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well pressure tank - 19.2 psi = 44 psi ???
The bladder in a 1988 vintage pressure tank for home well is shot. Pump itself is 325 feet down at bottom of the well. I will probably replace the tank with one suggested from local plumbing supply...
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Kitchen Sink Clogging - Garbage Disposal
My kitchen sink has a 15 year old Kitchenaid garbage disposal unit. Recent= ly the drain pipe below has been plugging with ground vegetable matter almo= st daily. The sinks drain into 2" (od) PVC,...
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York Affinity series furnace
Hi, I am considering 98% AFUE modulating furnace to replace over 18 year old Carrier mid-efficiency furnace. Please, anyone has experience with this York furnace? One more question, is OK mating it to...
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Painting Security Door
How can I re-paint my exterior steel security door without clogging up the holes in the perforated mesh screen?
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How to replace water pipe
As a follow up to my previous question - suppose I decide to replace the pipe. What kind of pipe and fittings would I use. Is there a standard for this type of work? I've laid sprinkler pipes before...
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Water pipe replacement question
I have city water from a water meter at the sidewalk. A 3/4" metal buried pipe runs straight into the basement from the meter. It is maybe a 25 foot straight run from sidewalk to house. It tees off...
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Clean dirty bathtub
My bathtub has a stain in it that is impossible to remove so far. Here is a picture of it: should I use to remove the stain? I tried bleach and it does not work. It feels rather rough and even...
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Paint black side gate
My black side iron gate looks rather worn. How do I repaint the gate? Is it paint or is it some form of black oil stain that is on it? See picture: I use brush or rollers? Thanks for any tips!
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Sump pump crock & water level?
I'm lost. We purchased a ranch with a basement and apparently we are in a low area so our sump pump runs a lot. We have your basic sunken sump crock and we have 2 submersible pumps in it. The primary...
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California earthquake insurance?
I live in California. I've had earthquake insurance on my house since the day I bought it in 1989. My policy renews every year in June. This year, I received notice that earthquake coverage would no...
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Whoops...Broke Line Into Fridge. Now What?
Hello, I was moving the fridge and accidentally broke the connection from the fridge to the water. I have an older home so it appears the piping that brings the water to the fridge is copper. In the...
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Source for pepper spray or...?
Is there any source for pepper spray powder? I have a new used dog that likes to dig like he is looking for chinamen. I wouldn't mind but he seems to always pick a spot going under the perimeter...
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Cleaning Coleman Stove
I have a 2-burner Coleman Stove that uses liquid fuel. How can I thoroughly clean the stove? What cleaner or solvent will get rid of all of the food, grease, dirt, gunk, etc has accumulated all over...
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Better ideas for fixing leak right at the pool pump inlet (no room!)
After emptying, cleaning, refilling, and replumbing a cracked Jandy valve, I finally started up the filter & cleaner pumps. Guess what? BOTH are leaking at a LOUSY spot! The water comes out of the...
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Puck lighting
If you have them, do you like them? Do you have any recommendations, such as LED, dimmer switch, brand? Thanks
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