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Can You Use Well Water When the Power Is Out? (Explained)
You can use well water when the power is out. There are lots of options you can choose from. For instance, a sleeve bucket, a hand pump, a generator, a wind-powered pump, and a solar pump. With any of these, you can get one that matches your preferences. Do Wells Use Electricity? Wells does use …
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Bathroom Tips
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How Do You Adjust A Jacuzzi Shower Valve? (Explained)
First, check underneath the handle cover. That’s where most of the valves are placed. Use a screwdriver to uncover the lip, and you will find the valve directly under it. Typically, the valve should have two nubs below it and a collar as well. Adjust the nubs clockwise, and that will be it. The nub …
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Are Long Showers Bad for Septic Systems? (Explained)
Long showers aren’t bad for septic systems per se, but they can be part of a wider water usage problem that can damage your septic tank. If you can balance the high water usage from long showers by using less water in other household tasks, you won’t notice any problems with your septic system. Should …
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Can You Use Bathroom While Septic Tank Is Being Pumped? (Explained)
It is possible to use the bathroom while the tank is being pumped. The amount of wastewater sent to your septic tank using the bathroom once is not enough to affect the pumping process. But check with technicians before using it. As they check for leaks and signs of wear, and may ask you to …
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Outdoors Guides
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Why Is My Well Water Cloudy? (Explained)
Normally, well water should be clear and colorless. Sometimes, the water often gives different colors, such as red, green, or milky-white (cloudy). If the water is appearing cloudy, this could be air trapped in your water supply. Also it can be a sign that silt is present in the water supply. What does it mean …
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Can You Replace Just the Handle on an Outdoor Faucet? (Explained)
You can replace the handle on an outdoor faucet if it’s leaking, broken or you want a new design. Turn off the water, drain the waterline, evaluate the exposed areas for blockages and remove the old handle. Then, clean the area, set the new handle, and finish by testing if it’s working. Are Outdoor Faucet …
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Can I Leave A Garden Hose On For A Long Period Of Time? (Explained)
Leaving your hose on for a long period of time is not a good idea. Firstly, it can lead to flooding in your garden. Secondly, leaving a hose on even when the nozzle is closed can lead to a pressure build-up in the hose pipe causing it to burst or potentially damage your plumbing. What …
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Cleaning Advice
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How Do You Adjust A Jacuzzi Shower Valve? (Explained)
First, check underneath the handle cover. That’s where most of the valves are placed. Use a screwdriver to uncover the lip, and you will find the valve directly under it. Typically, the valve should have two nubs below it and a collar as well. Adjust the nubs clockwise, and that will be it. The nub …
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Can I Shower If My Septic Tank Is Full (Explained)
It is unhealthy and inappropriate to shower if your septic tank is full. Sewage backups are common when a septic tank is full, which means wastewater will back up into the sinks or bathtubs. Once you suspect a full septic tank, consult a professional to empty it before your next shower session. What Is A …
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Why Does My Yard Smell Like Sewage After Rain? (Explained)
There are a couple of reasons rain leaves a sewage-like smell in your yard, and you need to carry out tests to find the specific reason. Common reasons, however, include a broken pipe, a full septic tank, or insufficient bacteria to digest your waste. Why Does My Septic Tank Smell After Rain? An offensive odor …
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Meet the Author
Hi, my name is Marco. I am an ex-plumber, now retired. Even though I am no longer offering my services, my friends and family have been asking me for plumbing advice. Hence, I decided to start this blog to help them and address some common plumbing issues. Feel free to browse around.