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02-14-24, 04:13 PM
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A sewer smell (hydrogen sulfide) from a fixture...

A sewer smell (hydrogen sulfide) from a fixture drain is usually caused by a dry trap. Are you sure that the trap is properly assembled and that there is water in it? If your drain pipes are...
Replies: 5
Views: 228
Posted By cwbuff

I have a drilled well at 220'. I think my pump is...

I have a drilled well at 220'. I think my pump is at 200'. During heavy rainstorms my water will sometimes be discolored for a day or so due to groundwater and silt settling into the well from the...
02-14-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 333
Posted By cwbuff

Many years ago we came home from vacation to find...

Many years ago we came home from vacation to find nearly a foot of water in our basement. My sump pump was plugged into a GFI receptacle not running. The GFI had tripped apparently during a severe...
02-11-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 172
Posted By cwbuff

Robert - If you google wok hei (I had never heard...

Robert - If you google wok hei (I had never heard of it) you can find lots of info, Apparently, there is a distinct flavor difference when the cooking is done in a very hot wok.
02-10-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 172
Posted By cwbuff

I have a carbon steel wok. I don't know wok hei...

I have a carbon steel wok. I don't know wok hei from wok lo but I do know my wok is not much different than a fry pan on an electric cooktop, When I want wok heat I use the same gas burner that I use...
02-07-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,250
Posted By cwbuff

I did a Radon test in my basement using a First...

I did a Radon test in my basement using a First Alert short term test. The results from the 97 hour test was 5.1 pCi/L. Following that I decided to do a long term test with a Radon meter. This time...
Replies: 5
Views: 146
Posted By cwbuff

Fireplace insert

I started this with a post in the Rant forum because I was unhappy with the repair guys trying to fix my fireplace insert. Today I did a little investigating and got confused enough to decide to...
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Views: 351
Posted By cwbuff

Is disassemble and move piecemeal possible?

Is disassemble and move piecemeal possible?
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Views: 197
Posted By cwbuff

I'm on my third roof in 40 years. As built were...

I'm on my third roof in 40 years. As built were 3 tabs no idea of the brand but I re roofed in 10 years. They were in pretty bad shape. 2nd roof was GAF 30 year architectural which were 25 years old...
02-02-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 255
Posted By cwbuff

Shutting off the cold water for the entire house...

Shutting off the cold water for the entire house doesn't make sense.

Find the pipe from the spigot and reroute it so that it is accessible and add a ball valve.
02-01-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 234
Posted By cwbuff

Replacement windows are a much simpler install...

Replacement windows are a much simpler install than new construction windows since you are basically installing the window into an existing jamb. Years ago I installed 17 double hung replacement...
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Views: 190
Posted By cwbuff

I've had hardwood floors in our kitchen for 30...

I've had hardwood floors in our kitchen for 30 years. The floor was vinyl when we bought the house, I tiled it shortly after and when we renovated the kitchen a couple of years later I installed...
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Views: 365
Posted By cwbuff

$307 is a heck of a lot cheaper than having to...

$307 is a heck of a lot cheaper than having to buy a new snowblower.

I don't know what the costs for snow removal are in your area, but the last time I had my driveway plowed, 5 or 6 years ago it...
01-30-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 234
Posted By cwbuff

I think most here probably consider this...

I think most here probably consider this sacrilege, but I had a slider and a kitchen garden window replaced a couple of years ago. I bought them at Home Depot and they recommended an installer. This...
Forum: Water Heaters
01-30-24, 05:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 235
Posted By cwbuff

The fitting in your 1st photo appears to be side...

The fitting in your 1st photo appears to be side loaded. O-rings do not like side loading, especially in this type of application where there is no mechanical (threaded) connection.

Shark Bites...
Replies: 9
Views: 287
Posted By cwbuff

Norm - lubricated vs dry torque may be as much as...

Norm - lubricated vs dry torque may be as much as 50% difference in fastener stretch. It depends on fastener dimensions and materials and the type of lubricant.
01-28-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 254
Posted By cwbuff

I have had rotted sills. I tried several products...

I have had rotted sills. I tried several products with little success, including marine "Git Rot" a good product that I have used in the past. My lesson learned was that sills are easy to make and...
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Views: 287
Posted By cwbuff

Getting the correct torque on a fastener can be...

Getting the correct torque on a fastener can be complicated. There are a lot of variables. I doubt if most mechanics understand what it entails. As Norm posted I doubt if most auto repair shops ever...
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Views: 287
Posted By cwbuff

I have never had a lug nut that I couldn't loosen...

I have never had a lug nut that I couldn't loosen with a little heat, a piece of pipe and a small 3 lb persuader.
I hope that you replaced the lug.
Replies: 8
Views: 246
Posted By cwbuff

Google the part number. I googled Honeywell gas...

Google the part number. I googled Honeywell gas valve, got dozens of hits, none of which were more than $360. Does your invoice break down the cost of the part and labor?
Replies: 8
Views: 222
Posted By cwbuff

I painted my stairwell ceiling using planks...

I painted my stairwell ceiling using planks spanning the opening as earlier suggested. Quick and easy and cheap.
Replies: 4
Views: 197
Posted By cwbuff

I have a 2020 Pilot. Whenever I have a question...

I have a 2020 Pilot. Whenever I have a question about the car I just call the dealer service department.
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Views: 270
Posted By cwbuff

15" of 1 1/4" pipe probably doesn't need one. My...

15" of 1 1/4" pipe probably doesn't need one. My pump discharges into a 4' run of 2" vertical pipe before turning horizontal. I use a check valve. It prevents having to pump that 4' head over and...
Replies: 2
Views: 214
Posted By cwbuff

I have a near identical fire pit setup. A 30"...

I have a near identical fire pit setup. A 30" pit with a steel liner, 5 block courses on top of a round patio seating area. I have a 27" wrought iron spider in the pit. I left a small bit of...
Replies: 5
Views: 232
Posted By cwbuff

I have done the perpendicular board as Xsleeper...

I have done the perpendicular board as Xsleeper suggests. Way less work.
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