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Subpanel use in whole house rewiring
I have a 3-story semi-detached home with a full basement that is going to be completely rehabbed. All of the old lath and plaster is currently being removed down to the studs and joists. Then it will...
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OT: Samsung TV Indicator Light
We have a big Samsung plasma TV which is fed by a Blue Ray, a cable box and wireless internet. Quite a setup. The thing that puzzles me is that there is a red light in the lower right corner which is...
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OT: How Walker of Wisconsin got snookered
By now, everyone will have heard or seen the transcript of fake phone call to Gov. Walker from someone successfully masquerading as one of the infamous Koch brothers of Texas. Walker gave away the...
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Bluish Green "Stuff" On House Copper Water Pipes (and pinhole leaks)
Hello, Have had a pinhole leak this year, and also a few years back, so started looking at my Copper house water plumbing a bit. Noticed several areas with that bluish-green coating on it. a. Is this...
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13 years ago
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Pressure Washer Help
I just bought a used Pressure Washer Ex Cell 3200 PSI 11 Hp Honda . I=92m not sure of the age person I bought it from said it=92s about 5 years old, I=92m thinking older no owners manual avalible, But...
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13 years ago
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service box expansion
I'll be tackling the kitchen electric soon. The only place I use a lot of electricity is in the kitchen. The service box has a 100 amp main (never tripped) and is a TLM 612. Currently has the normal...
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mob robberies?
What happens when they start targeting family homes? Is your family & house safe from this kind of lawlessness? Better do a security audit now. Right now....
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13 years ago
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air compressor redux
what kind of air compressor would you get for your pick up truck? just to inflate tires.
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13 years ago
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tomorrow
I checked the S&T website. It says they open at 9 on Saturdays. I haven't talked to Sue about it but I was thinking about the China Dinah for breakfast. I hope you haven't bought the donuts yet. It'll...
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13 years ago
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How do I find a broken wire?
How do I find a broken wire? I have a 100 foot orange extension cord that doesn't work. Usually when I cut one in half with a hedge trimmer, it's fairly easy to find the defect. And then I fix it....
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Do I need a Breaker Box?
I bought an old house in the country. Someone must have stolen the breaker box. I got those two fat wires that come in from the outside pole. Then there's about 12 to 15 small wires, some balck soem...
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13 years ago
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How To Cut Out A Door Hinge Recess W/O A Router
Had to replace a piece of a door jam that was rotted out, now I need to cut out a hinge recess with rounded corners and I don't have a router. I have a Dremel, does Home Depot sell any kind of bit for...
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13 years ago
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stripping zinc with vinegar
someone told me that I can strip zinc in a plastic tub filled with vinegar? I know vinegar has lots of uses, but is this so?
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13 years ago
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Circuit Breaker Panel Question
I know a sub-panel can be run off the main panel. How about a second sub-panel? Must it also be run off the main panel, or can the first sub-panel be used? Thank you Bob
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Toilet install question - UPDATE
Received a call from the production services manager earlier who said that he had spoken to the store manager and they are crediting back my charges, including a charge for changing out the supply...
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13 years ago
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