Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

I'm writing a story for a school project, but I need to know when running tap water was first installed into houses! Please help.

2006-11-21 13:38:18 · 1 answers · asked by Alexa Wither 2

2006-11-21 13:37:04 · 7 answers · asked by Koko 1

2006-11-21 13:36:58 · 4 answers · asked by Brian B 1

2006-11-21 13:10:02 · 9 answers · asked by JOHN D 1

After we replace the salt in our water softener we are all breaking out (like acne) for the first couple of weeks. Is there anything we can do, different type of salt, are we doing something wrong?

2006-11-21 13:09:51 · 3 answers · asked by Deborah M 2

My dog chewed through part of my vacuum cleaner cord, can I tape it with electrical tape to save myself from shock? I have family coming over and can't afford to get a new vacuum right now.

2006-11-21 13:06:51 · 9 answers · asked by Cortney & Nathan 4

2006-11-21 13:02:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

when installing heads for my arrows the super glue dried to fast and didnt get pushed all the way in so and to redo it.

2006-11-21 13:01:54 · 3 answers · asked by cecilyann2 1

We have to wait for a long time to get hot water from the faucets, during winter, coz of water filled in the pipes getting cold. Is there any way we can maintain the temperature on pipes or any special kind of pipes available in the market? It is irritating me to wait for really...really...long time.

2006-11-21 12:58:59 · 14 answers · asked by sona 1

2006-11-21 12:22:21 · 2 answers · asked by grandma5316 1

2006-11-21 12:14:56 · 9 answers · asked by Boyd J 1

2006-11-21 12:02:58 · 15 answers · asked by hildegard r 4

2006-11-21 11:56:23 · 3 answers · asked by mikeag21 1

2006-11-21 11:41:47 · 7 answers · asked by mikeag21 1

Large 30,000 gallon pool

2006-11-21 10:50:32 · 6 answers · asked by A L A 1

I live in an apartment building, and at least once a day I have a HORRIBLE odor coming from the plumbing fixtures. It doesn't matter which fixture I am using ... it strikes everywhere in the apartment. It's a very strong odor but it does fade after awhile. The maintenance men all think I'm nuts because by the time they get here (usually a few hours after I've called) the smell has gone. They assure me that it's not sewage, but have never done anything to fix the smell. What can it be? Maybe if I offer a suggestion then they'll actually check it out?

2006-11-21 10:38:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

whats the maximum span of a 2X12 ceilinh joist?

2006-11-21 10:19:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to install my electric water heater on its side,is there any reason why this would not work ????it is a sealed pressuerized unit...

2006-11-21 10:15:02 · 9 answers · asked by william c 1

thanks to all who answered my last questions -- all great knowledge. i just have one follow up...

some said that if i did not force the prongs in the outlet, it is fine. but i did... sort of. by force i mean use of moderate strength and easing it into the outlet by wiggling the plug back and forth into the outlet. meaning not brute strength but not just plugging something in as i normally would. what exactly is 'forcing' it in? and is what i did okay and leave the outlet safe to use?

please just indulge my psychosis - hahahaaa - thanks!!

2006-11-21 10:14:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-21 10:09:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-21 09:49:48 · 5 answers · asked by MATT G 1

2006-11-21 09:33:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

This only happens while the tank is getting filled with water. Once the tank is filled, the leak stops, this makes me believe that the seal around the hole where the water goes through to the bowl is alright. Or is it?

2006-11-21 09:29:28 · 6 answers · asked by Nebula96 1

then, the plug didn't fit in the wall. i just bent the prongs back so it would, but now i'm wondering if that is an electrical hazard and that i shouldn't use it anymore. 'expert' advice is appreciated -- the more you know about electrical stuff, the better!

2006-11-21 09:23:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I left some baby pacifiers sterilizing on the stove by mistake and when I came upstairs the house was filled with smoke. The pacifiers had all melted and even the stainless steel pot was partially melted. The smoke is now gone, but there is a terrible smell in our log home. It is cold outside now and not easy to leave the windows open with a baby in the house. Is it safe for us to be breathing in these fumes or are they just embedded in the log walls?

2006-11-21 09:19:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I gutted my kitchen am going to put the wallboard up, question How hard is it to plaster the walls or would it be more advisable to hire someone,I never did anything so big but it had to be done and not much $$ and
not much in my head either!!! lol thank you

2006-11-21 09:03:00 · 4 answers · asked by uwantfacts 2

Is there a way you can visually check for this, and if you know of any websites with pics or info please state, thank-you.

2006-11-21 08:28:17 · 9 answers · asked by jonni_richter 2

This is what this house has: a gas heater, electric ingiter, fan (blower). This is what's happening: Natural gas is released, electric igniter lights gas (creates heat), blower is activated, heat is blown though venting system. Then, gas expulsion is stopped (thus ceasing HEAT), and fan continues to blow for...oh...30-45 seconds. When the burners stop burning, the fan continues to blow, and we get chilly (not cold) air through the venting system, somewhat defeating the purpose of creating heat. (the house does become warmer, by small increments)The FAN"S INTAKE comes from ducting leading to the roof, outside, fresh air circulation, NOT recycled air circulation. The heater does have it's own fresh air inlet/outlet, as it should.
Shouldn't the BLOWER'S INTAKE come from inside the area to be heated (creating real warmth) as opposed to getting cold air from outside? Why was this system built this way?
If I redirect the blower's intake to recycle the air, what risks am I running?

2006-11-21 08:25:06 · 5 answers · asked by Ryan 4

I'm a self empoyed electrician, have been for many years, but have come across a problem that's got me stumped. I've fitted a new split load board into a bar and restaurant. Most of the installation is original, a couple of new rings is all I've put in. Trouble is, whenever something with an inductive load is turned on, like a drill, or a flourescent light fitting, it trips the RCD, even if the fitting is on the non RCD side. The insulation test is reasonable, the worst being around 8 ohms. The RCD tests ok, no trip at half fault. I did think about putting a time delayed RCD on the circuit, but that would take the trip time to around 400 ms, too slow for the regs! Any ideas, anyone..............

2006-11-21 08:16:11 · 11 answers · asked by andygos 3

Tree roots damaged the pipes. We had the pipes snaked and are now left with the left over mess. There is an odor surrounding the house inside & out. How do I kill the waste that accumulated from the back-up?>

2006-11-21 08:03:35 · 7 answers · asked by hhappel912 1