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Plumbing in the Home/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can help with most questions about residential plumbing problems including septic systems, and some questions about irrigation. I have no experience with commercial installations 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 had a monthly column in the United Steelworkers of America, local 1033, newsletter 1978 to 1982. I wrote an article for "The Theosophist" in 1977. I've written dozens of letters to the editor in many newspapers.
Education/Credentials
High school and three years of college. My step-father, having worked 40 years in the plumbing trade in Chicago, taught 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
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley | 11/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Can't thank you enough for the help ..... |
| Leroy | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your response, I have resolved ..... |
| John Meduri | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | The flexible water hoses come in copper ..... |
| keith | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. |
| Jacob | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick response. I never ..... |
Recent Answers from Sharon McCarthy
2009-11-06 Tub and Shower 3 handle faucet leak:
Dear Shirley, Isn't it a kick when a plumbing problem just stops all by itself? I loved that! So let me get this straight, you used the shower and you said you left the diverter open for 3 hours
2009-11-06 hi:
Dear Mohammed, Is this a pipe outside or inside the house? And you don't know where the pipe begins? This is hard for me to visualize from your question. I'm assuming you found a water pipe and you
2009-11-06 Tub and Shower 3 handle faucet leak:
Dear Shirley, I'm glad you posed you answer as a new question, otherwise I can't respond, the way this site is designed. Frustrating sometimes when a questioner makes a comment later and I can't get back
2009-11-06 Tub and Shower 3 handle faucet leak:
Dear Shirley, I'd bet you have a trusty old Price Pfister fixture. Virtually indestructable! Too bad all the newer fixtures aren't built like this one was. I have a hunch the screw is either loose
2009-11-05 greasy black in hot water:
Dear Melinda, That's a first! I've never seen a water heater hooked up with rubber hoses. If they are hoses like the ones used for washing machines they would probably be OK because those are made
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