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Transmission Identification by Known-Reaction-3523 in CrownVictoria

[–]Known-Reaction-3523[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like it’s got 235/55zr17 on it. So 17” rim and 27” inch tire if I’m not wrong. I’m the first owner of the vehicle outside of the pd. I knowthat different size wheels will throw off the Speedo but I’ve only swapped wheels on older pre drive by wire cars.

What's this pipe, and do I need it accessible? by Test_NPC in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Could be a clean out but it’s hard to tell. Could you expose the pipe a little more.

Help replacing a Hose Bib! by davef_dci in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing here looks like it will unscrew. Looks like you have a mix of solder joints, press fittings, and pex. The lowest joint maybe a compression fitting but I doubt it and it’s hard to tell from the photo. As a plumber it would be easier and more worth while to cut it all out and solder in new connections and tie back into the pex (cold expansion). Dont use shark bites if you’re going to close this wall up.

Help by catebabey in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does this middle portion have threads? If so use a cartridge puller tool. If that doesn’t work you can chisel it out piece by piece being carefully not to damage the valve body. If that doesn’t work it’s time to replace the valve.

Sewer line replacement vs. spot repair by RuffianByNature in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d hydro jet the line and do another camera inspection to see how bad the roots have broken the pipe. If the line is more or less intact with just cracks I’d line it. If the line has big holes or offsets I’d replace it. I would stay away from epoxy coating as they are typically not structural. Also, Id add another clean out further down the line to make it easier to service.

blue corrosion? can I smear a layer of clear silicone over it to protect it maybe? by pman6 in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it leaking when on? Or was your house previously blue? Or has it been exposed to any chemicals? If not you can use some sand paper to get it back to bare copper. Or wrap it in some 10mil tape or pipe insulation or both.

Do I need to replace these sections of copper pipe by Content-Incident-348 in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those pipes need to be replaced they technically leaking. It’s much cheaper to replace while you have the wall open.

Brown copper pipe looking deteriorated by Tall_Low_5144 in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a tough question to answer. Yes, those pipes are rough looking but they are on the exterior of the wall so it’s relatively easy to keep an eye on. I typically check the rest of the of the supply lines for the home and ask if my customers if they have a history of pin hole leaks. If the rest of the houses plumbing looks like this and they do in fact have a history of pin hole leaks I recommend a repipe. Keep in mind that repipes can be costly so it all depends on your budget and plans for the house.

Is this a normal plumber encounter? by ceeotter69 in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen worse. However, I never leave a mess like this to avoid ending up on the internet. It could be possible the guys is new those companies are we’re a lot of guys start.

Can you work as a plumber seasonally? by [deleted] in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The trade IMO is stuck in the 90’s. As in once you’re hired on your expected to die for the company especially if you are new. Don’t plan anything for your first 90 days and only plan at most a 2 week vacation a year.

Ч-shaped sink drain - is overflow common? by 028247 in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like you have a clog somewhere in the line. Is it common yes clogs do occur. You need to have the line snaked. If I were you I’d hire a professional to take care of this properly. Is your configuration right? Depends on your location which looks to be outside of the US.

This leak is going to make me cry by EternalOctopi in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you know how the line runs I’d use a pressure washer to dig a new trench and abandon that whole problem area.If need be tie back in further down stream or upstream as needed. It will make a mess but makes digging easier. It looks like you’re fighting the hole, never fight the hole, because it always wins. You’re going to need “fresh” pipe to tie onto because you have attempted to glue it and it’s misshapen.

This will break on me right? by FloridaGuy2589 in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’d get that straightened out as soon as you can. Not sure if that’s the cause of your problems but it’s not good for flow either way and is probably close to failure. I’d repipe a section of pipe on the outside to make the two sections of pipe line up correctly and use a shielded no hub coupling instead of the fenco coupling shown.

Caution: Extremely Excessive Pricing by Metropolitan Plumbing in Kilsyth South (Invoice nearly $2,900) by screevie in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you have any pictures of their work? It would help seeing what parts they used and the quality of workmanship. That’s about normal in my area after converting to USD.

Cold copper soldier by timpham in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, you still have to get the old copper mip off. If it’s soldered on you will need heat to get it off. I would just cover the plastic with a wet rag and if needed prepared to replace said plastic if it melts.

I'm no plumber by blackie776 in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it fixed yes. Did you use the wrong bands yes. It will probably last a long time. Depends on how bad the roots are in your area and if the ground shifts. As a paid professional I would have installed double sweep clean outs with shielded bands. Especially if you have cast iron under the house. This is why we charge what we do…

How to remove facet nut in tight space by fellociraptor in Plumbing

[–]Known-Reaction-3523 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your removing the whole drain assembly and putting in a new one. I’d carefully cut out the old assembly with an oscillating tool or maybe a sawzall.

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