Why didn’t I think of checking the website first!
Motormaker had a good idea!
Things you should and shouldn’t do, and some things you need to know about when attacking a plumbing job own your own. Not everything applies to every job or individual however this list will give you food for thought.
Never start a plumbing job without several buckets and sponges nearby.
Always remember that water runs down hill.
If you buy repair parts; ~ always buy extra, you’ll need them before the job is complete.
Have a large box of tools around, and place extra ones near the area that you’re working in.
Your wife will love you when she sees just how awesome your tools look and you appear to be stressed.
Get extra plumbers putty, it helps avoid leaks but doesn’t work after you have one.
Try to remember where you put the instructions that came with the faucets when you first installed them. It helps to refer to them at times. If you don’t have them look the faucet up online and print a copy of it.
Get a small pillow to lie on while your head is under the sink.
It helps to mumble softly while under the sink; the wife isn’t sure what you’re saying but she’s impressed with how hard you’re working.
Talk as though you’re an authority using words like grummets, washer, flange, stopper valve, locknut, and remember if you check the instructions first you can learn more by reading up on them.
Most of the time you don’t need power tools, but again it’s impressive to have around and will confuse a spouse.
It’s also a good idea to avoid having a beer with the neighbor should he come over to lend a hand or give a word of advice.
Avoid drinking before you have the repairs completed and tested first.
Plumbers pipe tape is good to use before you turn the water back on.
Avoid snoring while lying down and halfway under the sink and vanity.
Pick a time to do the repair work when your favorite team isn’t playing on tv.
If you can, loosen your belt and pull the back of your pants down a little more then normal, butt cracks being seen is a sign of a man who knows plumbing; and your wife will love seeing it while you work under the cabinet.
Keep the receipts to all repair parts you bought at the store. The ones you didn’t use can be returned.
Remember one thing while doing the plumbing repairs ~ no matter how bad it may be it’s saving you $90 an hour on straight time alone. Remember those tickets you wanted to buy for the ball game next week, you have now earned it and the spouse can’t say no.
And most important – Don’t rush the job; anything worth doing is worth doing well. Self-satisfaction is important.
The job is completed
this afternoon and working just fine now. I only wish I had checked online with Delta first. The local plumbing stores and big box stores no longer carry the unit that Mrs Aks bought 3~4 years ago.
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