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Sometimes I help out around the Newby house. Sometimes I take pictures of it. These are they.
- The old sink
In July '05, I replaced the Newby's kitchen sink. This is the old one after sitting outside for a day or two. The real problem is that it was rusting through by the faucet holes but it was also in generally poor shape and had shallow basins. - The old drain system
The center drain tee was causing some leaks and the extension for the dishwasher drain was problematic. - The new shutoff valves
There were no shut-off valves on the supply lines. The CPVC pipe went right to the faucet. The first thing I did was to add shut-off valves so the house water could be on while I worked on the sink. - Dale poses with the new sink
Dale poses with the new sink. We mounted the faucet before putting the sink in. Much easier. - The new sink's basins
The new sink has deep basins of different sizes with an offset faucet mount. Only one drain basket is installed in this picture. - A flattering picture of me
Joyce tried to get a picture of my "plumber's crack" but had to settle with a shot of my thinning hair. - Scratched basin
We just couldn't get a good seal with first baskets that we tried. I tightened them until I scratched the sink and they still leaked. I bought a less fancy pair and they worked flawlessly the first time. There's probably a lesson in that... - Working sink!
After about four or five nights of work, the sink is working! - Working sink!
After about four or five nights of work, the sink is working! - New under-sink plumbing
Shut-off valves and flexible supply lines will make future work easier. The new side-tee drain pipe is simpler and follows newer code standards The small and simple tee for the dishwasher drain frees up a lot of space too. - View from the roof
In June of '06, I did a little roof work for the Newbys. This is my typical view of a Newby project. I am in some strange place while the Newby's bemusedly look on. From left to right, it's Molly, Dale, and Joyce. Melvin is off digging in the garage. - Sealed stacks
The rubber cuff of the vent pipes was originally too big for the pipes and the sealant used hadn't held. Water was leaking in around the pipes and damaging the interior of the house. I slipped on large pipe clamps to hold the rubber tight and slathered them in more sealant to stop the leaks. - Heavy corrosion
In late Oct '06, their hot water heater started leaking heavily. The pipe in the foreground was the problem. For years there was a tiny leak above the valve. Most of the sediment has been brushed away in this photo. - Old water heater
This is the old water heater, disconnected and ready to be hauled upstairs. - Old water heater connections
The old water connections (set loosely in place for the picture). Most of the corrosion was actually cleaned off by this point. The cold water input (right-hand side) was the one that caused the trouble.