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On Topic: washer won't drain or spin
Yes, you are.
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Outdoor shower & PEX
The pex can certainly break if it has water in it when it freezes. BTDT.
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OT Wahl razor problem
Dean Hoffman wrote in news:r7cpkp$c06$ Didn't think of that! I'll give it a try. Perhaps I can put more pressure on the button that way.
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Are all new A-coils twice as high
Are all new A-coils twice as high as 40 years ago? I need new AC. The AC guy today said that A-coils are now twice as tall as they were, for greater efficiency. Is that true of all of them, all of the...
 
Does my ground rod need replacing?
Well, it might not be too difficult to dig down a foot or two next to the rod to inspect it that far. You can always add another rod next to the first one, and many people have several rods. The more...
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how does a memory foam mattress work
how does a memory foam mattress work "Memory foam works by becoming soft enough to mould around a person or body shape. This happens when the high-density, low-resilience polyurethane foam reacts to...
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MC/AC flex screw on connectors
On Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:48:39 -0400, Clare Snyder > wrote: MC gets the break because there is a bushing built into the listed MC connector and there is a mylar wrap around the conductors. I still like...
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Brand new furnace
Brand new furnace Tempstar heating and cooling-Heating Input (MBTUH):120,000 Efficiency Range AFUE Upflow/Hz:92.1% Efficiency Range AFUE Downflow:92.1% Cooling Capacity CFM range @ .5 in. w.c. (125...
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Drilling glass tile
The screws that hold the wall plate on a gfi or decora style switch are located outside of the normal box that the receptical fits in. I now have an interference.
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Do you know what tubingt is made of?
I have some 1/2" OD tubing, cloudy clear, thin wall, and what makes it unsual compared to other tubing is that it flops around. Nine inches might support itself from one end, but more than that bends...
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Plumbing ?
I needed some electrical/lighting stuff and checked online at both Lowe's and Home Depot. The prices were similar but HD advertised free curbside pickup. I didn't see anything on the Lowe's site about...
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NO Chops. (pork)
On Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:58:57 -0600, rbowman wrote: Only about half of his meal is going to be kibble, the rest is meat. The kibble is still about a buck 15 a pound (Costco Lamb and Rice)
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I broke the handle off a ball valve, how can I close it? I don't use it and it's leaking
I broke the handle off an old ball valve and it's been leaking for a while. It's not too bad but it's driving me nuts since I think it could start leaking heavily at any moment. Is there anything I...
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Fireplace wont come on
I have a Heatilator fireplace model GNRC36 its 19 years old but hardly use as it doesn't get very cold here (Houston) I went to start fireplace, pilot light lights, stays on, turn gas knob to on...
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how do I get this faucet handle off? american standard
how do I remove this handle. There is no screw or way to remove the plastic top piece that I can see.
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