How To Get A Good Plumber

I purchased my home seven years ago. In a remote part of my houseI have an unused spare bathroom with a full tub. The tub's never been used (or shower). I clean it with a cleaner I bring into the bathroom so it isn't dirty! My question is, by not using it this long, if I turn it on now could it cause a leak. Is it wise to call a plumber to turn it on in case there's an issue? I just wonder if pipes get rusty from unuse and as such, could that cause a rupture. That's why I'm wondering if I should have a plumber nearby just in case something bad happens?

There is already water in the pipes, so if the pipes are fine now, turning on the water in that room shouldn't change things. At worst, you may have to replace/repair the faucet because the rubber fittings may have dried out and deteriorated, but it will just leak into the tub until it is fixed, so no harm done. The water may look dirty at first, too, as it will be pushing out all the dried build-up in the pipe.
I would turn it on.
Maybe turn the water on when you go in there to clean, from now on, just to keep everything in shape.

Replacing a sink drain is a two-person procedure, as someone is needed to hold the stopper in place. Replace a sink drain with tips from a certified HVAC tech and plumber in this free video on plumbing repairs.

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The plumber in question installed a combi boiler. I had paid him with the understanding he would return after his holiday to complete the installation and fill in the warranty card.He also has to notify the council he has installed a new boiler. I do not have his Corgi number, so I cannot report him to them as they work on numbers only. I do have his mobile and home phone number as well as his business name. He promises faithfully on the phone to come in the week but never arrives.

You are in a peck of trouble, here! Why city and government agencies set up to protect consumers don't take appropriate actions is totally beyond me!!!

You are going to have to call in another professional to complete the work! Sorry!! You are out the money to the first contractor!!

Once the second contractor finishes, take his invoice you pay to the governing body. If they refuse to help you properly, go to a lawyer, and start a law suit against the plumber AND the city agency that is supposed to help you!!

This contractor is bordering on criminal!! MAN…I hate guys like this!! They make it so darn hard for honest, hardworking professioinals to get work, and to get paid!!

Good Luck!! I am so sorry you got burned on such a simple job!!

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Why not get your customers to bring their plumbing jobs to your house!

Big Tony The Plumber shows you how to check an oil burner.

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a home was winterized (using an antifreeze). will just turning on the water and flushing does the job of dewinterizing? will it clear all the smell or the flavor of antifreeze.
by the way, who does dewinterizing(plumber?). i am in Canton, Michigan.

Antifreeze is generally only used in the drainlines, not the water supply lines. The waterlines are drained and blown out with air after the supply valve is turned off. In most cases, just turning on the water and all faucets should be all that is needed.

We decided to make this a little more fun and start our own series… “This Old Moby” We decided that calling it a MObile Home just sounds kinda weird… and makes people look at you a little funny. We tried several other terms of endearment, like shack and hut and crib, but nothing really fit good. Finally one night we were driving home and I said, I love the moby! And it fit. So, old 83 is now the Moby….

This is all about basic leak repair for plumbing. This dumb pipe connection was leaking, just a teeny bit, but it was getting everything damp and as we know… WATER + MOBYS = EVIL!!!! Whatever you can do to keep water from getting into your Moby belly and structure is GOOD….

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WASHINGTON (AFP)–”Joe the Plumber,” the Ohio man who shot to fame last year after he challenged then-presidential candidate Barack Obama over his tax proposals, is morphing into “Joe the War Correspondent” and heading to the Middle East Thursday, he told Ohio television station WNWO.
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Guess it all depends if it's a simple hookup or if looks like it could be involved. The first time we had a water heater replaced in our old house, the job was far beyond the capability of a Home Depot installer. We ended up using a plumber recommended by the place where we bought the water heater.

Business is so competitive right now, you might be better off going to your local hardware store or water heater dealer, and seeing why kind of deal you can cut for installation and removal of the old unit. In our city, the locally owned shops are where all of us are finding the best bargains right now.