#plumbing — Public Fediverse posts
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Do I have any plumbers following me? Or people who are great at DIY plumbing stuff?
I’ve got an issue with my shower, absolutely no spoons to deal with it and the worst, strangest shower fixture I’ve ever seen. Maybe it’s more common in other countries?
It’s a Riobel thermostatic and the little handle that controls temperature is NOT working.
I’ve been trying to tolerate it but got scalded badly tonight and I’ve had enough.
If anyone can help me kick ideas around I would be super grateful.
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Today's North-Korean-style AI nightmare is promoted and distributed by a U.S. Government department run by a professional wrestling executive. (For "run by", read "being ruined by")
#DPRK #DOE #education #plumbing -
Today's North-Korean-style AI nightmare is promoted and distributed by a U.S. Government department run by a professional wrestling executive. (For "run by", read "being ruined by")
#DPRK #DOE #education #plumbing -
Today's North-Korean-style AI nightmare is promoted and distributed by a U.S. Government department run by a professional wrestling executive. (For "run by", read "being ruined by")
#DPRK #DOE #education #plumbing -
Anyone into #electronics and/or #plumbing?
In my home, I found some fun stuff from the previous owner. One thing was an "Aquaquant" branded thing looking like a simple steel rod that was connected to a water pipe with freaking cable ties. As if that could ever do anything.
A more interesting thing I found was two spools of insulated standard mains wire wrapped around the main pipe then taped. Each spool was connected to the box on one end, and closed (insulated) at the other end.
So all it can do is create an electrical field. There definitely can't be any real current - the entire thing is basically a coil, then a "capacitor" to the water pipe, then the water pipe itself being a basically zero ohms resistor, then another "capacitor" formed of insulation, then the second coil. If you ask me, just estimating, with frequencies below the GHz range nothing interesting whatsoever can happen there, as both capacitances and inductances of those must be tiny.
So, well, what was in the box? Two boards:
- One PCB with a transformer, four diodes; so let's all say it together:
FULL BRIDGE RECTIFIER
and a rather large capacitor. That capacitor is rated for 35V, so let's take that as upper bound for the output voltage. Also, the thing powered a LED behind a resistor for power indication.
- A second board, a stripboard (not PCB!) with some of the traces cut out and of course some blank jumper wires. This board contains a few capacitors and small resistors at the power side (probably interference suppression), then more resistor and capacitor stuff around an 8-pin IC socket. The IC turns out to be a 555.
Now, I didn't plug it into mains, but I tried out the second board with my lab bench power supply in reasonable voltage ranges, and basically whatever I set it to, I get around 700 Hz square wave close to input voltage at the output.
So now I ask:
- What was that thing even good for? 700 Hz low voltage isn't gonna do anything to the water inside the pipe, which actually is a Faraday cage anyway. And all it does is a really weak electrical field anyway (I mean, at most 35V over 10cm distance - I get a stronger electrical field around a button cell) that turns on and off at 700 Hz - there should be basically no magnetic component as at such low frequency the current should be lower than anything I can even measure. AFAIK there's nothing an electrical field that weak at such low frequency can even do to water - even less so behind a freaking metal pipe acting as shield.
- Why not simply have nothing in that box except for the LED? It's not like the 700 Hz circuit even did anything. Only for people like me who open this? But then all those already know it's BS...
- What did the previous owners pay for that esoteric nonsense? I can't find any manufacturer name or label on it. Sure wasn't cheap... -
https://www.europesays.com/uk/958532/ Adjustable Wrench Market in Germany | Report – IndexBox #AdjustableWrench #AutomotiveRepair #ChromePlating #ConsumerGoodsMarketReport #EquipmentAssembly #ErgonomicHandleDesign #EU #Europe #Forecast #Forging&Machining #GeneralHomeMaintenance #Germany #JawAdjustmentMechanisms #MarketAnalysis #Plumbing
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Adjustable Wrench Market in Germany | Report – IndexBox
Germany Adjustable Wrench Market 2026 Analysis and Forecast to 2035 Executive Summary Key Findings The German market for…
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #adjustablewrench #Automotiverepair #chromeplating) #consumergoodsmarketreport #Equipmentassembly #Ergonomichandledesign #forecast #Forging&machining #Generalhomemaintenance #Jawadjustmentmechanisms #marketanalysis #Plumbing
https://www.europesays.com/germany/13623/ -
Brushless Reciprocating Saw Market in Germany | Report – IndexBox
This report is an independent strategic category study of the market …
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #BrushlessDCMotor #brushlessreciprocatingsaw #consumergoodsmarketreport #CuttingPVC #Demolition(walls #forecast #framing) #Lithium-ionBatteryPacks #marketanalysis #metalpipes #nails-embeddedwood #Plumbing&electricalrough-ins #Pruningtreelimbs #Tool-FreeBladeClamps #VariableSpeedTriggers
https://www.europesays.com/germany/13184/ -
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How Plumbing and Hidden Systems Influence Interior Comfort and Atmosphere
📰 Original title: The Quiet Architecture of Comfort: How Hidden Systems Shape the Spaces We Feel
🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅#architecture #plumbing #...
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Gardez l'eau! Urban waste disposal in Tudor England (Pat Nicolle)
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Gardez l'eau! Urban waste disposal in Tudor England (Pat Nicolle)
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Ah, nope.
Bad solder joint in the wall has been leaking slowly for years, intermittently plugged by calcium and lime scale, and opened up when people were using the water softener regularly.To add extra fun, the position of the bad joint is hard to reach through the shower insert without making the hole larger, and the vanity blocks access on the other side of the wall - it's just about at the height of the vanity counter top.
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#WhatDoesNiccolòMachiavelliKnow about #Plumbing...
🧙:europe:🤖:wolfparty:🤖:europe:🧙 | :fediverse:🦹:PirateBadge:🐻:PirateBadge:🦹:fediverse:
#BeingEuropean #EverythingIsStillBon #StillWorkingAsIntended #BiscuitTime #NotTheMacarena
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#Meh...
#WhatDoesNiccolòMachiavelliKnow about #Plumbing...
🧙:europe:🤖:wolfparty:🤖:europe:🧙 | :fediverse:🦹:PirateBadge:🐻:PirateBadge:🦹:fediverse:
#BeingEuropean #CaptainRedBeanBear #Stroopwafels #BiscuitTime
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if your shower is draining slowly, im gonna add my 2c in and suggest swapping the $15 part out before it breaks off
shes a lifesaver
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🚀🚽 Astronauts on the #Artemis II mission encountered three separate failures with the #spacecraft's $23 million toilet system.
While orbiting the #moon the crew troubleshot a jammed fan and used sunlight to melt ice in the exterior urine vents. Although the mission met its primary goals these #plumbing issues and a mysterious burning smell illustrate the difficulties of adapting #technology for small lunar capsules.
#space #nasa #engineering #science #stem #tech #physics #biology
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I’m up to the part of amateur #plumbing where I’m cutting through a metal pipe with what I think is a hobby hack saw.
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Ahoy, it’s starting out to be one of those days. En-sweet basin is not draining. Cleaning of basin tail-piece and trap did not resolve the issue. Its twin in the hall bath is fine. Guessing there’s some saving soap and toothpaste ooze that I couldn’t get to.
Oh and there are loo fill cocks to be serviced and the en-suite walk in shower drain needs a trap clean. So friendly Atomic Plumbing has been called and comes today.
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Probably not exactly lined up correctly, but no leaks. Had to replace the refill valve on a toilet. Will keep a careful eye on this today. Having had a major plumbing breakdown in my house (not my fault!) requiring a massive insurance rebuild, I am suspicious of any/all plumbing. #plumbing
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I'm no plumbing expert, but I don't think that's how draining is supposed to work.
... oh and the gas leak was not good either.
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I'm no plumbing expert, but I don't think that's how draining is supposed to work.
... oh and the gas leak was not good either.
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I'm no plumbing expert, but I don't think that's how draining is supposed to work.
... oh and the gas leak was not good either.
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I'm no plumbing expert, but I don't think that's how draining is supposed to work.
... oh and the gas leak was not good either.
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I'm no plumbing expert, but I don't think that's how draining is supposed to work.
... oh and the gas leak was not good either.
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Poland Community School closed for third day after water damage https://www.byteseu.com/1924996/ #administrator #AffectedCeiling #AlternativeLearning #Building #ClassroomMaterial #closed #ClosedWednesday #crew #EDUCATION #ExtensiveDamage #flooring #leak #learning #Maine #plumbing #Poland #PolandCommunitySchool #problem #SchoolClosed #SchoolOfficial #STAFF #ThirdDay #TuesdayNight #Water #WaterDamage #WMTW
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🚀🌕 In a stunning leap for humankind, #NASA bravely tackles the age-old challenge of #bathroom #privacy and #multitasking in space. Forget rocket science—turns out the true pinnacle of #lunar #exploration is mastering the art of simultaneous peeing and pooping with a door. 🚽👨🚀 Who knew the moon was just a pit stop to the final frontier of functional plumbing? 😂
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/artemis-iis-toilet-is-a-moon-mission-milestone/ #plumbing #HackerNews #ngated -
RE: https://meow.social/@catdraoichta/116332040908076387
There has been progress since the Apollo days, they don't have to shit in a bag like an Amazon driver!
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High-rise buildings are long-term investments designed to last a century or more. #Stainless #steel #pipes and #tubes offer superior corrosion resistance, ensuring that the critical #plumbing, #HVAC, and fire suppression systems do not degrade over time. https://medium.com/@ssdevendra2026/how-steel-engineering-powers-high-rise-innovation-5540fa6b2d19
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You mean a boat named after Gerald Ford is a POS?
What are they feeding these sailors?!
" a 2020 report from the US Government Accountability Office said the ship’s toilet system was subject to “unexpected and frequent clogging” and requires acid flushes on a regular basis to clear it, at a cost of $400,000 each time."https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/18/onboard-fire-uss-gerald-ford-aircraft-carrier
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How to learn a lot of specialist vocabulary and yet remain completely incapable of basic conversation 😆
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#BurgeonLab #WeekNotes 017 is out!
2026: Week 09/52 (Feb 23 – Mar 1)https://burgeonlab.com/weeknotes/2026/w09/
This is post 14 of #100DaysToOffload
Progress: https://burgeonlab.com/tags/100daystooffload/#blogging #blogs #smallweb #indieweb #weeknote #personalBlog #weeklynote #nordicwalking #walkathon #plumbing #diy
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#BurgeonLab #WeekNotes 017 is out!
2026: Week 09/52 (Feb 23 – Mar 1)https://burgeonlab.com/weeknotes/2026/w09/
This is post 14 of #100DaysToOffload
Progress: https://burgeonlab.com/tags/100daystooffload/#blogging #blogs #smallweb #indieweb #weeknote #personalBlog #weeklynote #nordicwalking #walkathon #plumbing #diy
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#BurgeonLab #WeekNotes 017 is out!
2026: Week 09/52 (Feb 23 – Mar 1)https://burgeonlab.com/weeknotes/2026/w09/
This is post 14 of #100DaysToOffload
Progress: https://burgeonlab.com/tags/100daystooffload/#blogging #blogs #smallweb #indieweb #weeknote #personalBlog #weeklynote #nordicwalking #walkathon #plumbing #diy
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#BurgeonLab #WeekNotes 017 is out!
2026: Week 09/52 (Feb 23 – Mar 1)https://burgeonlab.com/weeknotes/2026/w09/
This is post 14 of #100DaysToOffload
Progress: https://burgeonlab.com/tags/100daystooffload/#blogging #blogs #smallweb #indieweb #weeknote #personalBlog #weeklynote #nordicwalking #walkathon #plumbing #diy
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#BurgeonLab #WeekNotes 017 is out!
2026: Week 09/52 (Feb 23 – Mar 1)https://burgeonlab.com/weeknotes/2026/w09/
This is post 14 of #100DaysToOffload
Progress: https://burgeonlab.com/tags/100daystooffload/#blogging #blogs #smallweb #indieweb #weeknote #personalBlog #weeklynote #nordicwalking #walkathon #plumbing #diy
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Installing washing machines-- Can anyone on here explain why all the advice I can find on the maximum length of a water inlet hose for a washing machine is about 1.5 metres? Surely it's just an extension of the tens of meters of pipework to get the water to where it's attached?
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🚀 Oh wow, #BuildKit is Docker's #secret #sauce that no one knew they needed—except everyone uses it daily without a clue. 😲 It's like discovering your kitchen faucet is secretly Niagara Falls, but only if you’re into #overselling #plumbing #metaphors. 💧 Who knew #compiling #C was so relatable? 😂
https://tuananh.net/2026/02/25/buildkit-docker-hidden-gem/ #Docker #HackerNews #ngated -
🚀 Oh wow, #BuildKit is Docker's #secret #sauce that no one knew they needed—except everyone uses it daily without a clue. 😲 It's like discovering your kitchen faucet is secretly Niagara Falls, but only if you’re into #overselling #plumbing #metaphors. 💧 Who knew #compiling #C was so relatable? 😂
https://tuananh.net/2026/02/25/buildkit-docker-hidden-gem/ #Docker #HackerNews #ngated -
🚀 Oh wow, #BuildKit is Docker's #secret #sauce that no one knew they needed—except everyone uses it daily without a clue. 😲 It's like discovering your kitchen faucet is secretly Niagara Falls, but only if you’re into #overselling #plumbing #metaphors. 💧 Who knew #compiling #C was so relatable? 😂
https://tuananh.net/2026/02/25/buildkit-docker-hidden-gem/ #Docker #HackerNews #ngated -
🚀 Oh wow, #BuildKit is Docker's #secret #sauce that no one knew they needed—except everyone uses it daily without a clue. 😲 It's like discovering your kitchen faucet is secretly Niagara Falls, but only if you’re into #overselling #plumbing #metaphors. 💧 Who knew #compiling #C was so relatable? 😂
https://tuananh.net/2026/02/25/buildkit-docker-hidden-gem/ #Docker #HackerNews #ngated -
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