On Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:51:38 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

My neighbor, about 35 years old, one generation down, had a plumber's truck in his driveway this
morning. We had a cup of coffee later, and I asked what happened. His fill valve was leaking around
the sides and no water was going into the overflow tube as the toilet was filling. He spent $75
getting a new fill valve installed. I asked why he didn't just go to WalMart and buy a new valve for
$10. He didn't know that was possible.

I guess that kind of proves your point.


I'll tackle most DIY repairs or projects *except* anything to do with
water and plumbing. Too many bad experiences and frustrations. I'll
hire a plumber even if it's only to replace the flapper valve in the
toilet. :-)

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I feel exactly the same way. Plumbing and I have never gotten along
well together and do it only when absolutely necessary.