Mega Thread The Questions Thread - Part III

[Cruyff14]

Got the plumber out (couple of rooms flooded) as the pipes are mostly collapsed and it will cost us around 7k to dig everything and replace them. House is 50 years old.

Can I go through my home and contents insurance to make a claim for this particular thing? Or am I going to have to fork out 7k to get it re done.

No.

Your pipes are not part of your home and contents.

 

[phantom13]

No.

Your pipes are not part of your home and contents.

Wait, is this serious?

 

[the_interloper]

Do you have rizz or are you a sigma, no cap

I have no rizz either (I know that one!)

 

[DarkSaint]

No.

Your pipes are not part of your home and contents.

Really?

So what consists home and contents then?

 

[Cruyff14]

If they burst it will be covered, in your circumstances, not so sure.

Call your insurer.

 

[Beerfish]

Got the plumber out (couple of rooms flooded) as the pipes are mostly collapsed and it will cost us around 7k to dig everything and replace them. House is 50 years old.

Can I go through my home and contents insurance to make a claim for this particular thing? Or am I going to have to fork out 7k to get it re done.

I've just been through this. Our insurance paid to repair the damage but not the burst pipe as that, somehow, is considered 'maintenance'.

 

[Off The Couch]

This is my biggest fear
We’ve recently had blockage issues and had to order building plans

Turns out that the kitchen is the only “wet” area in one side of the house and so rather than have a stand alone outlet on that side, they ran one pipe underneath the house to the other side.

Aside from trying to find out where the issue is, I presume we would be literally having to cut through concrete to fix it - but then again I’m not a plumber

 

[Off The Couch]

This is my biggest fear
We’ve recently had blockage issues and had to order building plans

Turns out that the kitchen is the only “wet” area in one side of the house and so rather than have a stand alone outlet on that side, they ran one pipe underneath the house to the other side.

I presume we would be literally having to cut through and dig up concrete to fix it

 

[Hamingja]

Same thing happened to me. House is 40+ years old so I guess you have to expect the pipes are going to go at some stage. I don't understand plumbing at all but you'd think when you have access under the house they could set it up in a way where you don't have to rip the house to pieces to get to the pipes. Plumber reckoned it wasn't even that bad compared to other places where they set the pipes in concrete, like why.

 

[raskolnikov]

If you've bought tickets for day 4 or 5 of the test match do you get a refund?

 

[rocker_oz33]

If you've bought tickets for day 4 or 5 of the test match do you get a refund?

Shirley yes.

But bye day 5 the stands are half empty most of the time.
And atmosphere no where near as good imo.Unless a close match.

 

[rocker_oz33]

Same thing happened to me. House is 40+ years old so I guess you have to expect the pipes are going to go at some stage. I don't understand plumbing at all but you'd think when you have access under the house they could set it up in a way where you don't have to rip the house to pieces to get to the pipes. Plumber reckoned it wasn't even that bad compared to other places where they set the pipes in concrete, like why.

Some dodgy work gets done .

 

[peternorth]

What is the purpose of life. Wake up. Go to work. Go home. Eat then sleep. Repeat. And in between worry about pointless shit.

 

[Chief]

I suppose the best option is to make the in between times mean something, and switch to more meaningful work if you have that luxury.

 

[Catfish Alley]

Work does play a big part. If you hate it, it's terrible and you can feel stuck. Most people have had jobs like that before. You should at least be able to enjoy your time at home though. Having something planned to look forward to is always nice too. Doesn't have to be expensive or fancy. Can just be catching up with some friends rather than a big holiday or something.

And it doesn't have a purpose. Something like 120 billion people have been on this planet. Nearly all didn't have some big purpose or far-reaching goal they achieved. But you can mean something to the people in your close circle and have an influence that way.

 

[MP_]

I absolutely love my job and it makes a huge difference to my mental health being back doing what I love.

 

[rocker_oz33]

What is the purpose of life. Wake up. Go to work. Go home. Eat then sleep. Repeat. And in between worry about pointless shit.

Are you stuck is a rut ?

 

[rocker_oz33]

I absolutely love my job and it makes a huge difference to my mental health being back doing what I love.

Interesting how many people love their work.

I guess alot just suck it up because they got a big loan and kids etc.

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

What is the purpose of life. Wake up. Go to work. Go home. Eat then sleep. Repeat. And in between worry about pointless shit.

Are you okay petey?

 

[rocker_oz33]

Some people get over their heads in terms of big house,big cars,big everything.

In the end you can't put a price on being happy.

 

[MP_]

Interesting how many people love their work.

I guess alot just suck it up because they got a big loan and kids etc.

I worked as a labourer for a few years got into IT which I hated. Got long service leave and studied horticulture which was what at the age of 30 I was really interested in. Took a few years of f casual jobs but got a gig at my current workplace and it’s a brilliant job.

 

[Cruyff14]

I hated my last job by the end of it. The National Manager was a ****ing useless campaigner, she was a bully, she created a toxic environment and was is the closest I have been to hating a person.

I work at a school now in a front office and absolutely love it. Work is fantastic, the leadership team are brilliant and I do not see myself leaving any time soon.

 

[raskolnikov]

as is the closest I have been to hating a person.

Really? I have a list as long as Queensland's coastline.

 

[Over The Post]

Really? I have a list as long as Queensland's coastline.

e.g. those who turn their nose up at CrossFit ?

 

[raskolnikov]

e.g. those who turn their nose up at CrossFit ?

They're top of my list.