Sewage / Sewage Treatment PlantsInstallation

Drainage gravel as splash protection | Which drainage gravel grains are there?

Drainage gravel is often used as splash protection on paths. Because this is cheap, easy to apply and is a simple way to protect house walls and keep the basement dry. When choosing the type of gravel and the grain size, however, there are a few factors to consider. Interested do-it-yourselfers can find out what it is here.Function and propertiesThe function of the drainage gravel is to allow water to seep away as evenly as possible. In addition, the gravel gives the water time to be absorbed...

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WarmthInstallation

Bleeding the oil heater: what to do?

If the heater doesn't get really warm anymore, that's more than annoying and uncomfortable. In the long run, the lack of heat can also encourage the formation of mold. Therefore, quick action is required. With our step-by-step instructions, it is quick and easy to bleed the oil line and thus to restore the full heating output.preparationIf it is unclear whether the heating tape has slackened due to air in the pipe, the tank filling should be checked first. If this is empty or not filled enoug...

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WarmthInstallation

Calculate the heating expansion tank

Calculating the size of the expansion tank for heating is crucial for efficient heating. If it is too big, sufficient pressure cannot build up. If it is too small, overpressure occurs.FactorsThe selection of the appropriate pressure expansion tank is decisive for the function of the heating system. Efficient heating and the avoidance of problems and damage is only possible if the expansion vessel is correctly matched to the system.Various factors must be taken into account:Expansion volumereq...

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Electricity / ElectricsInstallation

Lay and connect underground cables

Save money when connecting the house, illuminate the garden or connect the sauna heater to the power supply? There are many reasons for laying an underground cable. In this work, however, depending on the type of connections and the current strength, certain laying depths and connections must be taken into account. Here we reveal step by step what is important in each case.House connectionWhen building your own home, you can partially install the house connection yourself in order to save cos...

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WarmthChange The Heating Thermostat & Set It CorrectlyInstallation

Change the heating thermostat & set it correctly

Setting and changing the heating thermostat only requires a few simple steps if you know how to proceed. The measures can also help save heating energy and heat rooms more efficiently. Regular checks should therefore be carried out to avoid wasting energy and money. If problems arise, they can usually be resolved in a few simple steps.Thermostat - how it worksThe heating thermostat is a handle that is used to adjust the temperature. The handle operates a rotary control and the heating valve, ...

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Sewage / Sewage Treatment PlantsInstallation

Toilet: too little water in the toilet cistern

If you're struggling with not enough water in your toilet's cistern, this article will help you out. Approaches to solving the problem are offered for the individual causes.preparationBefore you can deal with the individual causes for the low water level in the toilet cistern, you must first open the cistern. The cistern is closed with a lid which, depending on the age and condition of the toilet, can be opened easily or with a little force. Some models have screws that must be loosened first...

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Chimney / Oven / Exhaust AirInstallation

Distance from chimney to walls, sockets, etc.: this must be taken into account

A fireplace can be a wonderful addition to the living space, and not just because it spreads pleasant warmth. It is also visually decorative - but potentially dangerous.ChimneysModern models can be installed in almost any room and spread a cozy flair. On cold winter days, they provide warmth and a pleasant light. However, the suitability for the respective room depends on various factors.Type of operationNeed for exhaust ventilationHeat developmentNot every fireplace needs a hood, which means...

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Electricity / ElectricsInstallation

Drilling holes for sockets: dimensions and distances

To use sockets in the apartment or Moving around the house does not necessarily need an electrician. You can do this yourself with a little manual skill and with the right tools. In essence, it is about drilling the holes for the cans in the walls. Above all, this requires meticulous work. You have to know that every single socket is in line with the respective power line, without which the socket would of course not get any power. As a result, the holes for sockets must always be integrated ...

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WaterInstallation

Domestic waterworks: how to increase the pressure

If there is no longer enough water available in the pressure tank of a domestic waterworks, the pressure must be increased. The following guide shows how the setting can be made.Minimum and maximumThe domestic waterworks is a system that is regulated by two settings, among other things: the minimum pressure and the maximum pressure.If the pressure falls below the minimum, more water is pumped. How much and how fast the water is pumped depends on two factors. On the one hand, on the size of th...

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Sewage / Sewage Treatment PlantsInstallation

Laying and connecting KG pipes: Instructions

In order to save money when building a house, some builders decide to lay the sewer pipes themselves. However, the type of pipes, the slope in which they are laid, the angles and the connections must meet a number of requirements. Interested do-it-yourselfers will find out below what is important, how the pipes must be laid and connected.HT or KG sewage pipe - the differencesSewer pipes can be found in different designs. On the one hand the HT pipes (high temperature pipes). They are gray and...

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