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colored conduit
I live on an inside corner so the side of my neighbor's house faces partially the front of mine. He had tan brick on the first floor and brown aluminmum siding on the second floor, and then put in a...
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Request for an engineering hint to further improve gas siphoning into vehicle (wetness of the 2nd and 3rd can)
My daughter hates to fill up with gas so I often siphon a few 5-gallon cans to fill up her 18 gallon gasoline tank, which I don't mind at all. The nearest gas station is a hefty drive away and I...
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13 years ago
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space heaters and oddly-sized storm door looking for advice
Looking for advice and suggestions. 1) I have an old house in Minnesota. There's an upstairs porch and the door that leads to it is 80 by 24 inches. There's no storm door and much air leaks through...
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Replacing copper main line
I bought a house (for rental) that has had the main water line "removed". It was broken where it comes out of the ground and then it was pulled out of a Tee. The missing T connection faces down. It's...
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13 years ago
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OT Microwave functions
If I want to heat something in my microwave all I have to push is 1-6 and it is a one button touch operation. It is pretty handy. What I haven't figured out is why it does not work for 7,8 or 9. There...
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Wet/dry vac
Already looking towards winter, making removing snow easier. Figure I'm going to vacuum the snow off the walk & drive. What size canister would you recommend? Think a 16 gallon would do it without...
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13 years ago
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Coleman Pro-Gen 5000
Runs great, no power...checked brushes, tried polarizing...???? -------------------------------------
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13 years ago
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diesel exhaust fluid
Today I passed an auto parts store advertising "diesel exhaust fluid". Does anyone know what that is?
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13 years ago
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roof
Is it ok to replace a roof in cold weather, the temp is about 30-40% this would be a take off because there is 2 layers of
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13 years ago
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singer 500 watt garage heater
I had one given to me, will not heat above 55 degrees. looking for any info. It is 240 volt, 20.8 amp, 5000 watt, and I have the letters UHG5N. Thanx for any help....
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13 years ago
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Generac 5500exl ran fine, now only 5 volts
Generac 5500exl- has worked great and then suddenly shut off and now starts and runs fine but with only 5volts power. The brushes and diodes are fine. Any ideas what to do and where to get the parts?...
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13 years ago
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Battery for UPS
I got a couple of old IBM brand UPSs from the 2nd hand store. They need batteries. Would there be a problem with taking the sealed lead acid battery out of power supply and using the garden tractor...
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13 years ago
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Leaf Blower
Well the old leaf blower has just about had it. So, we are going to treat ourselves to a new one. The present is hand held, 2 cycle gas and we will probably go that way for the new one. Any...
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13 years ago
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Question about electrical code
I am installing 2 duplex outlets on my porch. One will be inside the screened in part, and the other will be just outside the screened section. The outlets are going to be just above the floor decking...
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13 years ago
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Carpet Tiles
I am in the process of building a playroom and am about ready to add carpet. I have some questions about carpet tiles. The play room is in the basement. The current floor is painted cement, level, and...
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