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What to do if your toilet is making noise?

What to do if your toilet is making noise? Try reducing the flow of water to the toilet making noise by adjusting the shut-off valve. If that does not work, consider installing a regulated fill valve. This will reduce the pressure of the water filling your toilet tank. Why does my toilet make a hissing noise when I flush? Loud vibrating noise when flushing toilet. Toilet making a gurgling noise. Toilet making a hissing sound. Noises in toilets are as a result of a faulty fill valve, flapper, flush valve, water supply line or shut off valve. A gurgling toilet...

Tips

How do you prevent pinholes in copper?

How do you prevent pinholes in copper? #2: Install a whole-home water softener A whole-home water softener can prevent pitted corrosion, which is another cause of pinhole leaks in copper pipes. Pitted corrosion is an extremely localized type of corrosion that attacks small areas on the inside surface of copper pipes. What to do if you have a pinhole leak in your copper pipe? The best way to look for leaks is to turn off your water and check your water meter. If you’re sure you’ve turned off the supply but the water meter is still moving, then you have...

Lifehacks

Why should peeled potatoes not to be exposed to air longer than necessary?

Why should peeled potatoes not to be exposed to air longer than necessary? It's because of reaction with oxygen and amino acids that will produce melanin, which turns the apple brown. When peeling potatoes, or eggplant or apples etc. becomes black due to oxidation of phenolic compounds and also it is refereed enzymatic browning. What happens to potatoes as soon as they are peeled How can you prevent this? Potato skins and fruit peels are the natural ways oxygen is blocked from reaching this enzyme. Once they are removed, oxidation begins. To prevent this reaction, the enzyme must be deactivated...

Tips

How to connect garbage disposal to GFCI?

How to connect garbage disposal to GFCI? How to Wire a GFCI Outlet for a Garbage DisposalInstall a metal electrical box under the sink within reach of the garbage disposal power cord. Run 12-gauge, 2-conductor cable to the box in metal conduit. Strip about 6 inches of sheathing from the end of the cable with a utility knife and separate the wires. Why does my garbage disposal trip the GFCI outlet? The receptacle that the disposal is plugged into is fed from the Load side of the GFCI receptacle, thereby providing ground fault protection to the receptacle. There is a...

Tips

What do you need to know about Overflow pipes?

What do you need to know about Overflow pipes? Takeaways 1 Overflow pipes can be found on cold water and central heating tanks, hot water cylinders, toilet cisterns, combi boilers, sinks and baths. 2 Most overflow pipes lead to the outside of the house. 3 Their purpose is to prevent the tanks or basins from overflowing and damaging your home. What causes an overflow pipe in a cistern to leak? Overflow pipe leaking? When an overflow pipe is dripping or running with water, one of the most common causes is a problem with a float valve. Float valves are found...

Q&A

How do I know what size impeller I need?

How do I know what size impeller I need? The trick is to measure the radius and multiply it by 2 to get the diameter. Measure the outer most tip of the blade to the center of the bore to obtain the radius. Therefore, a propeller or impeller that measures a radius of 3” from the tip of the blade to the center of the bore will have a diameter of 6”. How do you calculate pump impeller diameter? CalculationsThe ratio of impeller spreeds N1/N2 = 2 and the ratio of impeller diameters D1/D2= 1/2. The ratio of capacities is...

Popular

Are boiler covers worth getting?

Are boiler covers worth getting? The research from uSwitch shows that 18 per cent of people needed to pay out for boiler repair in the past year but 82 per cent did not. However, if you have the savings to cover this then paying out for cover, which starts from £5 per month for standalone boiler cover but can be much more, may not be worth it. Can you sell a used boiler? Can I sell my old boiler for scrap? As mentioned previously, you may be able to take your boiler to a local scrap yard to see what...

Guidelines

What should I do if I run out of hot water?

What should I do if I run out of hot water? If you still run out of hot water, there may be a larger problem. Make sure your tank size is adequate for the job. Tanks are rated at how many gallons per hour they heat. A peak rating of 40 means 40 gallons of water are heated for use in an hour's time. Each appliance uses a certain amount of hot water to do the job. What causes the hot water to run out quickly in the shower? Hot Water Overuse. If there are multiple appliances using hot water...

Guidelines

Can a Bosch thermostat be turned off?

Can a Bosch thermostat be turned off? The thermostat updates automatically. Can I turn this off? Do I have to subscribe to a service to be able to use the EasyControl? I'm moving house and want to take my EasyControl with me. Can I install it in a new property? How do I log out and create a personalised Bosch ID account? How do I create a Bosch ID account? Where can I get a Worcester Bosch brochure? Don't worry. Download PDF copies of product use manuals, instructions or brochures here. Find out about our service plans and book your...

Q&A

Where is the water shutoff valve in my house?

Where is the water shutoff valve in my house? Both houses I’ve lived in, the shutoff valve has been located near an outside faucet. This might be a coincidence, but it also makes sense. If you are on city water, you should be able to locate a valve out near the street on the house side of the water meter. If you have a well, look near the holding tank in your house. Where to find the refrigerator water line shut-off valve? Where to Find the Refrigerator Water Line Shut-off Valve While the location of the water shut-off valve varies...