Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Turn off the electricity or gas to the water heater. Preserve the cleanliness of the water in the tank by closing the supply valve to the tank. Find the valve at the bottom of the tank for draining. Turn on the hot water from any tap in the house. Remove any sediment that has collected at the bottom of the water heater.

Answer: Turn off the circuit breaker for electric water heaters or close the gas valve for natural gas and propane types. If the power is still on when the tank is empty, your tank will almost certainly sustain significant damage. Most electric water heaters in residential applications are 208/240 volts, and supplied by a double-pole circuit breaker or two fuses rated at 30 amps.  Some gas valves have a thermostatic control knob facing forward. The "Off - Pilot - On" gas supply knob is located on the top, between the red interlock button the black "push-button" ignitor. Simply rotate the top knob from the "On" to the "Off" position to stop the flow of gas to the burner. Some electric-reliant heaters have double-pole 30 amp circuit breakers. Switch the circuit breaker from the "On" position to the "Off."  Once off, there is no danger of damaging the heating elements. When water service is restored, the water department will be pumping water that could be contaminated. This will be fine to use for flushing toilets and for cooking, but not for drinking.  Determine whether you're dealing with a ball valve or a gate valve. Unlike a traditional gate valve's handle, which needs to be turned completely several times in order to shut off, a ball valve handle is rotated just a 1/4 turn between full on and off positions. If older, traditional gate valves were installed instead, bear in mind that the color of the handle does not guarantee an association with the temperature of the water in the pipe. This is where your clean drinking water will come from. Many water heater valves have a connector for hooking up a garden hose to the drain valve. A short 3 foot (0.9 m) length of garden hose will make the collection of the water easier. A washing machine's supply hose is the perfect length and is available in many homes.  Connect the hose and open the valve briefly to flush any debris that may have collected in the valve.  Make sure the drain, hose, and container are clean before using them. Threads are usually provided to connect an ordinary garden hose (or washer supply hose).  Some gate valves do not have a traditional handle, but rather a slot at the end of the stem where a handle would normally attach.  The slot allows for operation with a screwdriver, or coin.  Work this valve gently, as these valves are seldom used more than once or twice per year under normal service conditions, and could be damaged if forced. In order for water to be drained from the tank, you must allow air to get into it. This is easy to do by opening any hot water tap in the building such as the kitchen or bathroom sink.  When either faucet is open, a sucking sound may be heard whenever water is drawn from the water heater's drain valve, and is normal. Water heaters are notorious for trapping sediments. The heavier-than-water sediment sinks and collects at the bottom of the tank because hot water is drawn from the top of the tank, rather than the bottom. If you have sediment in the drinking water let it stand for a period of time to let it settle to the bottom of container.   Typical mineral sediment that has settled in the hot water is usually harmless, but if your heater has an aluminum anode, there may be a lot of jelly-like aluminum corrosion by-product on the tank bottom. Many people mistakenly believe that the tank is made of glass (or another inert substance).  It is not.  The inside of the tank will likely be lined with glass to prevent corrosion, since corrosion is the leading cause of water heater failure.  There is no danger cooking or consuming water that has been contained in a water heater.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get out in nature. Work on your hobby. Read or watch something funny. Move your body and exercise. Try doing a grounding exercise while you walk or jog. Step outside of your comfort zone.

Answer: Nature is good for the body and mind. Spend some time in the great outdoors by walking at a park, going on a hike, or biking on a nature path. Being outside can help you de-stress and tune into your senses.  Even spending some time outside in your backyard with your kids can help you connect with the outdoors. If it’s not possible to go out in nature, even looking at photos of nature can help you feel relaxed and less stressed. Have an activity you enjoy that brings you enjoyment and fulfillment. This might be restoring old cars, sewing, drawing, or gardening. Whatever it is, it should relieve your stress and be something you look forward to doing.  If you don’t have a hobby, pick something up. For example, try a painting class, learn how to blow glass, or attend cooking lessons. This activity should feel leisurely, not stressful or draining. If the activity causes you more stress than relief, consider doing a different activity. Laughter is a great stress-reducer. In the short term, it can help you unwind and stimulate your heart, lungs, and muscles. In the long term, it can improve your overall mood and even boost your immune system. If you’re feeling stressed after work, watch a comedy, read a funny book or blog, or listen to a radio show or podcast that always gets you laughing. While you might feel too exhausted right after work to exert more energy, motivate yourself to get moving. You don’t have to go to the gym to exercise; it can be as easy as walking your dog or dancing in your living room to some music. Exercise naturally reduces stress and can even help with anxiety and depression.  If you’re too tempted to just veg out as soon as you get home, try brining your workout clothes with you to work. This will help you avoid having to go home before you exercise. If you don’t feel motivated to exercise on your own, see if a co-worker, friend, or family member is interested in being a workout buddy. Exercising with someone else is often more fun, and you can hold each other accountable. Pick an activity that’s fun and that you enjoy doing, like cross country skiing or martial arts. This could be something as simple as trying to spot five objects you’ve never noticed before, or saying the colors of every house that you pass. This kind of exercise can help keep you in the moment and prevent you from focusing on stressful things. Trying something new means you’re courageously allowing yourself a new experience with the possibility of enjoying it! If you feel bored with your after-work routine or you want to learn something new, try an activity that pushes you slightly out of your comfort zone. This is a great way to mix things up and feel good about yourself. For example, try cooking a new cuisine or taking your family to go kayaking for the first time. If you really want to push yourself, try something extreme like skydiving or rock climbing.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Lean forward. Push down low on your abdomen. Drum your fingers over your bladder. Stimulate the thigh or genital region.

Answer:
Sit down and lean forward to put pressure on your abdominal muscles, as though you had a bowel movement. The tense muscles, in turn, will put pressure on your bladder. While leaning forward, lay your forearm across your lower abdomen and press gently. Do not press directly on your bladder, which could cause backflow to your kidneys. Repeatedly tap your bladder with your fingers, below your navel. Tap about a little faster than once per second, for thirty seconds. If necessary, shift around to find the best spot, and keep up the tapping until a steady stream has begun. Stroking your inner thigh or tugging on a pubic hair may trigger the nerves that control the bladder.