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Q&A

Why is my water tank pump not working?

Why is my water tank pump not working? If your water pump runs but doesn't deliver water, there may be a fault within the pump. Pump impellers and seals may fail and foreign matter and debris from the tank can clog the pump internals. Low water levels in the tank can also cause run dry failure. What to do if your well water pressure tank is not working? Turn off the power to the pump. The pressure gauge on the tank will cause the pump actuator to kick in if you don't. Find the breaker for the pump and flip...

Guidelines

How do you test a Dometic igniter?

How do you test a Dometic igniter? With no other wires attached, apply 12 volt to the "+" and "G" terminals of the igniter, observing correct polarity. If you hear the igniter click internally, it is good. If it doesn't click, the igniter is bad. If the igniter is good, check to see if the refrigerator is supplying correct voltage to it. Why do spark switches often fail? Often, when one ignition switch fails, they all fail because they're wired together. Even though this is a gas stove, the stove requires electricity for the spark ignition switches and the control...

Popular

How do I know my camper fridge is running on propane?

How do I know my camper fridge is running on propane? When the RV propane refrigerator is operating properly the flame is spark ignited to heat the boil assembly and runs the absorption refrigerator. The flame should be a solid blue and should not bounce around. The refrigerator should generally operate on LP gas, unless it is set on automatic. Does a propane fridge have a pilot light? These will run on propane gas or electricity depending on the model. Sometimes it's even both. That means the fridge will include a burner jet, also known as a pilot light. Do...

Q&A

How many pounds of Potatoes do you get per row?

How many pounds of Potatoes do you get per row? Under good, weed-free growing conditions, you can expect to get about 50 pounds of potatoes per every 2 pounds of potato seed planted. So, a 10-foot row of potatoes can vary in yield from 15 to 60 pounds, depending on care, weather conditions and whether disease is present. What do you need to know about growing potatoes? Potatoes need moist soil, but not soggy soil, so water before the soil dries out. Mulch can help retain moisture and keep weed growth down. Along with weeds that compete with potatoes for...

Lifehacks

How much profit does a potato make per acre?

How much profit does a potato make per acre? Organic potatoes yielded an average of 21,200 pounds per acre over all three varieties, while conventional methods averaged 32,800 pounds per acre. Overall organic production costs averaged $1,074 per acre compared to overall conventional production costs that averaged $928 per acre. How much does one acre of potatoes produce? per acre). Experienced farmers after years of practice can achieve yields from 40 to 70 tons per hectare, or from 16 to 28 tons per acre. Keep in mind that 1 ton = 1000 kg = 2 How big is a metric...

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Are potatoes plants annual or perennial?

Are potatoes plants annual or perennial? Potatoes often seem perennial. That's because it's easy to miss the odd spud at harvest time, and these buried treasures reliably survive winter to produce new 'volunteer' plants the following season. Can I plant my potatoes from last year? So, yes, you can save your own seed potatoes for planting the next year. Commercial growers tend to use the same fields year after year, which increase the chance that diseases will infect the tubers. Do potato plants live year round? Growing potatoes provides food for your family year-round and their fresh flavor will amaze...

Tips

How do you make chips stay crispy?

How do you make chips stay crispy? To keep homemade potato chips crispy, remove their excess oil by placing them on clean paper towels after they're done frying. Then, store your chips in an air-tight container to prevent moisture exposure. How do you keep potato chips from getting soggy? Cooking Tips: Here's An Easy Tip To Make Soggy Chips Crispy Again. Start by setting your oven to warm and put the bowlful of chips inside it. Make sure that the oven settings are not too hot as you don't want them to get over-cooked. How do chips stay fresh in...

Miscellaneous

How much tuna to make macaroni salad for 50 people?

How much tuna to make macaroni salad for 50 people? You can put tuna in this to make Tuna Macaroni Salad. To make potato salad for 50 people you can use 15 pounds potatoes. Add review or comment Next Your Name Your Email Address (required, never displayed) Rate This Recipe (optional) No Rating 1 2 3 4 5 Stars Your Message Related recipes CHICKEN SALAD FOR A GROUP OF 75 PEOPLE How many pounds of potatoes to make potato salad for 50 people? To make potato salad for 50 people you can use 15 pounds potatoes. Add review or comment...

Lifehacks

Where did the recipe for mashed potatoes come from?

Where did the recipe for mashed potatoes come from? Some sources say the actual recipe for mashed potatoes originated in 1771 when a French man named Antoine Parmentier held a competition on ways to make potatoes. Other sources say that it was the English who came up with mashed potatoes and gravy, somewhere in the 1600s. What kind of mashed potatoes are used in India? A potato ricer produces a uniform, lump-free, mash. In India mashed potatoes made with spices, fried or not, are called Chaukha. Chaukha is used in samosas in India and with Littee specially in Bihar. What's...

Q&A

How do I get green out of my pool?

How do I get green out of my pool? To kill green algae, add a chlorine-based shock to the pool. Give the pool a thorough brushing and run your filter to remove the dead algae from the water. After you've killed the algae, you'll need to add a clarifying product (flocculant) that will cause the skeletal remains to sink to the bottom. Can you put bleach in an above ground pool? Technically, you can use household bleach as a means to sanitize your pool in a pinch, but it is best to use pool-grade chlorine in your pool as it...