http://www.dslreports.com/forum/There-goes-the-wallpaper-23308225 en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:59:04 EDT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:59:04 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23314878 said by Locutus65:

There is something to be said for someone who doesn't charge outrageous fees. I used to own a computer shop and I had more customers than you could shake a stick at because 1. I was good at what I did and 2. I didn't overcharge for services and parts.
"aint that the truth".....

He is someone who has integrity obviously. He is local and will get my glowing recommendation to anyone who asks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23314878 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:35:05 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23314870 --
The only thing we have to fear is Fear itself...... and spiders.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23314870 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:33:40 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23314863
There were holes in the wall everywhere and they covered them up with contact paper.

Go figure.

Will probably do a Wainscot halfway up the wall and paint the top part a nice neutral color. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23314863 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:33:01 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23314756 said by NY Tel:

Turns out he's a 4th generation plumber, lives in my neighborhood and also does computer and network installations etc. I now have a repaired leak and a good business contact for the other stuff.
A plumber that also does networking, huh. Well I guess it makes sense, as the internet is just a series of Tubes.

Nick

P.s. Don't take this the wrong way, but I think this was a blessing in disguise. It is truely time to change the wallpaper!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23314756 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:13:32 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23314620 said by brian:

wow. only $100? I swear is costs that much out here just to get a plumber to answer their phone. :)
I know but I guess I found an honest one.
He said he has a list of 1000 clients. He guarantees his work for a year and NEVER wants negative feedback.

Guess that's why his rates are reasonable.

Of course I did answer the door in tattered clothes to make him feel sorry for me.... :p]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23314620 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:46:38 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23314599 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23314599 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:43:15 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23314281
The pipe bends right above the ceiling and if we had wanted to replace the entire thing would have meant removing the ceiling etc.
So for $100 bucks he fixed it. Guaranteed for 1 year etc.

Turns out he's a 4th generation plumber, lives in my neighborhood and also does computer and network installations etc. I now have a repaired leak and a good business contact for the other stuff.

After - all done.

Before.

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23314281 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:48:24 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23311084
Decided to pass copper pipe through an aluminum tube under the existing footer to the basement. Worked out OK but always wondered how this affected it long term since copper and aluminum are far apart on "galvanic table". Often wondered whether copper migrated to the aluminum and compromised integrity of copper line at some later date (30-40 years down the road)!

Paul]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23311084 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:23:02 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23310122 said by printscreen:

Just curious as to how long it takes for the water to corrode a copper pipe to that point.
Impossible to predict.

1) Wall thickness of pipe
2) Water PH
3) Impurities in pipe (big problem with new Chinese copper pipe)
4) Water flow
5) Water hammer

Probably lots of other things I'm not aware of.

/tom]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23310122 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:10:07 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23310098 said by morbo:

why not put up a ceilng to floor mirror?

. . . wouldn't even need it to go down to the floor, just down to a chair rail.


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The pinhole leak did you a favor.. look at the wallpaper! :D
Hey! My wife picked that out in 1990 or thereabouts.... :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23309601 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:40:02 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23309594 said by NY Tel:

Had a pinhole develop in a pipe

Get your water tested.


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water friction wears the pipe out from teh inside. when it gets thin enough, it leaks. to fix it you don't patch it, you replace the pipe.
Just curious as to how long it takes for the water to corrode a copper pipe to that point. Most of the water pipes in my house that are outside were replaced with copper about 30 years ago. Some are even exposed at various points (I live in the tropics - no freezing pipes worries) and they are in good shape.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23309548 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:22:05 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23309479
»www.mightyputty.com/flare/next?tag=os|sm|go

FYI, I'm just kidding. Replace the section of pipe.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23309479 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:02:20 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23308852
Agreed though, everything I've read about it says replace as much of the pipe as possible whenever this happens.
KM
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water friction wears the pipe out from teh inside. when it gets thin enough, it leaks. to fix it you don't patch it, you replace the pipe.
That damn capillary action of the water...... :p]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23308455 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:59:05 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23308447 --
Lack of Preparation on YOUR Part does NOT Constitute an Emergency on Mine!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23308447 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:55:57 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23308428 said by davidg:

better replace that whole section of pipe, as the rest of teh wall is likely thin as well!
I wonder what causes a pinhole leak? Copper stress?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23308428 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:48:54 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23308367 --
Lack of Preparation on YOUR Part does NOT Constitute an Emergency on Mine!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-There-goes-the-wallpaper-23308367 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:33:04 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/There-goes-the-wallpaper-23308225 I really had not planned on re-doing the walls but I know I'll never match the wallpaper as it has been up since 1990.
Shame a picture hung over the hole would not look out of place since the hole is an inch below the ceiling height.

I taped it for now and will repair it Tomorrow. Always something. :)

If it's not one thing, it's another.......Gilda Radner

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