Maintenance & Repairs - May 2007

I have an outdoor lighting system for my front walkway. It is powered by a Malibu ML200RT Low Voltage Transformer. When the transformer is plugged in, and the timer turns the system on, all the lights turn on for about half a second and then they turn off the whole night until the next day, when the processes repeats.

I opened up the Malibu transformer and it was filled with water. So, I kept it open for a few days to let it dry. It's now been dry inside my house for over 10 days. However, I still have the same problem. The lights will turn on briefly and then off, I can't get it to repeat until the next day. What's odd is that the Malibu's internal timer keeps working. I'm assuming the Malibu transformer is the problem since it was filled with water. However, who knows? It's worked fine for about three years or so.

One other detail, the lights on the walk way are Malibu 11 watt CS14P lights. There are 10 of them.

Can I fix the transformer or do I have to buy a new one?

2007-05-03 13:25:54 · 4 answers · asked by jcueland 1

I have replaced the pick up coil. I have replaced the flywheel. $135 later the damn thing still wont give me spark. Can anyone please help me? Urgently seeking help.

2007-05-03 13:15:42 · 4 answers · asked by rick_bagby27 1

2007-05-03 11:55:17 · 2 answers · asked by timmy s 1

I have a Kenmore gas dryer model #78974890, about 9 years old. When I push the start button the motor runs but as soon as I let go, the motor stops. If I hold it in, the motor runs. I thought it was the switch, so I replaced it. Then I thought it was the motor, so I replaced that. Still have the same problem. Right before it went, you could push the button, and sometimes it would work. Could it be another bad switch? Please help.....

2007-05-03 08:26:04 · 6 answers · asked by Vincent G 2

how do I couple pvc pipe to brass pipe in sink drain

2007-05-03 08:23:57 · 6 answers · asked by sshurwitz03 2

2007-05-03 08:21:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cold water works just fine, but when I switch over to hot water, it just trickles in. What could be the problem?

2007-05-03 08:18:06 · 5 answers · asked by Starry Night 2

its one of the plugs in my room but i only use it for ironing my clothes in the morning

2007-05-03 07:59:21 · 7 answers · asked by Derek Ferreira 1

I realize China is the major consumer of Portland cement these days as well as steel.

2007-05-03 06:57:19 · 5 answers · asked by fluffernut 7

Is this easy how do I stop water from going everywhere?

There seems to be a funny connection above and below the pump with little square bits on what happens if I screw these in? Does that stop the water?

2007-05-03 06:40:34 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wrap-around porch was added in the late 1800's. There are 10 brick piers holding it up that need repointing. I was planning on doing this myself, but I do have a question: aside from obvious structural damage (such as wobbling), what are the signs that should prompt me to call a pro instead of doing it myself?

Also, I planned on using a brick sealer on all the piers after I finish. Since this is historic brick, what's the best sealer? Any other tips you want to add would be welcome.

2007-05-03 06:29:40 · 3 answers · asked by Suzanne: YPA 7

2007-05-03 05:32:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

for my house,

2007-05-03 04:22:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

And will it meet building regs? or should I use external ply?

2007-05-03 04:11:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

The fence post has been shifted by tree roots over the last couple of years. I just want to reposition it easily without removing it.

2007-05-03 03:44:46 · 2 answers · asked by ww3vet 2

2007-05-03 03:09:02 · 3 answers · asked by lonamadonna 1

2007-05-03 01:52:20 · 3 answers · asked by hog 1

My dishwasher racks plastic coating has worn away from use, and the metal has been exposed to the water and detergent causing rust on key points where my dishes,pots and pans go. Also on the tops of the prongs where the cups and glasses go. I know you can buy those little nubby things to go over the prongs, but what can I do about the rack where the dish sits? Is there a special paint I can put on it to cover the rust? Where do they sell that?

Buying a new dishwasher is out of the question. Also I have been washing dishes by hand, which increases time and water consumption.

2007-05-03 01:47:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

And desperately need an owners manual for it- numbers on the rear catcher brace read as follows: MODEL- 8-24336 year manufactured- 2857 HELP!!

2007-05-03 01:35:32 · 4 answers · asked by heavymetalrick 3

We have a bbq this weekend and our new house has an outside bbq thats been left and the grill is rusty, whats the best way to clean it..?

2007-05-03 01:19:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my ac was turned on 1st time this season, started out ok but noticed that very little air was coming out of registers. I looked at unit and saw line set w/ frost on it at entry to cooling coil. I cut ac off.What's wrong with it, low on freon? dirty coil or something else?

2007-05-03 00:47:24 · 3 answers · asked by trekkie706 6

2007-05-02 16:05:53 · 4 answers · asked by born again 3

Freezer is frosting. The channel that allows air from the freezer to the fridge is filled with solid ice. I know i can just leave the fridge doors open and let the ice melt but i am tring to find out the source of the problem. Someone told me that if the fridge isn't level, it will cause frost...

2007-05-02 16:04:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

my house is 19 years old and this problem just started. When i turn on any water faucet i can hear the water pipes rattle in one particular spot. how do i stop or fix this?

2007-05-02 15:27:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are replacing drop in range with free standing and have to remove the cabinet box below. It is too tight for a jigsaw or circular saw. Will a sawzall cut it smooth enough? Will we be able to do it ourselves or should we have a cabinet maker do it???
Thanks
Cyndi

2007-05-02 13:32:09 · 2 answers · asked by 3lowries 1

Our house is only 5 months old, and I just removed a huge (and disgusting) hair and mold clog from the shower drain. The drain is in the center of the shower floor. The shower floor pan is heavily textured, so a sunction-cup type drain cover would not stick. Any ideas to help prevent these huge hair clogs? I really don't want to be cleaning this out 2-3 times every year for the next 30 years we plan to live here. Thanks!

2007-05-02 13:30:45 · 5 answers · asked by Jeye 3

2007-05-02 12:56:31 · 5 answers · asked by curt m 1

We just got ours recharged because of a leak, and I’m trying to determine how much we really lost.

2007-05-02 12:55:55 · 3 answers · asked by chiefy 2

Repair men have come to my home 5 times, and worked on the fridge twice by putting in new compressor they are going to put in a third compressor which probably wont work

2007-05-02 12:55:50 · 1 answers · asked by tareeni 2

I have a very old work bench. It was in a basement for mable 30 yrs. The wood vises are stuck. After I get them taken apart I need to kow what is the best lub so they slide nice and easy.

2007-05-02 12:37:15 · 7 answers · asked by calvin R 1