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Plasticman · 08-28-2010, 11:58 PM

I went to Lowes and asked the guy in plumbing section for a 1/4 inch petcock. He told me to go to petsmart, or was it x mart?

plumjoe · 08-29-2010, 01:11 AM

well since every plumber has never ran into a problem that they have had a question on how other plumbers resolved it with out going through trial and error on their own this forum should not even exsist

Ron · 08-29-2010, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plumjoe

well since every plumber has never ran into a problem that they have had a question on how other plumbers resolved it with out going through trial and error on their own this forum should not even exsist

Sorry to be the one to break the news to you but it does exist.

plbgbiz · 08-29-2010, 09:03 AM

PZ Rookie spouting off but I can't help myself on this one.

In my first visit to this forum I came across the pic in Ron's post that clearly states Plumbing PROFESSIONALS Only. It did not say LICENSED plumbers only. If someone has garnered credentials without experience and training, a good case can be made that although they legally possess a license to plumb, they are probably not a PROFESSIONAL in the field.

It appears that this thread started as some comic relief aimed at those that should never have posted here to start with. I'm sure it may sting a bit for those that didn't get good training on the basics but just like our trade isn't for the thin skinned apparently neither is this forum (and rightfully so).

Plumbergeek · 08-29-2010, 11:13 AM

I cut the 1/4" gas tubing going to my water heater, can I use compression union to repair it?

GREENPLUM · 08-29-2010, 12:09 PM

how bout some more "private area's"

like the biz lounge.......

or whatever

vegaschk · 08-30-2010, 02:14 PM

No tub drain in 30 years? wow

vinpadalino · 08-30-2010, 05:54 PM

Plumbing really hasn't changed that much in the 15 years Ive been doing it. Hots on the left and **** flows down hill. I dont know everything but in most cases I can figure it out. Its still good to learn new tricks.

RW Plumbing · 08-30-2010, 06:07 PM

I need help too. I can't figure out this sawzall thing. I cut a copper line apart and it is currently spraying water out. Is that bad? I keep trying to soldier it back together but the soldier isn't melting. Should I get an oxyactelyene torch? I have my pre soldiered fittings from the Home depot this should be easy.

08-28-2010, 11:56 PM	#21
Plasticman new nickname:Quaker State Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 1,204 My Photos	__________________ Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.

08-28-2010, 11:58 PM	#22
Plasticman new nickname:Quaker State Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 1,204 My Photos	I went to Lowes and asked the guy in plumbing section for a 1/4 inch petcock. He told me to go to petsmart, or was it x mart? __________________ Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.

08-29-2010, 01:11 AM	#23
plumjoe Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: texas Posts: 42 My Photos	well since every plumber has never ran into a problem that they have had a question on how other plumbers resolved it with out going through trial and error on their own this forum should not even exsist Last edited by plumjoe; 08-29-2010 at 01:29 AM..

08-29-2010, 09:03 AM	#25
plbgbiz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 3,626 My Photos	PZ Rookie spouting off but I can't help myself on this one. In my first visit to this forum I came across the pic in Ron's post that clearly states Plumbing PROFESSIONALS Only. It did not say LICENSED plumbers only. If someone has garnered credentials without experience and training, a good case can be made that although they legally possess a license to plumb, they are probably not a PROFESSIONAL in the field. It appears that this thread started as some comic relief aimed at those that should never have posted here to start with. I'm sure it may sting a bit for those that didn't get good training on the basics but just like our trade isn't for the thin skinned apparently neither is this forum (and rightfully so). __________________ John Johnson Water Works Plumbing, Inc. - Oklahoma City, OK Water Works on the Web Water Works on Facebook

08-29-2010, 11:13 AM	#26
Plumbergeek Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW Georgia Posts: 132 My Photos	I cut the 1/4" gas tubing going to my water heater, can I use compression union to repair it? __________________

08-29-2010, 12:09 PM	#27
GREENPLUM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ... Posts: 2,312 My Photos	how bout some more "private area's" like the biz lounge....... or whatever

08-30-2010, 02:14 PM	#28
vegaschk Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5 My Photos	No tub drain in 30 years? wow __________________ Find Useful plumbing tips on the Los Angeles Plumber blog

08-30-2010, 05:54 PM	#29
vinpadalino www.noblehvac.com Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Paradise Posts: 170 My Photos	Plumbing really hasn't changed that much in the 15 years Ive been doing it. Hots on the left and **** flows down hill. I dont know everything but in most cases I can figure it out. Its still good to learn new tricks.

08-30-2010, 06:07 PM	#30
RW Plumbing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 863 My Photos	I need help too. I can't figure out this sawzall thing. I cut a copper line apart and it is currently spraying water out. Is that bad? I keep trying to soldier it back together but the soldier isn't melting. Should I get an oxyactelyene torch? I have my pre soldiered fittings from the Home depot this should be easy.

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