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* Bathtub question - 5 messages, 3 authors
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* How McDonald's responds to cheap bastards like us - 1 messages, 1 author
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* Question on MagicJack - 2 messages, 2 authors
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TOPIC: Bathtub question
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/t/a4bc99a41d21a966?hl=en
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== 1 of 5 ==
Date: Fri, Feb 6 2009 8:35 pm
From: Kompu Kid
Hello Folks:
I don't know what type of drain pipes I have.
If I have plastic (PVC?) pipes, what happens if I were to use Liquid
Plummer or something similar with a lot of caustic material in it?
I looked up on internet and some say it is not good, some claim it is
OK.
Deguza
P.S.: I am finding out that I have fixtures made by Andre. But I think
the knob and the mechanism is by someone else. Probably came with the
bathtub.
== 2 of 5 ==
Date: Fri, Feb 6 2009 8:38 pm
From: Kompu Kid
On Feb 6, 6:15 pm, Bobk207 <rkaza...@gmail.com> wrote:
> OP-
>
> What is the real problem here? You are asking for a "solution"....
> how do I remove the knob?
>
> but removing the knob may not be what is needed.
>
> Now you you're talking about "enzyme to unclog" and
> "plunger".....sounds like a clogged drain.
>
> What is condition that you are trying to fix?
>
> cheers
> Bob
Hello Bob:
I am trying to clean a clogged drain. I am being told that I am
supposed to stick a snake through the hole that the knob covers.
Since I could not get that knob off, I thought maybe this enzyme stuff
may help loosen the clogged material.
So far no luck, though.
Deguza
== 3 of 5 ==
Date: Fri, Feb 6 2009 8:50 pm
From: Red Green
noel888 <harri85274@aol.com> wrote in
news:cee08fc1-d23f-4126-8d53-c83d261fcfaa@l33g2000pri.googlegroups.com:
> On Feb 5, 1:29 am, Kompu Kid <deg...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello All:
>>
>> I want to remove the knob that moves my pop-up plug for the drain up
>> and down.
>>
>> I tried to pull this knob but it is not moving. I looked around for
>> a set screw. There is none.
>>
>> I have photos of the knob at:
>>
>> http://cid-eb85de77506ba8ba.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/BathTub?aut.
>> ..
>>
>> Is there any trick to removing this type of knob?
>>
>> I need to remove it to open the clogged drain.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Deguza
>
> If your referring to the sink pop up in bathroom, go below the sink
> and where the rod is connected to the sink..there is a clip that holds
> them together...slide that clip outward and that should free the
> connection and you should be able to remove it. BTW, maybe this is
> intentional, but your link goes straight to Windows live.
The link works fine. Goes to Windows Live and there are two pics. Works
for others too. Check your yard.
== 4 of 5 ==
Date: Fri, Feb 6 2009 9:25 pm
From: BobK207
> Hello Bob:
>
> I am trying to clean a clogged drain. I am being told that I am
> supposed to stick a snake through the hole that the knob covers.
>
> Since I could not get that knob off, I thought maybe this enzyme stuff
> may help loosen the clogged material.
>
> So far no luck, though.
>
> Deguza
Ok....... are you getting any flow ...that is, does the tub empty
after many minutes or hours?
Or does it not empty after many hours?
If you're getting some flow....empties after many minutes you might
get lucky with a chemical drain opener.
Unfortunately, using a chemical drain opener will preclude using the
plunger with standing water (there would be a good chance in splashing
the stuff all over place)
Also in order to get really effective plunger action you've got to
block the overflow....sometimes not easy to do completely in a bathtub
or even a bathroom sink. And depend on where the clog is...plunging
could just send air & water up the vent.
A really badly blocked drain often needs a snake...... a slow drain or
even a "very slow" drain can be opened with enzyme drain cleaner or
chemical drain cleaner.
If the tub is on the first floor and the house is built on a
crawlspace....you can access the drain plumbing from the crawlspace.
There might be a cleanout in the bathtub line.
But now that another poster has pointed out that I missed in your OP
you clogged drain reference.......
The knob might pry off......revealing some sort of fastening. But
if the installation is really old, the knob might be frozen on the
shaft & prying might break something. If you do choose to attempt to
pry the knob off, use two same size screwdrivers or small pry bars and
protect the surface of the tub with cardboard or wood (paint
stirrers). Pry gently ...... its an acquired skill (unfortunately,
acquired by breaking things)
http://www.zepcommercial.com/products.asp?category=11
Drain maintenance using Zep Drain Care® Build Up Remover will
prevent these issues in the future
Use this products on clogs Zep Professional Strength Drain Opener
Good luck
cheers
Bob
== 5 of 5 ==
Date: Fri, Feb 6 2009 9:25 pm
From: BobK207
Bob
>
> The OP's original post says clogged drain.
James-
You know, I read his OP twice and still missed the last sentence with
the clooged drain reference both times....my mistake.
Cheers
Bob
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TOPIC: How McDonald's responds to cheap bastards like us
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/t/23d05596d9ead4e6?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Fri, Feb 6 2009 9:59 pm
From: SoCalMike
Woody wrote:
> "clams_casino" <PeterGriffin@DrunkinClam.com> wrote in message
> news:3rXil.3334$WT.780@newsfe22.iad...
>> Shawn Hirn wrote:
>>
>> Because the 99 cent chicken is molded pieces with a lot of breading, etc
>> while the grilled chicken is a piece of meat?
>
> You'd figure pulverized chicken would be more expensive because of
> additional processing cost, but it's actually cheap because the chicken
> being pulverized can be any sausage-like junk--gristle, gizzards, tendons,
> etc.
>
> Woody
>
>
as long as it fits through the sieve machine, its edible
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TOPIC: Question on MagicJack
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/t/13b4b20c4a0c6737?hl=en
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== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Fri, Feb 6 2009 10:24 pm
From: annabaum100@yahoo.com
Question on MagicJack
************************************
My question is
Do all the calls come thru a PC/Laptop device ?
Does the laptop have to be on for this service to work ?
If this is so, then this is a problem. That means if my laptop is not
on, I will miss calls
Currently I have Comcast cable Internet and telephone service.
I have a wireless router for my laptop: internet.
Pls let me know as I am ignorant how MagicJack works.
Your help will be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
anna
== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Fri, Feb 6 2009 11:30 pm
From: Dave Garland
annabaum100@yahoo.com wrote:
> Question on MagicJack
> ************************************
>
> My question is
> Do all the calls come thru a PC/Laptop device ?
Yes.
> Does the laptop have to be on for this service to work ?
Yes.
Sorry about that.
Dave
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