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Alternative to MacMaster-Carr?
They are pissing me off. Their website has some idiotic built-in protection against people who click too fast. I've never seen that anti-customer programming on any other online store's website, and I...
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Temperature in Room too High- Thermostat Issue?
I am back with a different themostat question. I am trying to figure out why sometimes the temperature at the thermostat (and thus in the house- single zone system) gets too high. I just got a new...
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Pressure Regulator
I just ran new copper lines for a small sink, including a water heater. When I turned on the water a small amount came out of the faucet's cold tap, under pressure, then no more came. I took off the...
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UHMW, 3/4 inch diameter stretch to 7/8 (22 mm) inch diameter?
How about using a heat gun? Will a short 1/4 inch piece of 3/4 inch inner diameter UHMW tubing stretch to nearly 7/8 inches? Thanks.
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OT: In banning 'dinosaur' or 'dancing,' N.Y. schools fail the test
By Leonard Pitts Jr. Miami Herald No, seriously, you have been warned. This is your last chance. Turn back now. Still here? OK, fine. Don't say you weren't told. Here's one of the offensive words:...
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What sort of outlet pressure can a sump-pump generate?
I've been looking around for a cheap pump that can I can use to move water around from various 55-gallon rain-water collection drums. I'd also like the pump to be able to develop some decent pressure...
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Anyone else having problems with Duracell batteries? (2024 Update)
Last year I had a similar problem with a 60-pack of Rayovac AA batteries datd good till 2028 that I bought from the Home Depot. They corroded/leaked and trashed a $100 Apple wireless keyboard. And...
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Refrigerator Efficiency (?)
The EnergyStar promoters state: Improved Refrigerators?Some of today?s ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators use less electricity than a 60-watt incandescent light bulb run continuously. Does anybody...
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Can I use tile adhesives grout?
Some time ago, I asked hdere how to remove damaged tiles from a shower stall. I finally found replacement tiles that sorta match. Following the directions from the tile company and on the can of...
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Broadcast spreaders
Just bought the broadcast spreader from hell. Got it at Tractor Supply for $80. I'm sorry I set my "cheap" $30 one on the curb, and some lucky person took it. The hopper on this thing doesn't funnel...
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What's it called and ............
I need some of the foil tape that is used to connect AC ducts. What would I look for on ebay? I need to put some sort of sealant between sheets of steel roofing to cut down on air loss. In some...
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Wiring Diagrams for Every Home on Earth
Using our advanced satellite array, we are able to provide a wiring diagram for any home, or other building on Earth. Our satellites take an X-ray of your electrical system and print a detailed...
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Is it possible to buy empty caulking cartridges?
Is it possible to buy empty caulking cartridges? A friend needs to do some random tuckpointing on a brick building. He got an estimate to do the whole building and it was more than he paid for the...
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fireplace cleaning
I was looking at a house the other day and it had an interior gas fireplace (built around 2007 or so) that had been used. The back wall was blackish with ashes all around the fireplace. I was just...
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1990 Eclipse Sensors
Here are some photos of O2 sensor I'm checking out. I had a hard time = finding it from manuals - were either wrong or diagrams hard to = understand. Maybe this will help someone else. Other sensors...
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