#Plumbing DIY

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Wait. Is this a homemade garbage disposal?

[sreegs]

dealing with plumbing is just like dealing with wiring except it doesnt kill you immediately if you fuck it up. the mold takes its time

[skrunksthatwunk]

kuwabara sketch dump bc i had a dream where he was just sittin there last night and i love him and i miss him :((

[stumblngrumbl]

occasionally it's good to procrastinate projects

last year i replaced the irrigation pump and since the new one is submersible (it sits inside the water holding tank, pushes water straight out) instead of being a shallow well jet pump (which sits outside of the tank, sucks water and pushes it) all of the hookups are totally different

i was in a hurry last year so i only set up the most important connection, so the water line coming out of the tank just goes to a filter and then to the rest if the irrigation system

and the subsidiary water lines local to that part of the land (barely visible on the right side of the pic) were left disconnected for "later"

i had all of the parts ready to install

basically the line coming up from the tank was going to hit that "wye" (the Y shaped piece), i was going to add a valve to more easily isolate the pump for service, and the "E" shaped manifold was going to be set up to connect to those subsidiary lines

however, i didn't get around to doing it last year

and today i took another look at it and was glad for the delay

because the way i was going to set it up last year, the three lines weren't going to get filtered (not ideal), and what's more, when they would get fed by water flowing from the pressure tank (off screen to the left about 100m), that water would have back flushed the filter right into those lines (way worse than not being filtered at all)

instead i will put a Tee ("T" shaped connector) after the filter (to its left) and then have the manifold be fed from that Tee; all of the water reaching the manifold and its three connected lines will be filtered, whether fed directly by the pump or indirectly via the pressure tank

so see, don't get too stressed if you slack a project

there's probably a good reason for it

[snapthistiger]

round 2 of water 💦 leak repair at my moms house. I don’t think we actually fixed anything yesterday because we still had a leak with the cracked 90. hoping it’s all repaired now. letting the glue dry and my nephew will turn the water on later.

[rosielindy]

Trying to do a little home repair and I just love this guy’s theme song at the beginning. Makes me feel like I can do it!

[urbanwoodsmanthings]

Copper and brass rose from pipe

[curiosity-killed]

☕ plumbers please?

Context: I’ve been having a Really Shit Plumbing Experience for the past 5 weeks.

In general I am pro-plumber. My parents are intensely DIY folks (as in they built their current house and have done extensive remodeling and repair work on their past house and family members’ homes) but always say that for plumbing and electricity, you call an expert*. Consequently I grew up with a heavy dose of respect toward them, and as part of my tendency to be taken for A Sweet Young Girl, tend to have older plumbers be very friendly and chatty with me. It is, I assume, an extension of my lifelong habit of adopting/being adopted by extra grandpas??

THAT SAID I am currently about one more condescending remark away from starting a fistfight with the next plumber to tell me “it’s hard to track a leak” while acting like I’m a child. Will I win? No, but they will lose.

*this is sort of a lie bc my parents will also DIY rather a lot of plumbing issues themselves and my dad and grandpa did all the wiring in our house (admittedly upside down) but anyway

send me a ☕️ and a topic and i’ll talk about how i feel about it

[oh-a-very-toxic-octopus]

The closing of ✨ the final hole ✨

We had to dig down about 750mm beneath the kitchen floor joists and drill through from the outside to reconnect the house to the mains. Which left us with this dumb hole where the oven normally sits:

The piping is all new and connects to the old system over on the left.

Had to cut back the flooring a little further to put in a new plate for the oven to sit on.

And here is the new plate in place, walls repainted (they were disgusting).

Holes closed: 4/4.

[pluckedanarchist]

Husband and I are starting the house buying process and im filled with the Homosexual Audacity to do home improvements DIY

[prep4tomoro]

Off-Grid: Living Without Running Water

The other day, a friend of mine and I were discussing my emergency planning activities and supplies. When it came to plumbing, my friend said “I couldn’t live without running water”. To that I responded, “If you think you can’t, you haven’t tried or you haven’t looked at alternatives”. I then began to explain the methods I have used in place of conventional plumbing. It all boils down to this; if you seek alternatives, you will find them but you may need to give up some of the creature comforts like taking long showers and automatic dish washers. Reaching for the faucet and expecting water to flow out of it is so ingrained in us that, for many, it seems impossible to imagine a life without that luxury. It is possible. A mindset change is always needed when dealing with an emergency or making a lifestyle change to "go against the norm". Try it. Plan one day to live without turning on the faucet, taking a shower/bath, using the dishwasher or flushing the toilet [as usual]. The items below are but a few of the alternatives available. You are limited only by your imagination and research. As a homesteader, Jaimie gets questions about water. "It seems that everyone marvels at my fortitude of living so long without running water. They want to know how I do it. I often find myself answering their questions by explaining the logistics of life without working faucets. I tell them how we heat water on our wood stove in the winter and in our solar oven in the summer. I explain how we have a bucket shower on a rope and pulley attached to the ceiling above our bathtub. But what I've come to realize is that their questions aren't even remotely related to logistics. What they really wonder about is my commitment. They are really asking HOW could I find it in myself to spend three years carrying water?!" Read more . . . This Is What it Looks Like to Live Without Running Water in America Tips for Surviving Without Running Water How to Survive a Week Without Running Water WATER SOURCES: Produce Drinking Water from the Air, Ground and Undrinkable Water Long-Term Water Storage: Containers - Treatments - Quantity Per Person Hand-Made Water Well and Hand Pump DRINK: If you don't have a water storage plan and public water is not available or contaminated, there are several ways to "create" clean drinking (potable) water from nearly any kind of water or ground moisture. Distilling is the best method and can be done for free or very little cost. Click here for other options. SINK: My cabin’s "rustic" version of a sink is a small stainless steel sink built into the kitchen counter with a 5-gallon water container on a shelf above the sink, to dispense into the sink, and a 5-gallon bucket under the sink, to catch the used water. But, again, there are many alternatives, including RV sink systems and those used by snowball stands and lunch wagons. SHOWER: There are many portable showering solutions (usually for camping) that do not require conventional plumbing. Some produce heated water and others do not. For those that don’t produce their own heat, pre-heated water can be used. For years, I have enjoyed using coleman hot water on demand. It uses the 16.4-oz. propane cylinders or optional bulk propane tank adapter. With practice, I have been able to acquire a warm, cleaning shower with less than 3 gallons of water and even less when the water is cold. A clean, fresh-water stream or lake is also an alternative. A Shower Bag or [clean] Lawn Sprayer are good for camping or as alternatives when running water is not available. Like anything else, there are choices of quality, capacity and options. Suggested Reading: Bathe Without Showering OFF-GRID HOT WATER: Rocket Stove Hot Water Heater Coiling Copper Pipe for Thermo-Siphoning [Video 1 of 2] Endless Hot Water Without Electricity or Gas [Video 2 of 2] Portable Off-Grid Hot Water Products on Amazon.com TOILET: My most recent off-the-grid toilet is a compost toilet. It requires no electric or water. An electric, incinerating toilet does require a good amount of electric but requires no water or plumbing. The unit vents its "odor" outside and all that’s left are ashes. I have used both types for years and have found them to be extremely efficient and comforting that I can stay in a nice warm cabin instead of going to an outhouse. I found them to be the closest thing to a "regular" residential toilet, without the need for plumbing. There are many other, less expensive alternatives that can be utilized but are a bit less maintenance-free, uncomfortable and can be more expensive over time. I have also used a simple bucket with a heavy-duty trash bag liner, a toilet seat, made especially for 5-6 gallon buckets, with kitty litter and a product called "Poo Powder" to help control odor and solidify the waste. Your selection will depend on your circumstances, availability and budget. LAUNDRY: Doing Laundry in an Emergency Situation or Living Off-The-Grid GRAY WATER: Water should never be wasted. A graywater system is used to take water that has already been used from places like laundry, shower and sink and divert it to use for another purpose like watering gardens or landscaping instead of flushing it down into the sewer or running it into a field. Using a Solar Still, graywater can be converted to drinking water. Here are some resources for installing and using a graywater system. Depending on where it is to be installed, a government permit may be required. [Article 1]     [Article 2]     [Video 1]     [Video 1] POWER WASHING: With a 12-volt water pump (from a marine supply store) connected to my 12-volt batteries (to push the water to my Power Washer), and the pump placed between my water-collection barrel and my Power Washer (connected to my generator), I can power wash my ATV, cabin deck and anything else that needs an extra-powerful stream of water. A [clean] Lawn Sprayer may work as a less powerful alternative. SEE ALSO: Replenishable Water and Food Sources Toilet Paper Alternatives [Author's Reference Link]

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[doug-lewars]

DIY Plumbing

I didn't get much writing done today. Actually, this being Saturday I do mostly editing but that too, hit the skids. I ran into a plumbing problem and thought my DIY skills were up to the challenge. They weren't and I had to call a plumber. I know what to do. It was the doing part where I ran into difficulty. They make these things look so easy on YouTube videos. Sure, they say, just undo a couple of nuts and bolts here and ... except those nuts and bolts are so corroded they aren't ever coming undone. Even the plumber had to cut them off. Oh well, at least it's done and I can use the bathroom again. Plumbing is too easy to take for granted.

[totalhomehandbook]

Understanding the Importance of Shutoff Valves: Pros, Cons, and Installation Tips

When it comes to plumbing, understanding the importance of shutoff valves is crucial. Shutoff valves play a vital role in controlling the flow of water to specific fixtures within your home, such as faucets, toilets, and washing machines. This blog serves as an informative guide, particularly for homeowners and beginners, on why shutoff valves are important and how to install them. By the end of…

[belladonnaprice]

[rosielindy]

Happy Friday! I get to fix the toilet today. Yay. 💩😜😝

Thankfully it’s the hardware in the tank, started leaking this week. Anything else and I call a plumber.