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Fleck 5600 water-softener
Has anyone tried to replace the Main Piston Assembly with the Seals and Spacers on a Fleck 5600 water-softener due to the main piston sticking but found that the new piston was sticking as well? If...
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woodstove leaks smoke
When we lit the stove at xmas smoke came out of the back. Filled the house with smoke. Checking it today for the first time, there are 2 outlets for the 6-inch pipe that go to the chimmney. The unused...
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Suggested Appliance Replacement Periods
FYI... In reference to the suggested times Air conditioners: 8 to 15 years Dishwashers: 5 to 12 years Disposals: 5 to 12 years Dryers: 8 to 12 years Freezers: 15 to 20 years Furnaces: 8 to 12 years...
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lube for gas oven
I have a gas stove and the springs on the oven door squeek. What kind of lubricant can i use that is not flammible. Thank u henry
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My Toilet Is Confusing Me.
Over the past few days one of my toilets had been giving me a bit of trouble. Normally I could just push the handle down and let go. The flap would stay up until the tank was empty and I would get a...
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ducting size question
I need to extract 247 cubic metres per hour from my bathroom. I will be using a 150mm ceiling fan capable of extracting 250 m3/ph. Can you tell me which ducting system I should use for this? I have a...
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loose electrical oulets
I moved to a new place a couple months ago (a rental). Whenever I try to plug something in the wall, the plug is loose and I have to bend the prongs to keep it in or it'll fall out. Is there a better...
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how do i replace a floor mounted toilet with a wall carrier toilet
How do I replace a floor mounted toilet with a wall carrier toilet in regards to the floor waste. Is it fairly easy to reroute the waste pipe from the wall to where the floor waste meets the one in...
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Can I get away with painting the trim pieces
I have an older standyne (MOEN bought em out) shower valve and control system. The beauty ring (I don't know what it's called) that snugs up to the tile is a pretty dated antique gold color. I looked...
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Generators and electronics
We live in the country and the power goes out quite often. So I bought a 5000 watt generator, properly connected, which powers the furnace, the water pump, the freezer anbd refrigerator and several...
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Wiremold: a review
Just finished a small job using Wiremold and thought I'd share my experiences with it. The last time I used the stuff was a long time ago. I was asked to add a couple of outlets in a bedroom in an old...
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Noise from main sewer drain
I live in the bottom floor of a 5 story house, and we just got a new main sewer drain pipe (a vertical pipe for bringing waste water out of the house). That s very nice but somebody on the upper...
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More economic disaster on the way, and what should be done about it
Just read an excellent piece on the second wave of the economic crisis that's about to hit us, and what should be done about it. Article at note on the source: Counterpunch is the decidedly left-wing...
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Do you believe these BTU's?
Hi, I'm interested in buying one of these radiators, but I am having a hard time believing the BTU ratings on these units. Is the 12,000 BTU's really possible in a 3'x3' radiator? I have a Runtal...
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We're doomed!
"[WINNIPEG] - The [Canadian] government is reviewing the safety of energy-saving light bulbs, responding to concerns the low-cost green alternative may emit potentially harmful ultraviolet radiation....
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