If you have a sand filter or a D.E. filter, you can connect a backwash hose to your filter’s waste port and use this to siphon water out of your pool. Turn off your pump, connect a backwash hose to the waste port, set your filter to waste, and turn the pump back on. Water...
Whether you’ve heard the term “backwash a pool filter” or just “backwash a pool,” both are the process of reversing the flow of water in your filter to remove the buildup of contaminants. As pool water passes through your D.E. filter or sand filter, it leaves behind dirt, oils,...
A guide to air tools and how they work, compressed air, air fittings and tool safety. This guide also explains what's needed to implement an air tool system in a workshop.
If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release lead dust or fumes. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST OR FUMES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a properly fitted NIOSH-approved respirator a...
(I try not to use “smart” as an adjective when describing non-computer devices that can now be monitored and commanded over the Internet, because that’s giving a compliment that may not be earned.) I bought this dishwasher because Wirecutter recommended it, and I know the attention to ...
Bats are not blind; they have good eyesight and use echolocation to navigate, while crocodiles do shed tears, but it's due to physiological reasons, not emotions. Other myths include the idea that goldfish have a 3-second memory and that ostriches bury their heads in the sand, both of whi...
How to select the right grind size How to Make More Flavorful Coffee Achieving a more flavorful cup of coffee involves several key factors beyond just grinding beans. Here are some tips to enhance the taste and aroma of your coffee: 1. Use Fresh, High-Quality Coffee Beans Freshness is ...
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I’m often asked about the water in your water heater. A water heater MAY provide some water for human consumption, but you need to consider whether the water was contaminated due to an emergency or disaster scenario. To be safe, you’d need to use a water filter and treatment system, ...
Sand and gravel have been used to purify water for thousands of years, and in 1804, a Scotsman named John Gibb designed and built the first filter that strained water through grains of sand to remove bigger particles of contamination. His technology worked so well that pretty soon, London and...