that turned...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Copper sulfate can help, but I always get a bit nervous about using chemicals near old pipes - seen too many horror stories with corroded lines. That said, it’s definitely less back-breaking than digging up the whole mes...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
Good points on the UV-resistant ties - definitely worth the extra few bucks. A couple more things from experience: - Consider color-coding your labels. Makes tracing lines way quicker, especially in tight spaces or dim ...
RE: anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?
Good points here. I've done a few sustainable plumbing upgrades myself, and while I agree simpler is usually better, I'd add a couple things from a safety perspective: - Don't just go for the simplest design without che...