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Indirect water heater question
Hello, I have a Crown oil boiler and Crown megastor 40 gallon indirect water heater. The system has 3 zone valves but a single circulator (water heater is on zone 2). Today we had only lukewarm water...
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Cost of plans & drawings
What do you think would be a reasonable cost of having an architect draw plans for remodeling a 54 sq. ft. bathroom to replace a bathtub with a threshold-free shower, elevated toilet and a sink that I...
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Gas line size for new high BTU BBQ???
I just bought a Vermont Castings VCS5007 that uses 62,500 BTUs with all 5 burners running. Another 15,000 when the side burner is on. I used it tonight for the 1st time and found that there was not...
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moisture barrier for laminate floor
I am in the process of planning to lay my first laminate floor. I would like advice on lating a moisture barrier on top of my wood sub floor prior to installing the laminate floor. I will be laying a...
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System 2000 Attn: Mark Ransley
Mark, After you mentioned the System 2000, I started to check them out. I think it is the most efficient boiler available for home use. Coupled with an indirect water heater, I should save quite a bit...
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15 years ago
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insulate doorknob
Has anyone ever insulated a doorknob to keep the cold air out? I was thinking about removing it, filling the hole with foam then cut holes for the screws and latch. Wondering what other's opinions...
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15 years ago
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GFI's?
That does it. I'm taking out the GFI's and replacing them with regular plugs. I'm tired of shutting off a fan in one room and the TV, DVR and Receiver dying in another room because of a...
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baseboard heater trips breaker - Bad stat?
The baseboard heat in one of the bedrooms trips the breaker as soon as I turn the thermostat on. We didn't know this until now because it didn't get cold enough to need it until now. But wait,...
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How can I seal caulking cartridges?
I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser. I...
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15 years ago
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new range
If you cook with cast iron or don't have( flat) bottom pans stay away from glass top stoves
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Semi-OT: Palin vs Turkey Grinder
Turkey grinder?* Ah, watch as Palin gives interview while "Deliverance" actor** does unspeakable things to turkeys in the background. "You need a bit of levity in this job..." ---------- * Like a...
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15 years ago
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Lock Shop - Old Fashioned Customer Service
Customer Service is alive and well - in some places. A youth sports organization that I am a part of bought a shed to store some equipment. One of the board members bought a lock with 2 keys, with the...
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15 years ago
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Need help installing a ceiling fan
I am trying to install a ceiling fan with lights. The fan is not new. It has 4 wires: Black White Blue Bare Copper The ceiling wiring is old. There is a white wire and a yellowish wire that completed...
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15 years ago
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GE Range Schematics???
Anybody know a place to fine schematics for older GE ranges? For some reason there's nothing on the rear panel or anywhere else on the range. Searches so far have been non-fruit bearing. :( GE...
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caulk removal
we need to add new caulk to our shower floor, but the old caulk must be removed first What is the best way to do this? thanks Ken
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