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05-03-2018, 11:24 AM | #1 |
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Need a plumber at Island house
I finally got here to open up our house on Sleeper’s Island. Trying to get water up and running, but we have had a break in a 1/2 copper line from freezing (first time that’s ever happened). This line just goes to a main floor toilet, but there is no valve to shut off the line, so we can’t turn on the water. Does anyone have suggestions for someone who could fix this, even better if it could be done today?? Left a message with Island services, looking for additional options. TIA!
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05-03-2018, 11:37 AM | #2 |
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05-03-2018, 12:09 PM | #3 | |
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05-03-2018, 12:58 PM | #4 | |
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05-03-2018, 01:02 PM | #5 |
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What're the thoughts on quick connect fittings today? Used to be that they should only be used temporarily or for exposed applications.
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05-03-2018, 01:04 PM | #6 |
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Use one of these... they're pretty simple!
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05-03-2018, 01:22 PM | #8 |
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This video is what I think you might want to consider. It is code compliant and easy to do.
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05-03-2018, 02:49 PM | #9 | |
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I second (third, fourth?) the Shark/Gator Solutions.. It sounds like you need to cap the broken line to be able to turn the water on for the rest of the house.(?). If so, cut the line and snap a cap on the line until you can get a plumber there...then you can manually fill the toilet tank as needed to flush. Cost you less than $20 even if you need to buy a pipe cutter. Good luck! Steve |
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05-03-2018, 04:02 PM | #10 |
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Still good for under house?
any opinions if this approach is good for a situation where camp is up on piers, pipes are exposed to freezing temps. Sure the pipes are drained via gravity but a little bit of water, a little bit of plastic and freezing temps make me think they may not stand up too long.
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They may not yet be open, but I bet if you ask around, you'll find many islanders have developed some handy skills. You might also be surprised at the parts inventory that exists in those sheds behind the camp, as well as specialty tools. I had a boat sink at the dock once (pinholes in the bellows) and shortly after we arrived a friend showed up with a jack intended to level his boat house, and a couple of extra pumps.. We lifted it to gunwales at water level and had a drink while we watched the pumps work. Easy. Who knew? |
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