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Re: Refrigerator - Compressor runs for just a few seconds then clicks off
having the same problem
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Overloaded breaker or Short circuit?
I went over to help a buddy with a 15 amp circuit he had trip over the weekend. It’s on a 15 amp single pole tandem breaker. The circuits has loads such as his TV, computer, and about 4-6 can...
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4 years ago
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Heat pumps much better now?
Have heat pumps improved much in the last 30 years, wrt to heating a home in Baltimore? I was under the impresssion that the limiting factor is often the outside temperature, and if it's not over 45...
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4 years ago
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chimney liner with oil furnace
A HVAC guy came today and said with my oil furnace, I need a chimney liner, because oil furnaces burn so hot. Everything I find online about chimney liners say the corrosive effects of the unburned...
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4 years ago
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Bank absurdity
I went to the bank and the teller line is closed, you have to use the drive through so instead of being able to do a social distanced transaction at the counter they want me to bring a virus infected...
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4 years ago
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Solar battery chargers/maintainers
A zillion out there; just wondering anybody have favorites and/or recommendatons for specifics? Multiple in same location would be nice; both mowers park side-by-side as well as old truck and the...
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4 years ago
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Matchsticks
For 40 years, when the kids asked "Where's Dad", the answer was the same.
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4 years ago
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Losing a leg
He is in Cedars-Sinai so it's not like it's the Hooterville Hospital and Veterinary Clinic.
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4 years ago
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Why did drainpipes used to have a box on the wall?
Why did drainpipes used to have a box on the wall, some sort of overflow if blocked? See link below for an example photo. Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos...
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4 years ago
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Does it count as DIY?
Is that allowed, or would you have to prove that it was actually preventing something? What about 'idling and the pollution? I had a mate offer me to take his Merc out for a run yesterday. I...
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4 years ago
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Bow and arrow
I've not shot a bow for years but could never come close on this. Timing is everything
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4 years ago
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How many gallons of water for average bath tub filling?
Good idea, but when a house is on a well, it is impossible to calculate using your projection. And yes there are houses still on wells - and prefer it to city or county water systems.
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4 years ago
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Why do power drills have R and L?
Most? I wish. Have one of my apprentices for a day. Feel free to dry bum fuck him but please do not ask him to perform a simple work related task.
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4 years ago
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Recommendations for brand of leaf blower gutter cleaner attachment combination
The best reviews I can find for leaf blowers like the Toro Powerjet, and it's available in my area. But the also highly rated Toro gutter cleaning attachment doesn't fit it. I've tried homemade...
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4 years ago
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On Topic: washer won't drain or spin
Yes, you are.
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4 years ago
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