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new lighting standards
It looks like this guy, obama, is a dictator, not a president. What does he know about lighting standards? Is anyone else fed up with the government trying to take care of us and protect us by not...
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Central Air Unit Not Cooling House
I have 2 units- one upstairs and one downstairs- The upstairs is blowing- I feel the air blowing- the thingamabob outside (can't think of the name) is operating, but no cold air. I did notice that...
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OT--USB turntable
Looking to buy my brother something to record his old vinyl collection onto a computer. A local store has a closeout sale on Ion USB turntables for $75 each. As a technical weakling, I'm...
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Quarter Horse motor
Motors come 'on the hoof'. But some run one way round and others run the other way round. So you will need a quarter horse that can run in the right direction. Make sure you get the right saddle in...
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Replacement window air conditioner is weak
A 14 year old Sharp window air conditioner rated at 10,000 BTU/hr was recently replaced with a much more efficient 12,000 new Sharp window unit. The replacement was motivated by the higher energy...
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Questions about building a wooden gate
Am wanting to build a double gate made of treated wood - 2x4's and 1x6 x6'. have a 10' opening, so 2 - 5' sections. I think these gates will be a bit heavy, so I am wondering if I...
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Really WEIRD electrical problem
Sorry this is so long but I need to describe the whole thing. After an electrical storm, one of the kitchen GFIs was tripped. Everything was unplugged from all receptacles on the circuit. When the GFI...
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Wather station
My Zephyr weather station arrived today. PWS1000-TDx The "x" model is much cheaper because of a blemish on the bezel. I can find a spot the size of a pin head that is not perfect if I really look...
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Bats (and I don't mean baseball)
Getting bats out of your attic is simple. Just before it gets dark, they will leave the house to spend the night eating. Stand outside and watch for them to leave to house to see where the holes are...
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Garden windows
I want to install a small garden window. I'm seeking one that has a clear roof, good insulation on all sides, is well built, and allows enough light through to grow seedlings and plants. I found a...
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A/C Motor Start Capacitors - Where To Buy?
The A/C is not working. Last time this happened the neighborhood A/C repair guy showed me how to replace the motor start capacitor. He happened to have one in his truck. I'd just as soon not...
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Gas furnace question
This is Turtle. I have install a many of high eff. Furnance in my time and have never run into a high or low acid content discharge water from them. OK Let's say there is such a things and we will...
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Best grip adhesive-beading ?
Just bought some white laminated beading to fix to my white skirting board. Been on the Screwfix website, loads available, non nonsence, solvent free, instant grip. Any recommend the best one to use ?...
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Odd project
I have a need to make a hole in the center of plastic sunglasses. Drills or hole saws don't seem to work. What would you suggest? Bill
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Billy Mays Orders Food From A McDonald's Drive Thru
And brings a little joy to the McDonalds workers as you can see at the end of the video: At a McDonald's drive thru, Billy Mays orders food for The MJ Morning Show.
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