I guess I should add that the resistance when checking the common and valve wires is very, very high... Could the cause of this be an innundated valve or connection? We have had a lot of rain here lately (though not too lately). I did find the meter boxes had still had standing water in them, though. The winter was also exceptionally cold. But, no, there's no leak, at least not on my side of the meters.

Hello, I am hoping someone can help me connect our tv to our cable dvr, a dvd player, and a vcr via an rf modulator and a switchbox. I have spent three days trying to figure it all out. The tv is an RCA model F25216WT it only has a coaxil connector in the back that is why I have the rf modulator. The cable dvr is from Time/Warner cable and is a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300. The DVD player is a CyberHome CH-DVD 300. The VCR is a Mitsubishi HS-U500. The RF modulator is a TERK. The switchbox does not have any labeling on it to identify it. It has three input a/v connections in the back for three different devices. It also has an output a/v connection, two coaxil connections-one for in antenna and one out to tv. There is also an in a/v connections on the front. After being without the tv and cable for three days my husband is getting antzy. We babysit our grandchildren and they are getting bored playing games with poppa. I have managed to get the tv/cable to work but that is it. The cable company won't come out because it isn't their responsibility to hook everything else up. Can anyone help with this please?

It is possible that all of these symptoms are related, depending on the source of the post-nasal drip. Potential sources include air-borne allergies, upper respiratory infections, influenza, acute or chronic sinusitis, or, less likely, a reaction to a toxic substance in your environment. If you have had this condition for two weeks and it is progressing to the point of having headaches and dizziness, I would advise you to check in with your primary care provider. Sinusitis is particularly problematic and can become chronic if it is not treated or is treated incorrectly. Most cases of acute sinusitis are caused by failure of the normal mucus transport system or decreased sinus ventilation. The four paranasal sinuses of your face are connected by small openings called ostia. If they become obstructed or inflamed (leading to swelling and then obstruction) the sinuses do not drain properly, and the backed up secretions are an excellent media for a bacterial (or, less often, viral or fungal) infection. The pressure, pain, and inflammation in the sinuses can lead to headache and dizziness, but again this is only conjecture. A health care professional can do the necessary testing and diagnostic imaging, if necessary, to determine what the problem is in your situation. Here is a link that might be useful: Acute Sinusitis

Brickeyee & Inox: you're both right! Inox, that is your friend's job description - nothing personal seemed intended. You have to admit, your initial response didn't address him as a friend of yours that happened to hold this position. (It sounded like you called the university & asked a stranger). Brickeyee's response was to that situation, I think, which is logical. However, knowing now that he's a friend of yours, his answer gets more validation than that of someone protecting their employer & their own job! :-) The $30 price seems surprisingly reasonable, even w/the additional filter/cartridge cost. I intend to buy it soon, AND use Brickeyee's mask alternative for current project. To the other concerns about childrens safety... Here it is, (I didn't want to "go here"). My oldest son is a "special needs" child & is homeschooled for that reason. For same reason, has frequent check-ups, where I keep his Dr. up-to-date on house situation & projects. (In the form of "conversation", but we both know its to keep him current on any issues both kids may need tested for. Dr asks "so, what are you working on these days", & I tell him, we discuss potential issues). So, sincerely, I have that covered! Ok? :-). It's just, when you mention "homeschooling" or "special needs", people start acting differently. I've been there, & wanted to avoid it here - just be an owner of an old house and a mom. :-) SL