The Home Ownership Thread

[Thomas]

Update on my AC unit. It’s not the drainage pan or the drainage pipe that’s the problem. It’s the open pipe pointed up. It’s bubbling when my AC unit is running splashing water everywhere
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Have you poured bleach into the pipe? They sometimes grow algae and you’re supposed to bleach them periodically or they back up

 

[double00]

that is the vent to the condensation drain line. Sounds like there is a clog in the line. Should be fairly simple to unclog with a wet/vac or some vinegar, etc

oh i have a feeling tex knows exactly how to unclog that pipe

 

[Texasmade]

oh i have a feeling tex knows exactly how to unclog that pipe

I learned from you!

Have you poured bleach into the pipe? They sometimes grow algae and you’re supposed to bleach them periodically or they back up

Not yet. I’m going to hvac it this weekend

 

[Numbernine]

I learned from you!

Not yet. I’m going to hvac it this weekend

You know any one who has a fish tape?

 

[Texasmade]

You know any one who has a fish tape?

Nope.

 

[Lizard23]

Nope.

you can buy one for less than 20 bucks.

 

[PhilKenSebben]

you can buy one for less than 20 bucks.

Harbor Freight 9.99

 

[SixOhNine]

Why does he need fish tape when he can just suck it until it stops dribbling on the floor?

 

[PhilKenSebben]

Why does he need fish tape when he can just suck it until it stops dribbling on the floor?

I thought maybe he would just use his needledick instead

 

[gnatty8]

Update on my AC unit. It’s not the drainage pan or the drainage pipe that’s the problem. It’s the open pipe pointed up. It’s bubbling when my AC unit is running splashing water everywhere
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Pour couple of cups of vinegar down in there every six months. Works like a charm.

 

[Texasmade]

Pour couple of cups of vinegar down in there every six months. Works like a charm.

Because this is SF, I'll need to buy the most expensive balsamic vinegar to pour down the pipe.

 

[gnatty8]

Because this is SF, I'll need to buy the most expensive balsamic vinegar to pour down the pipe.

Because you just know that'll work better

 

[Lizard23]

Came home from vacation to a severe fungus infestation on my front lawn. So frustrating. Guess i know what ill be doing tomorrow.

 

[Texasmade]

Came home from vacation to a severe fungus infestation on my front lawn. So frustrating. Guess i know what ill be doing tomorrow.

Tripping balls on shrooms?

 

[Lizard23]

Tripping balls on shrooms?

obviously. While i power rake and overseed.