Pink.
Problems in a home based bike shop: here is a mini water heater that is showing signs of water. At first I thought it was leaking from underneath. Then, this test showed me a wet rag after a few hours of time to drop. The water was collecting under the water heater, but it was originating from the faucet. I am not a plumber.
I am proud of this plumbing discovery. I am a bike mechanic and business owner. And amateur jack-of-all-trades. Actually, I am not a jack of trades. According to business school, being a jack-of-all is master-of-none.
First: Identify the issue.
Issue identified: Excess water collecting at the base of the tank is coming from the faucet. When toweled up, cement floor stays dry.
David says “As far as plumbing goes, if you stare at it long enough, you can figure it out.”
I don’t know how to find the start of this spigot. The things that can twist tighter are all tight. It seems to be coming from further in the tank. The foamy yellow stuff that surrounds the pipe was moldy and broke away when I scratched the ring.
Staring at it won’t get my eyes any further into this tank.
The faucet is the drain. Are there any other steps to make first before this maneuver?
As we know from the Boulder floods and Noah’s ark, water is powerful and wipes the slate clean. Time to consult a professional.
Mistakes of flooding water can’t be undone. It could set the shop work back for days.
Shout out to Michael Henao and Bike Snob for showing me how to write in my voice.
