Home Improvement
Finally sucked it up and replaced our worn out water pressure regulator. Installed a shut off valve as well so I don't have to shut the water off at the meter every time.
The old copper with globs of solder is not mine. Whoever installed the water lines when this house was built should not been allowed near any tools, ever.
Case in point:
The previous owner of my home replaced the pressure regulator, but just installed it next to the old one. What happened was when certain taps were running together, a water-hammer developed between the pressure regulators and made an unbelievable roar and racket. It sounded like the house was trying to get up and run away.
They installed the new one in parallel with the old one? That seems like a terrible idea.
The ole "this one leaks so just solder another onto the end" trick.
Its installed backwards.
Just kidding, good job!
Nice job, and neatly done too! That last picture with the corrosion I'd be worried about. I had similar corrosion that became a seeping leak. (Maybe you already know but apparently such corrosion is caused when rosin flux is not adequately cleaned off.) My leak was in place that would have been very difficult to solder in so I invested in a hydraulic Propress tool. It worked really well.
Thanks! I've already found a pinhole or two that I've had to repair. Long term, all the plumbing and electric needs to be replaced. Thankfully most of it is pretty accessible.
I still see globs of solder....
Perfect is the enemy of good. Then again, that's probably what the first guy told himself while he was bending/kinking pipes to get around other fixtures. 🤷♂️