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by countrydan
Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Kitchen/bathroom plumbing issue
Replies: 47
Views: 17519

Re: Kitchen/bathroom plumbing issue

A trick i like is to try a shop vac and suck the water/clog up or bounce it enough to go thru. This does work half the time for me. Maybe worth a shot. you will have to block all the other drains on the line tho as the air will suck from them too.
by countrydan
Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:13 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Blinking lights...and they are not supposed to!
Replies: 4
Views: 2443

Re: Blinking lights...and they are not supposed to!

I understand the forum rules and will be careful.

A faulty ground will not cause a blinking bulb. When the outlet/socket does this a multi-meter will explain everything.

And I agree, most likely a loose connection at the super cheapo outlets/switches in our mh's...
by countrydan
Thu Jul 11, 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Sometimes...it stinks
Replies: 7
Views: 3682

Re: Sometimes...it stinks

maybe your septic field/leech field is causing this?

maybe a small dead animal in your walls?crawl space? dried up p trap or a cracked drain line?

glad its gone whatever it was!
by countrydan
Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:45 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Whole House Water Shut-Off
Replies: 4
Views: 2892

Re: Whole House Water Shut-Off

I have a main shut off ball valve in my crawl space right after the pressure switch for the well pump.
by countrydan
Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: All Other HVAC Questions
Topic: Done with HVAC, going to window units!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 6982

Re: Done with HVAC, going to window units!!!

i will assume the ductwork is flexing a bit from the air pressure thus making the noises... heres what id do: open the vents in other areas to lessen the air flow through your masterbdrm ducts. if thats a no go, id get under the mh and find the popping ductwork area(s) and self-tap an angle "L&...
by countrydan
Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:15 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: sewer water coming out of open sewer lines?
Replies: 21
Views: 11068

Re: sewer water coming out of open sewer lines?

a trick ive used in the past is setup your shop vac for liquid pickup and stick the hose in the toilet 4" line. hopefully you dont have anything but grey water in there but thats something to try. then just plug up the drains that feed into this line to direct the suction to the clogged area...
by countrydan
Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:11 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Consequences of an overflowing toilet...
Replies: 6
Views: 6954

Re: Consequences of an overflowing toilet...

was it a ton of water left to overflow? we had both toilets break on us before we bought our home cause of freezing and there was no damage from the water that sits in the toilet that was now on the floor. granted this may only be a gallon or so? also below our carpet in the bathroom was sheet linol...
by countrydan
Mon May 13, 2013 4:51 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: sewer water coming out of open sewer lines?
Replies: 21
Views: 11068

Re: sewer water coming out of open sewer lines?

i know with our trailer the kitchen and washing machine drain lines all get routed to the master bathroom's toilet line. when i pulled the toilet i can see the kitchen drain water draining into a t fitting about 6" below the floor connected the the main toilet drain line that is prob 4" di...
by countrydan
Thu May 09, 2013 8:09 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Concrete Runners
Replies: 12
Views: 20922

Re: Concrete Runners

As Greg said I would speak with your county dept/inspector/etc regarding foundation types, etc.. They will be very helpful I would guess as mine were. If that is not helpful I would consult a structural engineer. Just a note kailor, As I understand there are multiple types of foundations for our mh'...
by countrydan
Thu May 09, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Total Remodel - Project 2: Kitchen
Replies: 25
Views: 15157

Re: Total Remodel - Project 2: Kitchen

autopsy...lol... cool project thanks for the pics. and just a couple pointers from me that are probably obvious. if that is the older poly lines and not pex now may be a great time to upgrade the plumbing. and id also check closely for any openings and seal everything up good now while its all apart...
by countrydan
Sat May 04, 2013 11:20 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Question to moderators
Replies: 2
Views: 1401

Question to moderators

Is there a thread or section to share a pic or two of your mh? I couldn't find one from searching.

I think it would be cool to see everyone's setups and maybe get some ideas from the pics.. Just a thought.. Thanks.
by countrydan
Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: RADIANT FLOOR HEATING IN 14X76
Replies: 7
Views: 3235

Re: RADIANT FLOOR HEATING IN 14X76

Boilers can operate at different pressures/flow rates as based on design. The boiler's fill valve, if working correctly, will be fine with a filter. .. So a filter is important for exchanger and etc. lifespan on a well IMO. I would recommend watching filter condition and replacing as necessary..
by countrydan
Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: RADIANT FLOOR HEATING IN 14X76
Replies: 7
Views: 3235

Re: RADIANT FLOOR HEATING IN 14X76

I understand your filter needs but my question is why not filter all the water? The benefits of -filtered water and the boiler - will far outweigh the negatives IMO. Less deposits on the heat exchanger the better transfer rate thus less fuel used... Not to mention the pump blades/balance, etc... So ...
by countrydan
Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:22 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Belly hanging out
Replies: 7
Views: 3495

Re: Belly hanging out

I'm with ya steve on that for sure. Lol.. The insulation in my mh is loose non faced fiberglass with the belly wrap as the moisture barrier which I assume is typical. I hate dealing with fiberglass insulation the most out of any project..
by countrydan
Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Hi Newbie With Some Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 2567

Re: Hi Newbie With Some Questions

I would suggest speaking with a real estate agent or following for sale ads in your area for awhile to get a feel of the current market. If you wouldn't mind spending some money you can always get an appraisal done. I would just be sure to speak with an appraiser that is familiar with mh's and the a...