Discussion Forum
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oil tank and burner level
Oil tank and oil burner type furnace are on same basement floor level. It's a single 3/8" copper feed line from tank to burner. It has been in operation for…
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snowblower “throwing” distance.
We have a 8 hp snowblower, 4 years old, it's in good shape (belts, engine etc.) but it never has thrown snow more than 10 ft or so. The impeller…
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check valve noise
Check valve installed at pressure tank was new a year or so ago. Now, when the Sub pump cuts in, this checkvalve makes a "wham-Bang" when opening up. It is a well know…
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T&P piped into laundry tub
Most HW tank T&P installations have a piece of 1/2" pipe running a couple of vertical feet to near the floor level. Wouldn't it be better to run it a few feet farther and…
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Moen Posi-temp control
We have a Moen Posi-temp Temperature control located in a shower stall. It will control the temperature very good, but you cannot cut down on the volume coming out of…
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Oil Burner delayed firing
Oil Burner furnace (Beckett afg burner) has a delay of sometimes 2 or 3 seconds before igniting. the odd time it will go into "lock-out" and has to be re-set.…
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cleaning eavestrough exterior
Just curious as to what one would use to take the dirt/stains off the Aluminum eavestrough. i have tried soapy water with some household cleaner, but it don't seem to…
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Cold ,damp basement remedy
We have a 6 year old home that has a very cold (64 F)and medium high humidity(75%) in the FINISHED BASEMENT ONLY. The main (upper) floor level is fine even…