Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Course

Looking for a course in plumbing and pipe fitting? There are not many recognised training provider for this in Singapore.

CDAC, ITE and A+ is offering this course with certification.

CDAC - More Info

ITE - More Info

A+ Courses - More Info

Cleaning the Filter of Aircon

Air conditioner units are warm and damp - perfect for mould to thrive. When a mouldy air-con unit is used, millions of mould spores are dispersed into the air. If you detect a musty or stale smell in the circulated air when you first switch on your air-con, there could be mould growing in the unit.

Clean the air-con filter and cooling coil regularly. Spraying a mould inhibitor on these parts can prevent mould growth. In addition, an air purifier can remove any airborne spores in the home while a dehumidifier can retard mould growth in moist environments.

Poisons at Home

EXAMPLES OF POISONS*

Medication
Antibiotics, anticonvulsants, antihistamines, antidepressants, cough and cold preparations, diabetes medications, heart medications, painkillers, sleeping pills, stimulants and street drugs, iron pills, laxatives, contraceptives.

Food
Food and drink contaminated with bacteria, viruses or mould.

Household Chemicals
In the kitchen- Dishwashing detergent, rust remover, bleach, disinfectants, carpet cleaner.
In the bedroom- Cosmetics, perfume, cologne, deodorant, nail polish remover, jewellery cleaner, room deodorizer.
In the bathroom- Drain and toilet bowl cleaner, shampoo, soap, suntan lotion, shaving cream, hair dyes, softeners, mouthwash.
Others- Batteries, mercury thermometers, ant or rat poison, pesticides, mothballs, kerosene, lighter fluid, turpentine, glues, paint, paint remover and thinner, weed killers.

Animals
Snakes, spiders, scorpions, insects and sea animals such as jellyfish, stonefish, stingrays, blue-ringed octopus, sea urchins and cone shells.

Plants
Any part of a plant can be a potential poison. This includes the roots, leaves, stems, flowers, fruit and sap.

*This list is not exhaustive.

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Inadequate Flush of Toilet

Experiencing an inadequate flush of your toilet?

The likely causes are:
- Faulty linkage between handle and trip lever.
- Tank stopper closes before tank empties.
- Leak between tank and bowl.
- Clogged flush passages.

What can be done:
- Tighten setscrew on handle linkage or replace handle.
- Adjust stopper guide rod and lift wires or chain.
- Tighten tank bolts or couplings or replace gasket.
- Clear obstructions from passages with wire.

If all else fails.. call for help ;)

Plumbing - Water Pipe Tips

Evaluating A Home - Water Pipes By Raynor James

When evaluating a home you are considering buying, it is easy to get caught up in the visual aspects of the home. Water pipes are just one unseen area you remember to inspect.

Water Pipes ? Drip, Drip, Drip

Alright, I?ll admit right away water pipes are not exactly the most glamorous aspect of a home. In fact, water piping in most homes is more than adequate to keep you in hot showers while you live there and take care of all your water needs. If there is a problem with the interior water pipes, however, you are in for a very costly and disruptive experience.

The main issue with water pipes on the interior of a home is their location. It is easy to forget about them because they are primarily hidden behind the walls of the house. While this is good from a visual perspective, it quickly becomes a negative if a pipe starts leaking or, god forbid, actually bursts inside a wall. Leaks lead to rot and mold problems that can effect the health of you family. A burst pipe leads to flooding, new carpets, rebuilt walls and large bills.

When evaluating the water pipes in a home, keep in mind the following issues.

1. Copper ? The best piping material for water pipes is copper. It will last forever and is resistant to hard deposit build ups which can impact the amount of water flowing through the pipes. Copper pipes are also the sign of a quality construction effort as they tend to be more expensive than alternatives.

2. PVC ? If you see PVC water pipes anywhere other than on the sprinkler system or from the main street line to the house, red flags should wave before your eyes. The presence of PVC piping is an indication of an owner doing the piping themselves, as most construction companies will not use PVC. In a majority of locations, such use of PVC is outright illegal. Do not buy a home with PVC piping in the walls! Ever!

3. Iron Piping ? For a long time, iron piping was pretty much the standard in home construction. There is nothing particularly wrong with using such piping with one exception. Iron piping is susceptible to water and will rust over time. If you find this grey, metal piping in the home, find out when it was put in and check for rust. Iron piping should last roughly 30 years without any major problems. If replacements must be made, go with copper.

The pipes moving water around the interior of a home may seem uninteresting. Your attitude, however, will change if one of them bursts in the middle of the night.

Raynor James is with the FSBO site - http://www.fsboamerica.org - FSBO homes for sale by owner. Visit our home buying page - http://www.fsboamerica.org/buyer.cfm - to view and buy homes, houses, condos, land and real estate.

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