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Want to change a Duplex to a modern USB outlet
Hey there, for reference I'm not knowledgeable at this, I've changed outlets before, just never like this one before. I wanted to change my Duplex on my bedside to one with usb connections. Upon...
 
EDF removes important quarterly billing from July 23
EDF says it has installed a new Customer Management and Billing system, which it says cannot work with quarterly billing cycles, however, other suppliers are already using this software and can...
 
We purchased in 2000 an electric sunsetter awning. How do you raise the slope?
Raise slope on a 2000 sunsetter electric awning
 
Homelite trimmer not starting
Trimmer is 4 years old and only used twice. Stored it after draining tank and running it dry. Put in fresh canned 2stroke mix but no start. Checked plug and saw a white spark. Compression checked and...
 
I’m looking for a range cooker buying guide.
I’m hoping to find a range cooker buying guide as we are looking to update our kitchen. Does anybody have something that would help please?
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Wireless Thermostat Replacement: Is It Compatible with Your Old Siemens RAA20 System?
CAN I REPLACE A SIEMENS RAA2 ROOM STAT TO A WIRELESS ONE
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Brand new circuit breaker only works if the switch is set 99% up. (2023 Update)
Yesterday one of our circuit breakers died, so today I got a new one. Installed it, but noticed that when I set the switch fully to the On position, no power is sent to that floor of the house. If I...
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Flame sensor operation on old gas dryers (2023 Update)
I had an ignitor that was burned out. I replaced it and after about a week it failed again. This time it was a hairline crack, as it didnt seem to be burned. My question is on the flame sensor. I know...
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Franke Little Butler HT-200 Hot cartridge assembly part 2-014 (2023 Update)
Looking for the Franke Little Butler HT-200 Hot cartridge assembly part 2-014. It appears to be discontinued. Called Franke and they do not have it. Also looking for generic replacement. Thanks.
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schematic for kenmore 70 series gas dryers (2023 Update)
HOW TO DOWNLOAD FULL SCHEMATIC FOR MODEL 110.76742500?
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Old Redwood Fence (2023 Update)
Hi, I have a backyard redwood fence, about 28 years old! Can I put a concrete stain on it (BEHR) I've never used the stain but don't want it to go to waste. Thanks so much!
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what will cover old plastic tile in the bathroom (2023 Update)
I took off old wallpaper in the bathroom, under the wallpaper is old ugly plastic tile. I want to finish the walls with paint. What do I have to do to smooth out the walls without tearing off all the...
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Sears garage door opener moves only 8 inches (2023 Update)
My older Sears opener , 1993, quit because the nylon helical gear was stripped. I replaced it, but now it will only move about 8 inches and reverses. I had some binding problems, but with those, it...
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Help with a switch (2023 Update)
I am constructing a TV stand for my inlaws for Christmas and am including a built in hidden 4 gang outlet for the TV and other electronics on the stand. The issue is, my FIL is very safety conscious...
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Drilling hole in benchtop (2023 Update)
I need to drill a 80 cm hole in the benchtop , the underside is wood material . I have a diamond holesaw for the stone top but this is not recommended fo the wooden part at the bottom as it will burn,...
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