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OT I guess. TP
>> and happened to notice that the toilet paper was near the end of the roll. >> Maybe
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The 80% rule and how it is applied to circuits.
There seems to be a lot of confusion, urban legend and simply false information floating around. OK let's start in article 210.19(A)(1) "General. Branch-circuit conductors shall have an ampacity not...
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Garage fluorescent light fixtures
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Cheap (free) way to (better) organize (spare) nuts (by size)
Since you said "free" keep them in jars. If you want to be more efficient, get some of these. I have 4 about this size over my workbench, although the drawers are bigger. But they were much cheaper...
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Stuck lock: now unstuck
I had decided to use an angle grinder to cut off the bolt on a pair of French doors that could not be retracted either with the knobs or internally once the knobs were removed. This AM I set up a...
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SOmething happened when i rlipped the blown fuse.....
First, step away from the panel and call an electrician. While you are waiting for the electrician to arrive, call your local elementary school and make an appointment with someone who can teach you...
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Insta flame gas fireplace
Easy to lite pilot lite,it stays lit but when I turn thermostat up no fire in log area .But if I tap gas valve with screwdriver it fires and looks great. Please help if you know what I might need to...
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OT - Key Fob Transmitters - We've Come A Long Way, Baby!
$250 for the unit, $40 for the T-Harness
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Battery died and furnace off!
At 27 I'd expect water pipes to burst.
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How many appliances should be on one breaker?
Whenever the question of wiring a workshop or garage comes up, I always mention that the lights should be on their own circuit, regardless of how many other circuits you plan to install. It really...
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MyPillow
Its just a pillow. WTF is wrong with the 50 varieties of pillows they sell at Walmart?
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oil furnace won't stay running
My oil furnace kept needing reset. We had a furnace repair guy come out. He replaced the primary control and cad cell. changed oil filter & nozzle. checked fuel line. Got everything working. (this was...
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This video carcked me up....
Funny but what makes this stuff look unappetizing is his discussion while making. It does appear to be nutritionally complete and should be good food. The guy gets all yucky about using spinach but...
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Motor mount
It looks like Sears does not stock it so you could try Ebay or just make one.
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For all you house dwelling dopes with fireplaces . . .
Except for all the times I disproved his k'lames on physics, climate, abstract algebra, sine waves, ... I note with interest that you call him "Fakey", implying deep down that you know exactly what he...
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