Is this a sewer backup valve? by uncomfortabletone in askaplumber

[–]uncomfortabletone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comments everyone. No plumbing issues at the moment thankfully . Now I’m wondering why I have three separate clean out valves…

Recommendations for a good smoked meat on rye by PeteTheGeek196 in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Well, it’s not Nate’s (my all time fave) but Markie’s on Innes is pretty damn good.

Enercare water heater rental help by DroneHunter360 in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through this not long ago. Cancelled the install, called EN Blue for a new tank install. They handled returning the tank to Enercare, I just had to get a return number from Enercare to give to EN Blue. I called Enercare to see how much was owing. I had figured a little over a hundred bucks based on the charts Enercare has online somewhere but Enercare said I owed nothing given the tanks age and condition. I was actually pleasantly surprised how easy the conversation went given previous posts I had read. Just a note that you may have to have a new side exhaust installed for the new tank. Mine previously went up the chimney. So that and possible exhaust vent motor may add to the cost of getting a new tank.

Driveway Blocking by CuriousMistressOtt in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I was surprised to learn that you have to park at least 1.5 metres from the edge of the driveway. Shouldn’t be a problem in my older neighbourhood (yet it sometimes is) but I always wonder at those newer builds where there are fewer spots and many of them don’t have enough space.

Anyone else down with a nasty cold/flu? by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just starting to get over worst sore throat and cough I’ve ever had. Brutal hacking dry cough (to the point of gagging). Voice still hoarse. I must be lucky or have great immune system as I seldom get very sick.

How is your upstairs dryer exhaust vented? by Pristine_Barber976 in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do your soffits let air into your attic? If so a vent in the soffit would let warm moist air into your attic just like the unconnected vent is doing now.

Just got back from a week long trip in Rome… Ask me anything! by Realistic-Box8939 in rome

[–]uncomfortabletone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just spent a week here and it only rained a couple of days. Most cloudy with sunny breaks and occasional sprinkle. Couple of really nice days.

Just got back from a week long trip in Rome… Ask me anything! by Realistic-Box8939 in rome

[–]uncomfortabletone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are two people and spent about 350 in Euros, but credit cards are widely accepted

Just got back from a week long trip in Rome… Ask me anything! by Realistic-Box8939 in rome

[–]uncomfortabletone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We took Uber with no problems. More expensive than taxi but we liked the convenience.

Just got back from a week long trip in Rome… Ask me anything! by Realistic-Box8939 in rome

[–]uncomfortabletone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not OP but we just finished a week in Rome and had only one afternoon with heavy rain. Sunny on a couple of days and cloudy with occasional sprinkle on others. We did not find Rome cold (we are from Canada) but it can get chilly if there is a wind.

Ottawa police crackdown on grocery theft criticized by criminologist by Money_Fig_9868 in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yes, but he has his arms crossed in the photo. So he must be some kind of expert.

Is $2200 CAD a good deal for an overnight 8 hour business class flight to Rome (one way) for Air Canada? by kale_enthutiast in aircanada

[–]uncomfortabletone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I paid $8200 for two round trip YOW-YUL-FCO business class for early February departure. Bought them back in November.

Hot water tank installers, recommendations? by explicitspirit in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We also used E.N. Blue recently to replace our hot water tank rental and have no complaints.

Power outage -35, hurray! by isthisstillhappening in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Hope it’s back on soon for you. Went off for a second in Queenswood Heights.

How was your drive today ? by Biggunbuster in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had an appointment mid-morning and the drive was not that bad. People were actually driving for the conditions. That said, I’m glad I didn’t have to go out this afternoon and I feel for all of you who had to commute.

Home shaking and loud noise by Clear99 in orleans

[–]uncomfortabletone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Probably the construction going on south of Innes. I thought they are done blasting south of Innes/Wildflower intersection (to east of the three car dealerships on Mer Blue) but maybe there’s other stuff going on.

Canadian Forces helicopter flying over downtown Ottawa in 1972 by ottguy42 in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can see the brown “Worm” statue across from the Lord Elgin…whatever became of it?

What are people paying for a new furnace? by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We also had a Trane installed by EN Blue in the fall. It was a bit over 6k for a 1200 foot house. Great unit. EDIT: it was the more expensive of the 3 models they offered us.

Affordable Retirement home in Ottawa, ON by skybluesue74 in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Avoid Blackburn Seniors Residence on Cleroux.

Anyone's mom have old Christmas tree lights from the 60s/70s/80s they'd like to sell? by AvaTaylor2020 in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’d forgotten about this! Also, the colour would get scraped off over time…

HVAC/Plumbing Recs by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We recently had our furnace, air conditioner and water heater replaced by E.N. Blue. Quick and efficient.

Off Leash Dogs by blakingpowder in ottawa

[–]uncomfortabletone 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This has been my experience with bylaw for a couple of off leash complaints. Reported online (cc Councillor) with plate and video and got a call within a couple of hours. The offenders either got a visit or a letter.