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Carrier Infinity - Emergency Heat Comes On Too Often
We have 2 Carrier Infinity Units and I suspect our installer may not unders tand them. When the ambient temperature outside is, say 45, the emergency heat kicks o n. And it stays on for a long time. I...
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Insulate Walls or Floors?
I live in an elevated rancher built in 1978. I just removed carpeting and linoleum from my breakfast room, kitchen, dining room, and living room, all of which are open to each other. I had 3/4" red...
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What the hell just happened?
I just downloaded all the new headers in the groups I subscribe to and there were a shit load of "New" headers that were several years old. These "New" messages were dated 2009 through today. My...
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Maytag dishwasher con'td ( Dec 19 )
Well, I finally had the repairmen show up this morning and they were confus ed to say the least. I told them about the recall and they opened the packa ge and were dumbfounded with all the electric...
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8 years ago
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OT - Towing One Trailer While Carrying Another
I saw this on I-90 heading into New England. The Triton Trailer website has a banner that says "Built For Adventure". Considering that the pickup was doing 70-75 MPH, I'd have to say that they...
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Bon Appétit
We don't need no stinkin' food safety regulations. As long as steak is only $1.09/lb who cares, right? The spending bill passed by Congress on Friday eliminates a meat-labeling regulation that for...
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When are Xmas trees bought.
A friend and I are debating when most people buy their xmas trees. I saw that it's several days or more before Christmas eve, and the proof of this is that is what I do. And that tree lots open up...
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8 years ago
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125v vs. 117v revisited
Yea, it should have been spelled Imbalance. I used to be a very good speller in my younger days - last one standing in spelling bees, but there are more words now, and I've let my spelling slip - and...
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8 years ago
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pots, pans, wine glass, fork/knife/spoon rack query
anyone have a good suggestion on a racks for the following: Pots & pans & cover rack wine glasses rack for use inside the cabinet kitchen utility rack (knifes/fork/spoons & other kitchen/dining...
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8 years ago
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Dremel multi max tool: speed control out of whack
Hi, I've had a Dremel multi max tool for a few years, purchased from HomeDepot for $100. It's the kind with the vibrating head that cuts wood/metal/grout etc depending on the attachment you put on....
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8 years ago
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Single duplex, "up and down" floor nozzle source?
All I can find are "side-by-side" nozzles (single and dual)
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8 years ago
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Flushing Out a Heater Core
Back to the 97 Aerostar again.... It appears that the heater core is nearly plugged. Some heat gets through, but not much. Heater valve & vacuum work fine. A friend said to pull the valve off and...
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"Keystone" stainless wall plate, *deep* recess
Something like this: But with a much deeper recess/setback for the keystone insert. (Also prefer NOT to have the protruding "rivets")
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Outdoor thermometer placement
I can't seem to get this right. :< Can't put it on the roof with the other sensors as the deliberate exposure that the roof affords those others interferes with the accuracy of the temperature...
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