Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

Outdoor outlet, 110 volts, 20 amps. The circuit is dedicated to a small hot tub. It draws 1500 watts intermittently for the heater and a few watts continually for the circulating pump. Outlet is regular outdoor type with a plastic cover, and GFI plug. One night I noticed power was off. One prong was charred, with plastic melted around it, and melted plastic in the outlet. Breaker on panel wasn't tripped. No evidence of a power surge anywhere else. Any ideas on what's going on and what I should do to correct would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Houyhnhnm

2007-04-14 16:33:19 · 6 answers · asked by Houyhnhnm 6

We moved into a house with a water softener in it and dont know what to do with the tank?we would like to clean it out because it is somewhat dirty..do we fill it back up with water to the same level after?how much water softener salt do you use?when do you refill the salt?

2007-04-14 15:48:05 · 7 answers · asked by b_street_bullies 2

I have a ceiling fixture with two light bulbs that blew out. When I replace the bulbs with bulbs I know are working the light fixture still does not work. I have tried flipping the circuit breaker in the fuse box but only succeeded in crashing my computer. Why won't the light fixture work?

2007-04-14 14:19:13 · 11 answers · asked by Diane P 2

Ok, so there's this door which has a bar inside (like those fire doors in supermarkets) which will open from the inside without key. However, you do need a key to open it from the outside when it it locked. But since nobody's locking this door and it belongs to a common garage it needs to be permantly locked outside, without stopping it from opening from the inside.

Quite confusing, huh?

No, since you can actually use glue to this purpose and drop it in the key hole I suppose. Do you know the right way to do this? Or do you know any other way to avoid it being opened from the outside, without blocking it at all and allowing it to be opened from the inside?

Thanks a lot!

P.S.: I know it's confusing, but I trust in you all who have great scheming minds! ;)

2007-04-14 13:15:13 · 10 answers · asked by ♥Hannah♥ 2

How can I get a toy that's lodged pretty deep in the toilet? I've used a plunger and a snake to try to push it through, but no such luck.

2007-04-14 12:04:53 · 14 answers · asked by soulestada 4

but when I started it next time the machine made a loud crunching noise and just hums now .The water is also not spraying out from the top only collects at the bottom and drains out if I press rinse cycle only. Is it the broken glass thats jamming some parts?? Appreciate any advice !

2007-04-14 11:50:42 · 4 answers · asked by Abd98 1

I know they have electric, gas powered and self powered. Which one is best and why?

2007-04-14 11:25:43 · 2 answers · asked by WIOK 2

2007-04-14 11:20:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well today at the airport the people checking the stuff or one careless lady tripped the container containing my wallet and my watch. My watch is cerruti 1881. It costs about 550$ and I suppose it is quartz. Can the mechanism inside have been damage somehow. The thing is the watch is all metal and is made from steel so it's quite heavy ( it fell bezel-down ) The other thing is when I rotate the bezel there is some sort of very fine powder acumulating on the surface of the glass. Could tge glass have been driven out of its place and the watch unhermetised?

2007-04-14 11:12:44 · 10 answers · asked by Simeon S 1

2007-04-14 09:31:58 · 6 answers · asked by dallasdfwdude 1

2007-04-14 08:17:37 · 4 answers · asked by austinblnd 4

2007-04-14 08:13:03 · 9 answers · asked by agent10467 1

yes i i have a water heater and it went out and i try to light it and it wont light.. i try and try so what do i do

2007-04-14 04:14:22 · 4 answers · asked by paula w 1

I want to buy one for my friend as he has a very slight problem with a small puddle forming from time to time in his basement.

But I don't think he would view my solution as a solution if he had to turn it on every time the puddle forms. I would be so much better if the thing turned itself on.

But do modern dehumidifiers have this option?

2007-04-14 03:08:55 · 2 answers · asked by John16 5

The gasket is loose at the bottomn of refrigator,.

2007-04-14 02:03:52 · 4 answers · asked by Charles H 1

2007-04-14 01:59:56 · 10 answers · asked by cr8zy4poohbear 2

Can I use a 60,000 BTU heater or should I use the matching 100,000 BTU of the air conditioner?

2007-04-14 01:17:44 · 8 answers · asked by only4thebest1 1

My toilet bowl wont refill after I flush it. I have to open up the top of the toilet and press the lever down for it to refill so that I can flush. How do I fix this so I don't have to manually press the lever down each time?

2007-04-13 18:47:04 · 6 answers · asked by Jenner 2

It used to go away fairly quickly, but now its going on for a long time, easily an hour. And it sort of makes the floor vibrate in that bathroom. I think it is getting louder, I am convinced it is going to cause something to explode! No one else in the house seems to be worried about it, but it is not a healthy sound for plumbing to make. Only one toilet sets it off, so what is going on here? I am ready to start a betting pool on when its finally going to blow up, it sounds (and feels) that bad!

2007-04-13 18:35:58 · 8 answers · asked by EileenNellie 2

From pipes, cement, chemicals, and heating it. Please let me know the costs associated. Is it worth it. I am going to have to drive about 18 hrs to pick it up and bring it home. Thanks

2007-04-13 17:10:10 · 8 answers · asked by Proud Mama of 4 6

i just got a 1978 motorhome as a gift, the stove top is rusted ive tried sos pads, sanding it nothing brings back that stainless steel shine... any sugestions? thanks

2007-04-13 15:31:29 · 5 answers · asked by okurbusted 2

Info for filing taxes is in there.

2007-04-13 15:23:39 · 6 answers · asked by goober 1

2007-04-13 15:12:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My white laminate counter has a chip in it from when we bought the house. What can I use to fill / repair it? It is a dull white color. Thank you

2007-04-13 14:53:51 · 3 answers · asked by Pamela D 1

I have an air purifier and I am wondering what the role of the ionizer is.thanks

2007-04-13 14:45:26 · 2 answers · asked by honeypot0214 4

I am starting a mold removal project in an old home and was told that 7% Hydrogen peroxide is one of the best products to use. Does anyone know if this is true.

2007-04-13 14:22:42 · 5 answers · asked by hitpros2000 1

The faucet is almost 5 years old and came with the new house.
I removed the handle , however, I could not remove the cover to expose the interior parts. Delta sent me a cartridge to replace, but no instructions how to install
cheked the delta website. no instruction how-to dis-assemble

2007-04-13 14:07:20 · 6 answers · asked by foolish investor 2

2007-04-13 13:59:32 · 6 answers · asked by primamaria04 5

My gas cooker and an electric oven were installed by unqualified builders.
They said qualified Corgi engineer and electrician will provide me with the certificates.
It sounds dodgy but is it the standard practice amongst builders in the UK?

2007-04-13 13:43:28 · 10 answers · asked by truthofmatter 2

Is it a criminal offece for an unqualified electrician to install a cooker in the UK?

2007-04-13 13:15:33 · 6 answers · asked by truthofmatter 2