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I'm guessing each state is different, I live in Arizona. But, does anyone know if there is a code requirement that an A/C unit have a secondary drain pan shut off switch?

Didn't see a plumbing forum here. When i drained my water heater, in addition to what seemed to be a relativey minimal amount of debris/rust, there appeared to be undesolved salt crystals. One guy at the plumbing supply house said the filter could be cracked and salt crystals were finding...

These came with my new house 6 years ago - lousy subdivision developer. They're leaking where shown. Is this repairable or should I just replace them with a decent ball valve unit (which should I get. Also, while I'm about average in my skill, I can follow directions. I just don't know how...

Last year when my AC went out (the fan worked but no action from the condenser outside) I figured, what the heck, lets run down to ACE and pickup a capacitor, figuring that if it wasn't the capacitor then it wasn't something I was going to be able to fix myself anyway. (yes, I know of the...

Don't know if this is normal. Occasionally the A/C (condenser and fan) will turn off before set temperature is reached, then turn on again after maybe 10-15 minutes. Is it possible that it is intended to do this? Is it possible to that it is this was intentionally to maybe be is set to shut...

I've done the research, and I am familiar with the Li-Ion vs Super Capacitor discussion, but my 2 main questions are... In Phoenix, even in my garage the temp is over 90 for 4 months straight. Now, add to that, if I'm out for the day and parlk my car for 2 hours, it's going to be over 100...

I don't remember what my driveway looked like new, but I was thinking of refreshing the sand in between pavers. I don't know if polymeric is even an option as the joint spaces are maybe 1/8 inch wide and average about 3/8 deep, and the instructions, along with what I read. requires more width...

New home build in new subdivision 5 years ago. Here in Arizona it's the old adage - there's two types of homes - you know the rest. Do I get the typical treatment now (trench, can't drill due to post tension) or just wait for visual and get the free annual inspection? Also, any thoughts/about...

It's about 2 feet from my irrigation valve/solenoid to the ground. For easy possible repair, and for ease of installation I was thinking of just running the 1/2 poly tubing from the valve to the ground rather than connecting (and painting) PVC to the valve, an elbow or two, then connecting the...

I need to attach a small bracket to a piece of metal that is similar to a car fender. The problem is that I can get my hand around to the back side to hold the nut and finger tighten but there's no room for for any type of wrench to hold it in place while I tighten it with a wrench from the...

I'm spray painting (probably Rustoleum Professional) some car side rook rails. They go slightly in to a groove and have a rubber molding on the underside that fits in the groove and hold everything snug but probably not really water tight. I'm thinking that I really don't want to get much...

My understanding is that this is the proceedure... Turn water heater to Pilot (or equivalent) Turn off cold water supply to Water heater. Open hot water at bathroom faucet. Connect hose and drain. Well, when I do that no water drains out. To get it to drain I have to open the pressure valve -...

I didn't see a plumbing forum. How wrong is this water heater? White powdery cakey stuff - brushed right off? And this small hole at the top that seem to leak stain stuff out of it

I'm using some pressure treated 2x4's as a base for a small plastic shed. I just realized that when I cut a 2x4 to length I now have an exposed end. Do I need to treat this with something? If so, can I throw some wood stain or polyurethane on it that I have or do I have use something more...

Without regard to my problems with the builder (large subdivision builder across many states) I need some help. My tile is cracking due the the slab underneath cracking. The builder says that hairline cracks, or under 1/8" are within concrete guideline. Without regard to that, if I replace...

Anyone have a Ring Pro Video Doorbell? Does yours get hot?

Yay or Nay? - Not an attic an discussion. Being very dry might make this an even better proposition? 100 degrees days now, but 70 at night. Would love to cool the whole house down to 70 so that everything is cooler in the morning and the A/C doesn't have to work as hard ( since the whole...

My paver guy can probably answer this, but want to get your thoughts too. Travertine seems to be one of the patio and yard go-to solutions here in Phoenix. - cooler and less slip when wet. I don't have a pool, but will be covering my patio and extended in to the yard another10-15 feet...

I'm replacing the wooden slats in my gate with composite pickets. They come dog-eared. Should I cut them square? Does the dog ear look out of place in the square framed gate with the triangle gaps at the top corners? I want to go with what is most traditional. Composite dog ear on left in...

Don't know if this is broken, working correctly, or an "undocumented feature"... Just got a security screen installed. When I insert the key it turns freely without engaging the bolt or turning the inside turn knob when turning the key. But, I found that there is a slight detente/spring...