James Cooper

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Stories By James Cooper

  • How To Troubleshoot Septic Float Switches

    If your septic system uses a pump to remove wastewater from the tank to a drain field, your system will include a septic tank alarm and float switch. When the float rises to an unacceptable level, it sets off an alarm to warn you that your tank may be about to overflow.

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  • How To Troubleshoot A Concord Furnace

    A Concord furnace is a reliable and solid piece of equipment, but on occasion, as with any furnace, it can malfunction. Before calling a repairman, try troubleshooting the problem yourself. You may find the problem is something simple you can solve on your own, saving you the cost of a service call.

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  • How To Repair A Patio Umbrella String

    Your patio umbrella provides shade and relief from the heat of the sun. Occasionally umbrellas can fail, many times because the stringing fails. If this happens, you will need to restring your patio umbrella. This task is not difficult and is something that you should be able to do on your own.

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