Pulled up to a repipe job this morning, customer had a DIY mess with PEX-A tubing looped all wrong around some 90-degree elbows. Been in the Chicago area my whole career, and these old bungalows always got tight spaces that make you second-guess every fitting. I told the guy straight up his setup was gonna burst come winter, but he insisted it was fine after watching some video online. Spent three hours ripping it out and starting over with proper Uponor loops, using my Milwaukee crimper to get it tight. Now the bill's double what we quoted, and he's pissed, but damn, that's what happens when you cheap out on the basics. Saw a similar rant in Plumbers United group last week about homeowners thinking they know better. Next time, I'm walking if it's that bad from the start.
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SlateSlinger6🔧 Apprentice3h
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Don't walk, just add a big fat line item for 'demo and correction of improper installation' to cover your ass legally.
