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Do you need to know water heater code requirements?

Do you need to know water heater code requirements? This includes water heater code requirements. While these codes are not constantly changing, updates and alterations to the code do occur from time to time. In order to keep everyone within your business compliant with water heater code requirements, you need to seek out appropriate educational assistance for your workers. What are the most common water heater code violations? Code expert Glenn Mathewson describes 10 common water-heater code issues, including confusion about drip pans and drains, unsupported expansion tanks and plastic vents, lack of combustion air, and more. Some of these...

Q&A

Can you swim in a pool after finding a dead mouse?

Can you swim in a pool after finding a dead mouse? Many different types of domestic and wild animals — including skunks, birds, mice, gophers, rats, snakes, frogs, and bats — are commonly found dead in pools. Most dead animals in pools do not pose a health risk to swimmers. Will a chlorine pool kill a snake? If they are in the pool, it's usually difficult for snakes to get out on their own, meaning there is usually a coping or a lip around the edge of the pool making it difficult for them to get out. Add some chlorine...

Lifehacks

How do I get rid of springtails in my pool?

How do I get rid of springtails in my pool? High chlorine levels will oxidize and kill bugs in a pool along with their food sources like algae or mold. Shock the pool to get rid of springtails by adding 2 pounds of granular chlorine per 5,000 gallons of water. A springtail pool shock should be done at night. Avoid using the pool for 8 hours after shocking. Are spring tails bad? Springtails are found in areas of high moisture and in organic debris. They are nuisances and do not damage food, clothes, furniture or property. Springtails do not bite...

Miscellaneous

Can you set up an anonymous PayPal account?

Can you set up an anonymous PayPal account? To make an anonymous online payment with PayPal, you'll need to register a payment card or bank account. This means that it's possible to register your account on PayPal with a throwaway e-mail address, and fund it with a virtual credit card. How do I hide my identity on PayPal? You can hide your details by turning off your PayPal.Me link at any time in your PayPal settings. When turned off, your page will not be publicly visible or findable so you won't be able to receive money through it. Can someone...

Tips

Can you backwash a Pentair Quad DE filter?

Can you backwash a Pentair Quad DE filter? Simple and Easy Cleaning Cleaning the Quad D.E. filter couldn't be easier. You have three options: backwash and recharge like a traditional D.E. filter, remove and rinse off the cartridges, or simply remove the lid, leave the cartridges in place, open the drain plug and rinse. How long do Pentair pool filters last? With normal usage, filter cartridges last up to 2000 operation hours. This means if you use your pool or spa regularly, you'll have to replace the filter cartridge once every 1 or 2 years. How often should I clean...

Lifehacks

What does low water pressure mean?

What does low water pressure mean? Low water pressure is when the water that comes out of plumbing fixtures, like faucets or shower heads, weakly dribbles out rather than sprays out at the speed and volume it typically does. When your water pressure is low, it can greatly affect the quality of living in your home. What should your water pressure be? Water pressure is measured in psi, or pounds per square inch, and represents the force at which water enters your home from the water main. Normal psi for a home pipe system is between 30 and 80 psi....

Q&A

Why is the toilet making a hissing noise?

Why is the toilet making a hissing noise? A hissing sound can mean that the refill valve is still letting a tiny bit of water into the tank because it hasn't shut off like it's designed to. The valve shuts off automatically based on the water level in the tank. When you hear the hissing sound, take the lid off your toilet tank. Why does my toilet have a hissing sound? A: Sorry to hear about your cacophonous commode, but the hissing you hear is a relatively common problem. It’s related to your toilet’s inlet water valve, also called a...

Q&A

Can brass and copper be connected?

Can brass and copper be connected? As an alloy of copper and zinc, brass is compatible with copper, and manufacturers produce many common plumbing fittings with the material. Solder adheres as well to brass as it does to copper, so the fittings are usually molded with slip joints so you can solder them to the pipes. Does copper and brass cause electrolysis? Metals that are different, such as galvanised, steel, brass and copper pipes come into contact with each other can cause electrolysis. This kind of electrolysis is called galvanic action. Electrolysis could potentially be due to many modern appliance....

Tips

What should I do if my shower faucet is leaking?

What should I do if my shower faucet is leaking? If you can't tell which handle is leaking in a shower faucet with two handles, put your hand under the water to see if it's hot or cold. You may need to replace the washer in both handles, if both are leaking. Use steps two and three and then skip to steps seven through nine to learn how to fix a leaky faucet with two handles. How to fix a Delta shower faucet leak? SHOWER DRIPPING! How to Fix a Delta Shower Faucet leak. Single Handle Universal Seals. Delta 1600...

Q&A

Can you join copper pipe to lead pipe?

Can you join copper pipe to lead pipe? If you need to join a lead pipe to a copper pipe. you will need a Lead-Loc. A Lead-Loc is a compression joint for lead pipes that makes a strong and reliable joint. You will need to know the outside diameter of your lead pipe and then choose a fitiing from the table at the bottom of this page. Can you solder lead and copper together? You'll need a blowlamp with a fine point flame and be ready to remove it - then re-apply it. Make sure the copper is very clean...