twinbro2
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OK, this sounds like a crazy question, but bear with me.
The problem is that we have pb pipe with the plastic fittings, but our leak developed too late to be included in the class action that would have paid to replumb the house.
The pb pipe is not leaking now, but I fear that potential homebuyers would be put off from buying the house. But I also fear that it would be very expensive to have a professional come in and replumb the house.
My plan, therefore, is to
1. Take plumbing courses at the local tech school for the next 6 months - 1 year. The first course (12 hours/week for six weeks) is on drains & vents. There will also be courses on supply lines, etc.
2. Go get certified by the county as a licensed contractor
3. Get a building permit from county.
4. Replumb the house myself.
5. Get county inspector to look at the work I did.
6. Put up drywall and paint.
If all goes well, I could have new supply lines by Xmas. Plus, after this project, I would be empowered to put all kinds of fixtures in the house -- wet bar, laundry sink, etc.
What do y'all think? Do you know of anyone who has actually done this before? Should I just leave the pb pipe as is? My friends think I'm kinda nuts, but they're not plumbers.
The problem is that we have pb pipe with the plastic fittings, but our leak developed too late to be included in the class action that would have paid to replumb the house.
The pb pipe is not leaking now, but I fear that potential homebuyers would be put off from buying the house. But I also fear that it would be very expensive to have a professional come in and replumb the house.
My plan, therefore, is to
1. Take plumbing courses at the local tech school for the next 6 months - 1 year. The first course (12 hours/week for six weeks) is on drains & vents. There will also be courses on supply lines, etc.
2. Go get certified by the county as a licensed contractor
3. Get a building permit from county.
4. Replumb the house myself.
5. Get county inspector to look at the work I did.
6. Put up drywall and paint.
If all goes well, I could have new supply lines by Xmas. Plus, after this project, I would be empowered to put all kinds of fixtures in the house -- wet bar, laundry sink, etc.
What do y'all think? Do you know of anyone who has actually done this before? Should I just leave the pb pipe as is? My friends think I'm kinda nuts, but they're not plumbers.