When should I leave water dripping?

• <div><p>You should leave the water dripping when temperatures are below 20 degrees for three hours or longer or your power goes out in the winter. Leave the water dripping until temperatures are consistently above 20 degrees and you’ve checked for frozen pipes. With water movement in your pipes, ice is less likely to form, and your pipes are less likely to burst. The drip relieves pressure, preventing burst and leaking pipes.</p></div>

When should you not use plumber's tape?

• <div><p>While plumber’s tape is a great solution for many plumbing problems, there are some times when it’s not the right product for the job at hand. </p><p>You shouldn’t use plumber’s tape on pipe connections in any of the following scenarios:</p><ul><li><p>When connecting PVC pipes</p></li><li><p>If the pipe has wide threads, as water can still leak through the space between the threads</p></li><li><p>If the pipe has very tight threads, as the tape would prevent a proper connection</p></li><li><p>If the pipe threads are damaged, which would prevent the tape from providing a watertight seal</p></li></ul><p>If your predicament is similar to any of these, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/why-do-plumbers-need-be-licensed.htm">licensed plumber</a> can help you solve the problem.</p></div>

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Q: Can you install a toilet without a sewer line?

• <div><p>The most practical and common setup is a toilet that connects with the sewer line or a septic tank. However, it is possible to install a toilet without a sewer line, and this can be particularly helpful in basements with no or outdated plumbing. An increasingly popular option is an environmentally friendly <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-composting-toilet-and-does-it-work.htm">composting toilet</a>. Other waterless options include incinerating or dry flush toilets, which pull the waste into an airtight container. </p></div>

Q: When should you not use plumber's tape?

• <div><p>While plumber&rsquo;s tape is a great solution for many plumbing problems, there are some times when it&rsquo;s not the right product for the job at hand. </p><p>You shouldn&rsquo;t use plumber&rsquo;s tape on pipe connections in any of the following scenarios:</p><ul><li><p>When connecting PVC pipes</p></li><li><p>If the pipe has wide threads, as water can still leak through the space between the threads</p></li><li><p>If the pipe has very tight threads, as the tape would prevent a proper connection</p></li><li><p>If the pipe threads are damaged, which would prevent the tape from providing a watertight seal</p></li></ul><p>If your predicament is similar to any of these, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/why-do-plumbers-need-be-licensed.htm">licensed plumber</a> can help you solve the problem.</p></div>

Q: Is there a tool to measure pipe size?

• <div><p>To measure pipe size, you can use a ruler, a soft tape measure, or a caliper. You can find a special pipe caliper that has iron or copper pipe sizes already marked. Rulers work if the end of the pipe is exposed. If your pipe is still attached to the plumbing, you&rsquo;ll need to go for a soft tape measure or caliper.</p></div>

Q: Should you leave outside faucets dripping in freezing weather?

• <div><p>Yes, you should leave outside faucets dripping in freezing weather to prevent frozen and burst pipes. While a drip doesn't always prevent freezing, ice is less likely to form and there's less pressure in your pipes, meaning they&rsquo;re less likely to burst. You can also winterize your outdoor faucets, eliminating the need to run a drip.</p></div>

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Vern came out and did an excelent job installing an EV receptical and fixing some other issues my house had. He was very professional and very knowledgeable. 10 out of 10 recommend. Will be in touch for future projects.
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Reviewed in July 2024
These people are scammers. Quoted $55k to replace the pipes in the house and insurance declined. Then quoted $18k to locate leak and repair by tearing up floors and walls. Insurance approved $12k and we were on the hook for $6k. They came out to detect the areas for the leak. The day they came...
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Reviewed in September 2016
Chris was great. Very professional, courteous, on time, was immaculate in the installation, was very patient with my questions and showed me how to program the wall unit. We love the new unit. It's quiet and works beautifully.
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Reviewed in April 2015
I had Mike do a lot of work, clearing out all my drains, pumping out my septic tank, and putting in a new leech field. It made for a big project, but Mike and his guys did a great job, My property has a lot of landscaping, and despite a substantial amount of digging with heavy equipment to put...
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Reviewed in December 2014
didn't work, at first . . had to come out again . . finally got heater to work . . said it needed other parts . . bought and installed.
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Reviewed in March 2014
Efficient, professional and speedy installation. Todd has a facility for explaining what he intends to do regarding the job (and why) in layman's terms. No jargon. In my opinion a very good businessman and an indispensable vendor when you have electrical issues.
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Reviewed in July 2013
Kirk's store is now open all the time so it took a while to find it open. He had a lot to choose from and the girl was very helpful in the store. Had a few set backs with the stone but all went well when it finally arrived. Because this was my first time at renovation, I should have asked a...
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I recently contacted Garage and Closet Kingdom regarding an installation question, I was very pleased with their immediate response time. I would most defiantly contact Garage and Closet Kingdom in the future for my garage and closet needs. I appreciated their professionalism.
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I've been using Barto for over 25 years. They were very quick to make an easy sale and sell me the 5 year warranty program. It took them 5 days to arrange delivery, which I can understand that it can take some time. I had to pay extra for the mount that the unit slides into and for the...
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