Sump Pump Drain
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Sump Pump Drain
That sump pump drain should have been installed at least 3 feet deep!I'm hoping that it is not connected directy through the wall. Rather that the ...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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seepage through French drains
You sound pretty wet!! I'm in New England and the rain and snow has been crazy here! Check the water level in the sump when the pump starts. If it'...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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water channelling in basement
If thi is ground water go ahead and dig the trench install the swiss pipe, crushed stone and recement.check outside too get roof gutter drains away...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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oil furnace problems
My hope is that oil lines were bled thoroughly. There shold be a steady stream of oil coming from the fuel pump. Also make sure all oil valves are ...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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HELP ME Clogged drains- I'm at wits end
O.K. Herb got your reply. Try a bigger snake. Home Depot or ***** should have one [You're wallet will be $350 to $400 lighter] or rent one for the...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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HELP ME Clogged drains- I'm at wits end
Sounds like the main building sewer is slow.Do you have septic or city disposal? If it's septic get the tank pumped. As far as snakes are concerned...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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"lukewarm" furnace
Monalisa, Were getting to be electronic pen pals! I hope the ceiling fans help. I read through all the threads. Do consider insulating the attic wh...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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"lukewarm" furnace
Monalisa,I wish I knew where you're lost. remember this; heat rises. If the supply registers [hot air out] are at ceiling level the warm air wil ho...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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Furnace blower banging noise
Check the ductwork.Big sheetmetal boxes have a tendency to "pop" when theres a sudden rush of air.If this is the problem brace the duct.that should...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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"lukewarm" furnace
How far apart are the supply and return registers? also are they at ceiling level with the return ducts? If so, pipe the supply duct registers to n...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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BANG BANG
AAAAhhhhh, steam heat the good old days.make these checks. Are all the radiator valves open all the way? Radiators should slope back to the supply ...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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"lukewarm" furnace
Is the ductwork insulated? if not do so also check the funace flter,it might be clogged hardware stores will carry new ones. Beyond that call a tec...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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Low hot water pressure
Getting to the hot water I hope it is sufficient. If not open the mixing valve up a little,also does this system have a seprate booster tank? If so...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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No heat in hot water radiators
O.K. here we go, sounds like the water pressure in the boiler is low. Check the main water supply to boiler is it turned on? boiler pressure should...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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Sump Pump, Web Basement
Dear Lonepine I take it youre near Detroit. Here's the magic ten digits 313-255-3930.This calls Watermaster the pumps manufacturer.They can help yo...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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Sump Pump
Expert was a popular sump pump during the 70's and 80's. They are now out of business. I wish I knew what you were looking for.If it,s a stand up p...
over 9 years by cellarwater
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