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Jewish World Review
Fixit: Old pipes leave homeowner in hot water; Bug ID needed
By
Karen Youso
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com |
(MCT)
Question: Soon after replacing my bathroom sink faucet, the hot-water flow decreased significantly. I had a plumber come to fix it, and he said that when the water was shut off to change the faucet, it allowed gunk that clings to the pipes to become loose and partly block the line. He said if he shut off the water again to fix the water flow, it could just jam it up somewhere else, such as the kitchen or shower line. He looked at the 50-year-old pipes in the basement and said I should have all the pipes replaced, because replacing just part of one will result in a blockage somewhere else. I think replacing all the pipes to the tune of several thousand dollars is extreme. What do you think?
Answer: You probably need to update the plumbing. Here's why:
The smaller-diameter pipes (less than 1 inch) installed in years past do not serve today's water needs well. In addition, the galvanized or lead pipes in older plumbing installations can build up deposits over time that further restrict water flow, as you now know.
The solution is to replace the piping with today's standard 1-inch copper piping. That can be expensive, but it's the only real solution. Sometimes acid solutions have been used to clear pipes of sediment, but this method is often unsuccessful and can result in leaks. In addition to solving your problem, updating the plumbing will make your house more valuable if you sell it.
As with most sizeable home-improvement projects, you'll want to get bids for the work from more than one plumber.
BUG ID NEEDED
Q: I live in an apartment in an assisted-living building. I have little black mites that bite. I shower every day and keep the apartment clean, but how do I get rid of these tiny bugs? I told the manager, and he put down two Advance Dual Choice discs. He said it would eliminate the problem, but it did no good. The bugs are in my hair, and my hairdresser says they aren't lice or bedbugs. What could they be, and how do I get rid of them? They are driving me crazy!
A: You have to get the insect identified. Without knowing the problem, the best control can't be determined, according to Jeff Hahn, entomologist, University of Minnesota Extension. Putting out ant bait (Advance Dual Choice) is not the answer, he added. It is extremely important that no one apply any pesticides until the pest is identified.
Send a sample of the insect to the local county extension office for identification. A pest-control company also can help with proper identification and control of the pest.
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Karen Youso is a columnist for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis. Send a note by clicking here.
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