Ammy plumbing sucks a#@

stevew · 03-31-2009, 01:41 AM

what time does lowes open in the morning? Got a bit of a mess here, and it may even be my own fault(god forbid).

Should have known that nothing good could happen by trying to finalize installing a pedastal sink at 1am.

Must have wrenched too hard on an old fitting, ffs.

stevew · 03-31-2009, 01:46 AM

looks like 6am can't come fast enough. Hopefully they have the compression fitting I need, or im kind of fucked. I can tell the building on this thing was top notch back in the day(not).

At least now once this sink is installed, I won't feel like I have to take a shit in a phone booth anymore.

stevew · 03-31-2009, 01:48 AM

Anyone want to buy a house for like 85K? Downside is you have to live in BFE, and it needs a lot of work. Upside is you can be in pittsburgh in only 75 minutes, and could theoretically visit pumpy in about 2 hours.

Cringer · 03-31-2009, 02:04 AM

Plumbing is great indeed. My plumbing has gone to crap, and one day not far down the road will have to call in a pro to actually fix things. I may try some stuff myself though I guess. We have had constant problems with the kitchen, it has it's own line that wraps around the house to the line out to the sewer. Yes I know exactly where it goes, because I have dug the whole thing up looking for problems. Right now to keep the headaches down I have the sink drain out into side of the patio until I replace the all of the pipes. Master bath I need to fix the toilet, but that one I think I can do myself. I think a flange with an extender should do the trick. The other bathroom has no sink right now because it takes a week to drain, it is something I have never been able to fix, no snake has ever done the job. Both bathrooms get a clog after their pipes come together about every six months, so everything will start to back up and I need to go to Home Depot to rent a snake.

I hate plumbing as well my friend. Makes me wish I could call a plumber out tomorrow now, but that money is going towards a brand new a/c and heating unit which gets put in tomorrow. That has been another problem every six months but should now go away.

Just need to take care of the radiator problem on our second car, replace the drywall in one bathroom, get new insulation for the roof and put it in, and hopefully one day replace the chain link fence with a wood fence. That's just the big stuff, don't get me started on the small stuff. Owning a home and cars is still nice I guess.

TCY Junkie · 03-31-2009, 02:06 AM

Last week my brother had plumbing work done to fix a leak once they jacked up the foundation and leveled the foundation because it was not level from the leak. Well the plumbers found out that all the connections were basically crap after they fixed 4 leaks. When they moved the pipe it would just separate. I'm sure he will sell it for what they owe own it.

Karlifornia · 03-31-2009, 03:04 AM

Stevew, I hate to bring it to this, but your plumbing really stinks.

stevew · 03-31-2009, 06:29 AM

I can only deduce that shut off valves must have only been made of Platinum when this place was built. Must be the reason why there's not one ANYWHERE in this fuckin house. I torqued a fitting too hard last night thahad a minor leak and it was spewing water everywhere. I don't think my wife was happy to wake up then and have to run down and shut off the main water valve in the basement.

Fidatelo · 03-31-2009, 08:39 AM

I think you're right on the platinum shut off valve theory. Our house was seriously lacking in shut off valves when we bought it, but we've finally gotten to the point where every faucet in the house can be shut off independently (I think).

Fidatelo · 03-31-2009, 08:39 AM

Dola

Plumbing sucks.

spleen1015 · 03-31-2009, 08:56 AM

If there is one thing about home maintenance that intimidates the shit out of me, it is plumbing.

Good luck, homie.

Dr. Sak · 03-31-2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleen1015

If there is one thing about home maintenance that intimidates the shit out of me, it is plumbing.

Good luck, homie.

For me it is electricity. Anytime I am doing anything with it, I shut off all the power to the house. I am decent with plumbing; my sodering might not be the prettiest, but it is solid.

Tasan · 03-31-2009, 09:03 AM

Good grief, plumbing has been my nightmare in our house. From water spewing seemingly randomly out of the wall, to a leak that had apparently gone unnoticed for 23 years, we've had nothing but problems in this house with plumbing and water in general. From what I understand, when you buy an old house you get this, but its a bit ridiculous. For all of you potential first time buyers, beware and be prepared to spend some money if you buy a home that isn't a new build, with plumbing probably being the first pit.

Kodos · 03-31-2009, 09:20 AM

Sounds like you're have a bad week, stevew. Hang in there!

lighthousekeeper · 03-31-2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cringer

My plumbing has gone to crap, and one day not far down the road will have to call in a pro to actually fix things.

Before you go with a professional, just eat some Super Colon Blow. Should clear you right up.

stevew · 01-22-2010, 12:27 AM

Okay minor bumpage-

I resolved all the issues in this thread. But wanted to say that the Kleer Drain thing works as advertised. It's got CO2 cartridges and it more or less blasts out the problem. My shower had become a minor pain, as it was very slow at draining. One shot with the Kleer Drain, and it's clear as can be. Best 25 bucks I've spent in awhile.

Kleer Drain Instant Drain Opener

k0ruptr · 01-22-2010, 12:58 AM

that thing looks awesome, watching a video on it now. I'm picking one up

Drake · 01-22-2010, 07:45 AM

Best thing my sister-in-law ever did was marry a professional plumber. They've been split up for two years now, but thankfully, I got to keep him in the divorce.

M GO BLUE!!! · 01-22-2010, 11:13 AM

Did Najeh Davenport ever shit in a phone booth?

Mustang · 01-22-2010, 11:40 AM

Plumbing is not too bad if everything you have is standardized right now. I'm in a house that was built in the 40's so, anytime there is plumbing that needs to be done, it usually involves cutting and refitting so, an easy job turns into 3 hours of work. And our house has no shutoffs either other than the ones we have remounted.

PilotMan · 01-22-2010, 09:10 PM

thanks Steve, i read this thread and my toilet starts leaking. Thankfully, it was a quick fix of a water supply line and a fill valve. Please don't start talking about crappy wiring jobs. I am SOL there.

03-31-2009, 02:04 AM	#4
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	Plumbing is great indeed. My plumbing has gone to crap, and one day not far down the road will have to call in a pro to actually fix things. I may try some stuff myself though I guess. We have had constant problems with the kitchen, it has it's own line that wraps around the house to the line out to the sewer. Yes I know exactly where it goes, because I have dug the whole thing up looking for problems. Right now to keep the headaches down I have the sink drain out into side of the patio until I replace the all of the pipes. Master bath I need to fix the toilet, but that one I think I can do myself. I think a flange with an extender should do the trick. The other bathroom has no sink right now because it takes a week to drain, it is something I have never been able to fix, no snake has ever done the job. Both bathrooms get a clog after their pipes come together about every six months, so everything will start to back up and I need to go to Home Depot to rent a snake. I hate plumbing as well my friend. Makes me wish I could call a plumber out tomorrow now, but that money is going towards a brand new a/c and heating unit which gets put in tomorrow. That has been another problem every six months but should now go away. Just need to take care of the radiator problem on our second car, replace the drywall in one bathroom, get new insulation for the roof and put it in, and hopefully one day replace the chain link fence with a wood fence. That's just the big stuff, don't get me started on the small stuff. Owning a home and cars is still nice I guess. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

03-31-2009, 02:06 AM	#5
TCY Junkie College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TX	Last week my brother had plumbing work done to fix a leak once they jacked up the foundation and leveled the foundation because it was not level from the leak. Well the plumbers found out that all the connections were basically crap after they fixed 4 leaks. When they moved the pipe it would just separate. I'm sure he will sell it for what they owe own it. __________________ I try to open things I probably have no chance of opening.

03-31-2009, 03:04 AM	#6
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Stevew, I hate to bring it to this, but your plumbing really stinks. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

03-31-2009, 08:39 AM	#8
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I think you're right on the platinum shut off valve theory. Our house was seriously lacking in shut off valves when we bought it, but we've finally gotten to the point where every faucet in the house can be shut off independently (I think). __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

03-31-2009, 08:39 AM	#9
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Dola Plumbing sucks. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

03-31-2009, 01:46 AM	#2
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	looks like 6am can't come fast enough. Hopefully they have the compression fitting I need, or im kind of fucked. I can tell the building on this thing was top notch back in the day(not). At least now once this sink is installed, I won't feel like I have to take a shit in a phone booth anymore.

03-31-2009, 01:48 AM	#3
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Anyone want to buy a house for like 85K? Downside is you have to live in BFE, and it needs a lot of work. Upside is you can be in pittsburgh in only 75 minutes, and could theoretically visit pumpy in about 2 hours.

03-31-2009, 06:29 AM	#7
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I can only deduce that shut off valves must have only been made of Platinum when this place was built. Must be the reason why there's not one ANYWHERE in this fuckin house. I torqued a fitting too hard last night thahad a minor leak and it was spewing water everywhere. I don't think my wife was happy to wake up then and have to run down and shut off the main water valve in the basement.

03-31-2009, 08:56 AM	#10
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	If there is one thing about home maintenance that intimidates the shit out of me, it is plumbing. Good luck, homie.

03-31-2009, 09:03 AM	#12
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Good grief, plumbing has been my nightmare in our house. From water spewing seemingly randomly out of the wall, to a leak that had apparently gone unnoticed for 23 years, we've had nothing but problems in this house with plumbing and water in general. From what I understand, when you buy an old house you get this, but its a bit ridiculous. For all of you potential first time buyers, beware and be prepared to spend some money if you buy a home that isn't a new build, with plumbing probably being the first pit. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

03-31-2009, 09:20 AM	#13
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Sounds like you're have a bad week, stevew. Hang in there! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-22-2010, 12:27 AM	#15
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Okay minor bumpage- I resolved all the issues in this thread. But wanted to say that the Kleer Drain thing works as advertised. It's got CO2 cartridges and it more or less blasts out the problem. My shower had become a minor pain, as it was very slow at draining. One shot with the Kleer Drain, and it's clear as can be. Best 25 bucks I've spent in awhile. Kleer Drain Instant Drain Opener

01-22-2010, 12:58 AM	#16
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	that thing looks awesome, watching a video on it now. I'm picking one up __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks Last edited by k0ruptr : 01-22-2010 at 01:02 AM.

01-22-2010, 07:45 AM	#17
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	Best thing my sister-in-law ever did was marry a professional plumber. They've been split up for two years now, but thankfully, I got to keep him in the divorce.

01-22-2010, 11:13 AM	#18
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Did Najeh Davenport ever shit in a phone booth?

01-22-2010, 11:40 AM	#19
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Plumbing is not too bad if everything you have is standardized right now. I'm in a house that was built in the 40's so, anytime there is plumbing that needs to be done, it usually involves cutting and refitting so, an easy job turns into 3 hours of work. And our house has no shutoffs either other than the ones we have remounted. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

01-22-2010, 09:10 PM	#20
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	thanks Steve, i read this thread and my toilet starts leaking. Thankfully, it was a quick fix of a water supply line and a fill valve. Please don't start talking about crappy wiring jobs. I am SOL there. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

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