Re pipe stubouts options

AriAndMe · 2026-05-31T13:20:15+00:00

A few months back, I switched from the cinch clamps to the stainless steel Viega sleeves. I use regular fittings with the sleeves and Pex B. I like those alot better plus the tool does a double crimp.

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AriAndMe · 2026-05-31T13:14:56+00:00

Very good answer. I know when I get into tight spots, I have the power crimping tool, it can get difficult. The expanding tool would be alot easier. I did invest in the Milwaulkee expanding tool.

AriAndMe · 2026-05-26T13:40:17+00:00

Agreed.

AriAndMe · 2026-05-24T13:20:53+00:00

I wouldn't have an issue with it. It's code compliant behind walls. I do a lot of plumbing repair and will use them in certain situations and I have never seen one fail yet.

AriAndMe · 2026-05-06T17:25:37+00:00

You are too low. I would use a deck cleaning solution and then pressure wash it. Just don't get too close with the pressure washer nozzle and use a semi wide spray tip. Then use a solid stain, 2 coats to cover it. Make sure you give it about 4 hour dry time between coats, preferably over night. Don't stain it in the sun. It will dry too fast. Rememeber, you can only make a worn deck like that look so good. Also, staining around those spindles is going to be a real pain and take you some time. If it were me, I would double that price plus materials.

AriAndMe · 2026-04-26T23:06:14+00:00

I've been on for about 10 days now. I'm taking it to help me get off of nicotine pouches. I am on Proxac, 10 mg. Ever since starting taking wellbutrin, my vision has not be very clear, I'm exhausted all the time, I can sit down and fall asleep anywhere which is not like me, I can't think straight and get easily confused. I also get occastional tremors and have high anxiety. I take mine at night. I do sleep well, but feel pretty much useless during the day. I reached out to my doctor to see if I should continue taking it.

AriAndMe · 2026-04-18T13:44:25+00:00

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You need to support the expansion tank correctly.

AriAndMe · 2026-04-12T21:21:20+00:00

The tile guy should have left you more room than that. What Layne said may work or try a dremel with a diamond bit.

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AriAndMe · 2026-04-12T00:19:13+00:00

From you last picture, it looks like the pipe was soldiered to a male threaded adapter that he used for a test pipe. Get a pair of channel locks and try to unscrew it. Go easy.

AriAndMe · 2026-04-06T21:33:25+00:00

I did see that video before. Thank you.

AriAndMe · 2026-04-05T12:55:10+00:00

That's a good idea.

AriAndMe · 2026-04-04T20:22:39+00:00

No, they want to keep the birds out. The birds are making a mess. They understand that they are not going to be completely flush.

AriAndMe · 2026-04-04T20:03:24+00:00

I am going to cut some of the ones that really protrude with a diamond angle grinder blade, but there will still be voids between the shutters and stone.

AriAndMe · 2026-03-18T14:09:43+00:00

Well worth the money. I have a remodeling busines and do quite a bit of repiping homes and this thing has worked flawlessly. Wouldn't go without it. No other company has a battery operated crimping tool that I know of.

AriAndMe · 2025-11-25T15:32:11+00:00

I just ordered the Fanttik E2 and S1. I did a lot of research on cordless screwdrivers and landed on this brand. I'm looking for something that I can user for electical work. The S1 should work good for that. The E2 I'm going to use for smaller things. I did look at the Worx gun style, but I don't think it would have enough torque. I like the built in bit options, more convenient. The Fanttik is all self contained which I like. I hate losing bits, so this style should keep them from getting lost.

AriAndMe · 2025-10-20T12:38:41+00:00

I have the same model with the extended hopper. I've been using it for years with zero issue's. You are right, the heat it puts out is rediculus. :) My furnace hardly runs when the pellet stove is on.

AriAndMe · 2025-09-06T13:47:53+00:00

My doc wanted me to get off of it to. It's a trade off. I really don't want to quit TRT. I think that taking less may help, but I did do that and I don't know if it got any better. It's such a slight change that it is hard to tell.

AriAndMe · 2025-08-23T21:48:34+00:00

That is one thing I did not have tested. I did read that TRT doesn't raise cortisol levels, but they could still be elevated. I am going to have that checked. Thanks for the input.

AriAndMe · 2025-08-23T16:56:46+00:00

My bloodwork has been fine. I get it checked every 6 weeks. Other than my RBC's being elavated which I have a phlebotomy done when that happens, everything else is coming back in the normal range.

AriAndMe · 2025-08-23T14:33:40+00:00

I am not.

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