I have dropped and broken a 20 pound container of CO2 in my basement. It was terrifying.
While I air out the basement, I have a few questions:
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posted by Acari
on Mar 6, 2013 -
15 answers
A few months ago I finally found
the water bottle I'd coveted for so long. A few weeks ago, I lost it, along with everything else that was in my bag. And the bag itself. And my BLACK BELT. Anyway, after searching online for days, I finally found a shop in Poland that still had one. I ordered it immediately. I have it now.
It's leaking.
The hole is *tiny*, invisible to the naked eye. I'd say it leaks about one drop of water a minute. I'm sad and angry and disappointed, but as this bottle is apparently the last of its kind that was on sale, I'd really like to fix it. Any ideas how to go about it? Note: I'm in the Netherlands, so I'm kind of hoping for a miracle cure that will be available to me here...
posted by Skyanth
on Feb 12, 2013 -
19 answers
It's a 1999 Honda Civic Hatchback. Apparently cars of this type and age have a tendency to develop a leak around the tail lights. This leak was fixed recently but the car either hasn't dried out from that yet or is damp *again.* The windows are perpetually fogged up and often need towelling and the seats (fabric) are suspiciously cool. How to dry it out and keep it that way? Thank you!
posted by srs airbag
on Jan 8, 2013 -
16 answers
Should we tell our landlord we're smelling wood rot after a leak he already knows about?
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posted by Mertonian
on Nov 28, 2012 -
9 answers
Sandy's dropped almost 3 inches here already. Our roof (over 22 yrs old, original, already had quotes to replace it in the past 2 weeks) decided to leak. So I'm looking for general knowledge/hints/tips on fixing things after a roof leak.
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posted by k5.user
on Oct 29, 2012 -
10 answers
My kitchen ceiling just fell in, as a result of a month-long leak that has been building over time. About 2-3 square metres of inch-thick plaster came down at once - would certainly have caused injury if not worse had we been underneath it. The owners of the flat above have repeatedly stalled in taking any action - as far as I know they have still not called a plumber. They explicitly stated on Thursday that they were getting an emergency plumber in and hoped for Saturday morning but weren't sure. This is Tuesday and we haven't heard anything. Prior to this they were repeatedly contacted by our letting agent but claimed that they'd "been having trouble with" both their mobile and landline. Are they liable for this in any way? How do I proceed? (Further details: I'm in Scotland in the UK.)
posted by Kirn
on Oct 16, 2012 -
9 answers
Hot Tub has a internal leak. Hot Tub company quoted $3500 to fix it. I decided to move & take the foam out myself. Some advice needed.
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posted by audio
on Oct 3, 2012 -
10 answers
Second-floor toilet is leaking, can you help me figure out the best course of action regarding the floor?
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posted by joshwebb
on Sep 26, 2012 -
3 answers
Just how bad is this water damage a roofing contractor caused to my house? And what should I do about it?
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posted by BlueJae
on Sep 8, 2012 -
4 answers
Richmond Hill/GTA Ontario filter: I'm looking for one of those companies that fixes leaky basements.
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posted by feelinggood
on Sep 5, 2012 -
3 answers
A month from selling our house, and we found out we have an oil tank leak we need to clean up before we leave. Costs could be up to $10,000. Anything we can do?
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posted by Tooty McTootsalot
on Jul 18, 2012 -
21 answers
According to
this story in the Guardian, a BBC documentary about the London riots has been banned by a judge in England. However, the judgement also forbids revealing the judge's name, place or sitting, or more importantly, reasons for the banning. Can you help me find a leak of the judgement or any additional information, as I would like to know why it has been banned.
posted by Jehan
on Jul 17, 2012 -
7 answers
Indoor Plumbing Filter: Help me understand a valve on my hot water line and how to stop a leak.
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posted by msbutah
on Apr 14, 2012 -
8 answers
How to remove water from my car, specifically the carpets - they squish!
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posted by bendy
on Feb 9, 2012 -
13 answers
How to identify, fix, and clean up after a water leak without destroying my walls and ceilings (any more than I have to)?
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posted by zvs
on Feb 5, 2012 -
8 answers
I need guidance from car-fixin' types before I take my truck to a mechanic, in order to prevent falling into a money pit of unnecessary repairs. I also need to know if this is a critical immediate fix or if I have time to collect a few paychecks before addressing it.
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posted by dissolvedgirl22
on Jan 25, 2012 -
18 answers
How much should I worry about an expired credit card number being leaked in the Stratfor Lulzxmas event?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 8, 2012 -
4 answers
IsMyHouseGoingToFloodFilter: Will a bunch of teflon tape wrapped around a compression ring prevent my toilet shut off valve from leaking?
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posted by i love cheese
on Oct 30, 2011 -
8 answers
I have replaced the flapper, flush valve, overflow tube, spud washer, bolts, and gaskets. A big leak (spontaneous refilling every 1-2 hours) has become a small leak (2" drop in water level in 12 hours). Now what should I do to make it stop entirely?
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posted by mausburger
on Oct 17, 2011 -
18 answers
Discovered a leak last night in the closet of my apartment (yeah, the
same one I wrote about before). The carpet is damp, and there is some mold. Stopped by the management office twice today to ensure it gets taken care of ASAP, but am not feeling super-confident that anything will happen anytime soon. Can you sanity-check my intended next step, or suggest additional actions I should take?
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posted by DingoMutt
on Aug 20, 2011 -
10 answers
Uh oh. Our pool seems to have sprunk a leak. Now what? Need ideas for identifying the leak and/or what? Re-lining the pool?
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Jun 6, 2011 -
2 answers
Help Soldering Water Pipe - AGAIN (please don't recommend shark bites or any shortcuts - I did it last year, and it leaked again, thats why I'm trying to do this the right way).
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posted by absolutshrk
on May 14, 2011 -
17 answers
Help! Managing a window leak overnight, need ideas about the best way to keep the water off the floors.
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posted by Joh
on Mar 20, 2011 -
9 answers
My stovetop espresso maker has a small leak. I don't think returning it will help me. Are there any recipes for food-safe 'stop leak' compounds?
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posted by anthill
on Feb 8, 2011 -
10 answers
Can we get any sort of help moving if our apartment essentially kicks us out to make repairs?
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posted by Saminal
on Jan 14, 2011 -
12 answers
Leaky rims. What do I need to do to stop my car from gradually settling into the ground?
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posted by Scientist
on Dec 8, 2010 -
15 answers
How quickly can a peptic ulcer (1) form, and (2) perforate? My girlfriend just had an emergency surgery in Mexico when an ulcer she didn't know about opened 2 mm and began leaking air out of her stomach. How long might she have had it? (YANMD, naturally.)
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posted by Beardman
on Dec 8, 2010 -
5 answers
Mold in my car's trunk, very very nasty. I have a water leak, spilled some cat food in the trunk, and we had some very heavy rains recently. I've started cleaning it but want to know what's best to disinfect it, and whether I need to rip out the carpet.
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posted by marble
on Sep 12, 2010 -
9 answers
Verrrrryyyy slooooowwwwly accruing water damage on our first floor ceiling. What gives?
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posted by n'muakolo
on Jul 27, 2010 -
16 answers
Where did the mystery water come from? There were huge storms in the Twin Cities tonight. We returned home to find a puddle of water surrounding the furnace, which is located in the middle of the basement. There is no evidence of any water near the walls, or any leak from above. Where could this water have come from?
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posted by violettie3
on Jun 25, 2010 -
10 answers
I
don't have a political dog in this fight, but why, at this point, isn't President Obama sending the Navy to go down and stop the oil leak in the Gulf? certainly they could do it..right?
posted by mrmarley
on Jun 21, 2010 -
53 answers
Insane in the membrane? Can I turn my entire concrete patio into a drain?
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posted by Izzy
on Jun 9, 2010 -
13 answers
Our rental just suffered a serious roof leak. What should we know and do concerning the needed repairs?
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posted by Pamelayne
on Jun 5, 2010 -
10 answers
i have an aluminium tube evaporator with a fault, and want to use a vision or test system to find the fault. any good ideas? realistic ones..
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posted by edtut
on May 16, 2010 -
7 answers
Water is leaking into the car. Mechanic says ask the glass people, the glass people can't find the leak.
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posted by contrarian
on Apr 8, 2010 -
15 answers
Small dark spot on ceiling wasn't there before. Should I be immediately concerned?
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posted by jal0021
on Mar 19, 2010 -
8 answers
What should I expect when I calling a plumber in to fix a (possible) leak?
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posted by alan
on Mar 6, 2010 -
8 answers
My car appears to be leaking oil..or some other fluid. Is it safe to drive until I can get to a mechanic?
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posted by gnutron
on Dec 14, 2009 -
17 answers
Is my apartment management company responsible for water damage to my laptop that occurred as a result of their lack of maintenance?
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posted by iamisaid
on Dec 3, 2009 -
9 answers
