How to Clean an Overflow Drain in a Sink

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Have you ever looked at the back of your bathroom sink and noticed the little hole underneath the faucet or somewhere along the perimeter? This hole is called the overflow hole. It helps to keep your bathroom sink from flooding, but it is easy to forget about this little hole, causing it to get dirty and mucky. If you take a close look, you will probably be able to see gunk inside. To ensure you can rely on your overflow […]

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What Is the Correct Pressure for a Boiler?

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A normal boiler pressure is anywhere between 1 and 2 bars. Whenever the boiler water pressure is at this point, the gauge on the boiler should be within the green range. However, the gauge will be red if the boiler pressure is above or below the recommended amount. Even if your boiler is outside of the recommended pressure, it may work, but the boiler likely has a major problem if it refuses to shut down or refuses to switch on.

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What to Do When Your Sink Drain Stopper is Stuck

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Whenever you notice that your sink drain stopper is stuck, you’ll want to fix the problem quickly. After all, you won’t be able to use your sink because it will quickly overflow. Luckily, the problem isn’t that difficult to fix if you know what part of the stopper is broken. In this article, we are going to discuss how to fix a sink drain stopper stuck closed. In order to do this, you will have to determine why the sink

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How Long Does It Take to Replace a Sewer Line?

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One of a homeowner’s worst nightmares is finding that their sewer line has broken and needs to be replaced. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s important to replace the sewer line as quickly as possible. That begs the question, how long does it take to replace a sewer line? Various factors can impact how long it takes to replace a sewer line exactly, but most sewer line replacements take anywhere from one to three days to complete. Keep

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Sewage Backup in Basement: Health Risks

Plumbing / 6 minutes of reading

When obstruction of sewer lines prevents wastewater from freely flowing through the drainage pipes, backup occurs. The mixture of human waste, water, plumbing fixture waste, and spills is the last thing a homeowner wants to see. But more than the disgust, it can damage property and is also a fire hazard. Even worse, the backup poses a potential health hazard to humans and animals as it contains viruses and contaminants. If not quickly solved, a sewage blockage can cause severe

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