anytime Rini goes down for a nap, you would think that it is time for
a celebration of sorts.
Today, I fixed up Andy's computer, and he in turn fixed up our kitchen
tap. The computer was a very easy fix. First, the network cable was
plugged into the on board ethernet port, which doesn't have any
drivers. This was a problem that I already solved by installing a new
ethernet card. They had just forgotten to plug the cord into it.
Also the cord was not plugged into the router, so we were not getting
any internet signal either. Again, quick fix. Finally, the biggest
reason the internet was not working: the modem was on standby. Press
of a button and we were in business again.
The taps were fairly simple as well. First we shut off the water to
the taps, simple, then we removed the... parts. I want to call them
spigots, but I think the proper name is cartridge. In any case, once
that part was out, it was plain that the reason for the leak was due
to the leak in the O-rings. They were quite damaged and needed to be
replaced. One trip to Home Depot, and the solution presents itself.
Or so I thought. Andy and I went to Home Depot with the cartridges
and the O-rings, hoping that it was be a quick, in and out ordeal.
Turns out they were sold out of the O-rings that we needed, but there
were some other stores that had them. Clairview and St. Albert.
Uh... Yeah. No. We just bought new cartridges that cost $4 more, and
they also had new O-rings on them. After that, it was a simple matter
to install the cartridges. Then turn on the water, and... NO MORE
DRIPS!
Last night, we kept a 4L milk jug under the tap to catch the water.
It was full by morning. The time to fix that tap had definitely come!
It is so much nicer not to have to worry about the tap, or listen to
the incessant dripping. Caitlin is very happy for that!
And as the saying goes, "Happy Wife; happy life."
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