When drive cap is added, you can drive pointed end of pipe into ground with a maul. A maul is a heavy hammer. Large mauls used to drive pipe usually are made with a hardwood head. A pipe or Stillson wrench is a large tool with adjustable head that can be used to hold pipe.

A yarning tool is a rod with a flattened end used to push lead or other soft materials into a joint of pipe. A threader is used to make ends on pipe so that couplers may be screwed on. These have dies which come in various sizes from ¼ to 2 inches or more in diameter. Tubing cutters have a small wheel that cuts soft pipe. Each time you revolve clamplike tool around pipe, handle is given another twist downward. This action eventually cuts pipe.

A plumbers' furnace is a type of gasoline stove with a melting pot for lead at top. Ladles are spoonlike dippers used to remove lead from plumbers' furnace to joint that is being packed. Blow torches usually use gasoline for fuel. Be sure to keep flame of this tool away from any combustible material.

A holder consists of two boards connected together with bolts. It is used to hold lengths of pipe when lowering pipe into a well. A reamer is used to clean out inside end of a pipe that has been cut. It is tapered and has a series of flutes.

Flaring tools are used to force end of copper pipe outward. They consist of a holder with various sizes of holes for pipe. A metal rod is inserted in end of tubing that is held by holder, and hit lightly with a hammer to force edges outward.

Hack saws are thin-bladed saws used to cut pipe. In using hack saw, hold it at a 90-degree angle to pipe. Do not saw too fast. Use reamer after making cut. The earth auger is a shovel-type tool used to make a circular hole in earth.

So lets look at how we can determine if a venting problem is in our future.

Manufacturers generally suggest a venting length of 15 feet (and two elbows) to be maximum. But true venting length can be deceptive. ”So how do I know if my venting is too long”?

The true length of your venting is determined as follows: 1. Measure all straight lengths and add them together 2. Count all turns or elbows and multiply this number by 4 3. Add up totals Example Since an elbow or turn is equivalent to an additional 4 feet of pipe 20 feet of venting with 4 turns would actually be: 20 feet + 4X4 feet = 36 feet Don’t be surprised by true equivalent length of your venting. In modern homes it can be substantially longer than manufacturers suggested maximum. If blockage becomes critical dryer will stop doing its job properly. As a homeowner watch for following signs that venting may be starting to block.

·Clothes coming out wet ·Excess lint left on clothes at cycle end ·Inside of dryer feels wet ·Taking too long to dry a load ·Clothes very hot at end of cycle ·Electrical consumption greatly increased

Summing up ---------------------------------

“So who is to blame for this problem”?

I say there is no culprit in this scenario. If you want to blame anything, blame our fast paced lifestyle. Gone are times when laundry day was a full days work. We all want instant gratification and instantaneous results - even with our laundry chores. So as a consumer what can you do to alleviate this problem?

Well you certainly can't move laundry room. The best thing you can do is to be aware that problem exists. Consider taking down venting and cleaning out lint buildup during your annual spring cleaning. Also, regularly walk outside and check vent cap where it exits your house. Remove any lint buildup and make sure flap moves freely. If you see a lot of activity from birds in you backyard check it immediately. They simply love to build nests inside vent cap. Other than previous suggestions a little common sense might avert a tragedy. Do not operate your dryer while asleep, out of house, or next door at neighbours. And always remember old saying that states "better safe than sorry".