limescale DIY projects pose a variety of small problems. Whether these problems be temporary or not, it depends largely on a person's acuity and resourcefulness. However, a bit of professional help will never hurt anybody.limescale Fence panels and post holeslimescale Just how deep should a posthole be? Donna Hardie, syndicated columnist and DIY expert sheds light on the problem:"A solid 1.8m square fence panels offer a lot of wind resistance so they need a firm anchor. Bury 600mm of the post in the ground. Pack the bottom of the hole with crushed hardcore, then drop in the post and force in some more. You should aim to leave about 300mm to fill with concrete. Use a trowel to slope the concrete surface away from the fence post to stop rainwater pooling around the base."The crushed hardcore is used to stabilize the fence posts when they're driven to the ground. To make sure that you have an easy time of it, make sure that you use an electric auger to make the work easier. Don't break your back if you don't have to.Loft space problemWith the advent of smaller and more efficient tanks for insulation, what happens to the old metal tanks? Aside from moving it around (not advisable because of the old pipes), the best approach to this problem is the use of an angle grinder.If you really want to free up space in your loft, the simplest way to do it is to chop the offending metal tank and remove it from your loft piece by piece. It's not easy, but after a few hours of work the metal tank will be out of your loft, and your home for good.Which mower?If you're buying your old mother a new lawn mower, then make sure that the mower you will be purchasing is fit for the particular terrain of your yard and your garden.Rough terrain, with lots of pebbles and irregular formations require a rotary mower or what some call an electric light hover. According to Hardie:"Rotaries can cut though rough grass but a hover is easier to push and can still cope with uneven areas. Your mum should only need a lightweight (1000W) motor. There are lots of hovers for less than pounds 80. Qualcast's Easi-Lite (pounds 52.99) has a tilting head so it's easy to steer around."Hot showers gone coldIf you've been using the same shower for the past seven years and the water suddenly feels colder than usual, what could be the problem? According to Reggie Merida, a DIY enthusiast from Edinburgh:"The inlet could have been blocked with what we call limescale. As the name implies, limescale forms over a period of time, with the accumulation of natural salts from the water. The best way to DIY it is to not DIY it. Simply call the manufacturer and have the shower cartridge replaced."In some cases, showers have intelligent chips that add specific chemicals to counteract the formation of rust and limescale. However, these models are a bit more expensive than regular showers.
giovedì 28 giugno 2012
limescale, water marks, hard water, water stains
limescale DIY projects pose a variety of small problems. Whether these problems be temporary or not, it depends largely on a person's acuity and resourcefulness. However, a bit of professional help will never hurt anybody.limescale Fence panels and post holeslimescale Just how deep should a posthole be? Donna Hardie, syndicated columnist and DIY expert sheds light on the problem:"A solid 1.8m square fence panels offer a lot of wind resistance so they need a firm anchor. Bury 600mm of the post in the ground. Pack the bottom of the hole with crushed hardcore, then drop in the post and force in some more. You should aim to leave about 300mm to fill with concrete. Use a trowel to slope the concrete surface away from the fence post to stop rainwater pooling around the base."The crushed hardcore is used to stabilize the fence posts when they're driven to the ground. To make sure that you have an easy time of it, make sure that you use an electric auger to make the work easier. Don't break your back if you don't have to.Loft space problemWith the advent of smaller and more efficient tanks for insulation, what happens to the old metal tanks? Aside from moving it around (not advisable because of the old pipes), the best approach to this problem is the use of an angle grinder.If you really want to free up space in your loft, the simplest way to do it is to chop the offending metal tank and remove it from your loft piece by piece. It's not easy, but after a few hours of work the metal tank will be out of your loft, and your home for good.Which mower?If you're buying your old mother a new lawn mower, then make sure that the mower you will be purchasing is fit for the particular terrain of your yard and your garden.Rough terrain, with lots of pebbles and irregular formations require a rotary mower or what some call an electric light hover. According to Hardie:"Rotaries can cut though rough grass but a hover is easier to push and can still cope with uneven areas. Your mum should only need a lightweight (1000W) motor. There are lots of hovers for less than pounds 80. Qualcast's Easi-Lite (pounds 52.99) has a tilting head so it's easy to steer around."Hot showers gone coldIf you've been using the same shower for the past seven years and the water suddenly feels colder than usual, what could be the problem? According to Reggie Merida, a DIY enthusiast from Edinburgh:"The inlet could have been blocked with what we call limescale. As the name implies, limescale forms over a period of time, with the accumulation of natural salts from the water. The best way to DIY it is to not DIY it. Simply call the manufacturer and have the shower cartridge replaced."In some cases, showers have intelligent chips that add specific chemicals to counteract the formation of rust and limescale. However, these models are a bit more expensive than regular showers.
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