9 Academy | West Tobin | Activity http://9.academy/members/norrisbarry22/activity/ Activity feed for West Tobin. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:42:39 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.2.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 7cb9d3bf7efad25504f1033791dd25e2 West Tobin posted an update: Use the sounds you hear from your pipes to help you to […] http://9.academy/activity/p/52443/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 03:21:42 +0000 Use the sounds you hear from your pipes to help you to determine what they problem is. Certain sounds mean the water pressure is too high. Other sounds can signify loose pipes or slight clogs from calcium or iron build up. Listening to your pipes can save you a lot of money hunting down the problem.

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]]> 0 4d577b178dbea473050dd84aea7432e2 West Tobin posted an update: Plumbing is a lot more that just fixing a leak under the […] http://9.academy/activity/p/52438/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 03:19:48 +0000 Plumbing is a lot more that just fixing a leak under the sink. It is truly a huge system that needs to be maintained. It has so many techniques and equipment that require research and hard work. Do you have what it takes? Regardless of your answer, here are some tips to help you.

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]]> 0 d2d22491181f3ee2c732d5e6d3e91d57 West Tobin posted an update: Make sure you know where your home's water shutoff is […] http://9.academy/activity/p/52435/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 03:18:52 +0000 Make sure you know where your home’s water shutoff is located. You never know when there might be an emergency involving a broken pipe or damaged connection that requires you to turn off the water right away. In addition, knowing where the shutoff is located is vital before you start any plumbing project, in case anything goes wrong.

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]]> 0 009876896398217ea52fa56ec20b1fdd West Tobin posted an update: You always want to solder correctly, the biggest mistake […] http://9.academy/activity/p/52424/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 03:13:34 +0000 You always want to solder correctly, the biggest mistake most people make when soldering is failing to get the interior of the fitting and the exterior of the pipe clean and shiny. Polish these surfaces with a fine emery clot until bright. When soldering, never heat the pipe, but instead heat the fitting. Doing so allows the solder to be drawn…[Read more]

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