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i have tried bleachin drains,fly traps,bleach,talc powder and nothing is working.

From everywhere in the house, it sounds like someone is taking a shower. It isn’t a “humming” noise like I see described in other questions. It definately sounds like someone taking a shower.We can’t find evidence of leaking or moisture seaping through the walls. Does anyone know what the source of this noise could be? A friend suggested the water heater, but we aren’t sure. Thank you for any and all suggestions.

Marti- Alabama

I need to plug my sump pump in the basement but the only electrical outlet available is a 2 prong that comes out of a lighting fixture.This pump needs a 3 prong outlet to be grounded.If i was to buy that little 2 prong adapter to hook into the lighting fixture,where can i run a ground wire too??I was told i can run a wire to the adapter and clamp it too some copper water lines in the basement.Is this safe??Will it work?Remember running a whole new electrical line for a 3 prong outlet is NOT a possibility.Thanks.
The house that this is going in is probably 50-60 years old.The wiring is old but still good.I’m no electrician but i do not believe that the wiring thats in the house was made for a 3 prong outlet to be installed but (i could be wrong).All the other outlets in the house are 2 prong.The wiring is all original.
Sorry for the above confusion.The wiring in the house i believe was only made for 2 prong outlets.All the other outlets in the house are 2 prong.Like i said the wiring is old but i could be wrong about what is capable to be hooked to, i’m no pro.
Why do i have so many answers saying i can connect the ground to a copper water line and then one really convincing answer saying not too??This is scaring me now!