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Simple solar battery charger
Told a guy I'd do some research for him into a small simple solar system for use in maintaining the charge on a 12 volt automotive battery. Found this at Harbor Freight: a 12 volt, 15 watt panel...
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Electricity danger?
When I switch my kettle off at the electric socket, a brief flash of green light is visible behind the socket. Is this normal, or could it be dangerous? Supposedly it's ok if the kettle plug is...
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trimming composite valance for window blinds
I have some new composite plastic-like window blinds that were supplied = with a valance (also composite plastic-like material). The valance looks = like sculpted baseboard moulding. I need to trim...
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Wireless secutity camera info needed
Hi All, I am looking for opinions on wireless secutity cameras. I want ot mount one on my house/garage and be able to view it on my TV. Is that possible? What is the range when hooked-up like I want...
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Front loading washers - any good?
I've had plain old top loaders for years. I know the front loaders are supposed to save water and soap but it seems like all I read about them are horror stories of endless repairs, almost...
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How to keep PVC cement from drying?
I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time. Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has glued itself shut beyond redemption. I am careful not to get cement on the rim...
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What size capacitor to couple Radio Shack FM Intercom?
I am attempting to use a pair of Radio Shack FM intercoms between the 2 sides of my house wiring. I understand that a high pass coupling capacitor would allow the FM to cross between the lines. What...
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Exhaust vent:
Hi all. Has anyone seen an windproufe, snowproufe bathroom exhaust fan that vents through the roof? I have an roof vent that uses an polysteyrene ball but it sometimes freezes or bounces around in...
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Closing a house in the northeast for the winter.
I'm not sure if I have everything covered. I know I need RV fluid in the drains of the tub, sink, kitchen sink and toilet. I need to drain all the water pipes and baseboard upstairs. What about...
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Mothballing a swimming pool (2023 Update)
Neighboring community announced they will not be opening their municipal swimming pool this summer to save money. They say it costs $100,000 to operate for the season, but they must spend $50K to...
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Special tool needed
I have a rechargeable battery that I want to dissassemble. The screws are a modified hex with a protrusion in the center that I need to remove and don't know where I can find the tool needed....
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A Letter From The Boss....Good One....
I had an architect friend who had a sizeable (100 million + per year) construction company. He shut it down lock, stock and barrel some 30 years ago because of the government hassle. He was making a...
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softener trouble
8 yr old kenmore softener - not softening - ran diagnostics seems fine, water in brine tank, put in brining mode, unplugged and too 6 hrs for about 18 inches of water to drain off. Cleaned everything,...
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jumbled fill under front steps
The front "steps" to our house is a poured concrete thing. (Don't know what to call it---it's really not so much steps (though there are two of those) and more of a raised concrete rectangle a...
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Portico kit?
I live in a neighborhood of mostly Colonials (all built in 1948). Most of them have this little roof thing-ee over the front door; I think it's called a "portico." Is there some kind of kit for...
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