RE: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Joe Plummer]

Then you better make sure the label says will not harm PVC pipes. If you are
on your own tank system I would make sure it said safe for your S tank. Just
some thoughts 
 


Sign,
JP ( Joe Plummer)
joeplum...@tds.net

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 7:41 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

  


yes Joe, we have all p v c pipe until it hits the double traps before
leaving the building. Lee

On Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 05:31:06PM
-0500, Joe Plummer wrote:
> Hi, don't know where you all are at or what kind of plumbing you have? 
> But if you have PVC pipes not all drain cleaners will work on them. 
> You will end up with a hole in your pipes.
> 
> 
> 
> Sign,
> JP ( Joe Plummer)
> joeplum...@tds.net 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>   
> [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>  ] On Behalf Of William 
> Stephan
> Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 4:48 PM
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
> 
> Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
> 
> 
> 
> I bought mine from a local True Value Hardware store.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>   
> 
> [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
> 
>  ] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
> Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 15:35
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>   
> 
> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
> 
> thanks much. must be serious if the jug comes inside a plastic bag. 
> do you remember where you bought this?? I nee do feel up my pipes more 
> downstairs . I know there is a main line clean out and I know there is 
> a cleanout under the lines that come from the kitchen sink because we 
> are going to change that . to install a door at the bottom of the 
> outside bilco doors. L
> 
> On Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 03:15:53PM
> -0600, William Stephan wrote:
> > Lee: I have some that's specifically intended for hair that works 
> > well in say a bath tub. I also have some that's got a fairly 
> > concentration of sulphuric acid in it. I can't for the life of me 
> > get my scanner to read
> the
> > name of the stuff, just the many warnings, but it comes in a large 
> > white
> jug
> > in a plastic bag. It really does work well, but you want to use it 
> > only when you can open the windows for a while cause the interaction 
> > between
> the
> > acid and what's blocking your drain will stink like the worst rotten 
> > egg smell you can imagine.
> > 
> > I'll try and get you the name of what I haveand Email you.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: blindhandyman@ 
> yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ 
>  yahoogroups.com]
> > On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
> > Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 10:23
> > To: Blind Handyman
> > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the 
> > counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one 
> > drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
> > 
> > --
> > Wanna buy a duck?
> > .
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > 
> 
> --
> You worry too much about your job. Stop it. You are not paid enough to 
> worry.
> .
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Lee A. Stone]

andrew you bring up a good pont about the power of some of the 
professional   drain / pipe cleaners. the other thing to remember is 
never ever mix brands or types of cleaner. that also happened to us in a 
previous apartment building. I had used  Drano crystals and several 
hours later some liquid plumber. wow what a mess to cean up from the 
back  blow. Lee

 On 
Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 06:30:30PM -0500, Andrew J. LaPointe wrote:
> Hi, I remember a landlord of mine in the past had a gallon jug of this
> extremely strong liquid drain cleaner.  You get it at the plumbing supply
> store and now available at Lows or Home Depot.  You pour some down the drain
> and wait about 5 minutes and then the clog pushes up like a geyser.  The
> pressure of the chemical reaction is quite impressive.  I wouldn't use it
> pvc piping only in metal pipes that are not too too old.  Andy
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
> Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 4:35 PM
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
> 
> 
> 
> thanks much. must be serious if the   jug comes inside a plastic bag.
> do you remember where you bought this?? I nee do feel up my pipes more
> downstairs . I know there is  a main line clean out and I know there is
> a cleanout   under the   lines that come from the kitchen sink  because
> we are going to change that . to install a  door at the  bottom of the
> outside   bilco doors. L
> 
>  On Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 03:15:53PM
> -0600, William Stephan wrote:
> > Lee:  I have some that's specifically intended for hair that works well in
> > say a bath tub.  I also have some that's got a fairly concentration of
> > sulphuric acid in it.  I can't for the life of me get my scanner to read
> the
> > name of the stuff, just the many warnings, but it comes in a large white
> jug
> > in a plastic bag.  It really does work well, but you want to use it only
> > when you can open the windows for a while cause the interaction between
> the
> > acid and what's blocking your drain will stink like the worst rotten egg
> > smell you can imagine.
> >
> > I'll try and get you the name of what I haveand Email you.
> >
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
> > On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
> > Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 10:23
> > To: Blind Handyman
> > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the
> > counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one
> > drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
> >
> > --
> > Wanna buy a duck?
> > .
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> 
> --
> You worry too much about your job.  Stop it.  You are not paid enough to
> worry.
> .
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Lee A. Stone]

makes perfect sense and know what you mean about running the drillon a 
lower speed. thanks. lee

 On Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 05:36:19PM -0500, Rick 
Hume wrote:
> I sympathize with you on this subject.  I have purchased the coil style 
> snakes that attach to a drill and have them go to heck in a short time.  I 
> think the main thing is not to run the drill wide open.  If you use a 
> variable drill and keep the speed low, the drill bit assembly built into the 
> snake housing seems to hold up better.  I don't know why they can't build 
> some quality into these units.  The one I am currently using goes out of the 
> drive gear easily and has since it was new.  I was about to pitch it, but 
> found that if I pull back on the drill, while holding onto the front handle 
> of the snake where the snake comes out of the housing, the gear assembly will 
> work fine.  I hope that makes sense.
>   - Original Message - 
>   From: Lee A. Stone 
>   To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 4:23 PM
>   Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   I need to get a new snake for the end of the drill as the one we 
>   bought at Home Depot lasted all of 5 minutes. thanks. Lee
> 
>   On Sat, Jan 
>   02, 2010 at 12:30:53PM -0500, 
>   Rick Hume wrote:
>   > It is my experience that you want to be careful when using chemicals to 
> clean drains. Many of today's chemicals are quite toxic and can actually 
> damage your plumbing. It is best to attempt clearing a drain by using a 
> plunger or plumbing snake. Often, removing and cleaning the trap can fix the 
> problem. A plumbing snake will almost always clear the problem. I use a snake 
> that allows for attaching a drill. It'll clean her out like new!
>   > 
>   > - Original Message - 
>   > From: Lee A. Stone 
>   > To: Blind Handyman 
>   > Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:23 AM
>   > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
>   > 
>   > 
>   > 
>   > 
>   > 
>   > is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the 
>   > counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one 
>   > drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
>   > 
>   > -- 
>   > Wanna buy a duck?
>   > .
>   > 
>   > 
>   > 
>   > 
>   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>   > 
> 
>   -- 
>   You worry too much about your job. Stop it. You are not paid enough to 
> worry.
>   .
> 
> 
>   
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> 

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You worry too much about your job.  Stop it.  You are not paid enough to worry.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Lee A. Stone]

yes Joe, we have all p v c pipe until  it hits the  double   traps 
before leaving the building. Lee

On Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 05:31:06PM 
-0500, Joe Plummer wrote:
> Hi, don't know where you all are at or what kind of plumbing you have? But
> if you have PVC pipes not all drain cleaners will work on them. You will end
> up with a hole in your pipes. 
>  
> 
> 
> Sign,
> JP ( Joe Plummer)
> joeplum...@tds.net
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of William Stephan
> Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 4:48 PM
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
> 
>   
> 
> I bought mine from a local True Value Hardware store.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
> [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>  ] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
> Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 15:35
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
> 
> thanks much. must be serious if the jug comes inside a plastic bag. 
> do you remember where you bought this?? I nee do feel up my pipes more
> downstairs . I know there is a main line clean out and I know there is a
> cleanout under the lines that come from the kitchen sink because we are
> going to change that . to install a door at the bottom of the outside bilco
> doors. L
> 
> On Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 03:15:53PM
> -0600, William Stephan wrote:
> > Lee: I have some that's specifically intended for hair that works well 
> > in say a bath tub. I also have some that's got a fairly concentration 
> > of sulphuric acid in it. I can't for the life of me get my scanner to 
> > read
> the
> > name of the stuff, just the many warnings, but it comes in a large 
> > white
> jug
> > in a plastic bag. It really does work well, but you want to use it 
> > only when you can open the windows for a while cause the interaction 
> > between
> the
> > acid and what's blocking your drain will stink like the worst rotten 
> > egg smell you can imagine.
> > 
> > I'll try and get you the name of what I haveand Email you.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: blindhandyman@ 
> yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
>  yahoogroups.com]
> > On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
> > Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 10:23
> > To: Blind Handyman
> > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the 
> > counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one 
> > drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
> > 
> > --
> > Wanna buy a duck?
> > .
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > 
> 
> --
> You worry too much about your job. Stop it. You are not paid enough to
> worry.
> .
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Andrew J. LaPointe]

Hi, I remember a landlord of mine in the past had a gallon jug of this
extremely strong liquid drain cleaner.  You get it at the plumbing supply
store and now available at Lows or Home Depot.  You pour some down the drain
and wait about 5 minutes and then the clog pushes up like a geyser.  The
pressure of the chemical reaction is quite impressive.  I wouldn't use it
pvc piping only in metal pipes that are not too too old.  Andy

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 4:35 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners



thanks much. must be serious if the   jug comes inside a plastic bag.
do you remember where you bought this?? I nee do feel up my pipes more
downstairs . I know there is  a main line clean out and I know there is
a cleanout   under the   lines that come from the kitchen sink  because
we are going to change that . to install a  door at the  bottom of the
outside   bilco doors. L

 On Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 03:15:53PM
-0600, William Stephan wrote:
> Lee:  I have some that's specifically intended for hair that works well in
> say a bath tub.  I also have some that's got a fairly concentration of
> sulphuric acid in it.  I can't for the life of me get my scanner to read
the
> name of the stuff, just the many warnings, but it comes in a large white
jug
> in a plastic bag.  It really does work well, but you want to use it only
> when you can open the windows for a while cause the interaction between
the
> acid and what's blocking your drain will stink like the worst rotten egg
> smell you can imagine.
>
> I'll try and get you the name of what I haveand Email you.
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
> Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 10:23
> To: Blind Handyman
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the
> counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one
> drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
>
> --
> Wanna buy a duck?
> .
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

--
You worry too much about your job.  Stop it.  You are not paid enough to
worry.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Bob Kennedy]

Sounds like you have a bushing missing or one that's come apart.  It could be 
something as simple as a snap ring coming out of the groove.  
  - Original Message - 
  From: Rick Hume 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 5:36 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners



  I sympathize with you on this subject. I have purchased the coil style snakes 
that attach to a drill and have them go to heck in a short time. I think the 
main thing is not to run the drill wide open. If you use a variable drill and 
keep the speed low, the drill bit assembly built into the snake housing seems 
to hold up better. I don't know why they can't build some quality into these 
units. The one I am currently using goes out of the drive gear easily and has 
since it was new. I was about to pitch it, but found that if I pull back on the 
drill, while holding onto the front handle of the snake where the snake comes 
out of the housing, the gear assembly will work fine. I hope that makes sense.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Lee A. Stone 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 4:23 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

  I need to get a new snake for the end of the drill as the one we 
  bought at Home Depot lasted all of 5 minutes. thanks. Lee

  On Sat, Jan 
  02, 2010 at 12:30:53PM -0500, 
  Rick Hume wrote:
  > It is my experience that you want to be careful when using chemicals to 
clean drains. Many of today's chemicals are quite toxic and can actually damage 
your plumbing. It is best to attempt clearing a drain by using a plunger or 
plumbing snake. Often, removing and cleaning the trap can fix the problem. A 
plumbing snake will almost always clear the problem. I use a snake that allows 
for attaching a drill. It'll clean her out like new!
  > 
  > - Original Message - 
  > From: Lee A. Stone 
  > To: Blind Handyman 
  > Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:23 AM
  > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the 
  > counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one 
  > drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
  > 
  > -- 
  > Wanna buy a duck?
  > .
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  > 

  -- 
  You worry too much about your job. Stop it. You are not paid enough to worry.
  .

  [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



  

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Rick Hume]

I sympathize with you on this subject.  I have purchased the coil style snakes 
that attach to a drill and have them go to heck in a short time.  I think the 
main thing is not to run the drill wide open.  If you use a variable drill and 
keep the speed low, the drill bit assembly built into the snake housing seems 
to hold up better.  I don't know why they can't build some quality into these 
units.  The one I am currently using goes out of the drive gear easily and has 
since it was new.  I was about to pitch it, but found that if I pull back on 
the drill, while holding onto the front handle of the snake where the snake 
comes out of the housing, the gear assembly will work fine.  I hope that makes 
sense.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Lee A. Stone 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 4:23 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners




  I need to get a new snake for the end of the drill as the one we 
  bought at Home Depot lasted all of 5 minutes. thanks. Lee

  On Sat, Jan 
  02, 2010 at 12:30:53PM -0500, 
  Rick Hume wrote:
  > It is my experience that you want to be careful when using chemicals to 
clean drains. Many of today's chemicals are quite toxic and can actually damage 
your plumbing. It is best to attempt clearing a drain by using a plunger or 
plumbing snake. Often, removing and cleaning the trap can fix the problem. A 
plumbing snake will almost always clear the problem. I use a snake that allows 
for attaching a drill. It'll clean her out like new!
  > 
  > - Original Message - 
  > From: Lee A. Stone 
  > To: Blind Handyman 
  > Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:23 AM
  > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the 
  > counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one 
  > drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
  > 
  > -- 
  > Wanna buy a duck?
  > .
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  > 

  -- 
  You worry too much about your job. Stop it. You are not paid enough to worry.
  .


  

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

RE: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Joe Plummer]

Hi, don't know where you all are at or what kind of plumbing you have? But
if you have PVC pipes not all drain cleaners will work on them. You will end
up with a hole in your pipes. 
 


Sign,
JP ( Joe Plummer)
joeplum...@tds.net

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of William Stephan
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 4:48 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

  

I bought mine from a local True Value Hardware store.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
[mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 ] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 15:35
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

thanks much. must be serious if the jug comes inside a plastic bag. 
do you remember where you bought this?? I nee do feel up my pipes more
downstairs . I know there is a main line clean out and I know there is a
cleanout under the lines that come from the kitchen sink because we are
going to change that . to install a door at the bottom of the outside bilco
doors. L

On Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 03:15:53PM
-0600, William Stephan wrote:
> Lee: I have some that's specifically intended for hair that works well 
> in say a bath tub. I also have some that's got a fairly concentration 
> of sulphuric acid in it. I can't for the life of me get my scanner to 
> read
the
> name of the stuff, just the many warnings, but it comes in a large 
> white
jug
> in a plastic bag. It really does work well, but you want to use it 
> only when you can open the windows for a while cause the interaction 
> between
the
> acid and what's blocking your drain will stink like the worst rotten 
> egg smell you can imagine.
> 
> I'll try and get you the name of what I haveand Email you.
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: blindhandyman@ 
yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
 yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
> Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 10:23
> To: Blind Handyman
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the 
> counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one 
> drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
> 
> --
> Wanna buy a duck?
> .
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> 

--
You worry too much about your job. Stop it. You are not paid enough to
worry.
.

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

RE: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[William Stephan]

I bought mine from a local True Value Hardware store.

 

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 15:35
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

 

  


thanks much. must be serious if the jug comes inside a plastic bag. 
do you remember where you bought this?? I nee do feel up my pipes more 
downstairs . I know there is a main line clean out and I know there is 
a cleanout under the lines that come from the kitchen sink because 
we are going to change that . to install a door at the bottom of the 
outside bilco doors. L

On Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 03:15:53PM 
-0600, William Stephan wrote:
> Lee: I have some that's specifically intended for hair that works well in
> say a bath tub. I also have some that's got a fairly concentration of
> sulphuric acid in it. I can't for the life of me get my scanner to read
the
> name of the stuff, just the many warnings, but it comes in a large white
jug
> in a plastic bag. It really does work well, but you want to use it only
> when you can open the windows for a while cause the interaction between
the
> acid and what's blocking your drain will stink like the worst rotten egg
> smell you can imagine.
> 
> I'll try and get you the name of what I haveand Email you.
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: blindhandyman@ 
yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
 yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
> Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 10:23
> To: Blind Handyman
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the 
> counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one 
> drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
> 
> -- 
> Wanna buy a duck?
> .
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Lee A. Stone]

thanks much. must be serious if the   jug comes inside a plastic bag.  
do you remember where you bought this?? I nee do feel up my pipes more 
downstairs . I know there is  a main line clean out and I know there is 
a cleanout   under the   lines that come from the kitchen sink  because 
we are going to change that . to install a  door at the  bottom of the 
outside   bilco doors. L

 On Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 03:15:53PM 
-0600, William Stephan wrote:
> Lee:  I have some that's specifically intended for hair that works well in
> say a bath tub.  I also have some that's got a fairly concentration of
> sulphuric acid in it.  I can't for the life of me get my scanner to read the
> name of the stuff, just the many warnings, but it comes in a large white jug
> in a plastic bag.  It really does work well, but you want to use it only
> when you can open the windows for a while cause the interaction between the
> acid and what's blocking your drain will stink like the worst rotten egg
> smell you can imagine.
> 
> I'll try and get you the name of what I haveand Email you.
> 
>  
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
> Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 10:23
> To: Blind Handyman
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
> 
>  
> 
>   
> 
> 
> 
> is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the 
> counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one 
> drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
> 
> -- 
> Wanna buy a duck?
> .
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Lee A. Stone]

I do not have this but a good excuse for someone to take me to the new 
Lowes  up the street aftert  our new storm pass's by.  love this list. 
thanks Lee

 On Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 09:46:52AM -1000, Betsy Whitney 
wrote:
> Aloha Lee,
> Had one more thought. I don't know if you have 
> one, but there are devices called grabbers that 
> are great for removing hair and other solid junk 
> from a drain if it isn't down past the elbow. It 
> looks like a long flexible spring. At one end is 
> a button that you press that makes a claw-like 
> thing open on the other end. You can then grab 
> the junk, let go of the button, and pull the clog out.
> Betsy
> At 06:23 AM 1/2/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the
> >counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one
> >drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
> >
> >--
> >Wanna buy a duck?
> >.
> >
> 
> 
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> 

-- 
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.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Lee A. Stone]

that I can do Betsy  after dish's re done tonight.  thanks. Lee

On Sat, 
Jan 02, 2010 at 08:05:49AM -1000, Betsy Whitney wrote:
> For the kitchen sink, have you tried baking soda, 
> vinegar and boiling water? If it's grease, it may 
> take a couple of treatments, but you might be surprised.
> Betsy
> At 06:23 AM 1/2/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the
> >counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one
> >drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
> >
> >--
> >Wanna buy a duck?
> >.
> >
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> 

-- 
You worry too much about your job.  Stop it.  You are not paid enough to worry.
.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Lee A. Stone]

thanks Bob, I'll have  the family look for this stuff.  I am holding 
back on using something when we were landlords.  It was yello 
something . smelled  like rotten eggs but it would blow anything out 
as a matter of fact  in the one house we hd   there must have been a 
big blockage out in the yard , underground of course but soon thekids 
came in and said smoke was coming from the ground.  what we did was 
blow a big hole in the old orangeburg  pipe.  neighbors did not 
appreciate it. . Maybe Monday I will call the town water and sewer  
department  and  when they get a chance they  will come by. they owe 
me on as I have a 100 foot  wide flat snake  with a bal on the end 
they borrowed for about two weeks.  Lee

On Sat, 
Jan 02, 2010 at 12:48:14PM -0500, Bob Kennedy 
wrote:
> When I lived in New York, I used something called King of All.  It is a 
> crystal form and it came in a round container much like the old Ajax.  
> 
> Sometimes crystals can reach a clog and instead of dissolving it, become a 
> part of it.  
> 
> So I would take the crystals and drop them into a glass jar, add water and 
> let them dissolve in the jar.  Then I dumped it down the drain.  
> 
> If you are able to find this stuff, I'll warn you that when you are 
> dissolving the  crystals, you might have to use a hot pad or wrap the jar 
> with something because it will get hot.  
>   - Original Message - 
>   From: Lee A. Stone 
>   To: Blind Handyman 
>   Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:23 AM
>   Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the 
>   counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one 
>   drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
> 
>   -- 
>   Wanna buy a duck?
>   .
> 
> 
>   
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> 

-- 
You worry too much about your job.  Stop it.  You are not paid enough to worry.
.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Lee A. Stone]

I need to get a new snake for the end of the drill as the one we 
bought at  Home Depot lasted  all of 5 minutes.   thanks. Lee

On Sat, Jan 
02, 2010 at 12:30:53PM -0500, 
Rick Hume wrote:
> It is my experience that you want to be careful when using chemicals to clean 
> drains.  Many of today's chemicals are quite toxic and can actually damage 
> your plumbing.  It is best to attempt clearing a drain by using a plunger or 
> plumbing snake.  Often, removing and cleaning the trap can fix the problem.  
> A plumbing snake will almost always clear the problem.  I use a snake that 
> allows for attaching a drill.  It'll clean her out like new!
> 
>   - Original Message - 
>   From: Lee A. Stone 
>   To: Blind Handyman 
>   Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:23 AM
>   Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the 
>   counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one 
>   drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
> 
>   -- 
>   Wanna buy a duck?
>   .
> 
> 
>   
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> 

-- 
You worry too much about your job.  Stop it.  You are not paid enough to worry.
.

RE: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[William Stephan]

Lee:  I have some that's specifically intended for hair that works well in
say a bath tub.  I also have some that's got a fairly concentration of
sulphuric acid in it.  I can't for the life of me get my scanner to read the
name of the stuff, just the many warnings, but it comes in a large white jug
in a plastic bag.  It really does work well, but you want to use it only
when you can open the windows for a while cause the interaction between the
acid and what's blocking your drain will stink like the worst rotten egg
smell you can imagine.

I'll try and get you the name of what I haveand Email you.

 

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 10:23
To: Blind Handyman
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

 

  



is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the 
counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one 
drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee

-- 
Wanna buy a duck?
.





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Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Betsy Whitney]

Wow, I didn't know they actually had a name. I 
bought it at a hardware store for $3.99 about a month ago.
At 09:59 AM 1/2/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Those are called mechanics fingers. Don't know 
>why, I was a mechanic for years and never used 
>them on anything I worked on... I can see where 
>they'd be useful in grabbing clumps of stuff like hair or maybe a rag.
>- Original Message -
>From: Betsy Whitney
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 2:46 PM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners
>
>Aloha Lee,
>Had one more thought. I don't know if you have
>one, but there are devices called grabbers that
>are great for removing hair and other solid junk
>from a drain if it isn't down past the elbow. It
>looks like a long flexible spring. At one end is
>a button that you press that makes a claw-like
>thing open on the other end. You can then grab
>the junk, let go of the button, and pull the clog out.
>Betsy
>At 06:23 AM 1/2/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the
> >counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one
> >drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
> >
> >--
> >Wanna buy a duck?
> >.
> >
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Bob Kennedy]

Those are called mechanics fingers.  Don't know why, I was a mechanic for years 
and never used them on anything I worked on...  I can see where they'd be 
useful in grabbing clumps of stuff like hair or maybe a rag.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Betsy Whitney 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 2:46 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners



  Aloha Lee,
  Had one more thought. I don't know if you have 
  one, but there are devices called grabbers that 
  are great for removing hair and other solid junk 
  from a drain if it isn't down past the elbow. It 
  looks like a long flexible spring. At one end is 
  a button that you press that makes a claw-like 
  thing open on the other end. You can then grab 
  the junk, let go of the button, and pull the clog out.
  Betsy
  At 06:23 AM 1/2/2010, you wrote:
  >
  >
  >
  >
  >is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the
  >counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one
  >drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
  >
  >--
  >Wanna buy a duck?
  >.
  >

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Betsy Whitney]

Aloha Lee,
Had one more thought. I don't know if you have 
one, but there are devices called grabbers that 
are great for removing hair and other solid junk 
from a drain if it isn't down past the elbow. It 
looks like a long flexible spring. At one end is 
a button that you press that makes a claw-like 
thing open on the other end. You can then grab 
the junk, let go of the button, and pull the clog out.
Betsy
At 06:23 AM 1/2/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>
>
>is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the
>counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one
>drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
>
>--
>Wanna buy a duck?
>.
>


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features

[Blaine Deutscher]

this table I'm assuming it's so you can put your router in with the fence 
and what not? I love these and they make wonderful edging.

Blaine
- Original Message - 
From: Keith Christian
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 6:57 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features



Hi,

I am interested in getting a router table. I was excited when I saw the
Bosche model at Lowes. As I investigate the features , I am coming up with
more questions then answers. Is there a check list of options that I should
be looking at? There are so many features and I don't want to limit myself
by purchasing one without knowing what I am getting into.

Thanks for any guidance,

Keith

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cannister Vac?

[Blaine Deutscher]

do you have duckTape there? that is a Canadians handy tape to fix it for a 
little while longer. I use it like the bible. hahahaha

Blaine

no offense to church goers. I'm one of them.
- Original Message - 
From: Joe Plummer
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 3:04 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cannister Vac?



Well if it is just the cord and you are really attach to this Vac yes the
cord can be replaced. Is it time for a new one sounds like it but if it can
be put back like new and continue using it this would be a option.

Sign,
JP ( Joe Plummer)
joeplum...@tds.net

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Claudia
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 2:53 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cannister Vac?

Hi,

My Oreck Cannister vac is falling apart, and we really love the thing. The
shoulder strap has broken off, we had to replace a brush head, the cord
looks like it's about to fall off, the tubing to the hose is slowly breaking

away (it's a plastic material) and I think that's it!
Can the cord be replaced?
Or should I count my bvlessings that it's served us well for 7 years, chock
it up & consider a new one?

Claudia
MSN: cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net 

Skype: claudiadr2009

Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while
the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues.
our-safe-haven-subscr...@googlegroups.com

makinghouseworkeasier-subscr...@googlegroups.com




 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] insulation question& Coldness statement.

[Blaine Deutscher]

well that isn't anything. When I went to school we played outside in -30 C 
and now when it gets that cold they bring all the kids inside for reces. 
what happened to dresing warmly?

Blaine
- Original Message - 
From: Dale Leavens
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] insulation question& Coldness statement.



It is only minus 18 C today which is around 0F but with about 25 Kilometer 
per hour wind it was uncomfortable waiting around for the guy to fill my 
propane tank. I've got some ribs smoking outside, they'll take a while 
 So far this year I think we have only had one night where it got down 
to minus 30C which would be about 22 below Fahrenheit By minus 40 the two 
scales meet then the Fahrenheit numbers begin to increment very rapidly. As 
a kid I remember walking to school at beyond 60 below back when we used 
Fahrenheit which would be about minus 51C. They now take the school buses 
off the road for some reason at minus 40C, we didn't even have school busses 
to take off the road. They all have two way radios and of course large 
numbers of kids will have cell phones.

If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie

- Original Message - 
From: Joe Plummer
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 2:31 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] insulation question& Coldness statement.

Boy you all are talking about cold I have never experience and hope I don't.
I live in Florida and it is 50 or so here now and last night it was down to
about 27 and I thought I was going to freeze!

Sign,
JP ( Joe Plummer)
joeplum...@tds.net

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Scott Howell
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 2:19 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] insulation question

Yes, this is very helpful and thank you very much.
On Dec 29, 2009, at 9:07 AM, Dale Leavens wrote:

> Hi Scott,
>
> Some of the modern spray-in foams are probably a little better than glass
fiber but they can be pretty expensive to have installed particularly a
small area like you describe. The main advantage is that they will fill the
space snugly and completely and in the process probably help seal some air
infiltration points. This will require an installer though so a small area
becomes relatively expensive.
>
> Sealing all air infiltration leaks is the first an most helpful. This
might include where the wall meets the floor if you can get some access to
that.
>
> The main advantage to using fiberglass bats is that you can more easily
fit them into the spaces if you cut and fluff them with care. Snug but not
tight or compressed.
>
> If the joist bays run over the basement wall then my advice is to extend
the bats through the bay space a foot or more over the basement wall so you
are insulating some part of the floor over the edge of the basement. Don't
be shy to fill the entire bay, if a 2 by 10 bay then fill it with fully 10
inches of fiber glass. Depending on the design and how much exterior wall
extends below the floor you can install what ever thickness of extruded foam
board under the fiber glass to hold it up under the floor and to form
another contiguous layer of insulation over the under side of the joists.
This will hold the fiber glass up into the bay space and provide some
insulation to reduce the thermal bridging through the wooden joists.
>
> I have a similar situation to yours, where I extended the master bedroom
out over the first story wall by 2 feet. I filled the space with fiber glass
and had room for 3 and a half inches of the blue foam under then strapping
and soffit. We have had it as cold as minus 40 with no perceptible
additional cold on the hardwood floor along the edge of that room. Mind you
the poly air barrier up the wall also wraps under the fiber glass and on up
the second story wall as well then on up over the ceiling.
>
> Hope this is helpful.
>
> If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
>
> - Original Message - 
> From: Scott Howell
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 8:35 AM
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] insulation question
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have a question about a type of insulation that would best fit this
specific application. I don't know if this particular application is so much
unique, but any thoughts are appreciated.
> The way my house sits on the foundation, results in one section hanging
over the basement walls by about 14 inches or so. When I first moved here
there was no insulation and you can bet the floors in the bedrooms over that
short area got quite cold. So, I stuffed some insulation in there and can't
recall what R rating etc. is in there, but it is faced. So, I'm thinking
that perhaps I'll add or replace that insulation with something, which may
be even more effective. So, I'm looking for some ideas for what might be a
proper insulati

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Introduction

[Blaine Deutscher]

if you go to the bottom, found this today, and arro up it says "send mail 
link to sender" or "list" so if you clicked on that it should do what it 
says your clicking on.

Blaine
- Original Message - 
From: Tom Hodges
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 11:06 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Introduction



Could you tell me how to find the senders address? I tried using shift tab
to go back through reference then CC then From, but when I got to from, I
just got blindhandyman etc.

From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Alan & Terrie Robbins
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 12:56 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Introduction

Blaine,

You can arrow up to the from portion of the email header and then use your
JAWS cursor to find the individuals email address. Then just copy and paste
into a message. Depending on what email program you are using you can enter
a key command to do this. I'm using Outlook 2000 and that key stroke does
not work for me.

Hope this helps
Al -Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
[mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 ]On
Behalf Of Blaine Deutscher
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 11:58 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Introduction

there is one thing that I see with this lit already. This message I want
to
go to Ron directly so how do you go about doing that? Since I'm replying
to
this message feel free to email me that info. b.m.deutsc...@sasktel.net


Blaine
- Original Message -
From: Ron Yearns
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 10:54 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Introduction

The test instruments used may vary some depending on your level of vision,
if any and your experience with electrical wiring systems of a house. The
talking multimeter that is available through a couple of places in Canada
is
probably the best to use. If you have a fair amount of experience and know
house wiring I have written a method of identifying hot, neutral and
equipment wires using the voltmeter functions and ohmmeter of such a
meter.
I'll beglad to email it direct as an attachment, which the list doesn't
permit. Let me know.
Ron
- Original Message -
From: Blaine Deutscher
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 9:41 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Introduction

Hello there. I wanted to briefly introduce myself. My name is Blaine and I
live up in Regina Saskatchewan Canada. I took four years of construction
in
high school building folding tables to sheds. I love fixing things and
would
love to learn about accessible and safe methods if it is something that I
haven't done before. The place that I'm moving into has a garage and once
her stuff is unpacked I'm hoping to have a little area that I can build
stuff and if I have to go outside to plane something then that's fine. I
love working with oak the best but cherry wood is also good too. I do now
have a question. Is there something out there that can be used to identify
the colours of wireing when putting electrical outlets or wiring something
into your house?

Blaine

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Rick Hume]

It is my experience that you want to be careful when using chemicals to clean 
drains.  Many of today's chemicals are quite toxic and can actually damage your 
plumbing.  It is best to attempt clearing a drain by using a plunger or 
plumbing snake.  Often, removing and cleaning the trap can fix the problem.  A 
plumbing snake will almost always clear the problem.  I use a snake that allows 
for attaching a drill.  It'll clean her out like new!

  - Original Message - 
  From: Lee A. Stone 
  To: Blind Handyman 
  Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:23 AM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners





  is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the 
  counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one 
  drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee

  -- 
  Wanna buy a duck?
  .


  

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Betsy Whitney]

For the kitchen sink, have you tried baking soda, 
vinegar and boiling water? If it's grease, it may 
take a couple of treatments, but you might be surprised.
Betsy
At 06:23 AM 1/2/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>
>
>is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the
>counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one
>drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee
>
>--
>Wanna buy a duck?
>.
>


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Bob Kennedy]

When I lived in New York, I used something called King of All.  It is a crystal 
form and it came in a round container much like the old Ajax.  

Sometimes crystals can reach a clog and instead of dissolving it, become a part 
of it.  

So I would take the crystals and drop them into a glass jar, add water and let 
them dissolve in the jar.  Then I dumped it down the drain.  

If you are able to find this stuff, I'll warn you that when you are dissolving 
the  crystals, you might have to use a hot pad or wrap the jar with something 
because it will get hot.  
  - Original Message - 
  From: Lee A. Stone 
  To: Blind Handyman 
  Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:23 AM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners





  is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the 
  counter besides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one 
  drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee

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[BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

[Lee A. Stone]

is there a  more powerfull  drain cleaner  that we can buy over the 
counterbesides  Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one 
drain and not sure  what they put down the kitchen sink.  thanks. Lee


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] pop up camper

[Lee A. Stone]

Ihave my own Coast Guard approved Life Vest  Tom if you need a deck 
hand for that new sailboat. Lee

On Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 07:41:55AM -0800, 
Tom 
Fowle wrote:
> My wife's brother lives in Florida in a HUGE park for all kinds of mobile
> and manufactured homes.
> 
> Many of the high end deals are just a fancy garage for the huge desil pusher
> busses with hookups and maybe another bedroom and bath connected to the
> garage.
> 
> 
> Apparrently it is not at all unusual for these huge motor homes to cost over
> a mil. 
> 
> And they don't even drive them selves yet!
> 
> Wow, I could buy a fabulous live aboard cruising sail boat for a mil and
> have so many more interesting places to go than highways.
> 
> To each his own.
> 
> Tom Fowle

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[BlindHandyMan] safety gear site

[Lenny McHugh]

Well, for some reason yahoo has this site blocked. I have ordered a few 
things from them and have been pleased. On the guide dog list some were 
interested in high visibility vests for night travel. This site has both 
high visibility vests and jackets. They also have some hand warming 
products. In the past I purchased some hearing protection devices from them 
and I plan to purchase the reflective insoles. These reflect heat back into 
your foot.
If interested the site is industrial safety gear dot com. I had to separate 
the address since yahoo blocks it.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] pop up camper

[Tom Fowle]

My wife's brother lives in Florida in a HUGE park for all kinds of mobile
and manufactured homes.

Many of the high end deals are just a fancy garage for the huge desil pusher
busses with hookups and maybe another bedroom and bath connected to the
garage.


Apparrently it is not at all unusual for these huge motor homes to cost over
a mil. 

And they don't even drive them selves yet!

Wow, I could buy a fabulous live aboard cruising sail boat for a mil and
have so many more interesting places to go than highways.

To each his own.

Tom Fowle

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help cleaning gas logs

[Ron Yearns]

OK at least you have a safety shut off.  Which may be where the problem is.  If 
it is not sensing a flame it will turn the gas off.
Ron
  - Original Message - 
  From: Kevin Doucet 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 11:57 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] help cleaning gas logs



  Hi Ron,

  I am not sure of the other questions but when the 
  flame went out the gas did stop.

  At 09:57 AM 12/30/2009, you wrote:
  >
  >
  >When the flame went out, did the gas shut off 
  >automatically? If it didn't and this is a 
  >totally manual light and shut off I would not 
  >sleep if gas can get into the house. Is a button 
  >depressed or held in when lighting this or is it 
  >done with a electric switch or even with a wireless remote control?
  >Ron
  >- Original Message -
  >From: Kevin Doucet
  >To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  >Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 9:42 AM
  >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] help cleaning gas logs
  >
  >Hi Ron,
  >
  >It worked then some time in the night the flame went out.
  >Don't know about a pilot but after the cleaning
  >of the logs it is working again.
  >
  >This email is another keeper as I also have gas
  >logs and this just might pull my but out of the
  >non-working flames in the future. Again, thanks.
  >
  >At 03:15 PM 12/28/2009, you wrote:
  > >
  > >
  > >Note my ideas are from working on gas furnaces
  > >but I doubt there are many differences. Does
  > >this thing have any pilot light or thermocouple?
  > >Many logs are just hand light with a match but I
  > >think some of the newer are spark ignition with
  > >a pilot. If it has such, does the burner never
  > >light, just some burn or what? You may have a
  > >problem with these controls. The thermal couple
  > >or flame sensor or sparker are the most likely culperts here.
  > >For burner cleaning.
  > >The way I have done it is to take a hacksaw
  > >blade. Try to pick one that will just fit the
  > >groove in the burner and scratch out the carbon
  > >and rust. If you need to use one smaller and put
  > >sandpaper around it. When all the loose stuff is
  > >cut out use compressed air to blow all the loose
  > >stuff out.If after this some are burning
  > >different than others I would clean the orfices.
  > >You will again have to remove the burners and
  > >screw the orfices out with a wrench. Then with
  > >very fine wire Clean out the goonk from them.
  > >- Original Message -
  > >From: Kevin Doucet
  > >To: 
  > 
blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  > >Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 1:48 PM
  > >Subject: [BlindHandyMan] help cleaning gas logs
  > >
  > >Hi list,
  > >
  > >my friend's problem with the electrick heat continues but for now
  > >they are using gas logs. They are not staying lit and the company
  > >they purchass the propain from tells the logs probably need cleaning.
  > >
  > >What is envolved in cleaning gas logs?
  > >
  > >Thanks for your help.
  > >
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