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That's what I thought. Nice neat job on the soldering, OP.

I used to live in Rock Hill, SC. I am pretty sure that the County regulates the distance between septic system and wells; I would check with them.

No...what the handyman used is appropriate for your clogged drain. *** Whenever a person encounters something for the first time, it can sound confusing, costly, or dangerous. There's no magic shortcut to learning and obtaining knowledge :). After this experience is cleared up, you'll be...

The "yikes" part is because when you use lye...I don't know how to word it, but it can remain in the pipes (if it doesn't get rid of the clog). The "yikes" part comes as a result of - if you use a hanger, an auger, a plunger, etc, to unclog the drain, the action might cause of the lye to splash...

Thank you both, for your replies. I did just what you suggested: That is exactly what the maintenance team said. Many thanks for the education; I thought the sight of a stress crack was the death knell of the tub. It turns out that the cracks are surface only, and action is only necessary...

I am a big (and tall) guy, whose never had a problem with a metal tub; steel, cast iron, etc My current garden apartment rental - of 3 weeks - built in the mid 1980's, has a plastic bathtub. Tonight I noticed several small stress cracks developing (3), and I am beside myself. *If* and *when*...

Thorogood boots; Carolina boots...Timberland Pro's are also okay.

I am assuming that you're on City water (as opposed to having your own well)? If so, I don't know why you'd need a permeate pump (?) Is your water pressure low? *** I installed an RO unit at my home, and I am a DIY'er. No pump. The total install - first time ever - ran around 2-2.5 hrs, and...

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This is normal. I am not talking down to you in saying this, but think about it: NYC's water comes from a series of reservoirs. In the summer, the temperature of the water might in the reservoirs might be 70-80 degrees. From there, as someone else noted, it might be stored in a rooftop...

Thanks for your reply. Hopefully, someone will chime in with a chemical product, otherwise the mechanical route will have to do.

I am almost embarrassed to write this, as my problem is seemingly small, common, and self explanatory. However :)... We're relocating to a new City, and for the time being, plan on taking a garden apartment. In every apartment that I have lived in, the apartment is always delivered with a...

Thank you for including a well written article. Thus far, I detest heat pumps; as it grows colder, the mechanism must work constantly in an effort to maintain a comfortable living space, which translates into an astronomical electric bill at the end of the month. I have lived in several...

Thank you both, for your replies. Here's how I understand an A/C unit to work: freon is circulated via a coil; the refrigerant is cold, therefore the coil that the refrigerant is passed through is cold. When air is passed over the coil, it cools the air. Is this correct? An workings of an...

I appreciate your time and explanation...I don't know why I am having such a hard time understanding the concept of a heat pump :). I did understand your piston air compressor example, but the heat pump eludes me.

I am originally from NY, and I had never heard of a heat pump until I moved to NC. All I can say about them, is that the warmed air that they produce isn't hot enough, and that they use quite a bit of energy. I looked online, and I still can't comprehend how these things work. Is there an...

I am not a plumber, nor am I a tradesperson, so my advice might not be at the level of what others post. That said, in my experience, I have painted CI with white rustoleum. A fresh coat of paint, and a week or two usage, will quickly point to any issues (if there are any).

Thank you both, for your replies. The short time that I have been on this forum, has taught me a lot. Thanks!

Good afternoon everyone! In reading up on current toilets, I noted the excellent flushing performance of several models. Something that is seldom discussed, however, are toilets with a large water spot in the bowl, and the ability of the toilet to wash debris off of their sides, after each...

Many thanks for your helpful reply!