Hi Tru, Unless you see rust and/or corrosion on the metal parts in the white plug, or a wire has come off of the back of it, my guess is the problem is at the other end of the light wire. Many of those lights use a self piercing (vampire) tap that just clamps on to the wire and has two sharp points that pierce the insulation of the main wire and allow electricity to flow to the light bulb. It is an easy to install system, but often not very reliable long term. The good news is if you can find the clamp, you can fix it. Usually, a wire comes down from a big transformer, (often black plastic box on a wall) and just goes around near the lights locations. The wires attached to the lights normally will go straight to the main wire, from where ever they come out of the pond or little light post. They are not buried very deep, normally just a inch or two, should be within a foot or so of the pond unless there are other out of pond lights that you didn't mention. If you can find the little connector, some times just squeezing it with pliers will restore the connection for awhile, but best that it is removed, cleaned, and reinstalled to get a longer life. If it breaks during the process, you might be able to find another connector at a home supply store, or good hardware store. This is (if installed properly originally) a very safe low voltage system, so don't be too concerned about grave danger. None the less, it is always best to remove power when working with electricity, and I encourage you to do so. Also, it would be good to know if the light(s) that don't work are the furthest from the transformer. If they are, the main wire could be broken, but unless someone has cultivated or used a shovel near the pond, it is more likely to be the connector mentioned above. If metal tools of any sort have been used in the area, (my Mrs. prefers a long handled weeder...) it could be a break or nick in the main wire. There are splicers available for those too, you just need enough loose wire to use them. Good Luck! I am a little confused regarding "they installed three lights that ultimately feed into a transformer. Two of the lights work, the other two do not." I assume it is just a typo, and one does not work. I can say, in my limited experience, it is either the vampire tap of some one cut/nicked the wire(s). -TT

Forgive me if this wouldn't apply in your situation (I'm a bit fuzzy-headed with a cold!). We replaced two double hung Andersen windows (that we had put in a few years prior to the reno!) that extended below counter height. We replaced those with a 3-window Andersen Bow window. We stayed within the width of the original opening, had some lee-way with regards to height placement (we opted against counter height--the space between the faucet and window would be filled with water puddles on a regular basis in our home). Our windows are vinyl clad (Terratone) on the outside, pine on the inside (oak interior might have been an option?). We had the pine stained to match our cherry cabs (which abut the window), and had our cab manuf supply stained/finished cherry molding to match the cabs as well. In addition, we "upgraded" to the Tru-scene insect screens partially because the frames (for casement type windows) are are clad in wood on the inside, rather than metal, and therefore blend in with the window frames when stained to match. "Old" windows/old kitchen: New windows/new kitchen: HTH!

Don't get what you're upset about. So some woman he knew from a few years back keeps messaging him and he returns terse responses every now and then. About what I do just to be polite and acknowledge when someone I don't have much to do with messages me alot. I'm assuming that city isn't the one she lives in. Only thing I don't get is why he would say he's planning to move and not tell you, unless he did tell you and you didn't mention that, but assume that's not the case if you just recently moved to where you are now.

well, it is very streaky with a lot of white stuff, so the pool guys said they are going to do a wet acid start up based on advice from SGM. I am going to call them tomorrow and confirm that is the best route to take. Any advice?