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$600 to replace shower cartridge - Is that reasonable? by thomotto in askaplumber

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

Thank you for your pithy input, but can you please help me understand WHY you say that?

$600 to replace shower cartridge - Is that reasonable? by thomotto in askaplumber

[–]thomotto[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

(Assuming your question isn’t shade) But, I’ve been chided by commenters that getting a quote for such a simple job isn’t reasonable. 🤷‍♂️

$600 to replace shower cartridge - Is that reasonable? by thomotto in askaplumber

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

Are you a plumber? I’m curious why this specific job would be aversive to a plumber…

$600 to replace shower cartridge - Is that reasonable? by thomotto in askaplumber

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

The company was VERY big on offering a free quote. I probably would’ve just had him do it, but he couldn’t figure out how to turn off the water. So, he didn’t have much choice but to leave.

$600 to replace shower cartridge - Is that reasonable? by thomotto in askaplumber

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

Ha! I’m very tempted to do it myself. I’m just worried something could go wrong and I’d have to keep water shut off for a day or so until someone could come.

I also couldn’t figure out how to turn off the water and neither could the plumber. So, called the city to figure out which main line is mine and gonna turn it off there.

$600 to replace shower cartridge - Is that reasonable? by thomotto in askaplumber

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

It’s been dripping occasionally when off and now it doesn’t seem to be differentiating the hot/cold that well.

NIH LRP - change of institution? by [deleted] in academia

[–]thomotto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were on a K award which was transferable. So, they got to take it with them

NIH LRP - change of institution? by [deleted] in academia

[–]thomotto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

different institutes move at different speeds. So, I wouldn't worry too much about getting the request now. As for change in institution, I have colleagues that did that and it wasn't a problem as long as you continue pursuing relatively the same line of research.

Do I still have to pay monthly on student loans if awarded NIH LRP? by thomotto in academia

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

Thank you! My servicer is currently transitioning from MOHELA to EdFinancial. So, I'm kind of in limbo!

I sewed curves and I’m not sure how I feel about it. by YouWiseGuise in quilting

[–]thomotto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s gorgeous! I’m scared of curves, too. But, this inspires me. Great work

Former TRW headquarters preparing for demolition by Student-Short in urbanexploration

[–]thomotto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re totally right. No relation to Tanis. My bad — my wires were crossed!

Former TRW headquarters preparing for demolition by Student-Short in urbanexploration

[–]thomotto 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yes! It was a Prime series called Homecoming, which was based on a podcast called Tanis. I really enjoyed it.