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Re: Plumbing help...

2008-11-22T22:35:34Z

Instead of overfilling the septic find out why the drain wont take it,
probably a simple rodding will fix it.
What is rodding? I tried Drano..Wife is bringing home root killer tonite
..Just working on plan B as well...LOL...

Re: How to bleed radiators with no bleeder valve?

2008-11-22T22:31:59Z

Thats what I would do, I would be sure its the highest point. So you
have looked yourself and cant find any fitting anywhere on a radiator
or pipe that can be loosened to release air, look at the highest
places the pipe and radiators are. A house can settle unevenly and
trap air in other places

Re: How can I seal caulking cartridges?

2008-11-22T22:30:02Z

Hello,
Dip the tip in some Plastic-Dip or the equivalent and let it dry. It
makes an air-tight seal. I've used it only on acrylic caulks to date. Peel
off the coating from the tip and the caulk will come out like it was a new
tube.
Good Luck.

How to bleed radiators with no bleeder valve?

2008-11-22T22:22:28Z

My house (built in sixties) has gas, hot water heat.
The baseboard radiators have no way to bleed them. When the heat's on
I hear running water, which I am told means that there's air in the
line. Last year the plumber emptied and refilled the system to
eliminate (he said) the gurgling noise from having air in the system.

Re: GFI's?

2008-11-22T22:13:13Z

Obviously he didn't.
Agree with much of what's here. It'd be quicker, simpler and cheaper,
not to mention safer and more in keeping with code, just to rewire it
to Line instead of Load.
Shaun Eli
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Re: Plumbing help...

2008-11-22T22:11:42Z

Instead of overfilling the septic find out why the drain wont take it,
probably a simple rodding will fix it.

Re: System 2000 Attn: Mark Ransley

2008-11-22T22:09:27Z

I hope it works out, I only know what I read about them searching
condensing units for you. If its that good for oil maybe I should
consider it for an eventual gas boiler replacement.

Re: Rredistribution of the Wealth will become Reality in December.

2008-11-22T21:11:04Z

yeah and destabilized the region allowing irans power to grow, seting
the stage for WW3, while bin laden true mastermind of 9 11 is largely
ignored:(
so explain how this was good? the war costs add to our coiuntrys
troubles, let alone the legacy costs of all this

Re: Garage Ceiling Sheetrock Wavy/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/

2008-11-22T21:10:15Z

depends on the cause & how bad the condtion of the drywall is....
imo (with seeing or photos thereof) fixing the drywall ceiling w/o
doing an R&R has got to be possible.
It won't turn out perfect but it is a garage. Insulation above the
drywall & between the joist? If the drywall has pulled away, there

Re: Framing shed walls, 2 nails per stud?

2008-11-22T21:07:30Z

old PT had zero troubles with galavanized screws and evstud hangers
for floor beams.
new PT attacks and dissolves regular steel and even galvanized screws
etc.
one day you will wonder why your shed or deck is falling apart..

Re: Painting and Insulating steam heat pipes

2008-11-22T20:42:04Z

They will only lean or grab once.

Re: replacing spa circulation pump from 110v 33watt to 115v 98watt

2008-11-22T20:41:36Z

As long as it fits, it should be fine. The new one will probably move a
slight bit more water

Re: How can I seal caulking cartridges?

2008-11-22T20:40:14Z

I'm with you on that. Even "Liquid Nails" has a smaller portion of their
stuff in a toothpaste-type tube for modest projects.
The only problem is that you might confuse their product with ACTUAL
toothpaste...

Re: Framing shed walls, 2 nails per stud?

2008-11-22T20:39:24Z

You use 2 or 3 depending on the nail diameter. I suggest taking a
look at a building code fastening schedule, if you google "fastening
schedule" you should find something appropriate. 2006 UBC Table
2304.9.1 specifies for stud to sole plate:
endnail toenail
(2) 16d common (3.5" x 0.162") (4) 8d common (2.5" x 0.131")

Re: GFI's?

2008-11-22T20:38:07Z

That's okay if he used the LINE terminals instead of the LOAD terminals.