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Why is my well not producing water?

Why is my well not producing water? If you are experiencing no water from the well, there can be many low water pressure causes, including a failing well pump, stuck check valve, partially closed or bad gate/ball valve and leaking/failing pressure tank. Will well pump shut off if no water? As will all mechanical equipment, well pumps can give out over time. If a well pump has internal mechanical damage, it won't raise water pressure to the control switch cut-off point which will make the pump run non-stop. Solution: Contact a plumber to repair (or likely replace) your well pump....

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Can you use tankless water heater for radiant heat?

Can you use tankless water heater for radiant heat? Though they are sold primarily for domestic hot water, tankless heaters are actually well-suited for radiant heating, which operates at low temperatures compared with, for example, hot-water baseboard. So using the unit for radiant heating generally has little or no effect on the sizing calculation. Can you replace a boiler with a tankless water heater? Can a Tankless Water Heater replace my boiler? Absolutely! Not only can you install a Tankless ASME Boiler, but with a Combi System the same unit can be used for domestic hot water as well. Not...

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Which is the best bathroom with barrier free shower?

Which is the best bathroom with barrier free shower? The latter is a waterproof bathroom with a barrier-free shower. Another space-saving feature worth mentioning is the tiny, toilet top sink on the right. Continue to 9 of 33 below. If you like to shower while soaking, you will love this idea by Tiny House Scotland. Where can you get a free standing shower? The Autonomous Tent at Treebones Resort is a permanent 500 square-foot structure that overlooks the ocean in Big Sur, California. Besides the spectacular views, the off-grid dwelling has a free-standing, vintage-inspired shower stall with a claw-foot shower...

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Should my heating be on all the time?

Should my heating be on all the time? Hear this out loudPauseAccording to experts at the Energy Saving Trust, the idea it's cheaper to leave the heating on low all day is a myth. The Energy Saving Trust says if you're keeping the heating on all day you're losing energy all day, so it's better to heat your home only when you need it. Why does my heating keep coming on? Hear this out loudPauseMost heating systems are setup to automatically turn on and off based upon the setting of a thermostat. When heat is required (i.e. thermostat reading lower...

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What is a modular manifold plumbing system?

What is a modular manifold plumbing system? November 4, 2003. Plumb-Port is a modular hot and cold water distribution manifold for RTI's Plumb-Pex® Plumbing System. Used in either homerun or zone plumbing, it provides individually dedicated water lines to service all plumbing fixtures. Do you need a PEX manifold? Do I Have to Use Manifolds with PEX? No. You can install PEX fittings supply just like you would other pipe, with main lines and branches to each fixture. But they actually simplify plumbing runs and reduce possible leaks by eliminating the need for tees and other fittings between the main...

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What happens when a septic tank needs to be pumped?

What happens when a septic tank needs to be pumped? What Happens When the Septic Tank Is Pumped? Over time, sludge will build up in the bottom of the tank. Even though bacteria does help control the amount of sludge in the bottom of the tank, this bacteria cannot break down sludge fast enough to completely eliminate sludge and keep the tank clean. How often does a septic tank need to be pumped? A septic tank is a large container under the ground that filters the wastewater from your home, typically used in rural areas where there is no sewer...

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How to diagnose a hole in your yard?

How to diagnose a hole in your yard? This guide helps diagnose what's digging, tunneling, feeding, and otherwise disturbing turf grasses. Use the links above the graphic to find more information about many of the offenders and be sure to check out our Problem Wildlife page for more details on other wildlife conflicts around homes and farms. How can you tell who is digging in your yard? It is possible to identify the digger by the clues left at the scene of the crime. Let’s look at the three main suspects. Skunks are often the cause of these clues. The...

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Do you need AP trap for a shower drain?

Do you need AP trap for a shower drain? According to regulations, all shower drains are required to have P-traps. This includes all fixtures connected to a building's main plumbing system. P-traps are curved pipes installed under showers and drains of all kinds. This pipe really is an essential component in your home's plumbing system. How high should a shower drain be from the floor? The top of the Pipe should be no higher than, and no more than 1/8" lower than, the top surface of the floor on which the base will be set. Hand-tighten Drain Nut, and then...

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Can you run gas and electric water heater together?

Can you run gas and electric water heater together? As mentioned before, you can choose to use both the propane and electric options together if you happen to have a heater with both. However, it is important to note that leaving a propane heater running will empty your fuel tank pretty quickly. How do I reset my suburban water heater? The left-hand button is the electric circuit reset and the right- hand is the LP reset. If both power switches are ON, but the electric element is not heating the water, press both reset buttons on the back of the...

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Does subfloor go under shower?

Does subfloor go under shower? A floating floor needs to float, do not put it under the shower pan. Flooring repairs can be intimidating, but the subfloor under the tub generally consists of plywood secured over floor joists and is fairly simple to replace -- once you get access to it. How do you build a subfloor in a shower pan? The subfloor needs to be a minimum of two layers of 3/4-inch exterior grade plywood before you can move to actually putting down the concrete layer of deck mud that provides the slope and the base for the shower...