Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

I just had to repair an outside yard faucet, and the pipe was PVC. I primed , glued , and then set the connection back up with the regular PVC glue. I did this about 30 mins ago and it's about 60 degrees out and the sun is setting. How long do i have to wait for it to set before i can turn the water back on again?

2006-10-24 12:45:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

One professional has said grinding down to clean concrete is the only way. Another problem is this is in a 7/24 drive-thru restaurant kitchen and has to be fast. Any downtime is lost income!

2006-10-24 12:41:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Markings on the old resistor "IN 540 DC" with only one silver band.

2006-10-24 12:36:35 · 1 answers · asked by Robert B 1

2006-10-24 12:19:16 · 3 answers · asked by CHARLESJUJ 2

but there are no other signs of a mouse in the house. Do you think the mouse is gone or should I start setting traps?

2006-10-24 11:53:58 · 15 answers · asked by emmyfair 3

I need one foot of 1/2inch inside diameter tubing. I tried Home Depot Lowes, Sears Hardware, and no luck.

Needs to be silicon because it will be used in a high temperature application. (Approx 200degF of exhaust smoke)

2006-10-24 11:45:05 · 4 answers · asked by mhovanes21 2

It only squeaks on high speed

2006-10-24 11:33:18 · 10 answers · asked by tbllong 2

2006-10-24 11:25:08 · 4 answers · asked by qat1963 1

2006-10-24 10:20:10 · 6 answers · asked by chelseasimmo 1

I moved into this house a year ago. I steam clean my carpet regulary. I keep getting these brown stains showing up. They are very large. I clean them and it still comes back. Any ideas what to do? and no I dont have a pet.

2006-10-24 10:13:30 · 5 answers · asked by queenb 2

A few days ago some kids eggd our front door and house at night so after we found it in the morning it was on there so long that it was stuck like super glue.

we got out the house with no luck...so i got out the pressure washer (gas) and got the egg off the house an walkway, i must say...the washer just had enough pressure to take it off even with a strong nossle.

anyways i didnt want to take the stain or anything off our front door so i used the pressure washer on it while staying furthur back but it seemed to have forced some water inbetween the 2 pieces of glass in the right side door

here are some photos of the door and the side with water as well as the side without any water.
http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/moody07747/Other/front%20door/

I can see some wooden plugs on the door around the window...maby thats how they closed the glass in as they made the door but I dont see any way to get those out without drilling them out which would distroy the door anyways.

2006-10-24 10:12:20 · 7 answers · asked by D S 3

2006-10-24 10:08:09 · 8 answers · asked by Simon 1

I have several filing cabinets which were defined by labels. I am trying to clean them up but after the label is peeled off it is very difficult to remove the sticky goo left behind. Any suggestions? I have tried things like WD40 and GooBeGone, but they have lingering strong odors. Not pleasant at all. :( Please Help?

2006-10-24 10:07:41 · 12 answers · asked by mystichaize 1

2006-10-24 10:04:26 · 11 answers · asked by Craig W 1

Someone burned one of those big pizza's in the oven at my condo... It burned in there for over 3 hours at 425degree's and filled the entire house with smoke from floor to ceiling. Now it looks like the walls and ceilings are stained in every room and I cannot get rid of the awful smell- it's making me ill. I've already aired out the whole entire house for hours, but I can't leave the windows open forever because it's freezing outside... Is this something we can fix ourselves or do we need a professional?

2006-10-24 09:49:08 · 5 answers · asked by Jason 6

I live in north east part of Maryland. I need to replace my oil furnace. I have about 2,000 square feet. The house is a bi level. I want to ad central air. Would a heat pump by its self, be the right choice or a heat pump and furnace side by side. Or what about a just a furnace with an "A" coil? Thanks for your help

2006-10-24 09:45:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a combi boiler. the pressure keeps going down every day despite filling. even when the pressure is ok i find that the water system does not work. the central heating works fine. there is no obvious leak. and no obvious build up of air in the system. can anyone help. can i fix the problem? thanks

2006-10-24 09:37:00 · 13 answers · asked by alir496 1

2006-10-24 09:33:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-24 09:27:49 · 8 answers · asked by gary g 1

2006-10-24 09:24:22 · 6 answers · asked by tigger050703 1

it is to do with a gas repair on my property

2006-10-24 09:19:12 · 5 answers · asked by kellie t 1

Its so hard that it is not possible for my wife to lock/unlock the door because its so tight. The key shape itself changed a little.

How can I fix this. Your response will be appreciated.

2006-10-24 09:10:30 · 10 answers · asked by John 1

2006-10-24 09:10:12 · 6 answers · asked by Pete B 1

it's called a salt box house and has wood siding. we currently have gas heaters but i think it's going to be expensive for the long winter ahead..

2006-10-24 09:01:12 · 9 answers · asked by moshavnik 1

When thermostat is turned on or lowered in temp, invariably there is a striking or sparking noise associated with the thermostat until the temp is obtained. It's not continuous ... also there are "sparks" associated with this as well. Kinda scary. Any ideas what is happening? Will a replacement of the thermostat alone resolve the problem? We've moved into this home recently and not familiar with its history.

2006-10-24 08:49:49 · 5 answers · asked by frisky 2

I purchased all the parts for a new pressure relief valve on my broiler (hot water heating system), I know how to assemble everything. But, the joint between the new valve and the old pipe weeps water. What is the best way to seal the threads? Is joint pipe compound good enough? The plumber who installed the broiler 15 years ago used a grey paint like substance (it feels slightly slippery to the touch) to seal the joints. Anyone know what this might be? Do I need to use this?

2006-10-24 08:49:38 · 5 answers · asked by Jack C 2

2006-10-24 08:36:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I tried but I can't find it on their website. Or, if anyone knows how to operate this heater, any advice would be most welcome!

2006-10-24 07:43:10 · 5 answers · asked by query 2

2006-10-24 07:30:29 · 13 answers · asked by wonderinggirl 1

The nozzle keeps blocking up.

2006-10-24 07:13:36 · 2 answers · asked by spike 5