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Leaky Sink: Basket Strainer
Removal, preparation and replacement of a basket strainer and repair of a punctured stainless steel sink using JB Weld two part epoxy. Bar sink sized basket strainer shown - procedure is the same for kitchen utility sink sized basket strainers.
How To Clear Rusted Pipe
Easy way to deal with pipes blocked by heavy rust deposits in non-potable water systems. Free up pipes clogged with rust using CLR (Calcium Lime & Rust Remover) from Jelmar .
Plumbing Something With Shark Bites
Tutorial on basic pipe replacement using half inch (1/2") copper pipe and easy to use SharkBite pipe couplings.
Something About Valves
Demonstrating some of the many types of valves encountered everyday. Shows ball valves, check valves, gate valves and compares the Joker valve to the Tricuspid, Aortic and Pulmonary valves.
Jewelry Down The Drain?
How to do-it-yourself instructional on retrieving jewelry or other valuables lost down the drain.
Clogged Drain?
Oh man, don’t you hate when this happens? Another clogged drain. Today on Repairs101 – I’ve got a sink that won’t drain and if you’re...
Fixing a Leaking Tap – Stem Valves
How to do-it-yourself instructional on repairing a leaky bathtub faucet. Shows steps required for removing and rebuilding valve stems.
