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The greatest generation
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The greatest generation


Apr 25, 2020, 12:24 AM

Had a true “oh shit” moment tonight while replacing my countertops and kitchen sink.

I’d already turned off the hot supply and removed the hose, when I went to cut off the cold, the #### pipe snapped before I’d even put a tool on it. Gushing water hits me in the chest and I run a 4.2 laser timed 40 to cut off the main at the road.

It’s 6:45. Home Depot’s already closed, I’ve got 15 minutes to make it to Lowe’s.

Broke a few traffic laws and run inside grab the coupler and cement and a length of 1/2” pvc. Checked out at 6:58.

Get back to the house and start examining my eff up.

The line snapped right where it came through the back of the cabinet. I cut out around the pipe to get better access. Discovered the pipe actually sheared off right at a 3/4”-1/2” reducer with a T. I didn’t buy one of those. It’s 7:15.

Called my 80 year old granddad, just on a hunch that he’d be able to help. He makes 2 calls to his other old AF neighbors and has the piece I need within 15 minutes.

Water is restored. I can poop and flush.



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Never underestimate the breadth of the octogenarian supply


Apr 25, 2020, 5:08 AM

Chain.

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I'm gonna save this and show it to Mrs No the next time


Apr 25, 2020, 8:53 AM

she complains about all the junk in my workshop. You just never know when you might need a 3/4"-1/2" reducer with a T.

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