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    Drain Rods

    Thanks for the advice. Power-washer with the 'silver bullet' sounds like the best option, any idea how much it costs and where to buy mathepac? I was desperate enough to try the 'chemical' stuff especially since the drains had been cleared so recently and the tank emptied. ( So much for the...
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    Drain Rods

    My septic tank was emptied a few months ago and are backed up yet again. Can someone please advise me where to go to get drain rods, the do's and don'ts, never used them in my life. Also is it possible for 3ply toilet roll to block drains? thanks
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    Left outside tap on with garden hose attached

    Well if he did I dont recall him paying a penny.:D
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    Downstairs toilet smell

    Checked the threads Leo. One poster asked what is the best product for bio septic tanks but got no reply, I'm in the same situation. Does anyone know?
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    Left outside tap on with garden hose attached

    Thanks for advice. Checked the manhole pipes blocked even though got tank emptied and pipes cleaned couple of months back. Did my best to clear it, ended up using cillit bang, even though its probably the wrong thing to use with a bio septic tank.
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    How to lay rat poison where kids play?

    I agree with Slater. My mother used to put the poison into a drainpipe and warned us to keep away from it, which we did out of fear of rats. It always worked.
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    Left outside tap on with garden hose attached

    Just discovered the outside tap was left on with garden hose attached for possibly over a week, big blunder, no lectures please. What happens to the build up of water in the hose? Where does it go. Would it have anything to do with toilet back up? Thanks in advance
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    Rhododendrons

    THats what I was afraid of. I knew they were invasive which is why i used them to cover the weeds in a very unsightly entrance. Should I dig them up and get rid of them, what should I plant instead? Basically surrounded by fields,rushes brambles. What to do? Thanks for the advice. Can...
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    Rhododendrons

    Are rhodendrons very invasive? I planted quite a few last year and this, in a weed infested area under trees. So far all have bloomed, any one know what are the odds of them survivng or should I move them to a more open area. Thanks
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    Home security alarms connect to mobile phone

    Leo dont want to sound too dumb, but where would I get the auto dialer, do I need an electrician to install it? Thanks
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    Home security alarms connect to mobile phone

    I have a phone line and an alarm system, jaykayphd can you give me a bit more information please. Thanks for the replies.
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    Washing Tablets - non Branded

    There was a link here ages ago unfortunately cant remember, but it had to do with non chemical house hold cleaners ,eg bread soda, washing crystals, vinegar cheaper on the pocket and much better on the septic tanks and the enviornment. Worth googling
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    Wedding Question (Gift for Bride)

    Lets not lose sight of the 'big day'. Comitments, love, life...why the shallowness.
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    Home security alarms connect to mobile phone

    If this issue has been discussed before could link be provided please. We got a home security alarm when we built our home some years ago. The installer recommended a company from an neighbouring county at a significant cost, somewhat like eircom watch... we did not avail of it. We have...
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    Have you heard of jumbletown.ie?

    Totally agree jumbletown is a great site, alas not too many from the south west know about it.
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    Garden shed

    Re: GARDEN SHED, I need one. I looked into all types of sheds, basically wood and steel had a problem with coondensation, based on other peoples experiences, and it seemed the best was block built. Any truth in any of it based on yer experience?
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    Steam clean wooden floors

    I bought a steam cleaner in lidl months ago, never used it yet. The instructions mentioned every thing except wooden floors. Is it ok to steam clean wooden floors? Worried in case it might take off the finish. Anyone got experience of this? Thanks
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