10. Trying to solder pipes with water still dripping or just trying to solder if you have
never tried it.
9. Re-using old supply lines and p-traps made of metal.
8. Asking how to at Home Depot or Lowes (Exception Ace Hardware's employees do seem
to know their stuff.)
7. Buying an assortment of fittings so you have enough parts. (Tip: take off your faucet or fixture and bring
the parts that will be connecting to the store and make sure you have the proper connections and lines.)
6. Starting your kitchen faucet or sink replacement an hour before dinner
5. Not sealing threads with plumbers tape or Not using plumbers' putty on your drain connections
4. Buying cheap off brand faucets (Especially for behind the wall installations.)
3. Not turning off the house main water valve before starting your plumbing project.
2. Having your Friend or Relative there to give you advice. Or Letting your wife/husband watch.
1. Starting the job and then deciding to call a plumber
6 comments:
Great post, keet them coming. I have made a mistake to work on a plumbing project with the water main still on... BIG MISTAKE
#6 is my favorite! Very common in our household...because "its only going to take 5 minutes!" :)
Some of these are funny but I bet after 30 years in the plumbing industry you have seen it all :-)
I made at least 3 of these mistakes on a recent installation. Good info to know for DIY's...
Great advice especially for first timers with projects!
Great advice especially for first timers with projects!
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