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EverHopeful

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2. Wow. I was insufferably pleased with myself

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Wed Feb 11, 2026, 02:03 PM

Feb 11

because I was able to replace the bar in the toilet tank that attaches to a chain and successfully replaced the flapper that had lost its enthusiasm for the job. YouTube videos can be so helpful but no amount of video watching could have gotten me through your plumbing adventure. Congratulations.

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Whew! I love it when a plumbing job works out. [View all] LuckyCharms Feb 11 OP

So , did you check it dweller Feb 11 #1

Yes, I checked it before I even reattached the handle. LuckyCharms Feb 11 #3

Wow. I was insufferably pleased with myself EverHopeful Feb 11 #2

I had to use YouTube because I had no idea how to replace the cartridge. LuckyCharms Feb 11 #5

Good job! 2naSalit Feb 11 #4

We have a really old school, high-end Italian restaurant in town... LuckyCharms Feb 11 #6

AI is already replacing plumbers, gab13by13 Feb 11 #7

we're doing a little plumbing project right now Kali Feb 11 #8

I'll be right over with... LuckyCharms Feb 11 #9

one of the crew called the boss looking for a 10 mm socket a little while ago! Kali Feb 11 #11

The 10mm ones grow legs and walk away! LuckyCharms Feb 11 #12

I hate plumbing Mosby Feb 11 #10

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