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Use deep discharge marine battery as emergency power source?
I've been wanting to buy/use a marine battery as a 1vdc power source for emergencies such as ice storms etc Thing is I don't know if there exists a "box" that will contain he battery yet allow USB and...
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13 years ago
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More on my well pump
After being shown how a check valve can break and stick up preventing water flow the proper direction, I was sort of 2nd guessing the replacement of my pump. I asked them if they powered it up after...
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13 years ago
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how to shorten an exterior door
I have a project that involves substantially shortening solid exterior doors by about 90mm (from the bottom). The doors are Jen weld Windsor win21 with a single glass panel. My question is, can I...
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13 years ago
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Brand Recommendations For Bathroom Faucet ?
Hi, Have to replace my bathroom sink two handled Chrome faucet. Are there any general conclusions as to which brands are "best" ? I see HD and Lowes seem to carry American Standard Delta Price Pfister...
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13 years ago
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OT Searching Usenet
I was watching a documentary called "Download: The True Story of the Internet:" One of the shows is about search, and Google has made quite a few dollars by showing ads on their search page. It seems...
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13 years ago
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Why are bath/shower valves mounted low?
You COULD install a second set of faucets...
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13 years ago
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A set of small HVAC questions
1) My next door neighbor had a new AC put in and they replaced the cement pad the condenser sat on with a plastic one. Is there any point to removing the cement one if it's in one piece? Later I saw a...
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13 years ago
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Problem with connecting members between roof over deck and eaves of house
Family member's house is settling slightly while the deck in back is not, and the galvanized steel L-shaped members that drop down from the roof of her deck to connect beneath her eaves are not happy...
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13 years ago
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OT Whole leaf spinach versus Made with fresh cut leaf spinach
OT Whole leaf spinach versus Made with fresh cut leaf spinach Cleaning my kitchen cabinet I came across a moderately old can of Delmomte "Whole leaf spinach". Also Delmonte cans marked instead "Made...
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13 years ago
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Replace DeWalt chuck with quick-change chuck?
Assuming it exists... Anybody know what the name might be, of a quickchange adapter to replace a regular chuck? I would like to remove a DeWalt 18 V drill (DCD760) chuck and replace it with a...
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13 years ago
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Ceiling fan controllers
The little church that I goto has high ceilings and has a couple of very old ceiling fans. The ceiling fans are on speed-control switches that look like light dimmers. The fans run too fast unless the...
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13 years ago
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No Water From Well
Last night as soon as I was all soaped up in the shower the water stopped. Not really asking any questions, I've troubleshooted it to the pump, power going down and I hear a hum but no water, not even...
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13 years ago
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toilet only leaks when plunged
Downstairs toilet got plugged - took the plunger to it a few times, let it sit overnight, then tried it again, and now it is clear. When I was plunging I noticed some water leaking out from underneath...
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13 years ago
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Choosing Wood Flooring for Your Home
The floor is often a neglected part of a house, but worth paying attention to considering its ability to influence its entire look. If you are planning to refurbish your home, you should consider new...
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13 years ago
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How to keep kaids from fawling down staipps
My kaids keep fawling down staipps. How to stop?
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13 years ago
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