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2. Allied Precision The Premier Line 742G Bucket Water Heater, Electric Immersion Heating Element Heats 5 Gallons of Water in Minutes with Auto Shutoff, Submersible Design is Heavy Duty and Portable 120V

    Features:
  • HEAT 5 GALLONS OF WATER IN JUST MINUTES. Drop the portable bucket heater into water and it automatically starts working. While immersed, it will heat continuously past 150 degrees F and towards boiling, depending on the volume of the water and the container's insulation.
  • AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF TO PREVENT OVERHEATING. Thermostatically controlled immersion water heater, means it automatically turns on and off as needed to maintain water temp. It will not overheat and saves power when not needed. Use for cold weather and travel.
  • LARGE DESIGN FITS PERFECTLY IN 5 GALLON BUCKET. Don't mess around with the smaller coil type submersible water heater products. The large size of the API Bucket Heater is designed to rest submerged in a 5 gallon bucket. Must be in 9" of water to work properly.
  • SAFE FOR USE IN ALL PAILS AND BUCKETS. Meets UL standards and is CSA listed. The stainless steel guard on the electric bucket heater protects the heating element from touching the bucket and prevents damage to the element itself. Won't melt plastic buckets.
  • EXTRA FEATURES DESIGNED TO GIVE YOU YEARS OF USE. Designed for heavy duty use. 6 foot power cord; 120v and 1000 watts; 3 prong plug. Used in many trades including masonry work, concrete work, wallpapering, agriculture, professional cleaning and more.
  • Designed to continuously heat buckets of water
  • 1000 watt, 120 volt power will heat water over 150º
  • Ideal for use on cold winter days
  • Stainless steel guard
Allied Precision The Premier Line 742G Bucket Water Heater, Electric Immersion Heating Element Heats 5 Gallons of Water in Minutes with Auto Shutoff, Submersible Design is Heavy Duty and Portable 120V
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5. Pump for 16 oz. Jar

    Features:
  • Plastic pump for 16 oz Beeswax Lotion and Aloe Vera Lotion jar
  • Eliminates Waste
  • Fits most 16 oz jars with sizes of 3.5" x 3.5"
Pump for 16 oz. Jar
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Height4 Inches
Length4 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateAugust 2014
Size3.5x3.5 Inch (Pack of 1)
Width4 Inches
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18. Easy Heat AHB-019 Cold Weather Valve and Pipe Heating Cable, 9 feet

    Features:
  • Heat cable
  • Tough PVC inner insulation
  • 63 watts
  • 120 volts AC
  • 9-feet heated section
Easy Heat AHB-019 Cold Weather Valve and Pipe Heating Cable, 9 feet
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Length108 Inches
Number of items1
Size9-Feet
Weight0.21 Pounds
Width0.12 Inches
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u/BabyCowboyAkir · 3 pointsr/Aquariums

i have a 150w in my 46 gallon and it barley keeps up, have to have it cranked to max (86 i think) to keep the tank at 78) I'm going to move up to a 200 soon, or probably just adding a second heater.

price difference is negligible between 150 and 200 for the most part.

I use this instead of the python adapter, half cost, same thing, add a $1 hose clamp if you want but you may not need it, the pressure doesn't get to high out of inside faucets honestly. You don't need the hook in all likelihood, I do my changes solo without the hook just fine.

If you want to save even more money, you can DIY the whole thing for cheaper as well, just search around on the youtube channel of a guy called king of DIY

Don't spend $26 on test strips, strips suck, spend $22 on the api liquid test kit, it will last longer anyway

the bacteria quick start is real hit or miss, all brands, so don't put too much faith in it, you'll still spend weeks cycling probably. remember to get a source of ammonia ($3 for a bottle, get pure stuff, without anything added, if you shake it and there are lasting bubbles, its not what you need)

plants get expensive FAST, so 150 for plants, decorations, fish is gonna be tough. Pool filter sand is great easy substrate though, so is black diamond blasting media if you prefer black, both are probably in the $10 range for enough to cover your tank to the proper depth. driftwood and nice rocks can add up fast.

/r/PlantedTank has a weekly giveaway thread but its not too filled ever, r/aquaswap can get you some good deals on plants too. aquabid.com is aquarium ebay and can get you some good deals too.

I just looked back up and saw you didn't actually say plants, but plants are cool and help your tank stay stable and healthy, you'll probably want some eventually. But you will probably want a better light for live plants as well. That can be down the road I guess.

If you are buying from petsmart, know that they will pricematch their own website, the instore prices are outrageous. Online has to at least compete with other places though, so have the products pulled up online on your phone when you check out. petsmart also has an app, make an account and play their dumb little treat game. Right now if you beat it on hard its 20% off a single item, which is great for your tank stand combo. Easy and medium gives you a 10 and a 15% off as well. Its a simple enough concept, but beating it on hard can suck, I definitely get the feeling it just lets you win after a while though (10ish tries, quit for a day and try again and you'll get it quick)

For stocking it, a couple dwarf gouramis if some kind, honey or powder blue or whatever you like. maybe a schooling fish like cardinal or neon tetras. mollys or platys are colorful and will breed, corys for the bottom. a nerite snail, play around on aqadvisor.com and see what you can safely stock together and the basic requirements. Dont take it as gospel, just a good baseline and jumping off point for more research.

u/accidentalhippie · 7 pointsr/camping

We've been camping with our daughter since she was one. The only "toys" we take are a sand bucket, a toy shovel, a ball and bubbles.

We try to arrive early so we can pick a good campsite. We try to find one where we can use our car as a barricade between our campsite and the road, and one that also has open space behind the designated "campsite". Here are a few pictures of what I mean.

In this picture you can see I kind of parallel parked instead of pulling straight in, lined up with the road, so there is a very obvious line. "Don't go past the car.". (For clarification, the kiddo is in the tent with Dad, and I stepped into the "open area" for a second just to capture this picture. No fires left unattended. Promise.).

When we first took her camping we held her hand close enough to feel the warmth, and told her "This is hot, and you should not touch it. If you do it will hurt.". She helps me cook and is familiar with hot food and the hot stove/oven, so she understand pretty quickly. We also emphasize not running near the fireplace, and that rule seems to have stuck well with her.

In this picture you can see the benefits of the bucket/shovel combo. Our site was actually slanted and a lot of rocks had gone outside of the timber bounds, so we had her hauling rocks back into the campsite the whole time. Leave things better than you found them, eh? She added sticks and called it a tree house. I used the sticks as kindling that night. You can also see why I picked this spot - look at that open play area behind our campsite!

We use a toddler cot for our daughter, and have since she was very young (she's three now). My last suggestions are to have a flashlight just for them, and if they are past the "everything is food" phase, bring glow bracelets. We put one on each limb after dark so that she is easier to see.

We checked out library books about camping before going, and watched a Barney episode about it. That seemed to help, as she knew what to expect and was excited about it.

Plan food, but have a back-up method. It's pretty miserable when you plan on roasting hotdogs, but it's raining and it's taking longer than expected to start the fire and your toddler is pitching a fit. We always take granola bars, those pre-made PB&J frozen sandwiches, and a little stove set up - just in case the fire doesn't work out.

This next bit is not necessary, but it really nice for multiple night stays: We have this 5-gallon jug hand-pump. We take an empty bottle, fill it with potable water at the site, then use it for everything from drinking to hand washing and cooking. Kids are messy and this set-up makes camping a lot more enjoyable for us.

Lastly: commit, but don't over commit. Never get to the point where you are sacrificing sanity for the sake of "fun", and don't spoil the fun for others. During the learning-period we did have to bail once, as it was just becoming too miserable for any one to enjoy.

Good luck, have fun! Let me know if you have any more questions. :)

u/Acidsparx · 3 pointsr/solotravel

I did a 100 day backpacking trip around the world with a North Face Backtrack 50. It was small enough to be a carry on. Some advice others have mentioned here, first aid kit is very important, along with copies of your passport and some passport photos just in case. You should also have photocopies of your credit cards and their 1-800 number if you're bring them along. A lock to keep your belongings safe. Travelers duct tape is also useful. They're small and doesn't take up space but very handy to have. If you'll be doing laundry yourself without a machine, a sink stopper and cloths line are useful too. Eating utensils are also useful like this immersion heater, or fold up cups etc.

Wardrobe is fine, though it's better to use synthetic fabrics for t-shirts and such since it dries faster and doesn't wrinkle like cotton does when you shove it into a bag. Also to not stand out as much as a tourist, all your cloths should also match. Greys and browns work well with everything should you decide to wear the same cloths a few days in a row. If you're paranoid about getting robbed, a money belt is also good. If you get past the dorkyness of it's wonderful. I had most my stuff in it while keeping some money in my pockets. You don't want to be whipping the belt out for every purchase. That's all I can think of at the moment. If i come up with more I'll edit this comment.

u/theonly1withkfc · 2 pointsr/Landlord

Oh that's perfect, I never thought of getting a two-sim phone.

Things I include are:

all payments are made through cozy.co, please arrange payments to be made on the first of each month.

Utilities: please call xxx for electricity, xxx for gas, xxx for internet, etc

Garbage days are x, recycling days are x, please use BLACK BAGS for garbage and CLEAR for recycling.

If you have BULK GARBAGE (tables, chairs, etc.) please contact xxx to schedule pickup.

BEST MEANS OF CONTACT xxx@GMAIL.COM (PREFERRED), or TEXT (xxx)xxx-xxxx

Mail & Packages – if mail for any past tenants come, please bundle them together and leave a note for the post-man that they have moved.

Renters insurance can be purchased via Cozy.Co or Lemonade.com (you should include a clause in your lease that they need to purchase it, it saves you a lot of money and headaches in the long term if something goes horribly wrong)


Tips for maintaining your unit:
Purchase some drain snakes from home depot (~$1 each, or https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Drain-Snake-Remover-Cleaning/dp/B01DP87IF8/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen-bath&ie=UTF8&qid=1538690742&sr=1-1&keywords=sink+snake) and use them around the house every 3 months or when sinks begin to not drain properly.

DO NOT USE DRANO OR EQUIVALENT AS YOUR FIRST OPTION WHEN DRAINS DO NOT GO DOWN PROPERLY. This damages pipes over time and is only recommended as a last resort.

Sinks do not double as garbage disposal, please use a sink strainer and do not let any food go down the kitchen sink.

It is highly recommended that you purchase a roomba or equivalent, or hire a cleaning company every month or so.

In the winter, if the weather is incredibly cold out (less than 32 degrees F), please leave the kitchen sink dripping every so slightly (a drip per second), as this will prevent pipes from bursting.


Again, I hope you are happy with your new apartment, and if there is anything else I can do to make the move-in process easier please let me know.
All the best,
xxx

u/TheNomadicHermit · 1 pointr/Autoflowers

Tools required:

  • 10 mm wrench
  • 13 mm wrench
  • Phillips head screwdriver
  • 3/8" or 1/2" drill bit

    Parts required:

  • Cheap RO/DI

  • Saddle Valve

  • Push Connect Shutoff Valve

  • Total cost: ~$80

    Process:

  • Follow the instructions for installing your saddle valve to a cold water pipe, with enough 1/4" vinyl tubing connected to reach through your wall. It's most convenient to do this directly behind your bathroom faucet, if you have access to those pipes. You will be using your phillips head screwdriver, 10 mm wrench, and 13 mm wrench for this process. Make sure all your nuts are secure, but don't hulk out on them - remember that brass is not vibranium - you CAN strip it if you go too hard. Leak test, and flow test at this point. Once you're free of leaks, and have good flow to your vinyl tubing, completely close the needle valve on your saddle valve to cut off flow.

  • Drill a hole through your drywall above your sink. Pass your 1/4" vinyl through the wall. Push connect your shutoff valve on this side, and connect another length of vinyl tubing to the other side of the shutoff. Close the shutoff valve. Go back and completely open the needle valve on your saddle valve, to allow flow to the the vinyl tubing. Open your shutoff valve to again ensure that you're getting pressurized flow through your vinyl tubing.

  • Drill 3 holes in the side of your undersink cabinet, preferably right next to your bathtub (as shown in the last video of the OP gallery). 1 hole will route your supply line (from the shutoff valve) into the cabinet, to supply tap water to your filter. The other two, respectively, will run your waste and product lines out of the cabinet.

  • Run your lines and dry fit the mount of your filter inside the cabinet. Using the 2 phillips screws provided with the filter assembly, mount the 2 brackets connected to the RO membrane housing, directly to the wall of your cabinet.

  • Total installation time: ~30 minutes

    Now you have a clean water supply in a hassle-free implementation. When you're ready to make water, just snake your waste line securely down the bathtub drain, open the shutoff valve, give the filter a few minutes to push water through the system and flush, and make water. Easy breezy beautiful cover girl.

    If you don't have access to be able to do this in your bathroom, the same setup can be performed anywhere you have access to a fresh cold water pipe and a drain line.
u/VA_Network_Nerd · 1 pointr/college

If there is one lasting skill inflicted upon me from 4 years in the USMC - its how to clean anything.

The sink you linked to in the image looks old enough to be classic porcelain / china rather than the newer, fancier - but dramatically softer & easier to damage composite materials.

China can stand up to brutal scrubbing from things like comet or ajax powder.
Newer composite material cannot - you will damage the finish.
Best of all are the ancient porcelain covered, cast iron sinks. Those will absorb any and all forms of cleaning short of a wire brush on a drill and just not care.

So to be safe, go gentle.

Soft scrub on a sponge as recommended by /u/iwuvbinny is a good start.


Two related thoughts that may or may not apply to your dorm:

If housing doesn't make plungers easily available at any hour of the night invest in one - save yourself from a really awkward conversation with a neighbor in the wee hours of the morning. Oh, I realize a plunger isnt exactly something you want to take with you if you move to a new dorm next year, so the temptation to buy the $3 one will be your initial reaction. Yeah, don't do that. You don't need a $30 turbo-deluxe either. Something like this is money well-spent:

http://www.amazon.com/Korky-93-8-Original-Plunger/dp/B001DDP4JA


Since you'll be in the right aisle anyway, look for a drain opener / zip-stick like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204

Especially if women use your sink/shower. Long hair is murder on drains. Drain-o is $5-10 a bottle and is only good for 2-3 clogs. A zip-stick is $3 and lasts just about forever.


Just a suggestion, try YouTube for questions like this next time.

u/killingtheclock · 3 pointsr/Homebrewing

Congrats! I too got one for my birthday and have put two all two all-grain batches through it in March. It’s super convenient but even with all the reading and YouTubing I did before using there was still a bit of a learning curve.

If you did not get the version with the built in pump, I would highly recommend getting pump recommended on amazon to help with recirculation during mash. I had a pretty difficult time the first time since I had decided not to use it. I noticed the built-in sensor kicking on the heating element on even though I was measuring a correct mash temp. On the second brew day I used the pump and the heating element did not kick on as much.

If you are using the amazon pump, I’d also recommend running it with the valve 50-75% open or to have the tube reach into the mash. I slightly modified my lid by drilling out the hole in the top to fit a 3/8” stainless barbed elbow. This was done to avoid kinking of the silicone tubing and to be able to keep the lid on during mash. The problem I ran into by doing this is the flow from the pump was too high and the splashing cause a foam to build up. The foam easily rose to the top with some bits of grain and husks, and could have easily spilled over the sides of the basket. I noticed this about 30 minutes into the mash and adjusted the valve to lower thr flow. I will likey test adding 6-12” of tubing on the other end of thr elbow so that the tube end is in the mash and not above to cause splashing.

My mashes have been full immersion using a bag and I’m temped to sparge with it to see if I can get more efficiency above 75%.

u/ladybadcrumble · 2 pointsr/TrollXChromosomes

I feel like my dad saying this, but be careful about using Drano. It can turn a fairly simple clogged drain into an expensive plumbing problem. The commercials make it sound like a miracle product but it can corrode pipes very easily. I would suggest trying one of those plastic snakes you can get at the home improvement store. If your shedding schedule is like mine, you might want to invest in a higher quality drain snake. I've got this one which is under $20 on amazon. Being able to fix a small problem like this will really decrease the anxiety when the water starts to reach your ankles in the shower :)

If you do end up using Drano, make sure to run the water for at least 15 minutes afterwards.

u/alias_enki · 6 pointsr/HomeImprovement
  • a decent quality ladder. Fiberglass and rated for 250lb or more
  • A tool bag to put your tools in.
  • utility knife.
  • a hammer that feels good in your hand. 16oz. claw hammer would be fine for most tasks Estwing makes great hammers.
  • (Trim, doors, painting) A GOOD FUCKING PAINTBRUSH. See if you can borrow a compressor and pin nailer for attaching trim.
  • Do you own a plunger?
  • How about something to get the wife's hair out of the drain. Its a routine procedure around here.
  • Stock up on a few of the Horrible Freight free LED flashlights as you see coupons for them. They're handy when the power goes out. I probably have half a dozen scattered in useful places around the house.


    Buy most of the tools as you need them. If its something you'd only use for one project save your money and borrow the tool. Please return the tool promptly and clean.
u/machinehead933 · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

I want to do this too, and I too suck at building things so was looking for more plug and play solutions.

No one, as far as I am aware, makes an electric kettle. So if you want to mount an element directly in the kettle, you'll have to do that yourself. Alternately, you could build a heat stick. There are also immersion bucket heaters you can buy, but the largest I have seen is only 1000W. I do not know if 1000W is enough to keep a few gallons of water at mash/sparge temperatures - maybe someone can comment and answer that for me as well!

Auber Instruments makes a plug-and-play PID controller. It's not designed for this specific purpose in mind, of course, but it would still work. The problem here is that controller only has a 15A circuit, so the max heating element you could hope to control is about 1500W - which again, I'm not sure that's enough power for the HLT.

If a 1000W immersion bucket heater + the auber plug-and-play controller will cut it... that's probably the easiest method.

For anything over 1500W, the only prebuilt controller I have ever found, and I have been looking for a long damn time, is this one. Some caveats here, this controller is 220V so you'll have to be able to plug it in at your house. That said, if you want to run a heating element over 2000W in the HLT, you'll likely need a 220V circuit anyway. As you can see, it's also pretty pricey - but to be honest, it's not that much cheaper to build one yourself. While it doesn't specifically list the max wattage that controller will handle, it is the same controller bundled with their BIAB system, which uses a 4500W element - which is more than enough for an HLT.

For the HLT/HERMS coil, again you have to decide if you want to buy or build. JadedBrewing offers a pre-built HLT/HERMS setup in both aluminum and stainless steel - the only thing you would have to add is the electricity, and some ball valves.

Alternately, you can pick up any kettle, drill the holes yourself and get fittings from either brewhardware or bargainfittings.

EDIT:

Ok I got bored so I wanted to figure this shit out for myself.

Here's what I'm thinking - hopefully someone smarter than me can verify this is accurate, because if it is I know what I'm buying this weekend.

  • It takes 4.184 joules to raise 1g water, 1°C
  • 1G water ≈ 3,785.41 cm3, 1cm3 = 1g, so 1G water ≈ 3,785.41g

    So 6G water, a nice amount you might want in your HLT weighs ≈ 22,712.47 g

    Assuming a starting water temp of 110F (43C) from the tap, to mash temp of 158F (70C) - we need to raise that 22,712g water 27C

    22,712g 27C 4.181j = 2,565,729.216 j required to raise 6G of water from 110F - 158F

    1 watt = 1 joule/sec, so:

    time (in seconds) = joules/watts

    time = 2,565,729.216 / 1000 W = 2565 seconds ≈ 43 minutes

    It would then take about 24 minutes to get from mash temp of 158F > sparge temp water ~ 185.

    So my conclusion, then, is that this 1000W bucket heater + the auber ins plug-and-play sous vide controller, would work for an HLT/eHERMS. Am I way off here?
u/digital_end · 3 pointsr/wholesomememes

I had one and it was great! Got it as a joke, but it quickly became a legitimate thing I used a lot. It makes getting a sip of water after brushing your teeth easy, totally recommended.

Here it is on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/JOKARI-Jokari-Whale-Faucet-Fountain/dp/B0019TUKV0/

And if you're looking for a fancier one, I recently replaced my whale with this;

https://www.amazon.com/Kwik-Brass-Faucet-Attachment-Fountain/dp/B00CH4TYXQ/

The cool thing about that is that it works like a normal faucet normally, but you pull the little thing on the side out to swap it to a fountain. And after you turn off the water, the button automatically goes back in so you don't spray yourself in the face tomorrow, haha

u/MasterForgery · 1 pointr/houston

Here's an actual serious list of things I got and LOVED and what I'm getting next time:

  • a 5 gallon water cooler screw buying bottles - get something bigger and cheaper
  • 1 liter water jugs - to freeze and use as giant ice cubes in your
  • giant ice chest. The kind with a really good lid to stay frozen forever
  • a pump - this one kicked ass because it can be submersed or not. Buying 2 more soon
  • longer extension cords and garden hose to drain that guy elsewhere
  • blue tarps and sand bags/soil bags -
  • back up phone batteries
  • batteries for everything else
  • bread - multiple loaves. Junk food sounds great when you're party planning but it gets old fast.
  • food! I didn't run out, but lots of people did. Plan for 6-10 days without leaving the house. I did half non perishable and half perishable, but with a cat 5 coming, I'd do more non perishable. Also though. Fruit and veggies.
  • bug spray
  • rain coat and wellies
  • lawn/yard bags (can make impromptu bags with flood water) + clean up
  • medicine - refill prescriptions now as well the basics like advil
  • paper towels/toilet paper/life basics

    Also, what's coming your way seems more like Ike than Harvey. If I was looking at that I'd get

  • a generator
  • extra propane (or just trade out my half full tank for a full one)
  • battery operated fans


u/giggleworm · 1 pointr/Plumbing

I don't know for sure if this is your problem, but many times bathroom (and particularly shower) drains become clogged with hair at the trap or just below the stopper. If that's the case, get yourself something like this:

Flexible Hair Clog Remover

There are zillions of different brands, and nearly any place that sells drain plungers will sell some variant of these. They are really easy to use, and so cheap that if the caught hairball grosses you out too much, you can throw them away. They work great.

FYI DON'T use something like this AFTER you've poured draino into a standing clog. Try the plastic hair clog remover FIRST. Good luck!


u/Whittigo · 1 pointr/aquaponics

9a, northeast florida. Doesn't get too cold here, but cold enough I lost a fish in October without a heater. The temperature controller is an STC1000, commonly used for homebrewing but it works great for the tank as well, the temperature probe it comes with is water proof, and its cheap. The heater is a 5 gallon bucket heater, designed to get 5 gallons quite hot, but does a good job of keeping 250 gallons at 65. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BDB4UG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Right now it's in the 40s outside overnight, but usually in the 50-60 range, with really cold snaps to the 20s. I have my system in a plastic tarp greenhouse. The tarp just keeps the wind out because its too thin to actually hold any heat. I'm upgrading to a "real" greenhouse type of 6 mil sheeting that should help hold in heat and maybe reduce the time the heater has to stay operational.

I also have a mini rocket mass heater I built on the side of the tank as an experiment. The exhaust runs through about 60lbs of sand stacked against the side of my wood and pond liner tank before exiting out the top of the greenhouse. Plan was to run that for a few hours before really cold nights, heat up the sand and help keep the side of the tank warm. In reality I dont think the heat is transferring through the wooden walls the tank much if at all. And any ambient heating the sand and heater are doing is being lost through the thin plastic sheeting. I'm interested in seeing how that changes with the thicker plastic too. I only just got the mass heater working though, so it doesn't influence what I said about the water heater.

u/captiantofuburger · 1 pointr/HomeImprovement

/u/Kravnafa14 has the right idea. If it's old enough and seized up so you can't get it off, maybe try running one of those cheap disposable "hair snake" things, should be able to make the gap. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Drain-Snake-Remover-Cleaning/dp/B01DP87IF8

I would follow up with Thrift, it's an EXCELLENT product, I cannot recommend it enough. It is not nearly as harsh as drano etc, works well for maintenance as well. I keep a giant bottle on hand to run down my drains a few times a year. https://www.amazon.com/Thrift-Alkaline-1-Pound-Granular-Cleaner/dp/B005E0K7FY?th=1 it will eat up hair pretty well.

u/Crossswampfast · 13 pointsr/AsianBeauty

When I wash my face, water runs down my arms, it splashes out of the sink and it goes everywhere. I laid towels around the basin, stood on a bath mat... And I was still getting water everywhere. Which means eventually, my bathroom cabinet was going to warp or the subfloor would get damaged. (Which is actually a problem we already have had, from the previous owner having the same problem.)

This turns out to be an engineering problem. My face is above the faucet because I'm taller than the sink. The water flows downwards because the faucet points downwards. I have to scoop water in my hands upwards to my face, but my hands are not great scoops, and most of the leakage/splashing is draining down my forearms. By redirecting the water, I can keep my hands mostly out of the equation and limit the splash/leakage.

My sibling has a Jokari Whale Faucet Fountain for my niblings when they're brushing their teeth. It just slips onto the faucet and creates a bubbler. It tolerates warm water well, comes off easily -- very useful for shared spaces -- and is easy to clean. I turn on the faucet, then just lean my face into the stream to rinse.

And for six bucks, I no longer have water everywhere!

u/WonkyOne · 1 pointr/breakingmom

Yes, I totally agree, get a "zip it" drain cleaner tool! Something like this [https://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Drain-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204] can be purchased at just about any home improvement type store.

It works so well and is so easy to use that when they first came out the plumbing company I worked for went out and purchased them for all of the plumbers to use as part of their kits.

Can't recommend it enough! (I also have one for my bathroom sink, seriously they are amazing, and like you; no one else around here was taking care of it. /hugs)

u/strongestboner · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

this pump works great I use it on my mash and boil but honestly the temperature and efficiency hold pretty fine with or without it. But it is nice for whirlpooling when chilling or transferring to a fermenter

u/socsa · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

Technically, the primary reason to fully boil the wort is to reduce the volume and concentrate it. DMS decomposition occurs starting at around 120F IIRC, and evaporates down to 100F or so. The Oxide (DMSO) is much less volatile, and does not evaporate until about 180F, but is generally produced in much lower quantities (especially if you are doing extract, since there really should be no reason for excess oxygen to enter the wort). Hop acids and whatnot dissolve just fine at non-boiling temperatures.

Honestly, it's far from ideal if you cannot reach a full boil, but it also isn't the end of the world. It's more important to not cover the wort if you can avoid it, and keep it as hot as possible. You'll end up with beer on the other side, and it will probably taste fine, if not a bit weaker than expected, though once again, since it is an extract brew you can just use less water to top it off (or throw in some extra extract to compensate). If you want to stay electric and indoors, you can try something like this to help you get a better stove boil.

u/BNugget · 1 pointr/legaladvice

Your lease should tell if you are responsible for maintenance fees or not. Generally, a landlord is responsible for maintaining habitability of the premises. Its reasonable to charge a tenant for damages that are intentional or negligent, as the tenant also has a duty to maintain the property - sanitation, etc. Here is some general info on landlord tenant duty in Fl.

Caulk is a minor issue. It always gets moldy and discolored and cracks. This is probably the landlord's issue to replace the cracked caulk, especially if it wasn't done before move in. As to the discoloration, you can clean it. One way is to soak cotton balls in bleach and stick them to the bad areas for like an hour, which will take care of the mold/discoloration problem. Also, going forward, caulk is like $3 and its super easy to re-apply, rather than having to wait on your landlord. Learn to do things yourselves ladies, it will save you so much money and headache. The internet is an amazing resource.

Drain is a normal issue that happens especially if there are long haired people in the house. As to this being the tenant's fault, it probably is. You didn't keep the drain clear, as you're supposed to keep the plumbing in good condition. If a tree root grew into the lines, then that's landlord. You not collecting your hair and causing a clog, that's on you. You could have expected this to happen and put a drain catcher on it. Try a device like the zip it to unclog the drain. Shove it in, it catches hair, pull out. Kind of gross, but cheap and easy. And just as a FYI going forward on plumbing - do not flush your tampons. If and when it clogs your toilet, you'll get another charge. Wrap it in toilet paper and put it in the trash.

You're probably out of luck on the ice machine. Your lease doesn't mention it, and it does not go to habitability of the unit. You can survive without an ice maker. If you really want it fixed, check youtube for some DIY tips. Might be as simple as checking the connections.

When you get upset about these problems, remember there are people who live in apartments with nails sticking out of the floor, doors that don't lock, and broken windows. Your problems are non-issues that do not go to the habitability of the place. You can live there just fine without an ice maker, or with discolored caulk.

Feel free to talk to your landlord to get this waived. However, if they don't budge, expect it to be taken out of your deposit when you move. At that point, your option is to accept the charge or fight it in court. For $90, I'd say just suck it up.

u/Frackenbrau · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

you can build the exact same thing diy for about $70. and im sure you can source cheaper parts. you get 2 brass hose barbs with the pump below as well.

u/angrybubble · 11 pointsr/TwoXChromosomes

Sometimes I find brushing my hair before I shower helps get rid of a few loose hairs which saves my drain from getting clogged as fast. I also keep a trash can right next to the shower so as hair comes loose in the shower I can just put it in the trash instead of down the drain. (this really only works well if you have long hair. When my hair was short it was pretty much impossible to catch it and toss it)

If you're able to remove the drain plug then a plastic zipper style drain cleaner works amazing. I used to buy Drano and it took forever and never really cleaned the drain very well plus it's not very good for your pipes. The zipper cleaner thing physically pulls out all the hair which is faster and more effective than trying to slowly dissolve it. I buy them for cheap from my local hardware store in the plumbing section.

If you can't remove the drain plug then covering the drain with a drain hair catcher works pretty good at catching hairs and drastically slowing down the time it takes to clog the drain. Some of them stick to the tub, some of them just sit on the top of the drain, some are reusable, some are disposable. Depends what your preference is but they work pretty good too and especially on drains that have a plug that is hard to remove.

u/cujo195 · 1 pointr/Plumbing

It's funny, I was originally looking at that exact pump on Amazon. It looks great and I like the price except it looks like it requires a vent to be tied into the vent stack. Is that correct?

I didn't want to have to run an extra pipe and cut into the vent stack. So I'm considering the Hartell because it specifically says it doesn't require the vent and I'm pretty sure it's the one installed in a This Old House video.

u/Npakaderm · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

If you ever have company over do them a favor and make sure you have a plunger in every bathroom. I saw that on lifeprotips a while back and it's a great point, then nobody has to be embarrassed to ask where the plunger is. I'd also add a drain auger to this list. If you ever get a super bad toilet or sink clog you can try to fix it yourself before calling a plumber that may cost hundreds of dollars.
I have this one and it has saved the day twice now:
http://amzn.com/B003NFO528

One thing I learned as a new homeowner - if your drain is draining really slowly and drano/auger does not resolve the problem it might not be the drain! I just had to run this auger down a vent on my roof that provides airflow to the sink that had been draining super slowly/backing up for months. I had tried everything I could think of to unclog the sink before realizing the sink wasn't clogged at all, it just wasn't getting enough air to properly flow.

u/Saucy6 · 2 pointsr/HomeImprovement

Short term: you can buy a pump like this this which will work on a floor and pump the water down to a very low level. Then you can wet vac the remaining water or mop it.

Long term: directing the water into the sump across the floor isn't the right solution - the water shouldn't be getting on your floor to begin with. It's best to control the water with drains along the perimeter of your footing/basement wall, and have those connected to your sump. That can be done either from the outside (excavating down to the footing & you should probably install a waterproofing membrane on the wall while you're at it) or from the inside (breaking the floor and installing a drain). Either won't be cheap. The inside solution will be "easier" to DIY but is still a lot of hard manual work.

Best of luck to you!

u/philipforget · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

I brew 5 gallon batches with two of these 1000 watt bucket heaters. 1500 watts each would be a bit better and quicker, but they work fine and are easy to clean.


Just make sure you plug them into two separate breakers.

u/DaFooFoo · 1 pointr/WTF

I guess he was saving water, and instead of using hot water, he used this to keep the water hot, or heat it up. he passed away in the tub with this thing still in there, it might not have been an active boil, i'm pretty sure it was just like a huge slow cooker..yeah, near boil, until it dried up. i'm sure that it was a few days before they found him.
http://www.amazon.ca/Bucket-Heater-Allied-14In-1000W/dp/B000BDB4UG

u/ciabattabing16 · 7 pointsr/nova

I have 3500W recommended by my electrician that should run my gas furnace via a transfer switch, sump, fridge, and a light or two, just not all simultaneously.

For generators, few things:

  • Good luck getting one, they're going to be cleaned out.
  • Do NOT back feed into your house. Do not do it. Use a transfer switch or a higher rated extension cord (like the indoor/outdoor kind, not the dinky cheap ones you use for a lamp)
  • Do not run it in the house, or an enclosed space, like an outdoor stair well
  • Keep it dry
  • Try to find ethanol free gas (Pure-gas.org), also marinas usually have it, but not a show stopper

    I also grabbed one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018LRUDUU

    The photos in one of the top reviews speak for itself.

    You may also consider a drill pump, it's literally a little pump you attach to a hand drill and has a hose input and output.

u/Yarrvee · 1 pointr/GoRVing

When I was in Colorado last winter (where we had a storm that brought some days with a HIGH of 15, and a low of -25) I used:

Fresh water line

Heat tape

Self-adhesive water pipe insulation

40* Auto-on electric doodad with three outlets.

  • Plug the Heat Tape into the outlet inside the wet bay - run an extension to the wet bay if you don't already have power there.
  • Put the heat tape inside the foam insulation with the fresh water hose with the heat tape away from the split as much as possible. Optionally, you can wrap the hose and tape with aluminum foil as a heat conductor. Seal with the split with duct tape. I found the factory stick on the insulation to be not enough to reliably hold.
  • Wrap the excess heat tape around the pedestal to keep it from freezing.
  • Cover with a bucket, weigh with a brick.

    Water Bay

    Inexpensive Hanging Trouble Light

    Generous supply of lightbulbs.

  • Put a 75-100 watt bulb in the light.
  • Plug the light into the thermocouple outlet.
  • Turn the light on and hang it someplace.
  • Check it periodically to make sure the bulb still works. I went through 4 bulbs in a month.

    Tanks
    This is harder. They do make heated tank pads, but unless you're invested long-term in your current RV, AND in staying in colder climates? Enh.
    The best inexpensive solution I've seen is one that you can take advantage of right now, if you can find them in the store still - probably on clearance.

    See if you can find a couple long strings of incandescent C7 or C9-style christmas lights. Plug 'em in on a timer or another thermocouple outlet and arrange them on the ground underneath where your tanks are. Once you put up the foam board, the heat from the lights should keep the underbelly above freezing...
u/rb405 · 2 pointsr/DIY

Obviously it is a little late now, but with these backflow preventers, you will want to "winterize" them in the fall/winter. Each model is different, but with mine, I remove all the internals and drain what water I can in there. After that, I use heat tape (http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Heat-AHB-019-Weather-Heating/dp/B00002N6MB/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1397143706&sr=8-2&keywords=heat+tape) and wrap the pipes with it. The manufacturer suggests blowing all the water out of the lines with an air compressor, but I have never done it. I keep it covered with an trash can (it's in the side yard not visible to anyone who isn't going over to that side for a reason), but you can also use one of those fake rocks (http://www.amazon.com/Orbit-Watermaster-53016-Granite-Sprinkler/dp/B0013I2MSG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397143834&sr=8-1&keywords=fake+rock).

Anyways, for your current issue, I would google the model # and look for repair kits. For my model, you can buy that plastic cap and the internals. Replacing it was a breeze, but it may be different for your model.

I know many lawn / sprinkler service companies would love to have the privilege to come winterize your system and then prepare it in the spring, but it isn't an awful task at all.

Good luck..

u/imabratinfluence · 2 pointsr/curlyhair

I use one of these about once a week, because our tub and pipes are pretty old, and that's about all it takes for our drain to start clogging. If the link doesn't work, it's just a 3 or 4 pack of drain snakes, which look like long zipties.

I've tried using a hair trap like this one, but even though I'm also really careful about grabbing my hair before it can go down the drain, enough of it gets away that when I use the hair trap, I have standing water in my shower before I'm done. I'd rather just snake the drain once a week.

The conditioner isn't clogging your drain, it's hair. But it may be helping the hair clump together (which will also make it easier to snake it out). Dran-o and other pipe cleaning chemicals won't do much against these clogs-- before I bought the snakes, my partner ran ~3 gallons of Dran-o down the shower drain and it didn't do much.

If your drain has a raised, silver mushroomy head to it, you might need a snake more like this. That's what we have for our bathroom counter sink.

u/theslutbaby · 3 pointsr/espresso

Personally, OP, I wouldn’t use a garden hose from outside. It would require you to leave it on all the time, and I don’t trust garden hoses to be on all day, let alone 24/7. Also, I don’t know about this particular maker, but a lot of higher end machines have liquid level boards and sensors so they know when and how much to refill automatically.

I would plumb from a sink indoors, so you don’t have to worry about freezing/bursting hoses and tubing during the cold months if you’re in certain climates. Tap into a sink with the following, if you plan to do it yourself (I usually urge people to hire professionals though):


http://www.hhdonline.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=F58A52082DA6422091676E0C5554B675

(This hooks onto the shut-off for your sink—the compression nut goes onto the tube first, then the delrin sleeve [linked examples of all of those below] goes on the outside of your 1/4” JG tubing. The brass insert goes inside, then you screw it onto the tee. I would also add one of the plastic shut-off valves to your line under the sink before you run the rest of the line)

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/heating-and-cooling/air-conditioners-and-coolers/evaporative-cooler-parts-and-accessories/4518155

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/heating-and-cooling/air-conditioners-and-coolers/evaporative-cooler-parts-and-accessories/4265013


I would connect one of these under the sink and behind your espresso maker, but I’m overly cautious. I would also add a second shut-off for your water line right before the machine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Push-Fit-Quick-Connect-Water-Leak-Controller-3-8-3-8-Emergency-Shut-Off-RO-/273006090140

John Guest PPSV040808WP Single Straight Shut-Off Valve, 1/4" Tube OD x 1/4" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YKF2E2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xOOkDbE3T1Q0K

As a safety measure, I also like to use these, they clip behind the little protruding plastic pieces that go over the hose.

https://www.freshwatersystems.com/products/john-guest-locking-clip-1-4

As for that white fitting at the end of the blue line, I’m assuming that you’re supposed to put that on the machine, yes? Plastic fittings are fine, but these are an option if it ever strips, starts leaking, etc.:


https://www.freshwatersystems.com/products/john-guest-lead-free-brass-flare-female-connector-1-4-x-1-4-ffl


John Guest NC2098LF Female Garden Hose Connector, 1/4" OD x 3/4 (Pack of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N4NJ1WI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ONOkDbNXJE6J2

As for any tips on John guest, I try not to bend in too many harsh angles—if you need are short on space, use an adapter with an elbow on it so the tubing doesn’t bend going into the machine. Bends and warps mean leak if you have to forcefully bend it to make the connection.

Again, worth it to see what a plumber costs and if they can do it, but I hope this helps!

u/kdneverstops · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

Do you find it easy to brew 5 gallon batches in the brewers edge? I was actually looking at getting the brewers edge without the pump and getting a cheaper hot water pump and some tubing and using that to recirculate - something like this

If you or anyone else on the thread has tried this and could say speak about how well that would work I’d love some feedback.

u/TheRealOzz · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

The heat sticks will help get you to strike temp, but not really to boil. If you do decide on one, I would recommend changing the male plug end to one of these:


https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00I97LLEA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Or just make sure you plug it into a GFCI circuit.


Alternatively, you can punch a hole near the bottom of the grainfather, below the basket line and add one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Camco-02853-Screw-Foldback-Element/dp/B000KKVZUO?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

That will give you far better results than the bucket heater...but you're then drilling a hole in your brand new toy.

u/ribosometronome · 11 pointsr/environment

It's not just about recycling, though. The three Rs are in order: Reduce, reuse, recycle! Recycling is important but it's way better to not make waste in the first place.

Another idea might be something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00APU2Y8Q

They go on top of those big multi-gallon jugs that you can either refill with tap or your local grocery store might have a filtered water refill station.

u/Plavonica · 1 pointr/homeowners

We had an epic clog in the bathroom sink once. The prior owners liked to cram hair down there or something. We ended up having to shut off the water to the bathroom, removed the piping, and manually scraping out all the goop and hair in the pipes. Then put it all back together and water test it. Took about 90 minutes and it has worked well ever since.

If you have to go that route get a pair of disposable gloves, one of those plastic drain snakes (about $2-$4 at HD), and a hook and pick set (saw one at autozone for $1.79). Don't forget some plumber's tape(just got some for $0.52 at walmart).

You can use either a big channel-lock pliers or an actual plumber's wrench (usually more expensive) to take apart the pipes, if you need to buy some measure your pipe sizes ahead of time. You will either need 2 of them, one to counterbalance your wrenching, or some other way to hold the other end in-place while you unscrew stuff.

Good luck!

As an aside: the amazon stuff I linked is waay over priced, but it lets you know what I am talking about, and I'm too lazy to find the best prices for stuff in your area.

u/Astramancer_ · 1 pointr/LifeProTips

The most important thing is to not let it get super gross. It takes a few minutes to wipe down with your cleaner of choice, or an hour of hard scrubbing and harsh chemicals to dislodge that mysterious black growth.

A surprisingly good cleaner is a vinegar+blue dawn mixture. Heat up the vinegar to not quite boiling, pour into a spray bottle. Pour an equal amount of blue dawn liquid dish soap into the bottle. Gently shake the bottle until it's fully mixed.

It works extremely well as a multipurpose cleaner (and is definitely food safe) and doesn't really smell vinegary - a big plus for me because to my nose, vinegar smells worse than raw sewage.

Also, get a Zip-It (can be found a home depot-ish places and probably most places that sell groceries + home goods) and some latex/nitrile gloves. Zip it goes down the shower and sink drain. Zip it comes up with a horrible smelling super gross mass of hair. Drain isn't clogged. Seriously, it'll smell like death and you 100% want the gloves because that's someone elses rotting hair down there. Have a trash bag ready. Do it now, before your drain starts getting slow.

u/rockandrowland · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

$0-5 Sink drain cleaner My tub is really clogged even though I just moved in. Gross!

$5-10 This lunch container. To contain my lunch.

$10-20 Lion King Blu-Ray Because of childhood.

$20-50 New Super Mario Bros. 2 This game looks super fun. I mean... it's for my cousin... brother... baby...

u/aterlumen · 1 pointr/AskReddit

Assuming you mean increasing the volume of water coming from the faucet, then yes. The reason that you'll get cold water from your hot tap for a while is that the water heater is usually pretty far away from the sink. Even if the pipe between the two is well insulated, if you don't use the tap for a while the water sitting in it will cool down. By opening the faucet more, you're moving the old water out of the pipe faster and getting hot water from the heater faster.

If you have to wait a long time for this to happen, you're letting a lot of water go to waste. This can be solved by getting a circulator pump. When installed it pumps water from the sink end of your piping through a return line and back into the system right before the heater. This moves hot water from the heater up to the sink without wasting any.

On the other side, getting colder water would most likely be moving room temp water out of the pipes and getting to water that was sitting in your well or underground piping from the city.

Edit: I should write faster.

Edit Edit: This is one of the pumps I mentioned.

u/OmniaII · 1 pointr/AskReddit

I remember that stuff, had sorta a dome cap that had a lip so when you put it against your drain it sealed it and it shot whatever down the tubes...


It is pretty easy to unclog a drain, most stores have a 'zip stick' thing for like a buck that you poke down the drain and when you pull it out it is covered with hairs and soapy gunk. Because what usually clogs a drain is grease/hair/soap so most liquid plummer things are like Grease relief+Nair+ hot water.

u/cngfan · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I travel with one of these. I also travel with an Immersion heater and trusty thermometer as well as hand grinder, (not sure of the model, I've had it quite a while.)

u/Daph · 3 pointsr/Homebrewing

I'll start with the electrical device, it's a heat stick. You can build one yourself, but I opted to buy one from Amazon. You stick it in the wort and plug it in and it adds some direct heat to help boil faster. It makes a night and day difference in the speed it takes to get to boil.

I made the insulating jackets myself out of some Reflectix and Foil Tape. I can't really tell you how well it's doing with 10.5gal pot since I wrapped it right away so I don't have any good before/after there, but with my 5 gallon pot it allowed me to get to boil a couple minutes faster and also allowed the pot to hold the boil on its own, meaning I could take the heatstick out once it got boiling.

Another thing you can't see in the picture, is the 8" element is a canning element, which is a bit higher wattage than my regular 8" element so it burns a bit hotter, which helps with boiling.

u/shortyjacobs · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

There are a ton of ways to do this. I just bought a system off of amazon, (ispring water RCC7). Super easy install. Comes with a valve that goes in between the faucet and the shutoff valve under the sink. No permenant modification needed. SHut off the water to the faucet, unscrew the tube going to the faucet, install the diverter valve, turn water back on.

Don't want a RO faucet on the counter? Get a 1/4" shutoff valve, 5 bucks on amazon. Don't wan to drill into the drain? Run the drain line up and just fix it to the edge of the sink with tape or putty or hot glue or something. It won't be super pretty, but it'll work great, and be completely removable and movable in about 20 min.

RO Unit: ~$190 USD https://smile.amazon.com/iSpring-RCC7-Certified-5-Stage-Drinking/dp/B003XELTTG/

shutoff valve (in lieu of a counter-mounted faucet) https://smile.amazon.com/John-Guest-PPSV040808WP-Straight-Shut-Off/dp/B003YKF2E2

u/mike413 · 2 pointsr/lifehacks

Yeah, just I was thinking... plastic pipes?

I would recommend instead:

u/skunk_funk · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

My setup is indeed a cooler box with a ball valve poking out it, using the steel braid from the outside of a hose to lauter (and a few other things like a 1/2" nipple through where the drain was and a hose to drain it) but you can just use a kettle with a grain bag in it. If you go the cooler way, make sure everything is stainless or brass cause it'll taste like shit if your stuff corrodes in the mash.

Something like this could be used to supplement your stovetop. I actually do the boil in 2 separate 5 gallon kettles on the stove top myself, so don't need one. If you want to do it on a stove top in one big kettle you may need supplemental heat, 1500W should be plenty. Most people buy an outdoor propane burner for it.

u/sillycyco · 1 pointr/firewater

Not specific 120v ones, but the best ones will have the most surface area for their rating. Look for "ultra low watt density" ones, they are longer and wavey. They will last longer because they have less wattage being output per square inch of surface area.

I would get ones meant for hot water heaters rather than beer brewers, as those are just marked up a lot and aren't really any different. Something like this would do just fine.

u/moore77 · 3 pointsr/vandwellers

Schedule 40 PVC is safe as long as you don't let it get moldy.

With that said, I've looked at gravity sinks and it seems like the downsides outweigh the upsides. Water weight high up means the van will be more top heavy and any imbalance will be exaggerated. It also requires quite a bit of support to mount. Being permanent, it's harder to fill. If the van is at an angle, you might not be able to use it (I'm assuming you'll be using a long tube of PVC). It'll be sloshing around while you're driving.

If you're going for water with no electricity, maybe look at something like this pump: https://www.amazon.com/Water-Bottle-Pump-Original-Excluding/dp/B00APU2Y8Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1526855465&sr=8-4&keywords=5+gallon+hand+pump

Those are just my thoughts. I speak from reading and looking at them, I haven't used one in person.

u/megamikedoodoo · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

Well I just put hot tap water and pbw @ 114F through it instead of my usual 150F. Still pumping...

edit: I should add for google result purposes. I had this pump laying around from another hobby. It is barely powerful enough to do one tap at a time, I wouldn't try and chain multiple taps together with it. I have the pump in a gallon of solution on the bar top. It is pumping the solution into the chest freezer, out the tap, and back into the solution. So only like 5ft of tubing with maybe 2ft elevation. When this pump dies, I'll probably get something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Superior-Pump-91250-Thermoplastic-Submersible/dp/B000X05G1A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1453738482&sr=8-3&keywords=submersible+pump

It is much more powerful and atleast it's rated to 120F. The ecoplus doesn't have a max temp rating, but the similar pumps at harbor freight say max 77F. So I'm guessing this ecoplus pump is not going to have a very long life span.

u/anadune · 3 pointsr/Homebrewing

For mash circulation, you don't need much. On my small electric system (Mash and Boil) I use one of these.. That has a 2.1 GPM flow rate.

A step up would be the Anvil Pump at 3 GPM flow rate. It also has some added benefits like in line switch.

A further step up would be the MKII Pump with a 5 GPM max flow. I personally think this is the best performance for price (never having used it, and just reading specs).

u/Trey_Antipasto · 1 pointr/DIY

Thanks for the input. I do plan on using one of those repair flanges. I am hoping to find a wax ring with some sort of flexible flange/gasket. That will give me a little hope of sealing it property.

Something like this one maybe

u/Clbrosch · 2 pointsr/HomeImprovement

I had the same thing and I extended mine anyway. I bought 6 feet of some heavy duty clear hose with the same I.D.

My drain is like 6 feet off the ground. I had to drain into a bucket and put a pump in the bucket. Its a self contained system My plumbing buddy set up.

https://www.amazon.com/Zoeller-105-0001-Laundry-Package-Including/dp/B0009TCDZ2

This might be overkill for your needs but it works great for me.

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/WTF

http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-400-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204

This is the best thing ever for these clogs and its super cheap

u/rnichaeljackson · 1 pointr/pics

I'd just use this.

http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t/183-1063701-3548757

In fact, I do use it to clean long hair out. Pretty effective.

u/hoponpop88 · 1 pointr/SkincareAddiction

I haven't heard much about it around here... On the packaging note though you can buy tops with pumps that might fit the Noxzema container (I have this one for the Cerave tub) so that might be useful to you!

u/kyma13 · 1 pointr/LifeProTips

GUYS... Just get an auger.

When my bath tub was clogged, I tried everything. Snakes, Drain-o, etc. It took 3 hrs to drain the tub from taking a 5 minute shower. Then I got this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006C68TA4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

AND IT WAS A MIRACLE WORKER! and easy to use.

u/bekahboo1989 · 32 pointsr/WhitePeopleTwitter

Here you are. Years ago Chick-fil-A gave away something like this in their kid meals. We used it for years. These things are honestly pretty handy.

u/grillz602 · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

This is what I use. You have to prime this one manually. I Jerry rigged a switch to it for convenience. There are definitely nicer ones out there but it works great for us.

https://www.amazon.com/bayite-BYT-7A015-Heater-Circulation-Adapter/dp/B01G305PK0

u/squidboots · 8 pointsr/SkincareAddiction

Well, there are a number of 16 oz jar lid pumps on Amazon. I just ordered this one to see if it fits the CeraVe jar. if it does, I'll report back. If not, I'll probably scavenge the pump, drill a hole in the CeraVe jar lid and stick it in there anyway. But it would be nice if it actually fit without having to do that!

Since my boyfriend has now discovered my jar and has started using it (how does he manage to always find my stuff?) I now have concerns about its hygiene.

u/UnsungSavior16 · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

in kettle? No, not personally, but I do use a heat stick, and you can DIY that or get one for pretty cheap off amazon.

They work really well! Apartment brewing forever temporarily!

u/brewtality · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

I have thrown this guy in my pot the night before and will wake up to water sitting at 160+. works great. can also use it to help a stove top get large volumes up to a boil

u/Mayor_of_Browntown · 0 pointsr/Homebrewing

I've been using a similar one about three times a month during my brew sessions for over a year now, I've never had a problem. So long as you have a GFCI outlet you'll be fine.

It saves me a ton of time getting to a boil on my gas stove top.

Edit: Now comparing this one to mine, I realize this doesn't utilize a ground prong (not sure if that matters) nor does it have the safety shut off if it's out of water, so this thing will cook as long as it's plugged in, brewday cattle prod anyone?

u/Bonjourmate · 6 pointsr/HomeImprovement

>My husband already checked to see if there was hair clogging the shower drain and there wasn't, and he's tried to unclog the toilet multiple times.

What is your husband using to try and unclog the toilet? If the answer is a plunger, you should go purchase a plumber snake/auger. These can be purchased at most big box tool retail stores and aren't particularly expensive, especially in comparison to a plumbing bill.

If that fails, call the plumber. What they're suggesting would definitely fix the problem, but so might spending a fraction of the cost, purchasing a tool you'll be able to use in the future, and learning a valuable (and pretty simple) homeowner's skill.

u/TrekkieTechie · 1 pointr/IAmA

You have convinced me to never even think the word "Draino" ever again. Do you think this looks like a decent hand auger for cleaning out drain lines?

u/Bungee_Gum_ · 2 pointsr/SkincareAddiction

I got this one from amazon and it fit perfectly


Surgeon's Skin Secret Pump, 16 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005N9BHQY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_WUKKAbG7N6KJD

u/AnonUhNon · 1 pointr/funny

I don't know about you but plumbing, electrical work and car repairs are actually entirely DIY'able. The problems you will run into where this becomes a gray area have to do with money. (Drilling into concrete to fix broken pipes is super expensive)

You can google the fix to your plumbing, electrical and car problems most of the time...


Am I the only person that even tries?


Not to mention your comparison kind of sucks, but I'm playing into it just for fun.

EDIT: I guess the reason I am willing to even respond to this is that Electricity, Running (Hot) Water, and Transportation are the three things on top of my list labelled "Reminders of why you need Society at all." So these are areas where I do my best to learn and develop a sort of self-reliance. I'm not even joking, you literally picked the top 3 items on my list of things to understand thoroughly. I have a wealth of educational material on electricity alone.

EDIT2:

Plumbing

Electricity

Transportation

u/Dads_Antacid_Pills · 2 pointsr/SkincareAddiction

I bought something like this for my Cetaphil tub. It helps me ration it out, otherwise I'll take like half the container in one scoop.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005N9BHQY

u/Volundr17 · 1 pointr/HomeImprovement

We used this one and a spare set of washing machine hoses - it was super easy: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X05G1A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/VelociraptorHighjack · 18 pointsr/AdviceAnimals

Buy a 5 dollar Zip product at your favorite discount store. You can just rinse and reuse for a long time and they work great for long hair removal. Amazon

u/TenMilePt · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

Here's my setup.

I have a 10 Gallon Triclamp stainless kettle. It comes with a heating element port already attached so you simply need to screw in a heating element.

This is my heating element -- 1500w which is the max limit for a 15A circuit. Stole a heavy duty 3 prong cord from an old PC -- it plugs into a GFCI outlet.

Now, 1500w isn't quite enough to bring 7-8 gallons to a rolling boil so I use a 1000w Immersion Heater. Bucket heater plugs into a second GFCI outlet on a different circuit.

Total cost ~$300 Canadian or like Free in USD.

Heats hot tap water to strike temp in 15 minutes and gets it to nice rolling boil in about 20 after that. About the same time as my propane burner.

u/mfcrunchy · 10 pointsr/explainlikeimfive

Or just get a standard tank and one of these:
Watts 500800 Instant Hot Water Recirculating System with Built-In Timer, Easy to Install https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E78XHG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8kdwDbZR6E70C

Works quite well for me. I set it up to a smart home plug so it is only running when someone is home.

u/palette_ · 10 pointsr/SkincareAddiction

I bought one of these for my CeraVe Cream and it fits perfectly! Highly recommended!

u/meganebvt · 1 pointr/BabyBumps

That's crazy that the auger didn't work!! I used something like this (picked it up at Walmart or Meijer for less than $2) and it was the only thing to work on my clogged drain! Probably wouldn't help if your auger didn't though.

I have been so tempted to just ask my parents to deal with the concrete crack...but no, this isn't their house so I shouldn't take advantage of their kindness. At least our kids will be able to enjoy the blissful ignorance for a while!

u/Spongi · 3 pointsr/Frugal

I'm glad I posted this now. I wasn't aware of Legionnaires prior to this. Now I know I need to take steps to keep the water sanitary. 1 tea spoon of bleach per 10 gallons will be sufficient, as well as regular cleaning of my "tank".

Alternatively I could invest in a stronger heat source such as this and use it to pasteurize my water tank occasionally.

According to the wiki, the bacteria that causes legionnaires dies within 2 minutes @ 150f.

u/DirtyBurger00 · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

I would recommend you just buy one of these: http://www.amazon.com/MARSHALLTOWN-Premier-742G-Bucket-Heater/dp/B000BDB4UG/

Good solution if you don't have an outdoor brew space. Adds enough BTUs to do a full boil on 2 gas stove burners.

u/PolarBearInSpace · 2 pointsr/Indiemakeupandmore

My routine is not really indie. There is a lot of stuff about routines on /r/skincareaddiction btw.

Mine is like this:

Morning

  1. Wash face with Nobel Formula Pyrithione Zinc Bar Soap

  2. Wipe off soap with damp microfiber cloth

  3. Apply Paula's Choice Skin balancing toner to face and chest

  4. Wipe on Stridex pad in the red box to face and chest

  5. Moisturize with CeraVe AM sunblock/moisturizer. If it's especially dry, I will apply a small amount of CeraVe moisturizer in the tub

  6. Apply makeup if i feel like it

    Evening:

    (0. if wearing makeup. Rub jojoba oil all over, and wipe off with damp microfiber cloth)

  7. Wash face with CeraVe foaming cleanser

  8. Apply toner

  9. Apply stridex pad

  10. Spot treat with Paula's choice benzoyl peroxide if necessary

  11. Slather on CeraVe cream from the tub.

    Here is a list of products:

    http://www.amazon.com/Noble-Formula-Pyrithione-Zinc-Soap/dp/B004R3TBEC

    http://www.amazon.com/Zwipes-Microfiber-Cleaning-36-Pack-Assorted/dp/B000XECJES

    http://www.amazon.com/Stridex-Strength-Medicated-Maximum-Count/dp/B000O1KP1O

    http://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizing-Facial-Lotion-Ounce/dp/B003WN1ELQ

    http://www.paulaschoice.com/shop/collections/Skin-Balancing/_/Skin-Balancing-Oil-Reducing-Cleanser?ftlt=nonbranded&gclid=CL7nkp7kwMECFZBi7AodpFAALA

    http://www.paulaschoice.com/shop/Clear-Acne-Treatments/_/Clear-Regular-Strength-Daily-Skin-Clearing-Treatment/

    http://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizing-Cream-16-Ounce/dp/B001V9SXXU

    http://www.amazon.com/Surgeons-Skin-Secret-Pump-Ounce/dp/B005N9BHQY

    http://store.acne.org/jojoba-oil
u/Belial88 · 4 pointsr/WTF

You're wrong. The average cost of electricity is ~$0.11/kWh. 1000w is enough to boil three gallons of water very quickly, just google 'water boilers 1000w: http://www.amazon.com/MARSHALLTOWN-Premier-742G-Bucket-Heater/dp/B000BDB4UG/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1356817956&sr=1-1&keywords=Bucket+Water+Heater . The true cost of the extra cup of coffee is a tiny speck of that, as we are calculating just the increased energy usage vs normal coffee heating, so we're talking maybe a penny's cost for each pot of coffee.

A small coffee at McDonalds costs is $0.99 before tax.

One extra cup would greatly offset the cost of heating a pot. That's a 900% return on that investment. That's insanely huge, and now you see why McDonald's did it.

On top of that McDonalds sells ~1 billion cups of coffee a year (http://scheingrosslaw.com/mcdonalds-coffee-lawsuit/). A pot of coffee makes ~12 cups of cofee. That's a 8% increase in coffee sales with a 0% increase in food cost. That's 80 million cups of coffee that cost McDonald's less than a penny each to produce.

You can see very easily now, why McDonald's would say 'fuck you lady'

u/ASupertramp · 1 pointr/AskReddit

You could try using some type of plumbing snake. Unfortunately, I haven't tried any of them so I cannot give you first hand advice.

Edit: After looking around Amazon this snake has a lot of good reviews and is very cheap (under $3) so it may be worth a try.

u/surgeandoj · 36 pointsr/gadgets

Something like this has been around forever, I had one as a kid. It works great.

u/Binford2000 · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

I’ve used this one with good results. It’s not a great transfer pump, but it’s perfect for cooling. I use it in an ice water bath to temp control my spike fermenter.

u/calvarez · 2 pointsr/GoRVing

If it's not marked non-potable and doesn't have signs saying not to do that (some places have limited water), then yes. Just remember that other people may have done unsanitary things to the spigot, and recently I heard about a guy that found worms in one. I always run it first, look into it, then connect. A fill tube with a screen is a good idea also. I use this, and added a screen to it:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006IX850

​

A water bandit will help you connect to arbitrary water sources that don't have a normal screw connection, such as faucets at fish cleaning stations:

​

https://smile.amazon.com/Camco-Connects-Standard-Various-Sources/dp/B000EDOSKG

u/ta11dave · 5 pointsr/Homebrewing

Those robobrews are super popular. I have a Mash and Boil, and I know a few people who own a Grainfather.

Or you could buy an induction heater and use equipment you already have. There's no wrong answer. Also, I got this pump for cheap and it works great for recirculating the mash or moving wort to a fermenter.

u/RXrenesis8 · 389 pointsr/wheredidthesodago

What is your solution for the shower hair? I've just been draino blasting it when it gets clogged.

Edit: Wow I have a lot of replies!

Here are the top suggestions:

  1. Take a coat hangar and bend it into a hook, then jimmy-jam that sucker down the pipe and pull out the hair debacle.

  2. Similar to a coat hangar is this little spiky dildo that goes in easy but comes out like a horny duck. It promises to fuck the hair right out of the drain and is $2-4 online or at your local hardware store.

  3. Never let the offending hair get down the drain in the first place; brush it out first, stick it to the wall, or use a handy drain prophylactic. (again, online or at your local fix-it store)

  4. Various formulations of DIY draino, most common being bleach and boiling water. (Hot water will denature some proteins all on its own)
u/Konfigs · 1 pointr/HomeImprovement

I'm a big fan of these ones. They are a squishy foam and work great. Totally reusable.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005K89RQU/

u/alf3311 · 4 pointsr/Homebrewing

Random thoughts:

  • if your tap water is colder than room temp, fill the kettle the night before so it has time to warm up a bit
  • put a lid on the kettle (only for heating up: you want the lid off for your boil)
  • upgrade your propane burner. E.g. the new Blichmann burners put out 140k BTU/hr and some of them top out at a crazy 220k BTU/hr.
  • make sure you have a wind-screen around your propane burner. Sometimes cheap or DIY stands omit this and it causes the burner to be a lot less efficient
  • make sure you have adjusted the air/propane mixture. you don't want any orange flames.
  • some sort of submersible electrical heater
  • heat some of the water up in a smaller pot on your kitchen stove, then combine
  • find something else to do while the water is heating up. prep ingredients, sanitize your fermenter, drink a beer, etc.
u/loligogiganticus · 2 pointsr/SkincareAddiction

this is the one I bought for CeraVe; it fits perfectly and might work for Cetaphil as well.

u/IzeBerg · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

I got this one awhile back and have been very happy with it. recirculate into a large batch of ice water once running with ground water to cool it down initially. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X05G1A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/nullreturn · 1 pointr/fixit

I'm going to assume since grease was poured down the drain (please don't use chemicals, /r/HomeImprovement hates that) try a big pot of boiling water. Boil a good amount (~I would go gallon at most), mix with a good quarter cup of Dawn, up to around maybe a half cup, dump it all in the sink at once (make sure the trap is re-installed), and just wait.

The boiling water should melt the grease, the surfactant in the Dawn will help rinse it out, and after it comes lose (bubble at first if it's plugged, and it will drain fast), flush with hottest water out of tap along with a dab of Dawn (maybe 1/2 tablespoon, a slight squeeze of an inverted bottle) every ~minute for 3 or so minutes.

After that, it's time to either call a plumer or rent/buy an auger. They have small, hand powered cheap ones, as well as big professional ones. Just be sure of the size of your pipes, be gentle, and buy some leather gloves because that braided steel is spinning fast, and usually covered in literal shit.

u/lunaticfringe80 · 5 pointsr/microgrowery

I have an unusual setup that requires a bit of explanation.

Before I started using supersoil I used that Bluelab pH controller to maintain a 6.5 pH in the reservoir automatically. Now it's just an overpriced pH monitor.

Since the reservoir is tucked into that corner with a shelf above it, determining the water level was a challenge. The PVC pipe on the right has a right angle that goes down into the res about 3 inches. I blow into that pipe periodically when filling the res and once it bubbles I know it is full. If someone has a better idea I'd love to hear it.

Also, you'll see a pump on top of the res that's for aeration. It feeds an 8inch air stone at the bottom of the res.

The 3rd water line coming from the res on the right going into that cup is just to test the water if needed when the tent is in flower and can't be opened.

The 10gal bucket on the left is for hand feeding with a submersible pump, I hardly need to use that anymore either with this new supersoil setup. (edit: this is unrelated to blumats but thought it needed an explanation)

u/enarik · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

Anyone use one of these? Wondering if it is okay to use for only water or water and sanitizer/oxiclean? I wouldn't pump wort through it, just the sparge water and cleaning solutions.

Thanks!

u/_sharkattack · 3 pointsr/SkincareAddiction

I bought this one after seeing it recommended in a thread here and it fits the tub perfectly.

u/DigitalWhitewater · 2 pointsr/preppers

Thankfully I have not had a failure. knock on wood The handles have helped me to control the carboy when lifting, moving, and pouring from it. Also if it’s going to be for potable water, something like this will let you not have to always lift it.

Water Bottle Pump - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00APU2Y8Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_p3unDbQZ3WX93

u/iseethehudson · 1 pointr/HomeImprovement

that grey water pump is excellent for a house, i just need a washing machine output used 2 x a week 1 adult+ 1 child in the house. bilge pumps look possible, and i lie the 12vdc power , the other sump/dirty water pumps are 110 vac, like this, $50 dirty water pump but they hook up to garden and hoses much easier

u/tornadoRadar · 3 pointsr/HomeImprovement

looks like a berm of leaves around the edge of that lake. can you open up a channel to get the water to drain into the woods?

if you really want to pump it out you can do something like:
https://www.amazon.com/WWB-WaterBUG-Submersible-Multi-Flo-Technology/dp/B018LRUDUU/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1519656062&sr=8-18&keywords=trash+pump

u/bozoconnors · 6 pointsr/LifeProTips

Person above seemed to have good luck with this type of little plastic auger/snake (assuming possible hair clog). Course they're only 20".

u/Ruckusnusts · 2 pointsr/boats

Antifreeze in non potable lines/pipes. If you are docked and have AC electric service use heat tape. http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Heat-AHB-019-Weather-Heating/dp/B00002N6MB Also an incandescent light bulb of a decent wattage in the compartments where the lines are will most likely work. Heating a water tank is pretty easy. Remember you need to keep it a few degrees above freezing and it doesn't need to be hot. I've thought about using a few scraps of heat mat that is used under tile floors and throwing it on a tank.

u/hearforthepuns · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

Something like this might save you a lot of aggravation.

u/AbsolutelyPink · 2 pointsr/HomeImprovement

Agreed. Those propane units are awesome.

You could also use a camp shower bag. Hang outside during the day to warm. Now, those aren't going to be very long showers, but enough to get a person clean. I suspect you'd need a bag per person.

Another option is this added to this. Again, it's going to be a short shower, but it will work.

u/NinjaCoder · 3 pointsr/HomeImprovement

I use one of these to de-Wookiee our shower drain - right through the grate without removing it.

It works like a (very disgusting) champ.

u/ouroborosity · 1 pointr/wheredidthesodago

I'm pretty sure this is a whole lot cheaper, and we've used them for years.

u/Nachotime · 5 pointsr/brewing

i use a recirculating sump pump to recirculate cold water thru a pre-chiller and then into my chiller. it works well. granted, I make 12 gallon batches, so this may be overkill for 5 gallons...

Also, I'll make huge chunks of ice a few days prior to keep my water cold. I'll then fill up a rubbermade bin and put my water, ice and pump in that.

i use this pump

u/PSUSkier · 3 pointsr/Homebrewing

Good point. It also looks like the cost of a utility pump that runs 1800 GPH costs less than the pond pumps that can push 600.

u/jamuraa · 1 pointr/pics

I have this alternative to that. It works great! I don't have to have a skeevy cup in my bathroom to rinse after brushing anymore.

u/Eleanor_Abernathy · 4 pointsr/self

Get a Zip-It! I've had one for years. It's cheap, effective, and also works to pull hair clogs out from my vacuum cleaner without having to take it all apart.

P.S. I've used the same one for years, you don't need to discard it after each use.

u/humashoon · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

Would you recommend something like this instead?

u/Drefen · 2 pointsr/NoStupidQuestions

A couple hundred bucks plus install. Something like this. We have one and it is nice. The the shower heats up in seconds.

u/datmyusername · 1 pointr/SkincareAddiction

I had this when I was a kid. As far as I remember, it works pretty well.

u/massassi · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

awesome.
so something like this would do the trick?

u/EchoesOfSanity · 3 pointsr/Homebrewing

Have any of you used something like THIS to help your stove keep up, or have any similar suggestions? I did my first boil last weekend and the coils on my stove actually burned through their coating. I plan on using propane outdoors in the spring after this upcoming Minnesota winter.

u/damb_b · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

This is probably the best tool I own when it comes to BIAB on an electric stove. With it, I can boil 6.5 gallons of wort in about 15-20 minutes (in conjunction with the stovetop on high).

u/Spleenbrkr · 2 pointsr/LifeProTips

I use a Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool. Its basically a flat plastic stick with barbs to pull up hair. Works like a charm.

http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-400-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204

u/minze · 1 pointr/IWantToLearn

The Zip it is awesome also.

u/velo443 · 1 pointr/hottub

What she said. This one works great for us: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X05G1A/

u/cahutchins · 7 pointsr/internetparents

May I recommend a completely different solution not involving a complicated regimen of chemicals? Go down to your nearest hardware store and buy a plastic hair snake for a couple of dollars.

u/bagomangopulp · 1 pointr/HomeMaintenance

Please don't use Drano...ever! It's highly corrosive (obviously) and, while it might help if there is organic matter blocking the drain, if it doesn't clear the drain, either you or a plumber will have to pull the drain apart, which is now filled with corrosive acid.

Your drain is definitely clogged (probably in the trap). First thing you can do is get a super cheap plastic drain snake and give that a try.

u/Skorne42 · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

Thanks for the heads up I didn't bother to think about a sump pump on amazon now I am leaning to using this one with the same cip ball you mentioned.

u/phishook · 2 pointsr/homeautomation

Every tank style hot water heater I have seen or heard of will heat the water, store it, and maintain a temperature. Getting cold water from a hot water line (for some short time) is usually indicative of just cooled water sitting in the pipe between the point of use and the tank.

I think something is wrong with your tank if you have to run the water for 20 minutes before getting hot water. Or perhaps the tank is very far from the shower?

But assuming a working hot water heater, I recommend something like this be installed under the closest sink to the shower. It will pull hot water and pump it into the cold water line. If you set it up correctly on the timer, it will keep the call for hot water set to an optimal time for you (20 min before you wake up). It should keep newly heated water in the hot water pipes between the sink and the tank during the time you set. So you shouldn't have to run the shower long to get hot water, just long enough to clear the cooled water between the sink and shower.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E78XHG/

The downside is it could impact the water in the house for drinking. Because tanks can collect calcium and other minerals, there could be a higher density of this water in the cold water line put there by the recirculating pump. Just something to think about and research a bit.

u/carolizine · 3 pointsr/SkincareAddiction

I just bought this for my CeraVe tub! It's the perfect size for those jars.

u/UpstandingCitizenMat · 1 pointr/AdviceAnimals

What you're looking for is this

Cheaper (still functional) versions can be found. But they are going to reach much further than your solution, aren't disposable, and can actually handle something like long hair clogged in a shower drain.

u/ace915 · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

I bought a bucket heater, and it is great! Plug it in, go do some stuff and come back later to strike temp. Or set up with a temp controller/timer, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BDB4UG?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

u/MrDrummond · 1 pointr/homeowners

Sorry I’m new to all this. Clean out? Like a hole to stick the snake into? And I’m not sure, maybe half inch diameter. It’s this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003NFO528/ref=zg_bs_3226846011_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DW9SCGFK3C02EREPZV8X

The drain line runs about 60-70 feet from house to outside the fence. Probably about 2.5” pvc

Thank you for your reply

u/flopsweater · 1 pointr/milwaukee

This.

Zip it is nice, but for funky drain runs, just buy your own snake.

And definitely some sort of drain filter to keep your hair from going down.

u/steve_steve · 1 pointr/Plumbing

Frost92 is probably right, but you could try a plunger or zipit on it. Cheap & easy & might work.

u/DazarGaidin · 14 pointsr/vandwellers

The only gadget like thing i have that people might not know about, and im sure some people here would, is a water bandit.

u/FunctionalGray · 1 pointr/TIHI

These are amazing.

u/Cyno01 · 1 pointr/LifeProTips

Clearing the shower drain is by far the worst task as far as grossness to impressiveness ratio.

"Oh, i dont have to stand in a quarter inch of water by the end of my shower... yay, thanks i guess..."

"OMG you took out the stack of amazon boxes thats been piling up for a month, the apartment looks amazing!"

I just got these and jammed one down there, i figure in a couple to three months ill just pull it out and everything will come with it and i can just throw the whole mass away.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DP87IF8/

How do girls shed so much? I have thick hair, but i feel like id be bald if there were that much of my hair stuck in the drain.

EDIT: Oh god, i just looked at the customer photos, hork...

u/getElephantById · 7 pointsr/homeowners

I bought this thing on a lark. It's a bendable plastic strip with little teeth to catch on debris. You use it like a snake. It actually works really well to get hair out of there before there's a clog. It's absolutely disgusting, but it does pull lots of hair and other stuff out of the drain.

Edit: product says it's disposable, but I've used the same one for a year and a half; you just have to be willing to clean it after you're done using it.

u/NJ0808FX · 5 pointsr/HomeImprovement

If this is just a temporary situation, I get the feeling that it is, you can try to attach a hose to the shower/faucet to fill up whatever tub you come up with and then use a "sump pump" to drain it into the shower drain (https://www.amazon.com/Superior-Pump-Thermoplastic-Submersible-91250/dp/B000X05G1A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519395090&sr=8-3&keywords=submersible+pump)

Edit: Also a shower seat may be the safest option (https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Bathroom-Swivel-Locking-Mechanism/dp/B01NAND3IR/ref=sr_1_15_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1519395407&sr=8-15&keywords=bath+edge+seat)

u/McFeely_Smackup · 3 pointsr/HomeImprovement

I installed one of these recirculating pumps a few years ago for the same reason.

It has a built in analog timer, but I just set it to always on and use a smart plug to handle the time schedule.

u/Wheres_my_pinata · 6 pointsr/homeowners

Drano can be bad news for a lot of pipes, especially older galvanized ones. And if it doesn’t work, then you have to deal with exposure to the chemical when trying to manually clear the drain. A snake is the better way to go. Something like this one.
Cobra 85250 1/4-Inch by 25-Feet Pistol Grip Drum Auger

u/newDilly99 · 1 pointr/WTF

They sell tools like Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool, which are just a flexible plastic stick with backfacing barbs on it... you stick it in, and pull out a dreadlock...

u/noidios · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

I used this one from Amazon. It didn't fit through the hole either, but I just smacked it with a hammer a few times until the bend in it made it small enough to fit through the bushing.

u/olithraz · 2 pointsr/Plumbing

A hot water recirculator might be a better option for you. I dont think anything like that exists, or at least I have never heard of one.

https://www.amazon.com/Watts-500800-Recirculating-System-Built/dp/B000E78XHG

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hot-Water-Recirculating-System-with-Built-In-Timer-500800/100426993

Basically just cycles the water through to keep the hot warm

u/haahaahaa · 6 pointsr/DIY

I've never had any success using draino or whatever on my stand up shower. I bought one of these and need to use it every 4-6 months to remove a clump of hair. Works great.

u/willis77 · 2 pointsr/homeowners

Buy a $50 submersible pump and hook a hose to it. Look at Amazon review photos to see the amount of water those things are capable of moving.

u/snoobaru · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

which bucket heater on amazon use 1500 watts? I can only find this one that is 1000 watts. http://www.amazon.com/MARSHALLTOWN-Premier-742G-Bucket-Heater/dp/B000BDB4UG/ref=pd_sim_lg_3

Please let me know! I've been looking forever for a 1500 watt pre-made heat stick.

u/twistedfork · 3 pointsr/Frugal

Is a no see um a fruit fly? I've never heard of the bug being called that, but at my last apartment we had a drain fly infestation which are teeny tiny little black flies that live in your...drains.

I got rid of them by doing a couple things:

  1. clean the bathroom drain, use a zip-it and then fill with baking soda followed by vinegar.
  2. Clean your garbage disposal if you have one, fill it with ice to the sink and then run it, this will dislodge any food sludge that the flies breed in, follow with baking soda and vinegar.
  3. I killed all the alive flies buzzing around my house by putting half a shot of rum into a SOLO cup then filling it half way with water and 2 drops of dish soap and mixing, the bugs are attracted to the liquor and die in the water. It was like a bug apocalypse inside that cup.
u/prizepig · 5 pointsr/HomeImprovement

https://www.amazon.com/Allied-Precision-Premier-742G-Bucket/dp/B000BDB4UG

Looks like the first reviewer on Amazon did exactly what you're doing.

u/cupcakesweatpants · 2 pointsr/breakingmom

This is the best thing ever for clogged drains, especially if it's a bunch of hair stuck in the tub.

u/skelebone · 5 pointsr/WTF

Looks like it works on the same principle as the Zip-It Drain cleaner

http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204

u/coletain · 1 pointr/homeowners

Get one of these for like a dollar or two, they have them at walmart, home depot, amazon, etc.

99% of the time with a bathroom sink or shower that will fix it.

u/StayAwayFool · 2 pointsr/lifehacks

You need one of these. Easy to install and hot water FAST!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000E78XHG?vs=1

u/Tacsweb · 2 pointsr/DIY

A search on Amazon turned up one result

This should do the job for you easily.

u/JoNahNuhNah · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

Thank you! Just purchased this water heater, by browsing your list. It's exactly what I need to get my water up to temp on my dinky stove!

u/nolij420 · 2 pointsr/orlando

One thing I'm gonna do this year is buy a couple 5 gallon jugs of water and hang onto them for the season. So much easier than going out last minute for individual bottles which are usually the first to go. Even if you don't have an electric water dispenser, which I don't, you can buy a manual stand or a pump.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/5-gallon-Manual-Pump-for-Bottle-Water-Drinking-Water-Hand-Pump-Heavy-Duty-Drinking-Water-Pump/106855138

https://smile.amazon.com/Dispenser-Nonscrew-Stainless-Countertop-threaded/dp/B01N9YNUIG/

https://smile.amazon.com/Water-Bottle-Pump-Original-Excluding/dp/B00APU2Y8Q/

u/montana2NY · 4 pointsr/Homebrewing

Is there any way to tell is this pump is safe to recirculate wort and whirlpool? Temps seem fine, just don't want any issue with the plastic not being food safe

u/britina · 2 pointsr/TrollXChromosomes

I have super thick hair that is past my waist and I used to buy so much Drano. Have you ever tried the zip-it? It just pulls the hair out of the drain and the results last a lot longer than liquid plumbing stuff for me. Plus there are tons of disgusting videos of youtube to show you how to use it. And those little drain strainer things help a ton too, because they keep the hair out of the drain in the first place.

u/frugal_lothario · 1 pointr/DIY

Note the 1 star reviews. That would be my luck.

u/shaqfuuu · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

I haven't brewed since I moved and am stuck in a house without a water spigot. I am about to pull the trigger on this water bucket heater so I can brew inside on my stove top. Long weekend and beer brewing sounds good to me!

u/blooper98 · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

Sure!

hot water pump pump

800w souse-vide it seems the price went up on this one, maybe shop around for a cheaper 800W unit (I paid $55)

u/broadrock · 1 pointr/Plumbing

Take with a grain of salt

I own a home with a basement/crawlspace drainage/underground spring situation. The sump pump I inherited with the house was always running at first. I installed a 4" pvc line that drains to the alley, plus added 6" gutters and downspout that is on the opposite end of the natural grade of the basement/crawlspace. Then installed This and everything is worry free now.

u/modus · 1 pointr/EatCheapAndHealthy

If egg-boiling is on the horizon, one of these might be better: http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE

u/sponz · 1 pointr/funny

Get a zip it thingy. You can get em for like 3 bucks at walmart. It's a long plastic thingy with these hook like things on it. Push it down the drain and pull it back up and it pulls all that nasty smelling long hair and anything attached to it back up.

http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204 <--- something like that.

u/CrowWarrior · 7 pointsr/homeowners

You guys need a hot water recirculating system. Easy to install and not too expensive.

u/housesnark · 1 pointr/SkincareAddiction

related:

will this pump fit this cetaphil tub? everything I could find only mentioned the cerave in the tub.

u/Gift_of_Intelligence · 1 pointr/fixit

I have had that problem, and I used a cheap drain snake, wiggling back and forth putting it in, and wiggling back and forth getting it out. It takes some finesse, but it was easier than taking out the drain plug. This Though they are usually only $2-3 at Menard's by the registers.

u/jheinikel · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

I got the one in the Amazon link below. HomeBrew Finds found a deal on fittings from Pro Flow Dynamics, and that's where I bought the ball valves and other fittings.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G305PK0?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

u/TaintTrauma · 1 pointr/HomeImprovement

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0009TCDZ2/

I'd get that one. It's a beast and they're very good about warranty service.

Tie into the shower line if you can. I would skip putting in a ball valve. If the check valve, on the wye, is going to be exposed, you can put in a clear one so you can see what's going on on case there is a problem later on.

http://www.pvcfittingsonline.com is my go to place for cheap PVC fittings.

u/Codebender · 6 pointsr/Coffee

Have you tried pre-heating your french press with some additional boiling water so it doesn't cool so fast? You could also wrap it in a towel, insulating foam, etc..

I haven't looked, but I assume you can find vacuum-insulated french presses.

Another possibility is one of those submersible water heaters, but it might be tricky to hold a good temperature.

u/PM__YOUR__GOOD_NEWS · 1 pointr/wheredidthesodago

Of course, don't stop believing.

Actually, this style of drain unclogger works very well.

u/TheBlindCat · 1 pointr/AskMen

I'm assuming you're female, buy one of these and clean your own drains.

u/JackanapesHB · 4 pointsr/Homebrewing

I use a submersible utility pump similar to this one to pump water through my IC. Definitely has a much high flow rate than your standard pond pump.

u/EternalStudent · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

Hey dude:

I brewed a lot in a small bachelor's barracks in Korea with a shitty coil stove top.

  1. You don't want a 5 gallon pot; boil overs for days. I had a 7.5 gallon pot and for a full-volume boil, that was a bit too small. Even for a stove top, you'll really want a 10 gallon pot with a ball valve (i had a siphon. Siphons suck. A lot of people will tell you (myself included) that one of the biggest steps you can take for your beer to taste better. If I could do my first step all over again, i'd have gone with one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-gallon-Kettle-Stainless/dp/B00OBMB7CI?th=1 (or a Spike).

  2. Get the bigger pot even with a smaller stove. You can get a number of 110v water heaters on the relative cheap that'll bring it up to a boil super quick. I had (I think) this one, and it worked just fine to bring 6 or 7 gallons up to a boil in combination with my stove. https://www.amazon.com/Precision-Premier-Line-742G-Submersible/dp/B000BDB4UG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509719891&sr=8-3&keywords=bucket+heater

  3. You'll want to cool that down. An icewater bath tub will take its good god damn time getting there; you might want to look at an immersion chiller (NY Brew Supply sold me a 50 foot one on the dirt cheap back then).

    For the record, I did all of this (and got an insulated bag for temperature control) before I did my first batch; if you make it more painful on yourself and get an inferior product, then you'll probably not want to do it again.
u/1950sGuy · 2 pointsr/PointlessStories

You'll want one of these eventually. Works especially well in slow shower drains.

u/Lars9 · 5 pointsr/homeowners

Before paying someone to come out, try using a zip it. It's cheap and could get all of the junk out very easily.

u/ezPlays · 1 pointr/tifu

Gotta get a 3 pack of disposable drain snakes.

I’ve since outgrown my own shower=masturbate habit, but I still battle my wife’s hair in the drain. Doesn’t make me wanna hurl any less but it’s a bit more practical than kitchen utensils.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DP87IF8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0vbYCb2S029D0

Happy fapping.

u/Buttercupslosinit · 4 pointsr/Atlanta

Those chemicals are terrible for your pipes. Use this the next time. They work great and won't cause any damage.

u/boyrahett · -1 pointsr/Plumbing

in addition to the other comments which I agree with. If the flange is set to low, the top of the flange is flush with the finished floor, consider using a foam seal.

https://smile.amazon.com/Sani-BL01-Waxless-Toilet-Gasket/dp/B005K89RQU/ref=sr_1_11?crid=103A0VGTP9JFY&keywords=sani+seal&qid=1570785552&sprefix=sani+seal%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-11