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   CapnMac | Dec 03, 2003 07:28am | #1

   Wow, are those jumper cables off to the left?  I'm going to complain to the plumbing supply guy tomorrow--he's been holding out on the powered Ts, too . . .

   Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
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   jimshome | Dec 03, 2003 09:49am | #2

   Looks like a typical HO repair. In my area they are becoming more common.

   As far as I'm concerned their use should be severely restricted.

   Typical scenario; 

   1 HO makes repair or addition themselves

   2 Sewer causes problems at later date

   3 Sewer machine cable destroys "fantastic repair part"

   4 HO " What do you mean the sewer line needs repaired as well? It never had a problem until you cleaned the sewer!

    This above all, to thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night the day, Thou cans't not then be false to any man      Hamlet

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   DavidThomas | Dec 03, 2003 11:02am | #3

   That is a Mason Jar on the left, correct? Insoluble. Easy to inspect pipe contents (oh boy!), and threaded access to boot. Maybe it's a step forward! ;-)

   Did they use the 80 mph duct tape (like for Super Cubs) or the 160 mph duct tape (for Cessna 206s)?

   David Thomas   Overlooking Cook Inlet in Kenai, Alaska
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   rjw | Dec 03, 2003 03:16pm | #4

   David: I think it was the Star Wars duck tape - like the Frce - it has a light side and a dark side;

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   BungalowJeff | Dec 03, 2003 07:02pm | #5

   Why are they wasting time with duct tape? The previous owners of my house proved that elctrical tape is the material of choice for patching cast iron, or adding a nice black flair to a sink drain. My brother is a plumber in NYC and told me he sees it all of the time....that's not a mistake, it's rustic

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   OneofmanyBobs | Dec 03, 2003 08:42pm | #6

   That's a professional job.  The drain system in my house had PVC, ABS, copper, cast iron, galvanized and black iron.  All within one 4-foot segment and wrapped with 90 yards of duct tape.