Okavango Challenge

I am planting an eggplant and cherry plant in my backyard, and I want to know the average amount of water I should give the plants. I fill a whole cooking pot all the way to the top and give my plants that much water in the morning and night.

Am I over watering my plants? Or do they need more water?

You should water your eggplants weekly. Eggplants need an inch of water each week. Be mindful of the rainfall in your area and water accordingly.

I can be taking a nice, relaxing shower and -BAM!- someone flushes a toilet in another bathroom and the hot water vanishishes. It stays cold until the toilet tank is refilled (about a minute or two). Why does the toilet need my hot water? It’s a cold water device!

I’ve been in other showers at other’s houses, and the water becomes scolding when a toilet is flush. THAT, to me makes more sense, because the toilet is drawing away cold water for itself, leaving nothing but hot. But that’s not the case in my house. Why?

ONE OF TWO REASONS.
INSIDE YOUR SHOWER ARE TWO SAFETY DEVICES 1 A LOW PRESSURE DEVICE THAT DETECTS WATER PRESSURE SO THAT THE HEATER CANNOT BE ON WITH NO WATER INSIDE THE TANK

2 AN ANTI SCALDING DEVICE SWITCHES OFF THE HEATER IF THE TEMPERATURE GOES TOO HIGH - STOPPING YOU GETTING SCALDED

WHEN THE TOILET IS FLUSHED, THE CISTERN IS LOWER THAN YOUR SHOWER SO THE WATER FINDS IT EASIER TO COME OUT OF THE LOWER OUTLET, REDUCING THE WATER PRESSURE SIGNIFICANTLY

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AS WATER FLOWS INTO YOUR TOILET CISTERN, THERE IS LESS WATER TO GO THROUGH YOUR SHOWER SLOWING THE FLOW MEANS LESS WATER IS IN CONTACT WITH THE HEATER BUT FOR A LONGER TIME - THUS RAISING THE TEMPERATURE BEYOND THE SAFE LIMIT

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HOPE THAT EXPLAINS IT
LOCK THE BATHROOM DOORS B4 TAKING A SHOWER
ANDY

Normally I cook brown rice at a 1:2 ratio (1 part rice to 2 parts water). However, I’m sprouting some brown rice now, and saw that it’s already absorbed a lot of the soak water. I know the 1:2 ratio will be too much water, but I can’t find any specific instructions on the internet on how much water to use exactly.

My rice cooker does GABA rice automaticly. I usually just add a bit more water and just push the button.

This is not a new variety of brown rice, but a newly discovered way of cooking brown rice to “activate” it and increase natural occurring gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an amino acid in brown rice believed to have health giving properties such as lowering blood pressure, improving kidney function and relieving stress. The brown rice is “activated” by soaking the rice at 104 degrees F for 2 hours before the actual cooking begins. This feature is available in select Induction Heating Rice Cookers

I have had a goldfish, which lives in a bowl, for about 6 weeks. When I got the goldfish, the clerk at the pet store told me to take out 25% of the water each week, and replace it with clean water that has been treated with water conditioner. I have been doing this, and the water has stayed clear.

The problem is that there is a bunch of fish poop at the bottom of the bowl. It looks really gross.

I want to change all of the water in the bowl, but I am afraid that it will hurt the fish. The clerk at the pet store told me that the fish needs the bacteria in the water and I should not change all of the water at once. What do you think? Does anyone change all of the water regulary? Does it have any negative affects on the fish?

If you plan to do this, reserve a small amount of the original water to add to the clean, new water, this way you don’t lose the valuable bacteria that your fish relies on. The new water should also sit out for at least 24 hours if it is from the tap so all chemical impurities can evaporate. Additionally, use your water treatment, it’s most likely a product called "Start Right" and is excellent. Your fish should be fine.

My doctor told me to take two Prilosec every morning (twice the regular dose) for gastritis. The Prilosec box says to take with "plenty of water", and that’s for one pill. How much water should I take them with for maximum absorption and effectiveness?
I currently take it with about 4/5 of a standard bottle of water.

a large glass of water would do just fine i have been taking prilosec for years and never had a problem

The water heater appears (visually) fine, it’s not leaking or anything, what steps can i take to check to see if it’s still functional. What can i replace on it? Is the water heater the only culprit or can something else be the problem. We are going old school having to boil water on the stove to bath, not fun at all especially during these chilly days 8^ ( Thank you.
It is electric. What am looking for when i turn the breaker on/off a sound, noise? Thanks.

if its electric turn the breaker off [push it to off]
turn it back on
if its gas check at the bottom for a pilot light,

I am not using hot water. Just mildly warm to get the chill out. I have a Tomato plant I am experimenting with and have been taking it in the garage during freezes and am wondering if using warm water is ok or will it kill it?

We live in North Florida so the weather is cold during the evenings but warms up to the 60’s during the day.
Thanks!

Temperature changes cause a shock to the plant. Ideally, the water you use should be the same temperature as the soil around the plant.

This is most easily achieved by leaving your full watering can out next to the plant for a couple of hours before watering.

I’m doing a science fair project and the topic is will watering plants using different types of liquids affect how tall a plant will grow.I’m going to be watering one plant with vitamin water and the other with regular water.I’m doing a research report and will have to describe the difference between vitamin water and regular water.Please, someone answer to my question.Thanks.I will really appreciate it.

Vitamin water is fortified with Vitamins. Imagine dissolving a multi-vitamin tablet in regular water. This solution is similar to vitamin water.

I’m trying to determine how to account for water damage to my floor. The water supply had been shut off long before. The amount of damage seems excessive if caused only by residual water in the fridge.

The amount of water remaining inside the appliance depends on the model and manufacturer. When the water lines are disconnected, they should be drained. Now, some refrigerators, with the frost free freezers, usually have condensation trays underneath them and this may be what caused your floor damage. Check to see if the tray is missing or cracked.

Got water retention from easter, but tomorrow at 4:30 i have a psychiatrist appointment and want to be my normal weight if possible, not bloated with like 6 pounds of water retention.

Last night i drank 4 cups of water. This morning i drank another 4, and plan to drink 12 more over the course of today. Im also exercising 1 hour this morning and 1 hour tomorrow morning. Any other tips?

You really shouldn’t be drinking extra water to get rid of water retention. Instead, you should be taking a diuretic. My husband has had them prescribed for him before for water retention but the doc told us, and from experience you should be drinking coffee. It works great. Coffee will dry up retained water and it is the diuretic that will make you potty out the excess water so it does a double job. With as much water as you drank you should probably drink around 2-3 cups somewhere throughout the day. Remember this is not a good idea in a different situation like on hot days or if your leaning toward dehydration.