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Call me Mr. FixiT!!!

MisterT | Posted in General Discussion on March 7, 2007 02:26am

DW turned on the kitchen faucet last night and the knozzle broke of and water sprayed across the kitchen.

So this AM I disassemble and make a trip to Blowes for an in expensive replacement Faucet.

Got some valves and feed lines and misc parts I might need.

While I was in there I rehabed the sink cab that was cobbled from previous owner.
closed of Moose access holes etc.

~1:30 I am done and get some Cicken wing pizza to reward myself.

as I am eating it the furnace tries to start up..
It has Been making more and more noise sinc we had that first really cold stretch in Jan.

So I call my heat guy but he is out of town and can’t make it back.

I ask ” can I replace a blower??”

Sure just take it to the supply house and they’ll hook you up.

well It is back together and blowin heat!!!

DW wont even know it was brokydid…

Wars of nations are fought to change maps. But wars of poverty are fought to map change.

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  1. Shep | Mar 07, 2007 02:32am | #1

    Yer braver than I am.

    It takes a lot more than a broken faucet and some water spraying around for me to tackle any plumbing. And its usually at least a 1/2 dozen trips before I get all the parts I need to fix it.

    It much easier to turn off the water and make a call.

    And it's better on my blood pressure, too.

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      Gunner | Mar 07, 2007 02:39am | #2

         I'm with you on the plumbing. Can't do it.

       

       

       

       

      They won't sell you a gun if you are crying.

      1. Shep | Mar 07, 2007 05:24am | #4

        It sometimes bugs me that I can't do plumbing.

        Then I grab another beer.

        1. brownbagg | Mar 07, 2007 07:09am | #5

          So how are you on CV joint, ever work on a johnson valve.

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          Gunner | Mar 07, 2007 07:40am | #6

             If I was unemployed and didn't have the money and my plumbing broke. I'd get a loan and use the house as collateral and hire a plumber. That's how much I hate plumbing.

           

           

           

           

          They won't sell you a gun if you are crying.

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        AaronRosenthal | Mar 07, 2007 09:19am | #9

        Shame on you & Shep LOL!!!
        Fixing plumbing ain't hard.
        Just think in terms of fluid dynamics......Quality repairs for your home.

        AaronR ConstructionVancouver, Canada

         

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          Gunner | Mar 07, 2007 12:03pm | #10

             Everybody has something. Plumbing is my something. I know all about fluid dynamics. I still can't do plumbing. It's all the sizes and fittings and stuff.

           

           

           

           

          They won't sell you a gun if you are crying.

          1. brownbagg | Mar 07, 2007 03:02pm | #13

            you could always used cpvc

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            Gunner | Mar 07, 2007 03:37pm | #14

                For what?

             

             

             

             

            They won't sell you a gun if you are crying.

          3. MisterT | Mar 07, 2007 04:09pm | #15

            I dunno ...last 2 jobs were CPVC...I am learning to hate the stuff.I am putting pex tools on my to-get-list...Wars of nations are fought to change maps. But wars of poverty are fought to map change.

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            Gunner | Mar 07, 2007 04:13pm | #16

              I don't even care to know the difference. What's that tell you?

             

             

             

             

            They won't sell you a gun if you are crying.

        2. Shep | Mar 07, 2007 04:14pm | #17

          I have watched lots of plumbers.

          I've even helped them.

          I understand how plumbing is supposed to go together and work.

          It's just that when I try to do it myself, something goes wrong EVERY time.

          Plumbing is my kryptonite.

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            Gunner | Mar 07, 2007 04:31pm | #18

              Plumbing is my kryptonite too.  I don't even watch plumbers anymore.

               A couple of years ago we got sent to a bank to tear out a bathroom and install an ATM  through the outer wall. You should have heard the argument between my boss and I. He is so used to sending a leadman to do anything and not worrying about it. We can tackle all trades. But I am not a plumber and have no quilms. Pretty funny stuff.

              

             

             

             

             

            They won't sell you a gun if you are crying.

  2. FastEddie | Mar 07, 2007 02:43am | #3

    So why did you wait til morning to turn off the water and fix it?  Didn't that soak the kitchen floor?

    "Put your creed in your deed."   Emerson

    "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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    JDRHI | Mar 07, 2007 07:40am | #7

    DW wont even know it was brokydid...

    WHAT?!

    ARE YOU SH!TTI!NG ME MAN?!

    If fixin' the blower aint enough fer nookie, its gotta be enough for some couch time this weekend?

    Damn. Around here, I don't flush the toilet, let alone fix it, without announcing it first.

    These pretzels, are making me thirsty.

     

     


    1. MisterT | Mar 07, 2007 02:11pm | #11

      I have given up on that avenue...Wars of nations are fought to change maps. But wars of poverty are fought to map change.

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    JDRHI | Mar 07, 2007 07:42am | #8

    BTW.

    Cudos on the repairs.

    I get that same little skip in my step whenever I repair something that doesn't require a hammer around here as well.

    These pretzels, are making me thirsty.

     

     


  5. Jer | Mar 07, 2007 02:32pm | #12

    So uh...how many trips to the box store(s) did you have to make for this little project? Oh, or are you one of those who already answered that question?

    By the way, good job.

  6. Mooney | Mar 07, 2007 04:59pm | #19

    That needs to start a book about landlording .

    Thats what people dont consider about them and you were brilliant to deciper the fan deal which was in foriegn land for a carpenter.

    I like the saying , "Ill take a look at it " .

    I also like the phrase of "practicing law " .

    We can look and practice all we want .

    Congradulations !

    Tim

     

    1. Mooney | Mar 07, 2007 05:20pm | #20

      Learning the names of plumbing  parts and their functions is the beginning .

      After that you can at least make a list when you think about a job.

      After that you learn that the plumber has the parts on the truck and you also need your bucket keepers and clear plastic tubs or what ever style you choose . I like 5 gallon buckets with lids as they will stack to the ceiling and recieve magic marker scripting well .

      Shade tree plumbing and fix it guy, are the hardest to learn in my mind and I still learn all the time .

      Here Mr T scores well by thinking about a professional at a store that can hook him up . Very valubale asset. Mechanics do it every day. Im not a mechanic but I wouldnt doubt the parts man taught him half of what he knows in a daily conversation over parts.

      Save those 1 800 help lines and sites that can help you.

      Tim 

      1. brownbagg | Mar 07, 2007 05:31pm | #21

        problem with the bucket full of plumbing fitting, is your buddies.
        "do you have....."
        "no"
        "Let go look'
        "no"
        " but I know you have it"
        "look HD is eight miles up the road"
        " but you are free"
        "not no more"

        1. Mooney | Mar 07, 2007 06:28pm | #24

          That happens after compardries learn you have it .

          LOL.

          Tim 

          1. Mooney | Mar 07, 2007 06:33pm | #25

            Sites like this can help if they are stacked in favorites ;

            http://www.handymanwire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php

            Tim  

      2. Shep | Mar 07, 2007 08:34pm | #27

        I know the names of the parts.

        I know what they are used for.

        I can get everything for any plumbing project in 1 trip ( usually)

        Something breaks down when I try to put that knowledge into application.

        I can do electrical, auto repair, carpentry and woodworking of all kinds.

        Just not plumbing.

        And I'm OK with that. I can't be great at everything<G>

    2. MisterT | Mar 07, 2007 05:35pm | #22

      I do plumbing because I feel I have to...Having to call in a sub 3-4 times :
      1) disconnect for demo
      2) reconfigure for new layout
      3) Final install
      4) inevitable changes, tweaks, adjustments , leaks, etc.just seems to be a added roadblock in my projects.maybe some day I will get my $h!t together sufficiently and gte sufficiently frustrated to make plumbers worth it...My go to plumber that we used when I was an employee, treated his main guy less than good for umpteen years.
      well last year Billy was diagnosed with cancer and had to quit...
      his replacement is adequate and that is being generous..
      boss won't pay what a good plumber deserves so he gets barely adequate..So I am expecting to read about Billy in the Obits some day...but yesterday I hear he is beating it and has gone back to work for himself!!!I am definately gonna call him for the next big plumbing mess I get!!Wars of nations are fought to change maps. But wars of poverty are fought to map change.

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        Gunner | Mar 07, 2007 06:05pm | #23

          I admire you for being able to do it. It's beyond my brain. And I can do a lot of stuff, in a variety of fields. Like Shep said. Plumbing is my kryptonite.

         

         

         

         

        They won't sell you a gun if you are crying.

    3. blue_eyed_devil | Mar 07, 2007 06:43pm | #26

      I bow to you MisterT!

      I think this days qualifies you as a master Heating and Plumbing Contractor. I'd hire you!

      blue"...

      keep looking for customers who want to hire  YOU.. all the rest are looking for commodities.. are you  a commodity ?... if you get sucked into "free estimates" and  "soliciting bids"... then you are a commodity... if your operation is set up to compete as a commodity, then have at it..... but be prepared to keep your margins low and your overhead  high...."

      From the best of TauntonU.

  7. bobbys | Mar 07, 2007 11:45pm | #28

    I am stubborn and do my own plumbing Just rebuilt a one year old faucet, I feel as though im a ultimate fighter going in the ring with tank abbot when i get set to plumb, I have a knack to screw up any part of it at any given time, Im getting ready to put new guts in the toilets

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