You'll Bust A Pipe Laughing At These Plumbing Fails

Leona Martinez

Plumbing is one of the most important systems in any building, responsible for carrying water in and out. However, when things go wrong, the results can be disastrous and sometimes hilarious. From leaking pipes to poorly installed fixtures, there are plenty of funny plumbing fails out there that will make you laugh out loud.

In this article, we'll explore some of the most hilarious plumbing fails that have been captured on camera. Get ready to see some of the most ridiculous plumbing blunders you've ever seen! We've already written about this topic before. So if this list is not enough to crack you up, check out our previous article here. Or you can also enter the r/Plumbing subreddit.

#1. I thought you'd get a kick out of this

Source: gillbates_

#2. It's funny because it's my house, not yours

Source: rnegrey

#3. We got to the ROOT of the problem

Source: GreenEngrams

#4. Don’t know if this is allowed but thought it might me appreciated here. My computers “plumbing” 1/2” copper for the water cooling loop

Source: aCrustyBugget

#5. What kind of vent is this?

#6. Homeowner complained of strange noises coming from tub

Source: cryptoxbc

#7. Reduced!

Source: 23pyro

#8. I’m no plumber but…

Source: Cpnbro

#9. This photo of my customer’s shower lives in my head rent free

Source: Alfred_Sparks

#10. Nothing beats charging a customer to find out why the water doesn’t work. When you see this

Source: rickycuccimusic

#11. Any idea what this is?

Source: HawaiianBorrow

#12. Nothing like a new valve to give an old shower a new feel!

#13. Custom made cistern and urinals out of kegs

Source: d0day3g7fh

#14. I think you guys might like my faucet. I call it the “K squiggler”

#15. Homeowner took it upon himself to fire up the well on a new build and fill the house lines full of sediment and mud

#16. Well I found the root to your problem

#17. At my girlfriend's apartment. The 3 handle shower valve wouldn't shut off all the way (just the hot side) and the management won't be able to fix it anytime soon so I put an extra gas valve on it for a temporary fix

Source: JagVillBliFull

#18. You think you've seen everything. Then you find screw driver plug

Source: malmstrami

#19. Looks like I plunged the sink a little too hard. At least it’s unblocked

Source: nudistlucas

#20. Moved into a new house and unsure what this shower head connected to the toilet is for

#21. Found this monstrosity

Source: Shilas

#22. Pulled out of truck stop toilet today in skippers, NC

Source: Ill_Affect_2511

#23. Repair advice. Drilled into vertical pvc drain pipe

#24. What type of trap is this?

Source: Eno_Pro

#25. What’s the most expensive kitchen faucet you’ve ever installed?

#26. Why?

Source: prev1