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EdenPURE Gen4
What a crock of bull. They say it will save you money; HA! 1.5 kw is 1500 watts and if you run it all the time it will be about $70 a month if your kilowatt rate is 6 cents. If it's 12 cents it's $140...
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Programmable thermostat?
I want to have my circulator come on for 3 minutes and off for 15 minutes as long as the thermostat is calling for heat. Will a programmable thermostat do this?
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Microsoft Hohm energy rating
From an article in the Wall Street Journal: "Microsoft Corp. has calculated energy-efficiency ratings for 60 million homes in the U.S., using data including public records about housing stock, weather...
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Plastic bag dimenstions, why is nothin' simple anymore
30 Gal (113.6L) 2 FT/PI 6 IN/PO x 2 FT/PI 8 IN/PO x 1.05 MIL (76.2 cm x 81.3 cm x 26.7 um) In the first line, what does PI and PO mean? In the second line, um is the best I can do for micro meter. Why...
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Question about Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI breakers)
I live in an old house, and the upstairs has ungrounded Romex wiring. I've installed ground wires here and there around the house so I can put in grounded outlets, but Wife wants a grounded outlet in...
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Best ways to clean bathroom tile grout
I'm a do-it-yourself newbie who's trying to clean the stained grout (used to be white) between the tiles over the bathtub in my bathroom. The stains appear to be a combination of soap scum and rust...
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lawn tractor - stubborn reversing gear
The reversing gear on my elderly (pushing 25 years now) lawn tractor's getting a little stubborn - at least while the engine's running; it seems happy switching between forward and reverse when the...
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Will outdoor step noses and treads cause rot?
I'm thinking about putting some treads or noses on the steps of my deck to increase visibility and traction. Do these cause noticible rot over time? Should I caulk under or around them to seal out...
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Washing machine water hammer question
Howdy, I have a calypso whirlpool washing machine that has worked without any problems for the past 10 years but I've recently developed a problem. I am getting a constant water hammer vibration...
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AC filter options
My mother's AC uses a 24 x 24 filter for her central A.C. She is having to pay $3.00 for each fiberglass filter. I am looking for ideas on cutting down on that cost. Thanks, Andy
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Need help with Dishwasher
------------------------------------- Hello, I have a Kenmore Dishwasher, Model 66515777990. It leaks under the door. Not from under the unit, just under the door. What can cause this, the door seal?...
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Wiring photoelectric sensor to 14/2 uf cable ??? How to ??
I am trying to add a photoelectric sensor to a 120 vac sign light at the end of my driveway. In effect, I am splicing in the sensor into a 14/2 uf underground cable, at the point where it comes out of...
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HF new promos
Met my parents for lunch, after church. My Mom the coupon clipper had a bunch of Harbor freight ads. A couple offered free set of screw drivers. A couple offered free bar clamp. Neat stuff. The screw...
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Tip: Cutting laminate on table saw
Here's the tip: for smoothest cuts, cut plastic laminate *upside down* on a table saw (face down). Discovered this by accident the other day trimming a piece of Pergo flooring. I had to cut it...
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InSinkErator Disposer Housing Cracked
I'd never run into this failure before, have any of you? SWMBO reported finding water on the floor of the cabinet under the kitchen sink at 10:30 PM one evening last week. Taking a look see with a...
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