Farley's Friday FPlumbing FTip

Well, here we are at the end of an eventful week. I thought it would only be appropriate to have Farley give us a tip on how to avoid a situation like the one Kim and I have found ourselves in, so take it away Farley.

Well, in this week's tip, we will discuss how to avoid a "mess" when experiencing a stoppage in the lines. If you use your facility and notice a gurgling noise from the toilet after you flush, go immediately to the outside drain and remove the white plastic cap. This will relieve pressure in the lines and avoid blowing out the wax ring at the base of the toilet and costing you hundreds of dollars in carpet removal and re-laying fees, much like my good friend is going through now. Then you want to call your Home Warranty Company ASAP because it will probably take several calls and a threat of an attorney in order to get a plumber to actually call you within a reasonable amount of time. Then get towels, starting with the oldest in the house, which will save the new pretty, green polka dot towels and quite possibly your marriage, and place them tightly at the base of the toilets in the home. This will catch any water that might want to journey to the bedrooms and give a funky nasty smell that will greet you at the door of the home after a hard days work, for months to come. Then hope and pray the plumber fixes it when he arrives a day later.

Well, that's it for this weeks tip! Thanks Farley for the "a few days late" advice. You always have just the PERFECT timing!!

- of course its approved, DUH!!

PFarley's PFriday Plumbing PTip!!!

Well, this is the first tip for me to do myself. 'Dubya' finally allowed me to get my own sign-in name and everything. Thanks for trusting me with your blog Lynn!

Anyway, in this week's plumbing tip, we are discussing sink sprays and diverters. You know, the little hand-held plastic thingy that seldom works properly. Well, today I'm going to share with you how to avoid problems with it, so here goes:

A kitchen sink spray has a spray head attached to a hose, which is connected to a diverter valve in the faucet body. When you squeeze the spray head handle, the diverter valve reroutes water from the faucet to the spray head hose.
If the flow is sluggish, make sure the hose isn't kinked.
Clean the aerator in the spray nozzle.
Continued sluggishness may indicate diverter valve problems.
Clean the valve or replace it.
If the spray head leaks, remove it from the hose and replace the washer.
For a leak at the faucet end of the hose, tighten the hose coupling.
If the hose itself leaks, it's probably cracked. Replace it.

We'll see ya next time!

-and as always, OF COURSE it's approved by Farley Wells, CMDI.

Farley's Friday FPlumbing FTip

It's time again for our "Weekly" plumbing tip from Farley! In this week's segment, we are going to discuss a steaming hot water faucet. Who hasn't had one of those? Well, our trusty plumber, Farley has the answer. Take it away Farley!

How do we fix a steaming hot water faucet? Well, I'm glad you asked. A steaming hot water faucet is usually a sign of an overheated hot water heater, as apposed to a "Cold Water Heater," (a little joke I learned in Plumbing School) Why would someone want to heat HOT water??? I've never understood that.... to each his own.
The first step in relieving a steaming hot water faucet is to open all the hot water faucets to relieve the overheated hot water heater.
Second, Turn off the gas or electric supply to the heater. If you don't, you could have the shock or explosion of your life! Let the faucets run until cold water flows from them (this indicates the water in the heater is no longer overheated).
Turn off the faucets, or as we say in the plumbing world "Close'em."
Call in a professional, like a student from the Farley Wells Institute of Plumbing Technology, to make any necessary repairs to the heater's thermostat and pressure relief valve.
By following these steps, you should take care of the steaming hot water faucet. If not, I don't know what to do!

Wow! I never knew that. Thanks Farley for your insight!

-my name is Farley Wells, CMDI still campaigning for President, and I approved this post.

Farley's Friday Fplumbing Ftip!!

Got Noisy Pipes???

Pipe noises range from loud hammering sounds to high-pitched squeaks. The causes may be loose pipes, water logged air chambers, or water pressure that's too high. Anchoring exposed pipes is a simple solution; other remedies could be to anchor pipes that are concealed inside walls, floors or ceilings. You may need call for a professional for a job such as this. So, if your pipes are noisy, which, who of us hasn't had noisy pipes, follow Farley's advice!

Thank you Farley, oh Great Retiree of the Plumbing Industry, for your insightful wisdom of pipes!

-of course it's approved... What kind of Campaign Manager wouldn't approve his own post?!?

Farley's Friday Fplumbing Ftip

Hello! It's time for another Farley's Friday Fplumbing Ftip! Today's tip comes from Farley's very own "Farley's Plumbing Guide For Those Who Wonder Handbook." In today's tip, Farley will discuss Drain Odors. Have you ever had a putrid smell coming from your pipes? Well, here's how ya fix it:

Tip #FPGFTWW-Section 5491.59 Article 456
- Running very hot water through your drains after using will help keep them free of odors somewhat. About once a week pour a handful of baking soda and hot water down the drain or pour 1 cup of vinegar, let stand 30 minutes and then run some hot water. Keeping all grease , hair, and vegetable matter out of the drain also helps with odors and possible clogging.

Who wouldn't rather have the smell of baking soda and vinegar than "dirty pipe" smell? So, next time you are sniffing your pipes, remember, baking soda and vinegar; nature's miracle remedy. Hope you're having a Farley Good Friday!!!

-approved with a strange stench about him, by Farley Wells, CMDI.

Farley's Friday Fplumbing Ftip, on Fmonday

Today, I lack for anything to blog about so I decided to let Farley have a moment in the sun. Here is a quick plumbing tip from the great retired plumber, Farley Wells:

Replacing a toilet seat: Using an adjustable wrench you can remove the bolts that hold the toilet seat in place. If the bolts are metal and have corroded, try soaking with penetrating oil overnight. If the bolts will not budge, just saw off with a hacksaw. Coat the new bolts with some petroleum jelly to help in future removal of your toilet seat.

Who knew?? That's why you visit 'Dubya.' We're here to keep you informed with the most up-to-date information you need to know.

- of course it's approved!!