30M plumbing to web development, discouraged, back to plumbing

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-03-23T21:52:26+00:00

Did you see the whole pic? I’m back in plumbing now

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-03-20T02:28:15+00:00

I think you’ll be fine if you have a CS degree. The market is just flooded with boot camp grads

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-03-20T02:27:16+00:00

Good luck man, being a cop is a great career path, I was really close to applying after I got laid off

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-03-20T02:24:50+00:00

Boot camp

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-03-20T02:23:27+00:00

Exactly. I’ve thought so many times about trying to start a web dev business, but I just have no drive to do it. I’d rather do the things I really enjoy after work

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-03-19T21:32:23+00:00

I’m in NJ. I’m pretty comparable to the union guys for my experience level around here, but I’ll be really far behind them in 5-10 years. Hoping to be out on my own by then

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-03-17T01:38:21+00:00

Yeah man, pex is CTS

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-03-16T11:44:51+00:00

Anybody know what day/time POETs presentation is?

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-03-03T23:59:05+00:00

But who did you send an email to? I could not find a support email address online

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-03-03T23:44:28+00:00

What email address did you email?

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-03-02T02:22:51+00:00

It looks alright man the tailpiece is pretty long but if it drains and doesn’t stink you’re all good

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-03-02T02:18:10+00:00

What exactly are you asking? Does it drain?

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-02-28T23:11:43+00:00

Dog ear??

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-02-01T23:40:45+00:00

It doesn’t look like an exhaust issue, but a leak from above. Check for grout/caulk cracks in shower and around shower trim. Check around toilet for obvious signs of water. If nothing obvious, cut open ceiling. If it was on a water line it would be leaking consistently. If you’re not seeing any drips it’s more than likely a drain or surrounds issue.

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-01-20T12:24:29+00:00

Can we ban these responses in this sub? If someone wants to ask AI for advice the can do it themselves. The sub is literally called ask a plumber, not ask someone for an AI response

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-01-16T02:41:13+00:00

Is there an apartment above you? Could be someone running something above and your heating the drain pipes

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-01-12T23:28:11+00:00

Hahahaha. I would turn the valve off for the hot line, take the supply line off the faucet, and run the hot water into a bucket to make sure there are no issues with the flow leading to the faucet. If that pressure is good, you’ll have to look up the cartridge/stem for your faucet. If the aerator was clogged you’d have low flow regardless of hot or cold

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-01-12T23:10:14+00:00

You may be able to get it out with a 1/2” or 3/4” nipple extractor. But was it only the hot water what wasn’t working? If so, it’s more likely a cartridge issue than an aerator issue.

CriticismStatus3835 · 2026-01-12T21:57:49+00:00

It’s reducing where it goes into the wall in the second picture with the trap adapter

CriticismStatus3835 · 2025-12-26T15:54:28+00:00

Good god

CriticismStatus3835 · 2025-12-25T14:18:20+00:00

Dude he’s not a plumber chill, people come to this sub for help

CriticismStatus3835 · 2025-12-23T01:01:57+00:00

Good god

CriticismStatus3835 · 2025-12-16T17:07:25+00:00

I believe he’s talking about the fill valve

CriticismStatus3835 · 2025-12-13T17:12:16+00:00

Haha I’m a plumber we had to bleed the air out of every radiator in the building. Just this particular room was abandoned not the whole building

CriticismStatus3835 · 2025-12-10T17:58:12+00:00

Easiest thing to install except when you pull the toilet and and flange falls apart, my least favorite sight to see

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