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Sharon McCarthy

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Expertise

I can help with most questions about residential plumbing repairs. I am familiar with septic systems, and can answer some questions about water wells. I have no experience with commercial plumbing or codes.

Experience in the area

I have been a sole-proprietor service plumber in two small towns north of Phoenix Arizona for 26 years.

Publications

I wrote a monthly column for the United Steelworkers of America local 1033 [Chicago] newsletter from 1978 to 1982. I wrote an article for "The Theosophist" in 1977 and have had dozens of letters to the editor in many newspapers, including a recent "My Turn" article in the Arizona Republic.

Education/Credentials

High school and three years of college. My step-father, having worked 40 years in the plumbing trade in Chicago, trained me for two years. The rest has been hands-on experience.

Past/Present Clients

Many hundreds of good people in Cave Creek and Carefree Arizona

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Carol	09/23/10	10	10	10	Excellent answers that help to try to .....
Sandy	09/23/10	10	10	10	I agree 100% with you. I have .....
Jeff	09/12/10	10	10	10
ken	09/05/10	10	10	10	Thanks, Sharon - very helpful and super-fast .....
Stacy	09/01/10	10	10	10	Thanks so much for your help! Faucet .....

Recent Answers from Sharon McCarthy

2010-09-22 low water level in bowl:

Amy, Much of the water that fills a toilet bowl comes from the little tube that goes from the fill valve [or ballcock, the unit on the left inside the tank with the float on it] over to the overflow

2010-09-20 Septic System Problem:

Samantha, Whew! This is going to be long! I only do this when it's a question of tanks and leach fields and pumping services who see dollar signs flashing before their eyes because the homeowner

2010-09-15 Well Water Tank pressure relief valve:

Dear Jim, Sorry this answer is so late, I just received notice of your question today along with 12 others! Some glitch on the website and I already wrote them about it. Second time this has happened.

2010-09-15 camera shows nothing:

Dear Carol, First, sorry this answer is late, I was just notified today about your question and I have 11 questions backed up! Something screwed up on the site. It sounds like you are getting

2010-09-15 Hot Water Heater Installation:

Dear Sandy, I'm going to go way out of line here. Code or no code, my opinion is if a homeowner wants to replace their own water heater they should go for it and not worry about Big Texas Brother

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