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Sam L. Archer's avatar

So, your fresh water pipes are in good shape, and I am glad for that. Galvanized steel is usually not used for any more than nipples on wastewater; hence, it is interesting to learn that your house had long runs of that. The primary reason is that, indeed, steel pipe is not good at carrying wastewater sustainably, with black cast iron or

PVC-40 being the choice. And you are correct, unburying any line is hard and

unpleasant work; but there are some guys in this world who just love to dig, thanks be to God. We also now have some delightful small hydraulic machines that can do some of that drudgery safely.

. Many people feel shame for having the plumber see their pipes in a mess, and that is entirely one-sided. Plumbers only see pipes in a mess and admire their work for a few brief moments of gratification as they flush water or gas through the new for testing and start-up. Things look much less bad to a plumber than they do to a customer who has been living in a state of denial for months (or days.) When that job looks good, the plumber goes on to the next mess. I love plumbers and do not begrudge them the prices they must charge.

- Sam

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Clint Collide 🌈✌️'s avatar

Thanks, Sam. The only embarrassment for me was how little I know about home maintenance. One of the many reasons I rent, I guess. lol

Hoping my landlord approves the extra excavation and repair. It’s making it hard to do laundry. And I don’t need another reason not to do laundry. lol

Cheers to you…apprecaite your kind, wise words. 🌈✌️

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