Thursday, December 15, 2011

Single afraid aluminum window bottle repair

!±8± Single afraid aluminum window bottle repair

Let's talk about repairing broken glass in an aluminum frame single hung window. If it's the lower sash pane that is broken, it must be removed from the inside. You are going to have one of three different mechanisms that hold the lower sash up when you slide it open. If you can't see any mechanisms on the sides, then you have a block and tackle system consisting of a string and spring assembly. Find the thin metal clips in the side jambs just above the sash. Pull the bottom of the clip out using a screwdriver or your fingernail. Do that on both sides. Then remove any rubber stops at the very top of the window. Raise the window as high as it will go. The block and tackle assemblies will get snagged in the metal clips, allowing you to remove the window sash. You would replace the glass using the same method described in our article about sliding window repairs. Once you have the new glass installed, install the window panel in the reverse order that you removed it. Close the window and push the metal clips back. Install the rubber stops at the top.

If you have a mechanism across the top of the window with a string coming down each side and screwed into the top corners of the window sash, you need to remove the screws holding the strings in place. But before you remove the screws, you need to remove one of the black plastic pieces that cover the side jamb. Raise the window all the way up, then put a flat screwdriver at the very bottom of the plastic piece and pull outward until you can grab it with your fingers. Slide the plastic out. Now remove the screws holding the strings. Be sure to hold the string in one hand while removing the screw, because the string is under tension. After removing the screw, let the string slowly go back up. Pull the panel to the side that you removed the black plastic piece, and remove the panel. Remember, two of your corner screws will be removed at this point, and the proper way to remove the frame from the glass is to remove opposite corner screws. So, you should put one of the string screws back in and remove the corner screw opposite the removed string screw. Then, when you install the new glass, remove the string screw and install the strings. Raise the window up and install the black plastic piece by sliding it up between the frame and side jamb.

The final mechanism will be a spiral metal rod. If you have this type, i suggest you have it done by a professional. If you aren't careful with these, you can wind up having to replace the spiral rods. Now, if the broken pane is the upper sash, more than likely it will be a fixed panel. You can take these out without messing with the sliding panel. Unlock the window and raise the lower sash a few inches. Remove the screen, then remove the two screws holding the horizontal bar on place. Tap the bar down in one corner using a hammer and screwdriver. The bar will come off. Then you can grab the bottom of the upper sash and wiggle as you pull the sash downward. Once you have pulled it down several inches, you should be able to grab the top and bottom of the sash and pull to the left or right until the opposite side comes out. Then you can swing the panel out.

Once the new glass is installed, you can put the upper sash back by reversing the removal procedure. Tap the bottom upward with a hammer or rubber mallet, ensuring that the sash is fully seated in the top of the frame. Then, put the horizontal mulling bar back in place and tap it on the sash framer. Install the screws and screen. You're done. Next week we will cover broken glass repair of dual pane windows.


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Friday, December 2, 2011

Green Energy - Make Your Own Portable Solar Water Heater

!±8± Green Energy - Make Your Own Portable Solar Water Heater

You can make your own portable solar water heater for very little money. Take it with you when you go camping, or place it in the garden to use for hand washing when you are outside. You will have free hot water wherever you are, as long as the sun shines.

What you need:

You will need, a car or truck inner tube, these are available quite cheaply from a car parts store, or you can pick one up for free from a breakers yard. This is where your water is going to be stored, so the bigger it is the more hot water your heater will make. You will also need, a length of garden hose, some rubber sealing compound, a hose pipe coupler to connect your hose to the water reservoir, and a nozzle to act as a tap, or a sprinkler if you want to use your hot water as a shower.

Building your heater:

Check your inner tube for leaks by partially inflating it, and then submerging it in water. Check for bubbles, if you see any rising it will show where the hole is. Repair any holes using a puncture repair kit. Once your tube is airtight cut a hole in the tube opposite the valve. Make this hole just big enough to accept the end of your hose coupler. Insert the coupler into this hole, and cover with rubber solution to seal it in place. Connect your hose, and nozzle to the coupler, and there you have it, your solar water heater is complete.

Filling your heater:

To fill your water heater you can use a funnel, and poor water down the hose. The other method is, if you close the hose nozzle and inflate the tire. then place the end of the hose into a body of water, possibly a lake if you are camping, or a rain water-butt if you are in the garden, and let the air out of the tire, it will suck up water as he air exits the tube.

Using your heater:

Once filled simply leave it out in the sun to heat. Placing it on the roof, or hood of a car, or roof of a camper, will heat the quickest. If it is in the garden then placing it on a shed or outhouse roof is ideal. To use you can either hang over a tree branch, or raise it up some other way.

Storing your heater:

To store simply empty the inner tube, and roll it up. It will easily ft in a backpack, or small case. Your heater can be set up and used in no time. You can now use your portable solar water heater anywhere you go. Enjoy your free hot water.


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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Fish Room Flooring - Have You Thought About It?

!±8± Fish Room Flooring - Have You Thought About It?

Not everyone is lucky enough to have a fish room but those that do enjoy the benefits they provide. There is plenty of space for sumps, refugiums, skimmers, filters, sterilizers and so on. It also gives many fish tank owners a place to hide from the burdens of life. Ask an owner of a fish room and you'll find that there are many do-it-yourself projects in such an endeavor. Interestingly, one of the areas that is paid the least attention to is the floor. Why is that?

When dealing with the large quantities of water, salts, chemicals, skimmate, etc. shouldn't the floor be an instrumental part of any fish room? Maybe its just that many fish room owners didn't know that there were options available. The good news is that there are many to choose from. Here are just a few:

Bare concreteCarpetingWoodLinoleumTileRubber flooring Many fish rooms are located in the basement which usually means that many owners have bare concrete floors. These floors offer the benefit of being extremely supportive to the weight that many of the components a fish room may have. However, concrete is quite cold and uncomfortable to spend a lot of time on. In addition, concrete is porous which over time can absorb water and salts from spills. Lastly, many chemicals are used in fish rooms and these spills are difficult to clean from concrete.

Carpeting is the worst choice to make in a fish room. Spills of any kind are difficult to clean and it is best not to use carpet if given the choice. However, there are good qualities about carpeting that make it appealing. First, it is warmer and more comfortable than the other options available. It addition, it does have sound deadening qualities that will help keep the noise from all the pumps and water splashing to a minimum.

Wood is another possible choice, although not very common. Wood is cold and has very little sound deadening properties. In addition, without regular maintenance wood's finish can break down and can absorb spills.

Linoleum is a fairly good choice for many fish room owners. It is warmer than wood or bare concrete and spills are easy to clean up. It is also quite durable. If you are just building your fish room, linoleum may be a good choice. It does take some effort to install and requires the use of adhesives to install it properly. Spills should be cleaned up promptly because if left they can reduce the bond between the linoleum and the sub-floor below it causing peeling and warping.

Tile is another choice, but it is generally not a very good choice. Grout can break down over time and the weight of fish tanks and other fish room items can actually crack the tile. In addition it is still cold and offer little to no sound deadening qualities.

Rolled flooring (sometimes called rubber flooring) is probably the best choice for just about any fish room. Actually made of high quality polyvinyl, rubber flooring was originally designed to be used in the garage and it's durability is one of its best selling points.

Rubber flooring is warmer and more comfortable than wood, tile and concrete. It's anti-fatigue properties also make it a pleasure to work on. Spills are easily cleaned and it does not absorb water, salts or chemicals. Rubber flooring is quite inexpensive and offers very good sound deadening properties. Because rubber flooring is not glued down it can also be easily removed from the fish room and brought outside for a good cleaning and rinsing with a garden hose.

One of the best benefits of rubber flooring is that installation is a breeze. Because it uses no adhesives, you simply roll is out, trim as needed and lay it down.

If you already have another type of flooring (like wood) and you prefer its appearance, a clear rubber flooring would be a good choice. You enjoy the benefits of the look of wood with the qualities of rubber flooring.

What if your fish room is already stocked? Again, not a big deal with rubber flooring. Because it is easy to install you can trim around obstacles for a nice clean look. In addition, you don't have to worry about the dangers chemically installed flooring can present to your precious aquatic life.

If your lucky enough to have that fish room take it to the next level with a new floor. Not only will it look better but it will be safer and clean up easier than any other floor available.


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Saturday, October 22, 2011

All About Garden Cart Wheels

!±8± All About Garden Cart Wheels

Garden Cart Wheels are an essential part of a gardening cart. The garden wheels are what makes pushing the card easy or difficult. They come is many different styles for many different carts.

The material of the wheels themselves are available in hard rubber, rubber and plastic materials to name a few. Cart wheels range in prices from fifteen dollars all the way to fifty dollars per wheel. Depending on the amount of money that is desired to be spent, will define the type of material one chooses to buy.

Plastic tires are the cheapest to purchase. They are durable and inexpensive to buy. Plastic is also light weight, making the wheelbarrow as a whole easier to maneuver. They can sustain rolling over rock and gravel very easily with little to no damage.

Hard rubber is another option. It is cost effective and light weight. It is made onto the rim and it does not need to be inflated with air. One will need to find a specific size to fit their cart. Like the plastic wheels, this type of material tires can also take allot of heavy duty usage before they begin to wear down.

Rubber is another way to go. The assembly also requires a tube on the interior of the tire. They are not as durable as plastic and hard rubber. There is a chance of puncturing the tire and it going flat. They vary in price. They can be purchased for twenty dollars per tire all the way to fifty dollars per tire.

The wheels themselves may be purchased online. They can also be found in home and gardening stores as well as some department stores. Sometimes they may be seen in hardware stores. Most places offer different types of warranties on the wheels.

When shopping for garden cart wheels it is essential to know the size of the wheel that is required to fit on the garden cart itself. They vary in sizes. The rims that the wheels go on for the hard rubber and rubber tires can be anywhere from ten inches in diameter and up. However the plastic wheels typically do not require a rim, so one would need to get the size of a tire that is desired. The larger the tire is, the easier it is to haul garden materials such as dirt, shovels, flowers or even pesky tree limbs that are in the way.


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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Rapid Reel Two Wheel Garden Hose Reel Cart Model #1043-GH

!±8± Rapid Reel Two Wheel Garden Hose Reel Cart Model #1043-GH


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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Winter Weather Taking Toll on unusual roofs and gutters

!±8± Winter Weather Taking Toll on unusual roofs and gutters

In the winter seems to be here for a while 'and snowy winters have caused serious problems for people with gutters, particularly if the gutters were not cleaned of debris before the snow began to arrive. I know this is true because I myself am guilty of this year there is no time to clean the leaves fall, as I should have my gutters.

The question that we always have a lot of concern in the ice this season, heavy rain gutters. The problem seems to be worse on the gutters that need to fallDebris as well, but left in the gutters clean is doing something. Because time was so much fun this season, then on hot days with lots of snow, then cold spells and even snow. Consequently, this type of model ice dams were formed in many a gutter, me included.

These ice dams clog the gutters and the gutters do not leave the ice and heavy snow to build the gutter. Normally this is not too much of a problem. Gutters are usually designed with enough of a support systemManage to clear ice, fail structurally.

What we see, this season is something that happens, but usually a rare event. The strange experience because of the snow-freeze-thaw and repeated in many parts of the country, gutters in some cases, more weight then you can stand. Ice and snow from the roof eves, the ice dams that are already frozen in the gutters. This additional stress can cause all sorts of problems.

The weight of the pureIce and snow can literally rip the guttering from the band and have it come crashing to the ground. Even worse, may be partly drawn from the band and give a space behind the water and freeze the construction of a still stronger than the ice-dam on the edge of the roof allows. This gap and builds full pressure on the edge of the tiles and allow to crawl under the ice to cause damage.

There are some real concerns when water and ice under the winning entry to beginHerpes zoster, from red to fascias and panels on the outer edge of the roof to the ledge and wall damage may vary depending on how much more you have. Not to mention damage to interior walls and ceiling.

Water damage is not the only concern. The weight can also be a concern. When the ice dams form in the gutters, where snow and ice build up in drip edge, there is a real possibility, excess snow load on the roof. The ice and snow in excess (especially ice)weigh much more than you can imagine. Snow usually melts off our covers for thermal seepage from below. This does not mean that you have poor insulation, it's just how things work, the heat rises naturally. Houses with better insulation take a little 'more time to melt the snow from the roof.

But if there are on board and overhang that are experiencing this problem, going to drop, there is no internal heat source for ice and snow accumulate, other then the difference in melting temperature of the waterRunning on the roof of the roof surface to melt. Weather models with snow, frost and thaw in short snatches, we have seen, no running water is not enough time to melt ice on board and 'cultured, as temperatures begin to fall again soon. So the ice expands.

Just talk about what caused the problem, now what to do. I am sad to say, this time of year is only limited possibilities that we could come up with. No one is reallyto facilitate enjoyable. And if your gutters are clogged with debris, the options are a bit 'limited.

Note: It is strongly recommended that any approach mentioned here will be attempted only noon when temperatures are expected to reach at least 38 degrees F or 3 ° C and preferably only when the sun shines. Secondly, do not try one of the drill head is

The first thing to do, open and flowing to the rain. This requires the usefrom a tall ladder. If it is not possible for us to a free-standing ladder and ladder extension ladder is used or train, do not support the system as a means of slanting eaves. Stairs and ice do not mix very well, so make sure you have set the area where you plan to use the free guides of ice and snow. Snow on the other hand to stabilize an increase in support of the scale. If you have set the head in the snow, there should be no more than 4 inches deep. Make sure to go down on your lapto keep the two sides before mounting the stairs and over to someone and keep it stable as you climb.

Once the scale, remove the snow and lots of ice directly above the gutter with a gentle hand, as you can. I say carefully, because with all the extra weight of snow and ice, you do not want to be, a lot of pressure on the gutter. When the ice dam is frozen to the edge of the roof, taking care not to damage the edge of the tile, such as the remoteIce. You may need a small hammer and chisel or an ice pick to cut the ice downspout opening.

Also be careful not to put too much pressure, such as the removal of the ice. Using a lateral movement of chips, if possible. Once at the bottom of the trough in an area of ​​about 6 or 8 inches on both sides of the downspout should be sufficient. In general, the ice, which expands the run is only 6 inches or so deep. You can try to dig a part or you can dohow they mix and a small room with a bucket of very hot water the gutter. If the water begins to flow from the spout, you can try tapping the downpipe from the gutter and just working conditions down a foot or so to develop a stream. When starting a stream, a little 'too soon offending ice dam on the bottom of the spout. Sometimes you may need to pay more than a bucket of hot water in the sink

Once the gutters are open andflowing, for those gutters are not clogged with dust, the rest is a matter of connecting a garden hose and spray water on the problem areas, to melt the ice dams and water flows out of the rain. Once the water begins to flow under and around the ice in the mud, you should not have much problems. In general, the ice in the gutters is porous enough, since it is made of snow melted before it turned into ice. Fusion of water it will take too long, but it is notis immediate. You need only the areas of gutting that have ice dam problems. In most cases, these appear to be shady or Eastern Europe.

Continue to build on the water ice on the roof, until there is an area clearly visible from the ice on the roof and what to spray the drain on the left. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and the process of natural fusion clear channel.

For those, the debris in the gutters and have an ice dam problem, you canhave no other solution but to clean each section of the channel between media by hand. Wait until temperatures reach a certain point, to promote the natural enamel, as mentioned above, and try to break the ice from the gutter criticized a section at a time. Be very careful to break the ice again on the edge of the roof to drop or you might end up as you pull shingles, try to remove the ice. Clean debris from disturbing the gutter as you go. Rubber glovesinsolating gloves might be a good suggestion, because water and dirt in the gutter is very cold.

Even in this case with only the sections that are problematic. If the weight of ice, gaps or sagging, demolished gutters and away from the band has caused, may need to find a way to temporarily connect again, or turn back to find their place. Personally, no major repairs, I would do my best to patch up and leave, to deal with warmer weather in spring.

If youare areas where ice dams have caused problems, do not forget to examine the areas carefully for damage, if a warmer climate makes it a pleasant task.


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Sunday, August 7, 2011

The 2009-2014 Outlook for Rubber Garden Hose in Greater China

!±8± The 2009-2014 Outlook for Rubber Garden Hose in Greater China


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Thursday, August 4, 2011

3 ways to manage your garden hose

!±8± 3 ways to manage your garden hose

Yard work and water pipes go together, but for many people to properly manage their garden hose is often difficult if not impossible. Anyone who has spent time trying to remove untangle a long rubber tube along the curves and to keep the water pressure to know exactly what I mean.

Fortunately, there are several practical solutions and cost-effective management of the tube. Three options are available potted in a tube, a rack or hose reel that can help you manage your garden and yard irrigationTasks.

And with a hose rack

These racks are an excellent choice if you prefer to keep the pipe from the ground. This could help keep the deterioration over time and also keep it clean as dirt less and less mistakes will be his crowd coil.

Tube rack to help you save room for neatly hanging on the wall and help you get the most out of your garage or garden shed wall space. Pipe Racks are usually simple devices that can simply save the coil andWatering devices together.

Reel him with a hose reel

As the role of the rack is not very decorative, but a device is very handy to have around when you are watering your yard or garden. A reel often with a guide to help you clean the coil tubing, a big wheel with a handle problems without pulling the device irrigation, and sometimes even attacked small wheels under it so that the basket of the role of the court, of which you need.

Sometimes rolling a fairMuch more space than the same coil, but the ease of use and functionality make it useful.

Hide It Away With A Pot Pipe

If the tube on hand, maintaining the garden, but do not want it cluttered appearance wounded on the floor, you should consider getting a pan pipe. Hose pots are more or less what their label implies: a pot for the implementation of the pipe. Fortunately, this simple description of the simulated decorative appeal and ease of use of this multi-purpose gardenPans.

They often have an integrated network and almost always with a decorative touch for your utilitarian needs memory into an opportunity to emphasize your yard or garden with a copper pot, painted or aesthetically pleasing turn.

By pure aesthetic combined with is the choice. With a tube rack, roll or pot-solutions, I'm sure you manage a way to clean more effectively and keep the garden hose and are looking for many years to come.


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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Water Hose Goodyear ¾" x 75' BLACK RUBBER Industrial 200psi with Brass Fittings - Heavy Duty - USA

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