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    As stated before,a small adjustment to the...

    As stated before,a small adjustment to the pressure cutoff sw, may be the answer.Also
    Does this unit have a differential press. Adjustment? And is the pressure suddenly
    Dropping off causing the...
  2. Matching existing texture on small wall repairs

    I am doing some nail hole and small dent repair on a lightly textured wall surface.
    How do I make the repairs blend with the existing surface?
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    I am so glad you found the trouble shooters worst...

    I am so glad you found the trouble shooters worst nightmare. Two completely different causes
    Can have exactly the same result. Many times we assume one possibility is the answer and waste
    Many...
  4. Also, do not forget about electrolysis and use...

    Also, do not forget about electrolysis and use correct connectors whenever dissimilar metals
    Come in contact.
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    I'm not totally on to the plumbing part of...

    I'm not totally on to the plumbing part of chattering relays or solenoids, but electrically
    It's a low voltage situation that causes a magnetic coil to do this. If all other suggestions
    By my...
  6. As stated by one of our friends, trying to repair...

    As stated by one of our friends, trying to repair one area of an old galvanized sys.
    Will lead to more problems. "J B " weld ? Please don't bother. If you can find a plumber
    Who can splice a new...
  7. HI,I'm not clear on the problem. Was this a one...

    HI,I'm not clear on the problem. Was this a one time event, or do you still have a leak? Also
    Was the tile floor a ceramic tile with grout or a nylon type with glue? The grout floor should have...
  8. Question: Plumbing backwash

    by rojo1
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    Maybe he's a all night butcher prepping for the...

    Maybe he's a all night butcher prepping for the following days sales shoving all his waste into
    The disposal. Or not.
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    I believe the inspector wants to see the pressure...

    I believe the inspector wants to see the pressure hold for 10 min. on residential sys.
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    This may be illegal depending on your local but,...

    This may be illegal depending on your local but, if you use a "safe bio degradable detergent" making
    Sure you use as little as possible per load so as not to pump raw detergent out to your plants...
  11. Question: Washer/dryer info

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    Washer/dryer info

    I'm looking for a large capacity,high use commercial washer/dryer set.not a all in one
    But separate front loading and stackable.price range up to $2,000 wash loads are mostly
    Towels aprox 120 per...
  12. Question: Old tub removal

    by rojo1
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    I've had tub installations that required us to...

    I've had tub installations that required us to install through exterior wall but assuming your not
    Going with cast iron , a furniture dolly with the tub on end should make it. Most built ins are...
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    If you simply want to drain the lines, shut off...

    If you simply want to drain the lines, shut off main supply, usually the hose bib outside is the lowest point
    Open it and open all faucets,showers, washing mach hookups,etc. also turn off water...
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    Have you tried shutting off each toilet to see if...

    Have you tried shutting off each toilet to see if the flush valves are the culprit?
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    SORRY GUYS MY QUESTION DID NOT GO THROUGH FOR...

    SORRY GUYS MY QUESTION DID NOT GO THROUGH FOR SOME REASON
    I volunteer at a local charity and was assigned to juice all the oranges we receive.
    My equiptment is limited to 2 manual juice presses. I...
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    Fresh squeezed orange juice

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    Most mobile homes use aav vents which are found...

    Most mobile homes use aav vents which are found under the sink above the trap right before the line goes out through the floor they do fail but are easily replaced. This is basically a check valve...
  18. Question: Plumbing question

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    Also in most manufactured home communities the...

    Also in most manufactured home communities the park used to not meter each unit. You may have a tap off
    Your system going to other units. Shut all your fixtures,not the main and watch the meter.
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    Is this a hot water recirculation line? And if so...

    Is this a hot water recirculation line? And if so is the house multi level. There are products that let
    You install a temp bypass valve at the furthest point and a pump. Eliminating a need for a...
  20. You go Mass, boiling water is hard on various...

    You go Mass, boiling water is hard on various components. Very hot tap water should emulsify the clog
    Along with the other steps mentioned before.thanks
    ...
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    Had a ice maker feed line that came in contact...

    Had a ice maker feed line that came in contact with the compressor pump in my fridge that transmitted
    A hum. Drove me crazy. As stated before isolation of parts of your system will find that little...
  22. Question: Tankless hot water

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    Used a 2.5 gal water heater in a remote location...

    Used a 2.5 gal water heater in a remote location off well water. 1500 watt aprox 12 amp,heated to 140 deg
    In 10 minutes. Perfect for that occasional bird bath needed after cutting trees in san...
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    Wow that's got me confused. Who's post is...

    Wow that's got me confused. Who's post is cancelled and who's waters too hot? Anyway I had the same problem
    On a shower in a women's room, turned out to be hair and soap. Used a little drain blaster...
  24. This is a classic bleedover. The hot water is...

    This is a classic bleedover. The hot water is bleeding into the cold side either through a faulty mixer
    Or faucet assembly. Try shutting the hot water off under the sink and check it again. If you...
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    Comment on rojo1's post

    Sorry dave I answered the wrong question,
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    Hi dave, This also could mean that you have hot...

    Hi dave, This also could mean that you have hot water bleeding to cold through the mixer. What type of
    Faucet setup do you have? This problem is more common in single handle shower sets . I did...
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    Hi,normal pressure standards vary a bit but as...

    Hi,normal pressure standards vary a bit but as reference 40psi min to about 60-65psi in a single
    Family residence is the norm.pressure reducing valves, or pressure regulators are commonly used
    In...
  28. Well cupcake, from what you have said so far, now...

    Well cupcake, from what you have said so far, now don't take this wrong,I was young once too."be your
    own person" try to look at your situation from the outside and see that you need to take charge....
  29. Get well my friend, you are a major asset to this...

    Get well my friend, you are a major asset to this community
    My best Rojo1
  30. afaroo is correct in that a total shutdown, may...

    afaroo is correct in that a total shutdown, may cause more problems down the line. If there is a vacation
    Setting, use it or the lowest setting available. A good practice is to check with MFG.
  31. I'm speaking from the heart, "control" this...

    I'm speaking from the heart, "control" this bothers me, I personally believe this is something one should
    Not let others be in charge of. You my dear should decide what it is you want, and figure...
  32. I hate to answer things that hurt a bit but...

    I hate to answer things that hurt a bit but sounds like you have either a collapsed or clogged sewer line.
    As EP stated a camera inspection is probably the best way to determine your next step....
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    Can you use a remote vent valve under the sink?...

    Can you use a remote vent valve under the sink? These are used quite frequently in new and mobile home
    Construction.
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    I agree with MGD if your concerned about a leak,...

    I agree with MGD if your concerned about a leak, turn all faucets and any automatic watering devices off.
    Then go to your water meter and see if its moving at all. It should be totally still or show...
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    You may have what I like to call, a free...

    You may have what I like to call, a free recirculation system. IF you have hot water almost instantly
    At any of your mixer valves that are down stream from the heater. That's after a non use time of...
  36. Question: Plumbing

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    Mass P. thanks for reply.The pump in question is...

    Mass P. thanks for reply.The pump in question is a GrundFos type UP15-10BU. The application for that
    Pump is outlet side of water heater w/ shaft horizontal and a thermal bypass valve at the...
  37. DVD remix, can my aunti watch her favorite old movies in her native tongue?

    I would like to know if there is a way to add a spanish soundtrack to a dvd played on
    My computer. By this I mean running the spanish track file in sync with the vidio file
    On my desktop or laptop....
  38. Question: Plumbing

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    Plumbing

    I'm running a recirculation pump and a thermal bypass valve. Can I use more than bypass
    Valve in the same system?
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    MY thought on ceiling radiant heating is "what...

    MY thought on ceiling radiant heating is "what were they thinking" I came across it about 30 years ago
    In long beach ca. many trouble calls involving "no heat" turned out to be a cup hook or some...
  40. Comment on massplumber2008's post

    Thanks with a bit of experienced advise and the repair of one backward recirculating pump and removal of aireators on 2 sinks mucho agua caliente
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    Dvd movie doesn't have spanish soundtrack

    I would like to know if there is a way to add a spanish soundtrack to a dvd played on
    My computer. By this I mean running the spanish track file in sync with the vidio file
    On my desktop or laptop....
  42. I believe this guy is desperate for any money he...

    I believe this guy is desperate for any money he can walk away with from this property. He doesn't
    Have to replace the carpet he's losing the house.Do you have any move in checklists or pictures...
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    Hola amigo,I often think that everyone can...

    Hola amigo,I often think that everyone can decipher my not so to good english. I'm attempting to write
    My very first article on basic all around trouble shooting. This can get rather complex at...
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    Well I don't know what the lift station has to do...

    Well I don't know what the lift station has to do with it, but if your smelling a gas when a gas appliance
    Is starting,I would suspect that bmaybe you have not a sewer gas problem but a very...
  45. Well your nice clean phrase sewer gas elements...

    Well your nice clean phrase sewer gas elements actually translates to Poop, correct? Well if a dog took a
    Crap on the floor, depending on the overall moisture content of the local weather you might...
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    Formatting your article correctly for dummies

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    First of all, don't let her know that she hurt...

    First of all, don't let her know that she hurt you. This is like a drug to some women.if you act as if
    Nothing she did bothers you, she will want to find out why her insensitive behavior didn't...
  48. Comment on Milo Dolezal's post

    Milo just so happens I just bought a digital cam for just this purpose. Will shoot some pics and post them. Thanks
  49. The reason plumbing vents are run inside walls,...

    The reason plumbing vents are run inside walls, is because they are damn ugly.they eventually make it outside
    Through the roof. Check local codes on sewer vent size and height requirements."don't...
  50. Comment on darrel1953's post

    Thanks Darrel I definitely have crossover problems with 9 mixers and an undersized recirculater pump not getting
    Enough hot to the remote parts of the sys.my kitchen faucet has check valves to...
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