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In reply to the discussion: Any plumbers on DU? [View all]

Wash. state Desk Jet

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1. It seems your leak issues just move down the line .
Wed Aug 31, 2016, 02:08 PM
Aug 2016

Did those plumbers or the last one you had do the repair tell you anything about what is happening ? I'm guessing the problem reoccurs at fittings that are worn of have come loose over time. Ok so pressure and worn fittings. I'm not a plumber ,I am a retired general contractor experience in all phases of construction. What in the form of a consult did the plumber/plumbers give you regards to the problem moving down the pipes ? And the condition of the fittings ? How old is the duplex ? For a plumber this about chasing leaks. And was a pressure test done ? OK so, were the leaks you had repaired at the fittings or in the pipes ? By your description it seems to come down to old or worn fittings bad welds on and so on.Can you see those fittings at the hub ?

You need a good plumbing trouble shooter to come out to your place .

Any plumbers on DU? [View all] hamsterjill Aug 2016 OP
It seems your leak issues just move down the line . Wash. state Desk Jet Aug 2016 #1
Thank you for responding. hamsterjill Aug 2016 #2
Plenty of detail in this one. Wash. state Desk Jet Aug 2016 #3
One of those leak detection companies has been suggested. hamsterjill Aug 2016 #4
It doesn't have to be done at the same time . Wash. state Desk Jet Aug 2016 #5
Thank you very much! hamsterjill Aug 2016 #6
Check in as things progress. Wash. state Desk Jet Aug 2016 #7
All good suggestions. rusty quoin Aug 2016 #8
Can you take a picture of the "hub" that is leaking? Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2016 #9
Thank you. hamsterjill Sep 2016 #10
What kind of climate are you in? Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2016 #11
Thank you for all the good info. hamsterjill Sep 2016 #13
That could definitely cause you to have instant hot. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2016 #14
I think it is. I'm not sure. hamsterjill Sep 2016 #15
Just wanted to say "thank you". hamsterjill Dec 2016 #18
. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2016 #20
Here's a link that sums it up plane english. Wash. state Desk Jet Sep 2016 #12
Please see my post #18 on this thread and accept my thanks for YOUR help, as well. hamsterjill Dec 2016 #19
Be thankful you didn't have this guy's problems Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2016 #16
Oh, heavens, please no!!!! hamsterjill Sep 2016 #17
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