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After pressure washing to you have to put anything else on before staining it with an oil base stain? I just finished pressure washing my deck, and would like to know if I have to put a conditioner or anything on it before I stain it. I intend to use a stain that lets the wood grain show through. I would like to use a waterbase stain, but would also like to know how long it takes for it to dry/ ... (Asked by Dano)
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Ok, 1st, its fine to just stain right away, that way the wood will be dry and able to soak up the stain. Make sure the wood is try and that the stain seeps in. The wood should soak it up when staining. Also, you want to stain with a brush, and NOT a roller. Using a brush will make it last longer because the stain is worked in better. As far as stain to use, i would recommend CWF which stands for Clear Wood Finish. They had stains that arent clear, thats just ...(Answered by tpmike2004)

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Washing machine trouble? I just moved to a new place a month ago. I hooked up my washing machine and it worked fine until a few days ago. It won't fill up. As the water is going into the tub, it's draining out. I had the appliance repair man here, and he told me that the drain pipe wasn't long enough, thus not creating a vacuum to keep the water in the tub.. I had to lengthen the drain pipe in order to fix the problem. My question is : Can this possibly be true? It makes no sense. How could ... (Asked by Imani)
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The plumbing pipe where the Washer drain hose connects, must be as high as the normal water level in the Washer, about 3 to 4 feet, if not , gravity will make it drain, - if that Pipe is the right hight then you might ,then you might have a malfunction in the Solonoid valve, and pump making it drain....(Answered by )

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help asap - water supply to washing machine ... do i have to manually turn on / off each time i wash??? im hooking up a washer to existing water supply spickets and drainage line, but i dont know if once i open the water supply (after hooking up the fill hoses ) does it stay on even when im not washing? or is there some other hardware i need like an automatic shut off valve or something? ... (Asked by darlingnikki805)
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No you do not have to turn the water supply off again unless you have a problem. IE water leak, or if you are leaving the machine for a long period, like a 3 month holiday, even then we do not. The machine has inside a electric switch which turns the flow on. otherwise the water would be on all the time. and the wash would be imposable, since the machine has to control the amount of water required for the wash and rinsing, So as long as you have checked that the washers are in place before ...(Answered by Kitt)

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Dishwasher to washing machine hookup? Ok: here's the situation: I have something in my dining room that looks like a washing machine hookup (two taps like garden taps that would be in the yard, and some kind of drain hole). The washing machine and dryer are actually out in the garage. What I am wanting to do is hook a convertible dishwasher to this space because to put one in my kitchen would be an expensive and difficult undertaking. When I asked about this at Lowe's, they said that had no idea if such a converter existed that would allow me to ... (Asked by Liz B)
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You really only need to connect to the hot water tap and the drain. Simply cut the faucet connector off the dishwasher and get a garden hose end kit. This will have a new end to connect to the hot water tap and is very easy to install. It should cost less than ten dollars. Then you will need a length of hose and a reducer to connect to the drain. The reducer is going to go on the houses drain end and then be attached to the hose from the dishwasher. Clamp it ...(Answered by Jg)

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My washing machine has a water blockage its a Bosch classi xx? My washing machine has a blockage there is water gathered in the bottom and it wouldnt drain it away. What can I do to get my machine back up and running? ... (Asked by Percyboy :Official)
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Try each of these in the following order: 1) Check that there are no kinks in the drain hose. 2) Check that the pump is actually working. If you can't hear it, you need a new one. 3) Clean out the drain filter. Warning: When you open it, all the water will come out! Stand by with a bowl and bucket. 4) Take the back off and disconnect the drain hose at both ends. Poke out the blockage with a stiff wire (coathanger wire is ideal)...(Answered by old know all)

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Washing machine water for toilets? Has anyone used their waste washing machine water to fill their toilet cistern? If so, how did you set it up? Are their any problems with doing this? ... (Asked by condorvivayo)
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if you have a septic system try to find a place to drain the washing machine water to like your back yard or roses. if you have a city sewer i suppose you could but the toilet only holds 1-5 gallons of water so you would need a holding tank,it could be done by gravity and a float ball stop system....(Answered by rodneyglenn@sbcglobal.net)

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Can i connect washing machine to kitchen sink? My washing machine connectors and drain pipe are in my kitchen. There isn't any room for the washer and dryer in there.I want to move it to the room on the other side of where my kitchen sink is. I want to know if i can hook the washer to the sink for hot and cold water and for the washer to drain? How would i go about that?? ... (Asked by MEL)
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Run your pipe through the wall for the water. The drain is another matter. Your kitchen drain may not handle the water coming out when the washer discharges it's water. Also you would need a stand pipe so that the water from the washer will not syphon out. If you have 1 1/2 inch drain pipe for your kitchen then you should be okay....(Answered by Thomas S)

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Does anyone know for sure if there is harm in washing a down filled comforter...? in the washing machine as apposed to dry cleaning? I usually wash in the washing machine but am I ruining it? ... (Asked by susie)
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It is totally ok to wash your down comforter. As many have said down comes from birds who live near and in the water. Proper drying is important. Do you have a duvet cover? This cover basically protects your down comforter and is much easier to wash than the comforter. Beware of the dry cleaning praise. Besides costing quite a bit, my dry cleaner charges $100 for a twin/full size!!!- Dry cleaning uses chemicals, and something like a comforter might absorb and not release all of the chemicals until you are sleeping ...(Answered by SF Guy)

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how to install washing machine? I just buy a new washing machine and dishwasher, just need a direction how to install it. ... (Asked by pak_elerumoke)
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Does plumbing exist for either??? Each would eventually drain into the same exit line, but the intakes have to exist to begin with. I suggest a Plumbing contractor. Dealers such as Sears etc, do offer free delivery, and even minor set up issues, but if no plumbing exists, it has to be added. Rev. Steven...(Answered by Steven W)

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Is my washing machine supposed to have a trap in drain like under the sink?? My washing machine drain pipe is like the one under my sink. Its not just a straight pipe, it has that trap thing on it, and for some reason, it keeps getting clogged. I rented a drain snake last spring and managed to pull w glob of thread/twine up out of the drain. Once again my washing machine drain pipe is clogged and running water all over the floor. Its like a swimming pool in my utility room. My dad rigged everything in this house and the washing machine drain goes into a concrete floor, but ... (Asked by happydawg)
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Sigh,,, I know the feeling,,, Did DAD also install the MAIN plumbing,,,before the slab was poured? His intentions were all GOOD by the way. If the house was built by a contractor who used a PLUMBING contractor, then some type of P trap should have been inline at the time the slab was poured, to eliminate sewer gas back up. If the P trap is visible and accessable, measure the pipe diameter, get a piece that size from a home repair store, and a "collar" / fitting, to secure the new section ...(Answered by Steven W)

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