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50 amp 240 volt RV plug
What size wire do i need for 50 amp 240 volt rv plug at 240 feet run?
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OT, why ask for travel agent on visa application
OT Some countries ask on visa applications for the name and phone number and address of the travel agent that the applicant has used to arrange either the airflights or the hotels or the tours that he...
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Dryer is blowing the house breaker
Price new dryers. I'd be wondering why the dryer isn't blowing the circuit breaker it's supposed to be connected to. I think those are typically 30 amp dual breakers.
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substitute for hunter ceiling fan oil
**HAD AN OLD HUNTER FAN ON A BACK PORCH THAT KEPT STOPPING ROTATION. JUST ADDED SOME MINERAL OIL FROIM OUR MEDICINE CABINET. THIS OIL LOOKS ABOUT LIKE WATER JUST LIKE THE OIL FROM HUNTER. THE FAN IS...
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OT: Oh no, first Justin, Trudeau, now this?
https://www.davidharrisjr.com/politics/democrat-admits-his-party-is-lying-on-immigration-flap/
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U.S. disaster zones
Here's an article and a map showing the most disaster prone areas. People near the Gulf of Mexico must be baiting the disasters to head their way. In contrast, the ten safest cities:
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Amigas and other old computers
Talking about Win 95, etc., reminded me... way off topic again... A years ago I was dropping off some things at the local thrift store, and as I was leaving, this feller pulled up in a pickup truck...
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Cost per window installed
 Hey $52/hr
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OT. Tough chick
Nuthin' like good old fashioned entertainment: This will keep me busy awhile.
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Shop Light Delayed Turn On
Sorry to wander off topic, but is that quote yours? If not, can you provide attribution? I like it!
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any window air conditioners with "sleeves" still made?
That is actually cheap in the scheme of things. Back in 1968 i bought a 16,000 Btu AC in a sleeve. I paid $205 back then, but with inflation, today that would be $1500. That was more than I was making...
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single band resistor??
Any signs from the traces on the board that it's in series with the current leads? It may be some proprietary high precision, low ohm resistance to generate a voltage to measure the current?
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Win XP & 7 -- technically "home repair"
I say technically because any time I need to escape doing any home repairs, I slip into the special brain center where all the latest 15-year old computers and software are buzzing away. Anyways.......
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OT. 797 Cat truck
Interesting, but I believe it. Probably cuts down on the tobacco juice stains on the seats as well.
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Brain-eating amoeba found in Louisiana drinking water again
Nothing for you to worry about, B.
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