Maintenance & Repairs - September 2007

Instant water hazardus ,lead is stronge mettal and has radiation and one of cause of long infection .So how come still this method of conection pipes is countinue in copper piping system ? Addition on this question , Copper oxid is extrimly poisenus matterial and do we using these poisons every day in an amount (less or more up to usage) ?

2007-09-28 07:58:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was testing a bathroom GFCI outlet. I tripped the outlet with my GFCI tester but the outlet still signaled that it had power. But the tester indicated that everything was wired correctly. What could cause this? The outlet definitely tripped and the test button was not sticking. Is it grounded improperly or is it just a bad GFCI outlet? Thanks for your help.

2007-09-28 06:24:29 · 5 answers · asked by killmylandlord 4

I have termites in my kitchen cabinets and was wonderintg what I can use to kill them. I heard from someone that WD-40 does the job. Is that true?

2007-09-28 05:54:20 · 10 answers · asked by Rocky 1

After a catastrophic flood, I need to purchase a backup system. Please only respond if you know what you are talking about.......a contractor or plumbing professional.....Thanks!

2007-09-28 05:48:57 · 6 answers · asked by rgcanes 2

2007-09-28 05:48:09 · 5 answers · asked by t n 1

gtaw, (gas tungston arc welding)

2007-09-28 05:38:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently bought an air compressor to airate my sprinkler system. I have 1 acre of land. Do I use an air fitting with an 1/4 or 1/2 inlet. Also what size air line do I use.
I might use it for my air impact tools. I was told not to use 1/2 inlet with my impact guns.

2007-09-28 05:21:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-28 04:58:37 · 4 answers · asked by leadfoot 1

In an internet cafe, is it advisable to have air conditioners or eveporative coolers? Wouldn't the humidity from the cooler harm the computers? Please help.

2007-09-28 04:42:17 · 5 answers · asked by Ruby K 1

2007-09-28 04:18:16 · 6 answers · asked by Laurie H 1

he is very intimidating/stubborn

2007-09-28 04:11:02 · 5 answers · asked by vinubaba 1

I need to get my roof done fast! I have had 4 estimates and their all around the same price. The 4th guy came out last night he was more like a sales guy than a contractor.he was trying to sell me on something called self adhering roofing. He said it was better than the tar kind and he could guarantee the labor and material for 25 years! He said that the Good Housekeeping seal would take over the warantee if anything was to happen to the company. he is cheeper than the other 3 guys. The other guys warantee the material for 15 years + but the labor for only 2 years. Is the self adhering roofing something realistic? The guy seemed a little shady only because he was fast talking and really wanted me to commit that same night, but he sounds like a better deal. I did check the BBB and everything was cool except for 1 billing complaint that shows resolved. The linsence expires in DEC. Just want to know if anyone has had this done before. what are somethings to look out for?

2007-09-28 04:10:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We got two days worth of good rain. Will this keep the water table high enough for a while?

2007-09-28 03:21:08 · 2 answers · asked by to be announced 2

I'm thinking about buying a stainless steel fridge and stove. Are they easy to clean? Someone told me that they show all the fingerprints? Do you like your appliances? Thanks.

2007-09-28 01:58:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Had to remove the sliding doors to make room for a bathing seat. When I removed the frame that held the doors in place under the bottom part on the tub itself is a glue or caulking that is IMPOSSIBLE to remove. Any suggestions. I bought white duct tape to cover it in the mean time. Thanks

2007-09-28 01:43:59 · 1 answers · asked by ditdit 6

2007-09-28 00:40:31 · 8 answers · asked by somali 1

It is an IDEAL Minimiser SE boiler which constantly has a pool of water on top of the boiler unit, appears to be coming from the outlet flue? How do I repair this if at all? Many thanks Chris

2007-09-27 22:40:05 · 4 answers · asked by Chris J 1

I live in Delaware, so it gets in the 20s sometimes in the winter. I'm planning to put plastic instead of existing copper lines.
The current configuration is very odd. The pipe goes underground and then up into the heater. But from the heater all pipes are exposed. I don't understand the point of burying one part and not the other. Any advice will be appreciated.

2007-09-27 18:25:20 · 3 answers · asked by vajahar555 2

This is a gas generator about 3 years old. The motor works fine but no electricity output.The wires are all connected properly with no burned ones. HELP !

2007-09-27 18:05:52 · 4 answers · asked by Micki 1

My new condo has many central air vents in the ceiling. However, in every room, the vents are all pointing towards the windows and sliding glass door. Is this right? Wouldn't they serve a better purpose pointing towards the center of the room??

The vents are un-adjustable, but I would be able to flip the direction of the air by unscrewing and re-applying the fixture on the ceiling. What should I do here? It seems to be working just ok, but I want to make sure I'm not using excess energy. I don't want Al Gore knocking down my door!

Thanks,

Steve

2007-09-27 18:01:40 · 4 answers · asked by Steven S 2

Ok... so I had an apple for work today and some other stuff. And since we have mice in our store I don't like to leave my left overs in the garbage. So I flushed it down the toilet forgettting my apple was part of it. So when I flushed it away, I was amazed that it went down and didn't clog.
It was only until my boss used it (only me and her were working today) that she came out and said the whole floor flooded with the toilet overflowing. She called clean up and they couldnt do anything. She called our DISTRICT MANAGER and they are sending some one in the morning. I am freaking out they would pull it out and find the apple! WHAT CAN I DO!?!?!? I don't know what to do, and I plan on going to work early so I can try to fix it... what if they find the apple? What if I get charged with the bill? What do they usually do when something is clogging and won't go away with the plunger?

2007-09-27 17:49:45 · 6 answers · asked by aleasha_Sam01 4

a unwanted plant has grown outside the water pipe & its roots have grown inside the pipe.

2007-09-27 17:14:18 · 3 answers · asked by nihirdagreat 1

I believe I put too much oil in my 6.75 HP Briggs and Stratton lawn mower engine. I changed spark plugs and the thing started again but the new plug was immeidately left with a charred end. Still, the thing ran, if not at optimum efficiency. My question is: will this problem correct itself or will running the engine with too much oil in it only lead to more problems?

2007-09-27 16:45:52 · 11 answers · asked by Todd L 1

extension cord. They run a 20amp airconditioner and full electrical from an outside outlet on our mobile home. Our light bill was over 300 dollars and they constantly ran into trouble with their A/C not running up to par.. meaning barely cooling their fifth wheel, and their power shutting off all the time. We just bought this house a month ago, and fear that it is their camper trailer that is draining our lights... but also, my BIGGEST QUESTION FOR YOU TO ANSWER IS, is this a major fire hazard for their camper and ours? What can we do to remedy this hazard etc... if they want to stay indefinetly? Thanks for your expertise.

2007-09-27 16:05:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

has anyone tried gator blades with a bagger? will this keep my chute from getting clogged?

2007-09-27 15:19:07 · 6 answers · asked by marcus 2

Hanging a wooden gate. What is the best way to attach a 6' 2x4 to a cinder block wall? Thanks.

2007-09-27 14:44:18 · 5 answers · asked by OmenArmy 1

I have to prime the well every day. What's Wrong?

2007-09-27 14:10:42 · 4 answers · asked by Jonah 1

I have an older (10 years?) low-flow toilet with an incomplete clog in it. It drains to the appropriate level, but it doesn't flush.

I started to plunge it and heard a gurgling coming from the tank. I took off the tank cover and discovered that when I plunged, the water backed up into the tank.

I spent some time staring at it, and realized that the purpose of this connection was to take air out of the trap and start a syphon action.

I can't be the first person this ever happened to. Anybody out there know how to plunge a toilet with this design?

2007-09-27 13:53:46 · 3 answers · asked by nobodyinparticular 5

It appears unanimous that a vapor barrier 6 mil thick will help. What are some other ways to reduce the moisture? I have moisture readings of 20 - 25% throughout the crawl space. I need to reduce this as much as possible and as quickly as possible. Is there something I can do to help dry out the area area in the crawl space above the moisture barrier I am laying down? Is there a permanent and relatively inexpensive remedy for the do-it-yourselfer? I want to get the levels down quickly and install fans or whatever is needed to keep the levels down. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. There is 18" to 24" clearance from the ground to the floor joists. So it's a pretty tight fit.

2007-09-27 13:52:46 · 8 answers · asked by gc27858 4

2007-09-27 13:06:44 · 5 answers · asked by martywdx 4