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 …
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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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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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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Your well water stops and starts because the foot or check valve, which is supposed to prevent the well pressure tank from sending water back into the tank after it has built up with water pressure, has failed. It is either the valve is clogged or it has stopped working properly. What are the Signs …
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Without seeing the pipe, even professional plumbers may find it difficult to identify it. This is because of the different scenarios that these pipes may come from. The most typical pipes found are an abandoned well pipe, old underground fuel oil tanks, LP-gas tanks, and an electrical conduit pipe. An unusual finding is a random …
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Depending on the pool type you’re looking to build; you can put a pool over a sewer line. If the install is on an above-ground pool, putting it over a sewer line is okay. However, for an in-ground pool, you’ll most likely face a series of issues, including puncturing the sewer line. Can I build …
The septic pipes are usually connected to the tanks, which are designed primarily to separate solids from the wastewater. As such, it’s not ideal to remove them from your yard. If you feel the septic pipe in your home is unsightly, one thing you can do is to cut it down, leveling it with the …
One way to camouflage sewer pipes is by painting them so they can match the surrounding material. Also, you can consider using decorative pipe covers – this method is effective, especially if this is temporary. You can also hide the pipes is by placing decorative plants in front of them. How do you make exposed …
If you’ve just recently started noticing that your sprinklers are not working as hard as they usually do, then don’t worry! Your sprinklers are barely spraying because the water pressure might be too low. This can be as a result of clogged or dirty sprinkler heads, leaks and obstructed water lines. Moreover, you could have …
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