Can you stop a leak with enough plumber’s tape?

• <div><p>You can stop a leak with plumber’s tape, but it’s not a recommended way to repair a leak. To install it, you have to dismantle the plumbing connection, apply plumber’s tape, and then re-install the pieces. </p><p>There are better options for a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-temporary-fixes-pipe-leak.htm">temporary fix for leaking pipes</a>, such as repair sleeves, epoxy compounds, or pipe clamps.</p></div>

Are bathtub drains universal?

• <div><p>The plumbing industry has standardized the sizes for bathtub drains. They are <b>1 1/2 inches wide</b> to fit all standard bathtubs from <b>14 to 26 inches deep</b>. The standard sizing is to ensure that the drain fits into the P trap, a special part of your piping that prevents sewer water from bubbling up into your home (yuck).</p></div>

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Q: Can I use metal detectors to find my sewer line?

• <div><p>No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.</p></div>

Q: What causes poor water pressure in the shower?

• <div><p>There are many possibilities for why your shower&rsquo;s water pressure is low. It might be a simple-to-fix issue like the water valves being partially turned off, a dirty showerhead or hose, leaks in the plumbing, or an old showerhead. However, low water pressure in the shower could also indicate a larger issue with your home&rsquo;s plumbing system.</p></div>

Q: How do you check the water pressure in a house?

• <div><p>To check the water pressure in your house, you&rsquo;ll need to use a water pressure gauge, which you can purchase at your local hardware store. Locate your outside water spigot and attach the gauge (following the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions). Normal home water pressure is between 40 and 80 PSI. </p></div>

Q: Can you stop a leak with enough plumber’s tape?

• <div><p>You can stop a leak with plumber&rsquo;s tape, but it&rsquo;s not a recommended way to repair a leak. To install it, you have to dismantle the plumbing connection, apply plumber&rsquo;s tape, and then re-install the pieces. </p><p>There are better options for a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-temporary-fixes-pipe-leak.htm">temporary fix for leaking pipes</a>, such as repair sleeves, epoxy compounds, or pipe clamps.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
Southern Scape has provided us with exceptional service across the board. Their team handles monthly weed removal, weekly lawn maintenance, and has also completed a drain installation in our yard. Every service they have performed has not only met but truly exceeded our expectations. Their...
Southern Scape
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Reviewed in August 2023
Did a perfect job on installing crown molding!
Smartmoney Investments, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
My discharge pipe from my sewer system was broken. When I called KJon, I told them this and they said they would go out and take a look. I had to leave work to meet them, which cost me time and money. They charged me $150.00 as a diagnostic fee to tell me exactly what I told them the problem was...
K-Jon Sewer & Septic
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Reviewed in April 2017
The job was performed as I requested. I wasn't home at the time of installation so they allowed me to stop by home office at my convenience to pay for service.
Mr Electric of Lake Charles LA Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
I had some trouble with a slow kitchen sink drain, which eventually became a blocked kitchen sink drain. I was able to clear the blockage from the kitchen sink, but then realized all the water from the kitchen sink was backing up in the bathtub. Of course all of this would happen late Saturday...
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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Reviewed in January 2014
Mike arrived about 8:05a. Removed panelling under cabinets until he found the leak at T where sink drained into main pipe. Mike also had additional task of fighting some ants that made a nest around the pipe. He cut out old cast iron T's and some of the drain pipe to replace with PVC. Work took...
Lanier Plumbing Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2013
Service techs showed up on time, went to work right away, and addressed all of my concerns. They dug up rusted gas line deep into ground to the point that the gas line was wrapped in tar paper to protect from moisture/rust. They showed me this as I was uncertain about condition of the rest of...
Majestic Plumbing & Electric
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Reviewed in August 2013
We have an American Standard AC unit. My former AC technician retired & was replaced with a less than desirable technician. My spring AC maintenance was past due & I noticed the the AC overflow pipe was draining. I began researching the American Standard website for an American Standard...
Air Express Air Conditioning & Heating
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Reviewed in May 2013
I personally ran 60ft of 1/2 galvanized pipe for gas. I needed help finishing the job. Anthony finished the job with 10" of 3/8" red plastic water line and did a totally inadequate install into the garage with parts that I supplied. I dug the trench, Anthony spent an hour attaching the plastic....
Anthony's Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in February 2011
I called Deep South Plumbing on a Monday because I had a pipe(s) draining under my house, I left a message. On Thursday he called me back and said he would go out that morning and look at it. I explained to him that I work and if I had to be home we would have to schedule a date and time. He...
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