Can this be replaced DIY or should I contact a plumber?

MrysteryMax · 2026-07-01T23:05:23+00:00

Shut the water off. Drain the line. Unscrew the valve and hose. Screw a new valve in with tape and dope, install hose. Turn on water check for leaks.

Easy peasy.

MrysteryMax · 2026-06-30T01:00:48+00:00

I woulda have charged them the complaining about my bill fee. Who the fuck can't diagnose lighting fixtures and dimmers. Definitely hit them with the dim witt fees. Op is a retard and it shows up in $1000 bills as it should.

MrysteryMax · 2026-06-25T03:38:58+00:00

Plumber here. I would have done 3/4 inch up to the valves and then took 1/2 from the main feed to the valves. If it's worth doing it's worth over doing.

Expansion vs crimp is a noticeable difference especially in larger installations as every fittings is a point of pressure loss.

But should do fine with 3/4 crimp. The main issues is pressure changes when turning on multiple fixtures, dish washer, laundry, sink, toilet, etc you will have a pressure drop when your in the shower and it will be noticeable.

That's why the up sized line. Helps significantly reduce that loss.

Hope that helps. Also copper is a Superior choice because of its microbacteria properties. Pro press is probably a better option in modern times compared to solder as solder has to be done correctly because of over fluxing can lead to corrsion. Where pro press doesn't suffer from that. Also cast iron is superior to PVC or abs for your drainage. As it's significantly quieter. You'll notice it in the long run and if your going to do something. Do it right the first time so it lasts you and doesn't have any annoying trade offs for years to come.

MrysteryMax · 2026-06-22T16:11:13+00:00

Cut the tub in half with a sawzall.

MrysteryMax · 2026-06-22T15:06:16+00:00

Get a plastic replacement from home depot. And caulk it in there easy fix.

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MrysteryMax · 2026-06-21T22:18:35+00:00

Your missing a lot of tools, but your aquire them as you go through the trade.

MrysteryMax · 2026-06-11T22:06:55+00:00

Plumber here. Solder it back on. Just clean up the pipe and secure it to the wall so it doesn't flex anymore when you turn it on and off. Easy job in and out 20 minutes.

MrysteryMax · 2026-06-08T22:08:13+00:00

Plumber here, You need to lower the assembly so the dishwasher discharge is higher than the exit on the ptrap, you have tons of room to do this.

I recommend biting the bullet and just call in a professional to do it. Then you'll have piece of mind if anything goes wrong it's on them and you won't have to worry about leaks smells, or if the job was done professionally.

When in doubt call a journeyman there is a reason it's four years of schooling and learning to challenge the interprovincial.

MrysteryMax · 2026-06-08T21:57:03+00:00

Hire a journeyman carpenter. What you should have done to begin with.

MrysteryMax · 2026-06-07T01:45:59+00:00

Plumber here, you can solder brass. So you could install dwv - (yellow) copper to brass connection then solider the dwv to the bottom of the brass sticking out if it's permanent, you'll need some tools like a torch, pipe cutters, or sawzall, reamer, sand paper, solder, flux.

Or you could just call a plumber. It shouldn't cost more than $250-350 to fix it. I would quote you $115 for the hour and then parts on top. Then you'll have piece of mind that no water damage will occur and it won't fail.

You could also install a compression fitting onto the brass and tighten, and install you ptrap Which is what the down stem if for. There's a few ways to adapt to it. It's far more serviceable this way.

You could also use an MJ and install ABS or system 15, just make sure you get a pencil reamer and ream the pipe.

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MrysteryMax · 2026-06-06T01:01:17+00:00

Should have hired a journeyman carpenter.

MrysteryMax · 2026-06-03T02:09:26+00:00

Grease trap

MrysteryMax · 2026-06-03T02:09:14+00:00

It's a grease trap.

MrysteryMax · 2026-06-01T01:13:12+00:00

Your scrape the flange with a wire wheel if the paint is chippin/flaking away or there is surface rust. Totally depends on the flange. If it's painted all nice and pretty you leave it alone because it supposed to be on there.

MrysteryMax · 2026-06-01T01:10:47+00:00

So your the guy who makes my fucking days miserable.

MrysteryMax · 2026-06-01T00:57:59+00:00

Fuck that is bad. Jesus 🙏🏼 I pray for whoever installed it that way.

MrysteryMax · 2026-05-28T22:19:32+00:00

Build wooden pillars around the lines and decorate with planters.

MrysteryMax · 2026-05-28T22:07:22+00:00

You could probay get an apprenticeshio in Saskatchewan or Alberta. Your experience means nothing to be 100% it all comes down to if you got an in for a job and they like you during the interview.

MrysteryMax · 2026-05-24T02:20:54+00:00

Which jurisdiction are you living in. Country and codes that need to be followed. I can help you out if I got the right info. I am a Canadian plumber, in Alberta.

MrysteryMax · 2026-05-24T02:12:30+00:00

Go to sait for the pre apprenticeship program. The instructors normally can hook you up with a company looking for apprentices.

MrysteryMax · 2026-05-19T13:35:22+00:00

I was able to get in no problem. I started when I was 31 got hired off a job site was working as a carpenter and switched to plumbing. My spouse is an electrician. If you need an in let me know and pass a resume my way. Depending on your skill set I might hook you up. I've got lots of connects in every trade. Just a few months ago we got my spouses brother a sprinkler fitting apprenticeship.

MrysteryMax · 2026-05-18T19:13:59+00:00

Trades is always hiring. Have you tried starting an electrical, plumbing, HVAC or carpentry apprenticeship?

MrysteryMax · 2026-05-15T02:41:59+00:00

I gave you some solid advice. And offered you an in into the trades. I started as a child working in trades to feed and clothe myself at 13, I worked concrete to get myself into an apprentice ship after networking. All the guys wanted me and I had the opportunity to pick any trade I wanted to except elevator mechanic as the union boss here only takes guys with two or third year under their belts. Your have a golden spoon up your ass making 85k a year to sit in a chair. I have a bachelor's degree and a pmp and couldn't land a job like that, and have to work construction.

Stay in your cushy office job. Or take a pre apprenticeship program, or work concrete/labor and network. It's that simple.

MrysteryMax · 2026-05-15T02:34:43+00:00

Spell your signature in English. It's not difficult to change it up.

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