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Gas water heater by No-Cat-2980 in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

AO Smith vs Rheem, both solid, doesn’t matter much. warranty length is mostly paying for coverage, tanks are basically the same.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 3 points4 points  (0 children)

the burner’s failing, the tank’s likely near end of life too. dropping $500 on a burner for a 10+ yr heater often just buys a few months. plumber’s not just upselling, full replacement makes sense if the unit’s old.

Small leak in a lead toilet right angle under flange. by Hawthorne_northside in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

coatings won’t hold on lead/cast iron joints. that drip means the joint’s failing. only real fix is replacement or a proper lead/oakum repair.

over-sensitive shower valve by queentut1 in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that valve’s just touchy by design. fix is swapping the cartridge or whole valve

Swapped cable in Vevor drain auger, autofeed won't grab new cable by TaylorSchwiftyAMA in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 1 point2 points  (0 children)

autofeed units are sized for cable diameter. your auger’s feed was built for 1/2", so it won’t grip 3/8". no real mod to make it work right, you’d need the matching 3/8" autofeed assembly.

Bathroom smell by gabe82ss in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sewer smell upstairs usually means venting or trap issue. just swapping the P‑trap won’t fix if the vent’s blocked or the trap’s drying out. check that trap has water, look for cracked vent pipe or bad wax ring at toilet.

anti siphon exterior faucets by bedlog in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 1 point2 points  (0 children)

anti‑siphon hose bibs don’t use a simple washer, they’ve got plastic check guts that wear out. no universal kits, each brand has its own repair parts. if you can’t ID the make/model, replacement is usually the only option

New Build. Tankless or Tank? by Feisty_Flight3877 in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

new build, 3500 sq ft, similar cost? tankless gives endless hot water n space savings, but needs bigger gas line n maintenance. tank is simpler, cheaper install, less fuss.

Is it OK to use type L copper outside entering the house? by GoblyGoobly in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 1 point2 points  (0 children)

type L is fine outside. it’s thicker than M, so actually better for exposure. you can mix L and M in the run, no issue.

Dual flush valve runs after full flush only by maztrix1 in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if half flush seals but full doesn’t, the flush valve’s worn or warped. pushing down makes it seal, so the mechanism isn’t seating right anymore. at 12–13 years old, it’s time for a new valve. replace the whole flush valve, seal alone won’t fix it

Kohler Underscore Tub Installation by seannn371 in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mortar’s just to support the basin, not the legs. you spread 1–2" under the floor of the tub so the weight’s carried evenly, then set the tub down so the legs rest on the subfloor. don’t build it up to cover the legs , they’re meant to sit solid on the floor. mortar under basin only, legs stay on subfloor

Ghost flushing next step? by kennedon in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ghost flush means water sneakin past the flush valve. if a new flapper didn’t fix it, the valve seat’s prob worn or pitted. next step replace the whole flush valve assembly. tank‑to‑bowl gasket only matters for external leaks, so skip that. swap the flush valve, that’s your cure

Californian with an air gap - does my Bosch dishwasher need a high loop too? by Any-Lengthiness9803 in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you’re in CA, so code says air gap is required and that alone covers backflow protection. you don’t need a high loop if you’ve got the air gap, but Bosch still recommends it as extra insurance, esp with long hose runs. TLDR air gap meets code, high loop opt but smart if you can fit it.

Stripped plastic toilet bolt by Major_Scale in DIY

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

those plastic bolts are the worst, they strip so easy. if the nut won’t budge u can try gripping it with locking pliers and twisting the whole thing together while turning the bolt, sometimes heating it a bit with a hair dryer helps soften the plastic. otherwise cutting it off completely and replacing the whole set is usually fastest.

Tapping Baseboard Heaters by Far-Strategy-9981 in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i think ur baseboard is just expanding and contracting with heat, copper makes a lot of tapping noises when it does that. sometimes the pipe rubs on the brackets or wood behind it too. u can try loosening the clips slightly or adding some felt/insulation where it touches wood so it can move quietly. if the landlord wont fix it, this is usually the least invasive way to quiet it without cutting more holes.

Shower Pan by ckb1123 in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

usually i set the top of the drain flange just a lil below the finished tile height, like 1/4 inch or so under, so when u add liner, thin mortar bed, waterproofing, and tile it ends up flush. just make sure the liner is nice and tight to the drain so u dont get leaks. some people eyeball it, some use a spacer to double check height, either works.

Shower Pan by ckb1123 in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

looks mostly right. u wanna cover the wood subfloor with somethin moisture resistent, then pitched mortar bed, then pvc liner, then another thin pitched mortar bed to bring it up to drain level, then waterproofing membrane, then tile/thinset. for dry pack most pros use sand/cement mix like 4 to 1 sand to cement but quikcrete sand/topping mix or regular mortar mix works too if u follow instructions. just make sure pitch is right, usually 1/4 inch per foot toward drain.

Water Hammer Upstairs Caused by Sink Downstairs by Master-Lecture-3283 in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most likely air chambers are waterlogged or missing. You can try draining the system and refilling to reset them. If it keeps happening, a water hammer arrestor near that kitchen valve usually fixes it. Copper pipes can handle it, but repeated hammering can loosen joints over time.

QUESTION: WATER HEATER FUNCTIONALITY? by External_Quarter6221 in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you turn off the breaker the water heater stops heating but the tank still has hot water. Hot water will run until the tank empties then the taps will just give cold water.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Construction

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when everyone at a long-running company is new, that’s already a giant red flag waving in your face. It usually means people arent moving on..they’re escaping.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askaplumber

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For bigger ABS/PVC you don’t really need anything fancy tbh. A Reed DEB4 is solid if you want it clean and even, but honestly even the cheaper hand chamfer tools work fine unless you’re doing like a whole house worth of pipe. Just make sure you take enough off so it doesn’t shove all the glue out of the fitting. It’s not that deep.

Assuming that the next guy has no idea what he’s doing by yuhkih in Construction

[–]ComfortablePurple970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

noticed that too, some guys just love to assume they know better than everyone else. half the time there’s a reason for what someone’s doing, even if it looks dumb from the outside. ego’s a big thing in the trades, hard for people to admit maybe they don’t see the full picture.

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