Jan 20, 2023 7:23 PM
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AlwaysInTheshadows
It's iron or something.... Keeps drilling lol
Thesaya
@Ohyesireallydidthat apparently does not stand by their comments when they are downvoted, no matter how self assured they were originally.
Ohyesireallydidthat
Houses are build different where I live, so I realized my comments came off stupid. So yea i do not stand by what I originally said.
Codecomp
I've done that, but I know where the pipes are, and my drill is just shit and can only get through brick if i put my bodyweight into it
Jamesstin
That has nothing to do with the drill(outside of a hammer function) I regularly use a hand powdered old school drill on metal & concrete.
The11thPlague
It's the drill bit (the point you choose) that makes the most difference.
Ditto... If it won't go anymore I check the bit for metal fragments
MDGreg
Masonry bits, metal bits, porcelain bits, wood bits, concrete bits(I think are Masonry), use the right tool, also remove wall toseebehind...
TsubakiTragic
...it's in the "safe room" ??
fractalsphere
LOL replacing a faucet handle on the bathtub I screamed to my wife to hold the water in check while I ran to shut off the water. Ugh.
HeNeverSawMollyAgain
Just open that window. Problem solved.
Waxilliam
xizar
Mr. Furley! I've not seen him in decades.
Shaodyn
If you're drilling through a wall, and hit metal, STOP.
Metalsmith21
This is just drywall and wood, why is it so difficult? Nevermind I can blow through this. (sets shoulder and pushes)
Damicske
He was drilling in stone/concrete, a hamer drill doesn't make that noise on wood/dry wall.
clutchthepearls
Probably just don't use a hammer drill to hang shit on your walls to begin with. He would've had time to reconsider with a regular drill.
Yes you do, most EU-homes are brick walled or full concrete, more and more drywall but hey old homes.
Looks like drywall and a pipe, not masonry to me.
Northwindlowlander
"Oh, what's this, metal? Well there's only 2 things that could be and they're both incredibly bad". Drills a bit more...
"oh well, at least it's the one that doesn't kill you. It's the one that makes your wife kill you"
4vie
The wife'd kill you, and the insurance adjuster would dig the grave
DirtyLitterBoxes
I've run into some metal framing before, so three things?
keebs63
Metal is rarely used for framing in homes. Either way, metal studs are super thin. A drill would go through with little effort.
Metal framing in my house would make me reconsider if I actually need things hanging on my walls lol
And they're all really horrible things to drill through.
dudethisbetternotbetaken
That tends to be used in industrial applications and not residential in my area. It might be different elsewhere though.
DidItForScience
I've seen a residential house with metal studs before. But I think it was only like twice.
zFUBARz
Metal frames are much more common in Europe, but he seems surprised so either way he should stop.
Metal frames? That's drywall (Gyproc) then, you don't need a hammer drill for that. But sometime you have concrete walls :)
If you hit something you didn't expect, stop.
Yes that is what I said in the second sentence.
I felt it was necessary to restate that point. Human stupidity is boundless sometimes. This video proves that.
DickeyBirdie
Yeah, keep drilling. That'll work out fine.
JoeT85
on the upside, some plumber is going to get a high end hooker, so the money really is going right back into the community
itypewerdsonline
ah yes the name of my sextape
kawkamawaq
I've known too many Israelis. The dudes on brand.
[deleted]
Not me. I know exactly where the water lines are in my house. Plus use my nice stud finder which can find electrical wires too.
SomeDetroitGuy
1) It won't happen if you use a stud finder. 2) HE EVEN NOTICED THAT HE HIT METAL.
I can't use them, they beep constantly around me. Ok, I'm leaving after my bad cat-dad joke :)
AroAce
Not if you check were you drill as you should do.
dduncan55330
Not if you work in anything related to home construction and remodeling. We're well aware of what that metal could be.
NERDRAGEohacat
Don't even have to work in those fields to know there are pipes and wires in the walls. Use half a brain cell, check plans, use stud finder.
OtziOzbjorn
Well, you anyway, sounds like.
Oh man you and I are on opposite ends of the playing field my friend. I have hit metal in a wall before, and I stopped. Cause fuck that.
RIGHT? That's an "OH FUCK" moment for sure.
SterlingArcherSecretAgent
After hitting something metallic in a light wall? Hell no, that's a huge red flag!
You would keep drilling after you realise you are drilling in metal?
MapleSyrupMafia
So if you hit one of those safety plates meant to protect wires or pipes, you'll just say fuck it and keep drilling?
SchwiftyGameOnPoint
I don't know, man. If you become unsure of what you're drilling into, you need to be more cautious. Assuming, could be dangerous.
It's a fucking hammerdrill... You don't have to press hard that's the point.
Sirdan3k
If this happens DO NOT TRY TO PLUG THE HOLE WITH YOUR HAND! Best case you help water get in the wall worse case hot water line boiled hand.
Groinrash
404GravitassNotFound
Limescale so bad in the UK it self fixes leaks in a few minutes.
EatinButtsAndBustinNuts
Protip: if you hit something hard and it doesn't feel like the drill is going anymore, just stop. Also, is that a hammer drill?
RobertTheBruise
Of course it is. He was drilling in cement, remember?
Flashezz
spidermenz
I'm that dumb
QueefMalone
Safe room you say...
pocketmeat
You’d think he’d learnt his lesson by now. I’ve seen him drill through a pipe about 10 times in two weeks!
MisterLemons
Yeah nah, take your hand off and let it spray into the room. The floor and furniture can be dried, the inside of your drywall cannot.
Justadudelivinglife
Obviously should have just opened the window
Preincarnated
Duh. Just open that door and it will all spray outside while you figure it out.
PinkEater
Yes, that is iron.
SeRaQt
IAMSRC
Where's that Little Dutch Boy when you need him?
Grillparzer
Standing right there wondering why Daddy was swearing.
ThatQuietlySmirking
When he puts his finger in a dyke, he's hailed as a hero. When I do it, I get a court date and a restraining order.
redditmcredditface
She sitting right there laughing at dad lol.
TheMayorOfTittyCity
"Close the water" he yells to his wife who has absolutely no idea what that means or how to do it
AshenLady
I’ll give her my vote. This is most certainly not his 1st fuckup. She’s known all day this is about to get crazy.
Birdman79
**INAUDIBLE CHILDREN YELLING**
horseman05
ITellBadPuns
If you're drilling and hit metal, it's either a water pipe or a metal plate designed to protect a wire. Honestly, he got lucky lol
Sebbi
As a plumbing and hvac engineer with 10+ years experience. WHO THE F PUTS A WATERLINE IN A GODDAMN WALL.
Only thing I can think of, is there is an upstairs bathroom maybe. I'm a red seal electrician; people do dumb shit building homes sometimes.
CrazyCatLad
Air vent/duct...went to hang some picture frames and hit it. Stopped when I realized and found a new spot
At the very least, putting a hole in an air duct wouldn't be too bad. It'd blow a bit of air if it was a return line, at the very worst.
Yep, I definitely didn't put it in the Loss column
ssomed
Or a gas line …
cubanito0
Gas lines these days run directly to furnace/water heater/stove. Unless that's the basement, even then it would be in ceiling.
New homes built by or for smart people often have the laundry room on the 2nd floor, near the bedrooms. Some have gas dryers.
Absolutely, gas dryers tend to more rare though. And the second floor laundry is usually a custom build. You are correct though.
LoonyBoBdammitwhotookmyname
Could be feeding a radiator or another floor, no?
Absolutely yes, though that would be in older builds, newer houses don't use radiators, but totally possible
PithyCommentBelow
Good thing it wasn’t a gas line. Or an electrical conduit. “It’s iron or something… guess I’ll keep cutting!”
Extremely rare it'd be a gas line and honestly I'd rather hit a wire, it's relatively harmless and it'd cause less damage overall.
Don't underestimate the damage water can do. Source: I am electric magician.
CitizenPrime
Gas pipes are rarely hidden behind dry walls and inside the house (as in not in proximity of an outside wall)
Carl99
Stepdad did the electrical while installing a new cupboard. had a doohickey but instructions where bad.
Squeaked when there was a wire to the side, not when there was a wire under it.
Yikes!! That’s… shocking!
He was fine, took a bit of work to fix though.
skipweasel
You'd be surprised how many people have no idea where the stopcock is, or have ever made sure it's not stuck.
GenericUsername71
What about the spatchcock?
HighrockTendales
I'm very aware of mine and check it regularly. I learned the hard way!
SmokyDoggg
Tbf not many of them had to stop the cock before
barnwolf
ya, I am insanely impressed at how quickly they got that shut off
HandoB4Javert
Behind the washing machine in the kitchen, needs a flathead screwdriver to turn.
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AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
As opposed to a petcock of course.
Indeed - they're for fuel. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petcock
orangatuan
In the cupboards, two feet left of the sink for me.
SheriffJackCarter
I turned mine off recently to replace a damage faucet on my patio.
ZeroLogain
I actually haven't tested it since the home inspection.....
RickTheMarshallSelke
Stop.... Cock?
NotAParsnipInDisguise
SEAGOON: Where's the stopcock? CRUN: We don't know cock.
Ghlargh
I have known places where the only way to turn it off is at the service valve on the street, and that needs 2 proprietary tools to do.
Street valves here you can prise the flap up with a screwdriver and it'll either be an old brass turn-handle, or a white plastic hand-knob.
The ones here needs a deep strong hook to lift the lid and a specific long shafted square socket wrench to turn the valve.
I've got one of them in the van - but so far never needed it. There are times when the valve is so deep I can barely reach it though.
Some are also so silted up that you need a pressure washer and maybe a wet vacuum to clean out the pit before turning them on...
Kreia
Well there's a word invented by Shakespeare if I ever saw one.
DrKenAdams
I genuinely believe that every home owner know how to turn off the water, power and gas and be able to do it with their eyes closed.
TheRestOfTheStorey
You left the work "should" out of the sentence.
How many bridges have you bought lately?
DontYouHateWhenTheUsernameIsTooLongToRead
*should
HelpfulCorn
Gas would be a challenge though I can turn it off at the individual appliances. The main is a valve set in the street that you need a wrench
Here there's always a lever-valve just upstream of the meter. Provided you can open the meter box you're OK.
But could you do it at night if it was an emergency? Probably. That was more my point.
I'd have to move the dustbin and find my keys to open the meter box for the gas. Water and power no problem.
SomethingCatchyLater
stop what now?
AntiProtonBoy
Mother in law
Cock
The701
Mine is a total bastard to get to, some dick built a kitchen around it
Cutwail
I've only one for the whole house, just after the city pipe, everything need to be redone ...
That's pretty much every house here...a single stopcock under the kitchen sink.
Same. I had to turn it off at the street when I moved in and needed to replace the washer valves. Not fun digging in the mud. But I did (1)
a light bathroom reno and found it behind the vanity and drywall. Added in an access panel and we're all good. (2)
Darpon
I know where the water shutoff valve is in my house, but I have no idea where it is on the street.
Worth finding - for that awful moment when the indoor one fails. If you spot a utility bod around they'll often know.
Our previous house the stopcock did three houses in a row - and was under the sink at the far end from us.
That sucks, but I don't think holding it helped and he only panicked the kids.Calmly tell the kids to get out, then go quickly shut it down.
RandAIFlagg
My friend, you're directing this at someone who decided to drill into mysterious metal in the wall
corprophage
I think it was more so the water didnt spray all over the laptop and other potential fragile things the floor can be mopped up
Krytture
So trap it more in the wall and make it so everything has the torn down and rebuilt due to mold.
He already gunna have to take the drywall out to fix that not much of an issue at the point
That drywall is getting a good sized hole cut in it already to repair the pipe. Might as well replace that whole section for a whopping $12.
MaybeTrans
100%
TheobromineAddict
Having done that once, I can't tell you how paranoid I am about doing it again. (Holding your hand over the drywall does not help.)
SuperPerforator
Nowhere but the US would this have been drywall. (And he'd not used a hammer drill if it had been.)
I wouldn't say nowhere, but yeah low probability of drywall.
It'll quickly become wetwall
ArmoredWanderer
Doesn't it at least avoid having the water spraying all over the room? Sure, the water still comes out, but it goes down the wall to the 1/2
floor, rather than it going all over the furniture ton its way to the floor? 2/2
ShiftingPattern
You're better off having the water on the floor where you can mop it up than down inside your wall where it will grow mold.
Obviously you shouldn't plug the hole, but holding your hand in front of it seems like it'd be better than just letting it spray everywhere.
Whoever he's calling will want to be told why they have to turn the water off, and how. Do it yourself to minimize damage quickly.
huffnpuff72
The safe room?
CognosNerd
It's where we go when we get rocket attacks. Basically the entire room is encased in concrete. Heavy duty window with rolling metal shutter.
All modern apartments in Israel are obligated to have one. Higher end apts also have oxygen filters for possible gas attacks.
CrestoftheStars
Yeah wondered too, but it reminded me of us here in Greece were we have a place in the house to go when there is an Earthquake.
Perhaps they have flooding in the area or hurricanes, so they have a "safe room".. dunno.
I hope that’s it for safety from weather and not some doomsday prepped thing.
OH! I forgot about that thing they do in US. we really dont have preppers in Greece. (here if there is a crisis thing, they flood the /1
supermarkets teh day the get "news" and buy everything off the shelves...) /2
AlwaysInTheshadows
It's iron or something.... Keeps drilling lol
Thesaya
@Ohyesireallydidthat apparently does not stand by their comments when they are downvoted, no matter how self assured they were originally.
Ohyesireallydidthat
Houses are build different where I live, so I realized my comments came off stupid. So yea i do not stand by what I originally said.
Codecomp
I've done that, but I know where the pipes are, and my drill is just shit and can only get through brick if i put my bodyweight into it
Jamesstin
That has nothing to do with the drill(outside of a hammer function) I regularly use a hand powdered old school drill on metal & concrete.
The11thPlague
It's the drill bit (the point you choose) that makes the most difference.
AlwaysInTheshadows
Ditto... If it won't go anymore I check the bit for metal fragments
MDGreg
Masonry bits, metal bits, porcelain bits, wood bits, concrete bits(I think are Masonry), use the right tool, also remove wall toseebehind...
TsubakiTragic
...it's in the "safe room" ??
fractalsphere
LOL replacing a faucet handle on the bathtub I screamed to my wife to hold the water in check while I ran to shut off the water. Ugh.
HeNeverSawMollyAgain
Just open that window. Problem solved.
Waxilliam
xizar
Mr. Furley! I've not seen him in decades.
Shaodyn
If you're drilling through a wall, and hit metal, STOP.
Metalsmith21
This is just drywall and wood, why is it so difficult? Nevermind I can blow through this. (sets shoulder and pushes)
Damicske
He was drilling in stone/concrete, a hamer drill doesn't make that noise on wood/dry wall.
clutchthepearls
Probably just don't use a hammer drill to hang shit on your walls to begin with. He would've had time to reconsider with a regular drill.
Damicske
Yes you do, most EU-homes are brick walled or full concrete, more and more drywall but hey old homes.
clutchthepearls
Looks like drywall and a pipe, not masonry to me.
Northwindlowlander
"Oh, what's this, metal? Well there's only 2 things that could be and they're both incredibly bad". Drills a bit more...
Northwindlowlander
"oh well, at least it's the one that doesn't kill you. It's the one that makes your wife kill you"
4vie
The wife'd kill you, and the insurance adjuster would dig the grave
DirtyLitterBoxes
I've run into some metal framing before, so three things?
keebs63
Metal is rarely used for framing in homes. Either way, metal studs are super thin. A drill would go through with little effort.
clutchthepearls
Metal framing in my house would make me reconsider if I actually need things hanging on my walls lol
Shaodyn
And they're all really horrible things to drill through.
dudethisbetternotbetaken
That tends to be used in industrial applications and not residential in my area. It might be different elsewhere though.
DidItForScience
I've seen a residential house with metal studs before. But I think it was only like twice.
zFUBARz
Metal frames are much more common in Europe, but he seems surprised so either way he should stop.
Damicske
Metal frames? That's drywall (Gyproc) then, you don't need a hammer drill for that. But sometime you have concrete walls :)
Shaodyn
If you hit something you didn't expect, stop.
zFUBARz
Yes that is what I said in the second sentence.
Shaodyn
I felt it was necessary to restate that point. Human stupidity is boundless sometimes. This video proves that.
DickeyBirdie
Yeah, keep drilling. That'll work out fine.
JoeT85
on the upside, some plumber is going to get a high end hooker, so the money really is going right back into the community
itypewerdsonline
ah yes the name of my sextape
kawkamawaq
I've known too many Israelis. The dudes on brand.
[deleted]
[deleted]
clutchthepearls
Not me. I know exactly where the water lines are in my house. Plus use my nice stud finder which can find electrical wires too.
SomeDetroitGuy
1) It won't happen if you use a stud finder. 2) HE EVEN NOTICED THAT HE HIT METAL.
DirtyLitterBoxes
I can't use them, they beep constantly around me. Ok, I'm leaving after my bad cat-dad joke :)
AroAce
Not if you check were you drill as you should do.
dduncan55330
Not if you work in anything related to home construction and remodeling. We're well aware of what that metal could be.
NERDRAGEohacat
Don't even have to work in those fields to know there are pipes and wires in the walls. Use half a brain cell, check plans, use stud finder.
OtziOzbjorn
Well, you anyway, sounds like.
AlwaysInTheshadows
Oh man you and I are on opposite ends of the playing field my friend. I have hit metal in a wall before, and I stopped. Cause fuck that.
SomeDetroitGuy
RIGHT? That's an "OH FUCK" moment for sure.
SterlingArcherSecretAgent
After hitting something metallic in a light wall? Hell no, that's a huge red flag!
Thesaya
You would keep drilling after you realise you are drilling in metal?
[deleted]
[deleted]
MapleSyrupMafia
So if you hit one of those safety plates meant to protect wires or pipes, you'll just say fuck it and keep drilling?
SchwiftyGameOnPoint
I don't know, man. If you become unsure of what you're drilling into, you need to be more cautious. Assuming, could be dangerous.
AlwaysInTheshadows
It's a fucking hammerdrill... You don't have to press hard that's the point.
Sirdan3k
If this happens DO NOT TRY TO PLUG THE HOLE WITH YOUR HAND! Best case you help water get in the wall worse case hot water line boiled hand.
Groinrash
404GravitassNotFound
Limescale so bad in the UK it self fixes leaks in a few minutes.
EatinButtsAndBustinNuts
Protip: if you hit something hard and it doesn't feel like the drill is going anymore, just stop. Also, is that a hammer drill?
RobertTheBruise
Of course it is. He was drilling in cement, remember?
Flashezz
spidermenz
I'm that dumb
QueefMalone
Safe room you say...
pocketmeat
You’d think he’d learnt his lesson by now. I’ve seen him drill through a pipe about 10 times in two weeks!
MisterLemons
Yeah nah, take your hand off and let it spray into the room. The floor and furniture can be dried, the inside of your drywall cannot.
Justadudelivinglife
Obviously should have just opened the window
Preincarnated
Duh. Just open that door and it will all spray outside while you figure it out.
PinkEater
Yes, that is iron.
SeRaQt
IAMSRC
Where's that Little Dutch Boy when you need him?
Grillparzer
Standing right there wondering why Daddy was swearing.
ThatQuietlySmirking
When he puts his finger in a dyke, he's hailed as a hero. When I do it, I get a court date and a restraining order.
redditmcredditface
She sitting right there laughing at dad lol.
TheMayorOfTittyCity
"Close the water" he yells to his wife who has absolutely no idea what that means or how to do it
AshenLady
I’ll give her my vote. This is most certainly not his 1st fuckup. She’s known all day this is about to get crazy.
Birdman79
**INAUDIBLE CHILDREN YELLING**
horseman05
ITellBadPuns
If you're drilling and hit metal, it's either a water pipe or a metal plate designed to protect a wire. Honestly, he got lucky lol
Sebbi
As a plumbing and hvac engineer with 10+ years experience. WHO THE F PUTS A WATERLINE IN A GODDAMN WALL.
ITellBadPuns
Only thing I can think of, is there is an upstairs bathroom maybe. I'm a red seal electrician; people do dumb shit building homes sometimes.
CrazyCatLad
Air vent/duct...went to hang some picture frames and hit it. Stopped when I realized and found a new spot
ITellBadPuns
At the very least, putting a hole in an air duct wouldn't be too bad. It'd blow a bit of air if it was a return line, at the very worst.
CrazyCatLad
Yep, I definitely didn't put it in the Loss column
ssomed
Or a gas line …
cubanito0
Gas lines these days run directly to furnace/water heater/stove. Unless that's the basement, even then it would be in ceiling.
RobertTheBruise
New homes built by or for smart people often have the laundry room on the 2nd floor, near the bedrooms. Some have gas dryers.
cubanito0
Absolutely, gas dryers tend to more rare though. And the second floor laundry is usually a custom build. You are correct though.
LoonyBoBdammitwhotookmyname
Could be feeding a radiator or another floor, no?
cubanito0
Absolutely yes, though that would be in older builds, newer houses don't use radiators, but totally possible
PithyCommentBelow
Good thing it wasn’t a gas line. Or an electrical conduit. “It’s iron or something… guess I’ll keep cutting!”
cubanito0
Extremely rare it'd be a gas line and honestly I'd rather hit a wire, it's relatively harmless and it'd cause less damage overall.
cubanito0
Don't underestimate the damage water can do. Source: I am electric magician.
CitizenPrime
Gas pipes are rarely hidden behind dry walls and inside the house (as in not in proximity of an outside wall)
Carl99
Stepdad did the electrical while installing a new cupboard. had a doohickey but instructions where bad.
Carl99
Squeaked when there was a wire to the side, not when there was a wire under it.
PithyCommentBelow
Yikes!! That’s… shocking!
Carl99
He was fine, took a bit of work to fix though.
skipweasel
You'd be surprised how many people have no idea where the stopcock is, or have ever made sure it's not stuck.
GenericUsername71
What about the spatchcock?
HighrockTendales
I'm very aware of mine and check it regularly. I learned the hard way!
SmokyDoggg
Tbf not many of them had to stop the cock before
barnwolf
ya, I am insanely impressed at how quickly they got that shut off
HandoB4Javert
Carl99
Behind the washing machine in the kitchen, needs a flathead screwdriver to turn.
ITellBadPuns
AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
As opposed to a petcock of course.
skipweasel
Indeed - they're for fuel. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petcock
orangatuan
In the cupboards, two feet left of the sink for me.
SheriffJackCarter
I turned mine off recently to replace a damage faucet on my patio.
ZeroLogain
I actually haven't tested it since the home inspection.....
RickTheMarshallSelke
Stop.... Cock?
NotAParsnipInDisguise
SEAGOON: Where's the stopcock? CRUN: We don't know cock.
Ghlargh
I have known places where the only way to turn it off is at the service valve on the street, and that needs 2 proprietary tools to do.
skipweasel
Street valves here you can prise the flap up with a screwdriver and it'll either be an old brass turn-handle, or a white plastic hand-knob.
Ghlargh
The ones here needs a deep strong hook to lift the lid and a specific long shafted square socket wrench to turn the valve.
skipweasel
I've got one of them in the van - but so far never needed it. There are times when the valve is so deep I can barely reach it though.
Ghlargh
Some are also so silted up that you need a pressure washer and maybe a wet vacuum to clean out the pit before turning them on...
Kreia
Well there's a word invented by Shakespeare if I ever saw one.
DrKenAdams
I genuinely believe that every home owner know how to turn off the water, power and gas and be able to do it with their eyes closed.
TheRestOfTheStorey
You left the work "should" out of the sentence.
Ghlargh
How many bridges have you bought lately?
DontYouHateWhenTheUsernameIsTooLongToRead
*should
HelpfulCorn
Gas would be a challenge though I can turn it off at the individual appliances. The main is a valve set in the street that you need a wrench
skipweasel
Here there's always a lever-valve just upstream of the meter. Provided you can open the meter box you're OK.
DrKenAdams
But could you do it at night if it was an emergency? Probably. That was more my point.
skipweasel
I'd have to move the dustbin and find my keys to open the meter box for the gas. Water and power no problem.
SomethingCatchyLater
stop what now?
AntiProtonBoy
Mother in law
SmokyDoggg
Cock
The701
Northwindlowlander
Mine is a total bastard to get to, some dick built a kitchen around it
Cutwail
I've only one for the whole house, just after the city pipe, everything need to be redone ...
skipweasel
That's pretty much every house here...a single stopcock under the kitchen sink.
clutchthepearls
Same. I had to turn it off at the street when I moved in and needed to replace the washer valves. Not fun digging in the mud. But I did (1)
clutchthepearls
a light bathroom reno and found it behind the vanity and drywall. Added in an access panel and we're all good. (2)
Darpon
I know where the water shutoff valve is in my house, but I have no idea where it is on the street.
skipweasel
Worth finding - for that awful moment when the indoor one fails. If you spot a utility bod around they'll often know.
skipweasel
Our previous house the stopcock did three houses in a row - and was under the sink at the far end from us.
SchwiftyGameOnPoint
That sucks, but I don't think holding it helped and he only panicked the kids.Calmly tell the kids to get out, then go quickly shut it down.
RandAIFlagg
My friend, you're directing this at someone who decided to drill into mysterious metal in the wall
corprophage
I think it was more so the water didnt spray all over the laptop and other potential fragile things the floor can be mopped up
Krytture
So trap it more in the wall and make it so everything has the torn down and rebuilt due to mold.
corprophage
He already gunna have to take the drywall out to fix that not much of an issue at the point
clutchthepearls
That drywall is getting a good sized hole cut in it already to repair the pipe. Might as well replace that whole section for a whopping $12.
MaybeTrans
100%
TheobromineAddict
Having done that once, I can't tell you how paranoid I am about doing it again. (Holding your hand over the drywall does not help.)
SuperPerforator
Nowhere but the US would this have been drywall. (And he'd not used a hammer drill if it had been.)
Carl99
I wouldn't say nowhere, but yeah low probability of drywall.
CrazyCatLad
It'll quickly become wetwall
ArmoredWanderer
Doesn't it at least avoid having the water spraying all over the room? Sure, the water still comes out, but it goes down the wall to the 1/2
ArmoredWanderer
floor, rather than it going all over the furniture ton its way to the floor? 2/2
ShiftingPattern
You're better off having the water on the floor where you can mop it up than down inside your wall where it will grow mold.
ArmoredWanderer
Obviously you shouldn't plug the hole, but holding your hand in front of it seems like it'd be better than just letting it spray everywhere.
TheobromineAddict
Whoever he's calling will want to be told why they have to turn the water off, and how. Do it yourself to minimize damage quickly.
huffnpuff72
The safe room?
CognosNerd
It's where we go when we get rocket attacks. Basically the entire room is encased in concrete. Heavy duty window with rolling metal shutter.
CognosNerd
All modern apartments in Israel are obligated to have one. Higher end apts also have oxygen filters for possible gas attacks.
CrestoftheStars
Yeah wondered too, but it reminded me of us here in Greece were we have a place in the house to go when there is an Earthquake.
CrestoftheStars
Perhaps they have flooding in the area or hurricanes, so they have a "safe room".. dunno.
huffnpuff72
I hope that’s it for safety from weather and not some doomsday prepped thing.
CrestoftheStars
OH! I forgot about that thing they do in US. we really dont have preppers in Greece. (here if there is a crisis thing, they flood the /1
CrestoftheStars
supermarkets teh day the get "news" and buy everything off the shelves...) /2