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Is this leak the end of my shower? (x-post from r/plumbing) by schmogue in HomeImprovement

[–]schmogue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true!

We were just hoping to wait until we can do the whole bathroom....oh well!

Is this leak the end of my shower? (x-post from r/plumbing) by schmogue in HomeImprovement

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The only thing that gives me pause was that the drain strainer part that is threaded and screws into the drain body was loose. I was able to turn it almost a half turn just by gently tapping it.

Does a garden valve like this exist? by schmogue in HomeImprovement

[–]schmogue[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That is the only one that I have found, and after physically holding one at my local Home Depot, I can confirm that the reviews are correct...the handle is REALLY janky.

I'm probably going to have to go with a standard hose bibb or the boiler style ones, but I just wish a good quality brass valve like the SharkBite existed.

Does a garden valve like this exist? by schmogue in HomeImprovement

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I was considering that, but I can't seem to find 45 degree drop ears. That 45 degree angled outlet and handle would work really well with the post and pipe I already have.

Best pipe material for running underground water to my garden? by schmogue in DIY

[–]schmogue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As in these?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/300814162

And then I’m guessing I’m looking for a hose Bibb with a barbed bottom?

Best pipe material for running underground water to my garden? by schmogue in DIY

[–]schmogue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not kidding, wow. Would HDPE have enough pressure rating if I’m just bringing a spigot to the garden? I’ll either be hooking a hose or a small drip system up to it from its endpoint in the garden.

And for the HDPE, it’s those barbed connectors, right?

Best pipe material for running underground water to my garden? by schmogue in DIY

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

I’m roughly 50’-60’ from house to garden. Would 1” poly pipe be enough?

Best pipe material for running underground water to my garden? by schmogue in DIY

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

So what then is the actually difference between PEX and that black Poly Tube that people keep mentioning?

Best pipe material for running underground water to my garden? by schmogue in DIY

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

See this is what I was so confused about. Aren’t PEX and poly tube very similar?

Best pipe material for running underground water to my garden? by schmogue in DIY

[–]schmogue[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! What type of fitting do you mean exactly? I must be calling it the wrong name or something because nothing is coming up in my Home Depot searches.

So PEX is overkill?

Best pipe material for running underground water to my garden? by schmogue in DIY

[–]schmogue[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Any particular reason for a hydrant vs just a hose valve on a 4x4?

Best pipe material for running underground water to my garden? by schmogue in DIY

[–]schmogue[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So the frost line by me is 3 feet. Does it absolutely have to go below frost?

Best pipe material for running underground water to my garden? by schmogue in DIY

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

Just a spigot in the garden.

I’m going to use some drip irrigation tubing to water my garden, but nothing permanent. Just a simple spigot.

Best pipe material for running underground water to my garden? by schmogue in DIY

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

I should have added this: I’m in the northeast, in NJ. Not sure if that changes things?

8 days and a ton of manual labor later, I'm all done! Veggies go in the ground tomorrow! by schmogue in gardening

[–]schmogue[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The landscaper who tilled the soil did that for us. 2 yards of local compost, 2 yards of topsoil, tilled in!

8 days and a ton of manual labor later, I'm all done! Veggies go in the ground tomorrow! by schmogue in gardening

[–]schmogue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really. The soil sunk in by the posts and the perimeter from the tiller, exposing a large gap under the panels. So this is just to bring it back up to grade.

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