Monthly Archives: September 2010
How tall do high heels actually make a person?
I absolutely adore shoes, especially pumps and high heals. The problem is that I am already a relatively tall female (5ft 6) and the shoes that I usually pick out are about 3-4 inche heels. So if I wear these shoes, I assume that I would probably be about 5ft 9- 5ft 10, right? Or … Continue reading
how to replace a sump pump liner?
i have a sump pump and liner is a small cubby hole.. my liner is falling apart.. i see small stones and their falling into liner.. i need a new liner. do you think i can concrete the old one or is it easy enough for me to replace.. Incoming search terms:how to replace sump … Continue reading
I have a small 30 gallon pond with 45 gph pump. Now I want the water to go higher & waterfall. New pump?
I don’t mind buying a new pump if not too expensive, but there’s so much to choose from, I am confused. What I have is about the right size but just 20 inches of lift. Now I’m wanting maybe 4 or 5 feet of lift. Any advice? Pond is turtle, fish, plants, etc. Wow-answer from … Continue reading
In-ground Spa Air Control Value no pressure?
I have an in-ground spa, and the air control valve on the top of the spa has no pressure. When we first used it in November, when you turned the valves, it would hiss with air pressure and create a lot of bubbles in the spa. Now there is nothing. Just a hollow sound and … Continue reading
I live in WI where we have floods, my sump pump has been working w/out turning off but water is going outside.
So if my sump pump has been working now for like 20 min w/out turning off and water is going out of the drain pipe outside is this ok?
How can I clear the algea out of my pond?
I am purchasing a house that has a small rock pond in the front yard. I am told that there are some fish in the pond, but from the looks of the algae, I believe they are long gone. The algae has grown on the rocks under the water, and appears to have covered the … Continue reading
In-ground Spa Air Control Value no pressure?
I have an in-ground spa, and the air control valve on the top of the spa has no pressure. When we first used it in November, when you turned the valves, it would hiss with air pressure and create a lot of bubbles in the spa. Now there is nothing. Just a hollow sound and … Continue reading
Well pump, first off is one better than the other, foot valve vs. check valve on above gound pump?
Do I need a valve on both the inlet and the outlet pipes? Incoming search terms:check valve vs foot valvefoot valve vs check valve
anyone know how to build a solar pump for an outdoor pump?
I bought a fountain which came with an electrical pump, i want a solar pump so that it runs automatically and at night it will shut off.