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I found black mold growing on the inside vents of one of my window A/C units (the unit that gets much less sunlight).
Since I could not identify what kind of mold it was (dangerous or regular),...
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Epilogue: There were two looong screws inside the cabinet -- upper rear, hidden by a piece of fascia pressboard. And lots of liquid nail holding everything together. These screws were obviously...
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There are no screws.
I would just bash that back board out, but I'm afraid that it's not a single panel, but rather part of a single backer for the entire bank of cabinets.
Damn space-aged...
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There is a back panel to the interior of the cabinet that is clearly made of some thin paperboard. I suspect that the cabinet is attached behind that. Correct assumption?
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Not sure what the top and back rail are.
The back wall inside the cabinet is a false wall that has no screws in it.
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Nothing under the hinge plates (took them off) and nothing under the counter in the upper corners.
I have yet to take the toe kick off (was kind of hoping to preserve it until I had more leverage...
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Hi -- I'm removing a bottom kitchen cabinet in order to install a dishwasher.
I CAN'T get the cabinet out. (It has seams between each cabinet that run from under the countertop through to the...
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Hi -- My 2 year old dehumidifier has stopped collecting water and reducing the humidity. I opened it up and:
1) the filter is clean
2) the coils are clean
3) everything is clean
4) the fan works...
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My sister washed off some extremely muddy boots in my tub, and a good amount of mud, soil, and sand washed down the drain. Now it drains slow.
How do I clear it out?
(The plumbing for the tub...
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The last two posters are correct -- there was a betrayal here (whether one calls it "cheating" or whatever). But they are missing the big issue. His wife clearly needs something from a relationship....
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Not to demean your obvious pain and feelings of betrayal, but your wife clearly NEEDS something more from your marriage. She felt she couldn't get that from you; and she felt she couldn't talk to...
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By classroom experience, I mean actually planning and executing lessons. Observations and "helping" are nice for context and philosophical considerations, but the people who actually decide teaching...
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Just a follow-up: after a week of the flu, I finally got to replacing the valves.
Actually, it was only the one valve -- the fill (pressure reducing) valve. After replacing it, everything is...
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Drained the boiler to 5 psi, and it rose back up to 25 in about 15 minutes.
The heat is not on today.
BTW, expansion tank is a bladder type.
Relief valve needs to be replaced? Anything else?
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Genius!!
I'll give it a whirl and let you know.
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Thanks.
I checked the gauge. Boiler has been off for 12 hours.
Gauge read 25. I then released the valve a little and let some water dump out, and it went down to 20.
Any ideas?
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OK, so a lot of trial and error, but I figured out which thermostat connected to which pump. I reconnected everything as it was originally, and all is good in the world.
Thanks everyone.
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Thanks everyone for the help hooking up the circulator pumps: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/heating-air-conditioning/how-do-turn-heat-401723.html
The boiler and the pumps are all working nicely. ...
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I figured out that the skinny box is an "aquastat" and controls the temp of the water, and the non-pictured box is the junction box between the aquastat and the thermostats.
I've got 120v, and am...
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The zone controllers are connected to the boiler still, so I don't want to unravel it all further.
Hot water runs on its own -- gas only.
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If you notice in my first picture, there are two thermostat boxes on the boiler. They are prominently marked "1st floor" and "2nd floor." Off to the right, there is a different box -- taller and...
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Thanks for the guidance. I'm trying to avoid the plumber if I can help it.
I have 2 thermostats in the house. Perhaps one of the pumps belonged to the coal burner? Or maybe it's residual from...
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Thanks. Any idea why I would have 3 pumps?
Makes sense. Let me see if I can simplify a little: there are 2 boilers here -- a converted gas boiler and an old coal burner that was added onto the...
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Thanks for the response.
First, I guess it's a "cold boiler".
Second, how do I tell if there's air in the system?
Third, dumb question, but what is the pump? (This is a hydronic system --...
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I can't imagine anyone did that, but I'll check.
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Dumb question, I know, but I can't seem to get my heat to work.
I have hot water heat (radiant baseboard) heated through a boiler. The boiler is hot but the baseboard heaters are cold. Also, all...
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With any direct high heat method (roasting, pan sear) go with a higher sugar-content (acorn, butternut). With an indirect method (sweat, sauté, skillet) you can go with a higher water-content...
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I don't like to post recipes because it's much more fun to just experiment. Instead, I like to share techniques.
My favorite with squash (esp. butternut) is to cube it, toss it in oil, salt and...
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Do you mean natural=oranges and synthetic=capsules?
You know, I can't really speak with authority to the efficacy of vitamins.
However, I can't imagine natural vs. synthetic is an issue with...
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That would make an interesting salad, but yes, it would work. I'm picturing little vitamin c croûtons on top. It could catch on!
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Exactly. I think some 30-35% of the iron in spinach is absorbed when in the presence of vitamin c.
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Well, that's true to a degree with most foods (esp. non-meat proteins), but spinach is a very conspicuous example of it. Probably the one that most people eat and the one that is most affected by...
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That's exactly what I'm after since a run to daylight would be 50 or so feet. Thanks.
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Hey Clough-- While I have a weak spot for iceberg (it's that high water content and crunch... ), you are on the right track.
What the real underlying principle is, though, isn't *green* but...
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I would add to Harold's point that the circuit should be not just be about the load, but about the expected *possible* load (esp. for a future owner). You might only plan to run 12 amps on a circuit...
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Well, I came up with a new possibility: I will go with a french drain, but in the neighboring lot. I'm going to grade down the section that is higher than my yard, and lead it to a french drain...
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I like Milos' idea, but I am shooting for something a little more permanent.
As for a drywell -- yes, I'm worried the well will accumulate MORE water, acting as a funnel into the basement.
It...
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I thought about this too. But, the nearest downward slope for a trench to exit is probably 50 feet+ away. The spot where the water accumulates is truly a valley of the property.
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It only happens on the heaviest rains -- 2-3x per year.
I thought about a drywell. But, considering that any potential location in the vicinity is just as far as the puddle, won't a drywell...
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Last year I got great help from everyone regarding poor drainage and a flooding basement.
(https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/basement-leaking-through-cinderblock-242374.html)
A year later,...
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No. It looks like relatively new work, and there's nothing that might tap into it.
I really think that someone sunk a drywall screw into the 2x3 that the wire goes through, and never knew because...
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This a picture I found that provides a good cross-section of my yard.
Is punching holes in the polyethelene a good idea? Won't water drain through the holes and reach the basement foundation...
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I tried a non-contact detector, but no luck through the wall. I did not see any other alternative tool at my big box.
Epilogue: I can't deal with the possibility of ripping open the walls to find...
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That's OK because I don't have the mind to understand it.
It's good enough to know that it's a legitimate possibility.
It's been disconnected ever since it was discovered.
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Connections checked, and I checked the voltage: the feed is 120 with a load.
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Are you asking how I joined things? The connection in question was three 12AWG wires nutted together (after twisting.) I went so far as to cut and re-strip the wires.
And yes, I wrapped around...
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Yep, the voltage doesn't drop. I assume it's the neutral.
Now, I have replaced the outlets on one end, examined, re-stripped, and tightened the junction on the other end.
Still, there is a...
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Several outlets are on the line behind the j-box. The greatest load is a coffee maker that sees occasional use.
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It shouldn't be the breaker because everything on the line BEFORE the j-box measures fine, load or no load.
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