justan wrote:
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On Fri, 10 Mar 2017 16:05:27 -0500, Poco Deplorevole
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On Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:51:38 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 3/10/2017 3:34 PM, Poco Deplorevole 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. :-)

I hate plumbing crap also, but I've outgrown my fear of toilets.
Everything is right there, if the
shutoff valve works. That's sometimes a problem because folks don't
open and close the valve and it
gets stuck. So, go close and open your toilet valves right now. The
rest is easy, unless the wax
ring is leaking. I've replaced one, but it's a PITA.

Plumbing has never been a problem for me. I did all of it in both
bathroom remodels including the underground. One involved plumbing in
a wall hanging toilet.
http://gfretwell.com/ftp/new%20room/Plumbing.jpg


Plumbing is ALWAYS a problem. All but the most routine jobs
require at least 3 trips to Ace hardware.

A friend years ago was a contractor. Sink p-trap breaks on thanksgiving.
He went to,his neighbor who was a plumbing contractor. He said he knows
how they do good jobs quick. Contractor loaned him the work truck, and he
said had any possible item required. No extra trips.