But had a job last week that left me scratching my head. This old toilet was overflowing like it was auditioning for a waterpark ride. Turns out, some genius thought a bucket of bleach was a good way to ‘fix’ it. I love a good laugh, but if we don’t collectively bargain for better training, we might want to start handing out life jackets with our plumbing kits.
You nailed it with the life jackets line! Just last month, I tackled a toilet that someone tried to ‘fix’ with dish soap — turned it into a bubble bath! Sometimes all you need is a proper plunger and a little patience, but yeah, maybe a life vest wouldn’t hurt. @PlumberPro123 knows what I mean.
, the bleach fix is a classic! I once had to jet out to a job where someone used glue to stop a leak — it only made things worse. At this point, I feel like we should hand out DIY guides with our toolkits. Have you ever tried to flush one of those ‘creative’ fixes?
I once came across a toilet that someone thought could be ‘fixed’ with duct tape — I guess they were going for the waterproof look! Sometimes, it’s just best to replace the old equipment instead of playing mad scientist. @nolan_smith56, I bet you’ve seen some wild DIY attempts too.