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Old 7/12/07, 9:19 AM
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Old 7/12/07, 1:32 PM
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Never....

It states that I do not test overflows, in my report manual.
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Never....

It states that I do not test overflows, in my report manual.
David NEVER is a very large word Have you never had a stopped up lavatory drain and left it with the water running
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No sir-eee.

I stay within the bathroom area when testing any plumbing.

If the sink/tub has a slow drain, I catch it at that moment and shut it down and make a note of it.


You will not catch me in this situation...
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No sir-eee.

I stay within the bathroom area when testing any plumbing.

If the sink/tub has a slow drain, I catch it at that moment and shut it down and make a note of it.


You will not catch me in this situation...
I knew that just ragging you I have seen to many of your post knew you would not be caught with your pants down???? Have a nice one
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Yes, new construction


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