they won’t immediately solve the problem. It is necessary first to mechanically clear the blockage after root intrusion has been identified. That removal will ensure that chemicals can effectively flow through the sewer line and adhere to the root mass. ...
Rust, corrosion, and other common pipe damage can lead to a slow drain or a clog over time. Replace old, rusted pipes before they become bottled necked with debris. Plunge or snake them for temporary relief. Have a professional plumber assess the condition of your pipes. Unclogging Your Sink...
Unscrew the bathtub drain with a drain remover tool. Scrape away plumber’s putty and replace with fresh putty. Replace the drain and screw tightly into place. For bathtubs, use a screwdriver to unscrew the cover to the overflow drain. Make sure that the overflow drain meets the overflow ho...
Unscrew and remove the discharge pipe if used. Loosen the relief valve with a pipe wrench, then remove the valve by hand. Apply pipe tape to the threads of the replacement valve and screw it into the tank by hand. Tighten it with a pipe wrench. Screw the discharge pipe (if any) into...
Unscrew the upper pulley bolt with a combination spanner to detach the chain. Pull the chain off the pulley, leaving the derailleur free to be removed. Unscrew the main bolt of the rear mech hanger. Unthread the chain and remove the derailleur, while you support it with your h...
Since we have the propane torch out, we can also add candle wax to the stuck bolt threads. Apply a paraffin candle to the cool side of the nut, this will allow the paraffin (a lubricating wax) to be drawn toward the heat through the threads allowing you to unscrew the nut hopefully....
Over there on the right is a floating pool chemical dispenser, also known as a floating chlorinator. Unscrew the cap, drop in chemical tablets and throw it into your pool. Water flows in through holes in the side of the device, and the tablets slowly dissolve, keeping the water in your...
After the lids seal, some people will remove (unscrew) the bands. Why? Because it will be easier to detect if a lid becomes unsealed sometime later. A quick check of the lids by gently pulling on each one to ensure they’re still sealed. If the band was still screwed on, this would...
Step 4:If the freezer compartment is normal but the refrigerator box doesn't cool, set the dials that control both compartments to mid-range. Remove these knobs (they're usually friction-fit). Then unscrew the temperature control housing; you'll see an air duct near the control. Replace th...
Step 2:Remove the spark plug wire and unscrew the plug from the engine. The tool required to unscrew the plug depends on the plug’s location. If the plug is embedded deep inside a hole, you may need to use a spark plug socket to grip and remove it....