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Chassis wiring vs. power transmission
I'm learning to interpret the table here (about 1/3 of the way down): are examples "Chassis wiring" and what is "power transmission"? My specific situation: I have a 70 foot run of 10/3 wire to a...
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Plant/shrub protection while pressure washing
I plan to pressure wash the outside of my two story home in the near future. What is the best method of protecting plants and shrubs from water damage during this process. I have numerous large and...
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Tankless water heater
I was thinking of replacing my NG water heater with one of the new tankless ones until I saw the price, about 2K bucks installed. I took a look at my gas bill for the summer months and figure my...
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What is the best product?
Three years ago I had a builder rip out my small front steps, and rebuild it with TREX. The product is flaking and staining big time. Has anyone heard about a product called Timbertek? Would you use...
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Germans Hoarding Light Bulbs (No CFL)
Even in socialist countries, people are rebelling against excessive government control. They aren't the only ones. Over the last six months, we have purchased normal (non-government) light bulbs...
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Patch 'gash' in shingles
I was just up on our roof and noticed a 2 inch jagged gash in one of our 3 tab shingles. The gash seems to go through both the top shingle and the one below it. We have not however noticed any leaking...
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Refrigeration Question
We have a commercial 3 door refrigerator that will not stay running. It has gone through many compressors, including a brand new one last time. The accumulator/filter is plugged and there is black oil...
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which deep cell battery for generator?
am trying to find a replacement (read: cheap) for a generator battery. it's a sealed deep cycle type and about the size of a motorcycle battery. will any kind do and would any marine non-gel...
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Energy Star natural gas direct vent water heater
I need to purchase a new water heater. I found 4 direct-vent gas water heaters in my area, only two would fit. None of these water heaters are Energy Star. Do Energy Star gas water heaters exist? I...
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Ceiling Fans
Does anyone have a ceiling fan in their bedroom, right above the bed, and if so, do you recommend it? I am thinking about installing a fan above my bed, but would like some feedback first. Is it...
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emergency drawstrings
I was recently at a hotel in Italy that had what I'd have to describe as an emergency drawstring - in pulling the string you pull a switch beside which it says "Emergency". I assume the purpose is...
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what to do with cracked grout on ceiling in shower
Hello, I had a new shower with tiled walls and ceiling put in about 5 years ago. This year the grout in one specific row of tiles on the ceiling is really starting to crack. This started last year as...
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Plastic lattice install question
I have plastic lattice (4x8) sheets attached to the underside of my deck. Each sheet is attached to 1"x2" stirps of wood that go around the lattice. This provides a frame for the lattice in order to...
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K-grip or other adhesive, versus sewing.
A little OT, but I'm sure this comes up at home too, for awnings etc. What is the best adhesive for vinyl-covered-canvas, where one ahering surface will be vinyl and the other canvas? Would it...
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off topic computer question
A fellow I know, but never met. He's got two computers. Desktop running XP, and laptop running Vista. He wants to copy a couple gb of files, from one to the other. So far, he's been copying...
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