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Sulphur smell in Hot water only
I had the same problem with a regular electric HW tank. My neighbor did as well. With research I found anaerobic bacteria can grow when the water temp is below 140 deg.
WE both turned the temperature ...
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Caulking Bathtub and Wall Surround to prevent water leak
Yes, caulking the joint with 100% silicon will help if the issue is that water is getting into the gap and draining out the side.
If the issue is water getting past the shower curtain or kids ...
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How to stop or redirect water running across concrete floor?
In short, there is no way to seal that concrete atop rock. Concrete is porous, and has low tensile strength (though high compressive strength), so that water can burst though it.
Plug one spot, and it ...
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How can I redirect the output of my pool filter's backwash waste water?
You need to make a trip to the local pool store or check to see if the big box stores have a 2 inch backwash hose. You need a short piece of 2 inch PVC pipe and PVC glue also.
Glue the 2 inch pipe to ...
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How can I redirect the output of my pool filter's backwash waste water?
That appears to be a standard PVC ball valve. Take a trip to a plumbing supply house or a big-box store, and grab a couple different PVC fittings and pieces of pipe that measure as reasonably close as ...
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Does anyone know what the horizontal switch on the white enclosure does?
Yes, it's a washer on-off valve. See photo below from Arbor, who I am not affiliated with.
https://superarbor.io/products/202269939-laundry-mate-1-2-in-brass-concealed-washing-machine-valve?currency=...
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Does anyone know what the horizontal switch on the white enclosure does?
I have never seen that type either. But your guess is right.
I imagine it is because washer hoses should not be pressurize all the time(they have a nasty habit of bursting) and a simple one switch to ...
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Why does kitchen faucet have no water pressure?
probably clogged valve, you might need to open it (disassemble) to clean it
also remove the aerator to clean it
possibly all the dirt in the pipe found its way to the kitchen faucet
if you need help ...
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How can I redirect the output of my pool filter's backwash waste water?
That PVC ball valve is meant to be glued to something. If you want a detachable piece, you should permanently add an adapter.
My pool was threaded already with 1.5" NTP, so I added this Camlock ...
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