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Stopping the drip of a compression valve

Fittings and valves connected to flexible copper pipe are subject to bumps, so they can leak. Tightening the compression nut slightly can usually stop the leak — see the figure below. The leak may also come from the valve — tightening the packing nut around the valve stem should stop this leak. If none of these quick-fixes work, replace the fitting or valve with a new one.

1. Make a second cut on the other side of the leak and remove the bad section.
2. Clean each end of the pipe, and the ends of the short replacement pipe.
Also clean the inside of the slip couplings. Apply flux to all pipe ends and to the inside of the slip couplings.
3. Slide the slip couplings completely onto the new piece of pipe, and place the pipe in the gap left by the pipe that you cut away. Slide the slip couplings onto the old pipe.
4. Solder the new piece of pipe in place.
5. Close the faucets. Turn the water on to test for a leak.
Open the upstairs faucets to let the air out of the system, and you’re back in business.

Watch out for any water that may drip out of the pipe while you’re soldering — it’s boiling hot. Also, solder won’t adhere to pipes with water on them.

If getting all of the water out of the line is a problem, and small amounts of water keep dripping out of the pipe, soldering the replacement piece will be difficult. In this case, use a copper union. Solder the union nuts to the end of one section of pipe. (Don’t forget to slip the union nut over the pipe before you begin soldering!) Solder the other half of the union to the short piece of copper pipe. Then, solder the pipe to the existing section with a slip coupling. The open union allows the water to drip out while you’re soldering the repair together.

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Braces Before and After

If you are starting the process of dental treatment that involves use of braces, you must ask your self what will be the difference with the braces before and after? How will your teeth look compare to the way they look now? Will they be perfect like the smile of some model from the cover of the magazine? Well, one thing is curtain – your teeth will look much better and you will forget all the pain you went through with braces when you see your smile and compare your photos with braces before and after.

No meter what kind of braces you choose to use – at the beginning you will feel pain. It want be easy to eat. Actually it will be very hard to eat at the beginning. You will even have problem to smile! Inside of our mouth is very sensitive, and it will take time for your skin to get use to the brackets (metal or ceramic – is the same). But you can look at it from a little bit optimistic point of view – you will lose your weight! And it is not necessarily bad thing. So, when you compare your look with braces before and after – it want be just the smile that looks much better, it will be your figure, too!

Using braces for some period of time, like a year or two, is not simple. Many people in this situation are facing fear of their look during this period. Fear of how their friends and partners will react. But the truth is that most of the people at some age are using braces. And some use them more then once! So, people understand. Some of your friends will know what you are going through. To the ones that don`t know – you can explain. They are your friends and they will support you. And once when they see your smile and compare – braces before and after – they will be astonished! And as friends, they will be happy for you.

To make sure that your treatment will last as short as possible, take care of your teeth properly. It will take some time for you to get in the routine. The floss threaders can be pretty tricky at the beguiling, for example. But it is important to do it. If you keep your teeth clean and healthy – they will adjust faster. Also risk of cavity is higher when you have your braces on. Cleaning teeth after every meal is a must! But, then again, as soon as you get your braces on and every time you go for change of wire, you will feel the pain and you want be able to chew properly. In these days you should stick with mashed potatoes, sops and other easy to swallow food. Even when the pain is gone, try not to bite sandwiches, for example, but to take small peaces by your hand and then chew it. Be very careful with the lipstick too. It can easily get on your brackets without you noticing it.

Many challenges are before you once you make decision to use braces. It is not easy. Booster can be if you just take a look of some photos of people with braces before and after. They are happy now and satisfied with their dental health and beautiful smile. Soon you will be too.

The Homeowner’s Bill of Rights

Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings (“HADD”)(www.hadd.org) is a consumer protection group for homeowners and homebuyers that advocates on behalf of homeowners against defective construction. In their effort to protect homeowners the organization developed a Homeowner’s Bill of Rights that details what consumers should be able to expect from a builder or contractor. HADD also proposes legislation, such as a New Home Disclosure Act, a Home Lemon Act. It also sets standards for litigation, such as preventing confidentiality agreements in settlements and prohibition of arbitration.

The Homeowner’s Bill of Rights sets forth the expectations each homeowner should be entitled to from a builder and the protections they deserve from the government as consumers of new homes. The full Homeowner’s Bill of Rights includes a statement of rights and advocates for protective legislation. The following is a summary of HADD’s Homeowner’s Bill of Rights. To read the full Homeowner’s Bill of Rights, link to www.hadd.org.

Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings Homeowner’s Bill of Rights

“When consumers buy a new home or contract for additions and/or remodeling of an existing home:

They have the right to safe and sound, quality construction.

They have the right to expect that their new home and/or any home improvements are built in compliance with all existing local, state, and federal building codes and ordinances.

They have the right to expect that only quality, performance-proven building products are used in their homes and that all such products are installed in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.

They have the right to expect that the architect’s and engineer’s designs are completely and accurately followed.

They have the right to expect that the home will not leak or breed toxic mold(s), is structurally sound, and that all mechanical systems and structural components will perform properly.

They have the right to receive, in a timely manner prior to signing a sales contract and/or closing documents, complete information regarding their purchase contracts, warranties, disclosures of agencies, and any and all relationships and/or partnerships their real estate broker and/or builder may have with all agencies involved with the home buying process. This includes, but is not limited to: home inspectors, lenders, title companies, builders’/subcontractors’ insurance carriers, products’ manufacturers, realtors, and home warranty companies.

They have the right to access records, public and private, regarding performance and complaints pertaining to their builder, subcontractors, home warranty companies, lenders, manufacturers, realtors, title companies, insurance carriers, and any other entity associated with the home building/home buying process.

They have the right to full disclosures in regard to new housing.

They have the right to a trial conducted by their peers, rather than to be forced into contractual binding arbitration.

They have the right to peace of mind concerning the safety of their family.”

Conclusion

If you believe your home suffers from a construction defect, contact an attorney with experience in construction-defect litigation. Not every defect will warrant the time and expense of pursuing a claim, and often the time limits (statute of limitations) will prevent a homeowner from pursuing a claim. To protect your rights, contact an attorney who can help you evaluate how your state’s laws apply to the particular circumstances of your situation.

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