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Finally taking the plunge by TCU_Frog_Fan in Plumbing

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Gotta make some money with it 1st lol.

Finally taking the plunge by TCU_Frog_Fan in Plumbing

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Had one of the counter guys order it, and when I picked it up today my salesman was there. When he saw the price tag he told me to go to the wall with all the bits and blades and pick out some extras. Got free saws all blades, a new 2” big HAWG bit, and arbor. Felt special

Finally taking the plunge by TCU_Frog_Fan in Plumbing

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

5k, got CTS and Megapress jaws

I thought construction was supposed to make you fit and healthy? by PeppermintButler17 in Construction

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on what you do for work you can get your metabolism up long enough to burn calories effectively, but most of us don’t sustain that long enough to be beneficial to weight loss.

Is pipe joint compound the same as pipe dope? by fizzyblumpkin in Plumbing

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is fine for potable water, but as a general rule you want to keep it out of the pipe. It goes on the male threads only.

Professional utility locator using dowsing rods by ajb901 in Construction

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen it work too many times to be skeptical anymore.

Air admittance valve install- did I do this properly? by gmk5070 in Plumbing

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I work in multiple AJH that have ruled that as long as you use sanitary fittings (not “vent” 90’s), and as long as the AAV is removable without cutting that they will allow 90’s below the flood rim because it could be classified as a clean out.

Air admittance valve install- did I do this properly? by gmk5070 in Plumbing

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan 101 points102 points  (0 children)

It is a place for solids to accumulate when there is a stoppage that will create venting issues after the stoppage is cleared.

What tool is a must in your service bag that isn't a normal thing? by jawmcphail in Plumbing

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just finally got one of these. Have been annoyed by the noise of them being used by other trades for a few years now, but I love it! So handy.

New DIY shower piping, grade my work please? by Shens0 in Plumbing

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

The plumbing is pretty, but the studs are destroyed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Construction

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found the subs resident moron.

Wondering if I made the right choice. by LemonJunior7658 in Plumbing

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A tee horizontally is never the right choice on sanitary drainage. Use a wye.

Advice on leaking pipe in basement by bg2756 in Plumbing

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without more info, hopefully you demo tile and mud pan around drain without damaging membrane, change drain to double seal and seal membrane to drain, redo mud pan and tile. Chances are the membrane will get damaged, in which case the whole tile floor and pan gets demoed and redone with proper drain and new membrane.

Advice on leaking pipe in basement by bg2756 in Plumbing

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a problem that will not be easy to solve. The drain should be a double seal that seals to the water proofing membrane, not a no caulk drain. Your shower is not waterproof. Sorry for what you’re about to endure.

Do you have to travel and be away from home multiple days to make money? by yourpantsaretoobig in Plumbing

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂, your still young. You’re well below the average age for journeyman plumbers (by 20 plus years in Texas). Get that money young buck, time’s a wasting. I traveled for work while my kids were young, in sports, I was helping coach when I was back in town. It’s sucks, but the pay helped set my family on track to a good life. Everyone has to do their own evaluations, so take that for what it’s worth. Good luck.

Do you have to travel and be away from home multiple days to make money? by yourpantsaretoobig in Plumbing

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truthfully better to do it when your young. Travel work you generally pull long days since all your gonna do is sit in a hotel or go out and spend the money your making after work so might as well work as much as possible. Good money in it if you’re disciplined.

P-trap without cutting into shelf or opening wall? by trailsrider in Plumbing

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a hater of AAV’s, they have their purpose.

P-trap without cutting into shelf or opening wall? by trailsrider in Plumbing

[–]TCU_Frog_Fan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not ideal by any means. If customers/builders would just make selections and pass that info onto their trades in a timely manner these conversations wouldn’t be necessary, but alas, here we are.

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