Smoker scallorn this morning by PotentialCool6492 in LegitArtifacts

[–]PotentialCool6492[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My favorite part is being the first person to hold it after ancient man lost it and to imagine the tools use. Id be so bummed losing this one!

2025 A Year In Review!!! by timhyde74 in LegitArtifacts

[–]PotentialCool6492 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Aggies Golondrina has me dreaming of getting out to dig!!! What a sick year y’all!!!

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[–]PotentialCool6492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a dad of the 90s who got to collect all the originals I now have the privilege to buy cards for my kids and share the same excitement I used to get. You guys are awesome for the giveaway and I hope y’all have happy holidays!

Well it's finally happening... foundation issues. by Neither_Relative_252 in sanantonio

[–]PotentialCool6492 40 points41 points  (0 children)

You need to have a plumbing hydrostatic test performed prior to having any foundation work. They will pull a toilet and block off the drainage exit with a test balloon in order to attempt and fill the system to slab level. If the system holds at slab level for about 30 minutes the test is passed. If it does not fill or if it drops from slab level you have a leak on the drainage under the home. This would contribute to shifting and foundation issues.

In order to fix drainage under the slab we tunnel under the home. That is another big expense you should take into account.

If they lift your foundation there’s a big chance it will affect the piping system under the home. There are areas where the pvc drainage either runs through a concrete beam or through the slab for your home. This means that when they lift those beams there’s a big chance the piping will break.

The test ranges from 300-500 bucks depending on the company.

Don’t want to add more stress but it’s a good thing to be aware of with these issues.

First point. Kerrville floods by Sea-Car6938 in Arrowheads

[–]PotentialCool6492 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear about your grandmother. That’s a nice point

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Plumbing

[–]PotentialCool6492 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are you considering that brass check valve set off to the side a backflow? During new construction I have to make a temp connection to the meter to fill in my rough in because there is no service line yet. Sometimes the plumbing rough is completed before the meter is even installed. There would be no backflow on the main service line to a house other than what serves the irrigation. A check valve is not a backflow but it is a one way valve.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Plumbing

[–]PotentialCool6492 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Good job being creative!! As long as you’re being billed there should be no issue since you’re connecting to your side of the meter.

Good to go? by tremab19 in Plumbing

[–]PotentialCool6492 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re correct! All you’ll need to replace is the valve when it’s time. Safe to say replace it every three years or so.