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I'm holding a conference.
I just got a phone call, answered right away. Probably a recording said, "You are currently the only person in this conference." Even though it was probaly a recording I said, What good is a...
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Follow-up, Battery Charger....it works
Warm day, rain ended, tested charger. No pen or paper, voltages are approximate. On 2 amp setting was about 11.5 volts but after connnected to the battery for a couple minutes, and then disconnected,...
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Antifreeze? Where did it go?
My old van seem to use anti-freeze like it's soda pop. I even had my mechanic check to see if there's a leak somewhere, and he didn't find a leak. So, does it just get used up and evaporate, or some...
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8 years ago
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Christmas present question
My sister usually buys me something and mails it to me for Christmas. This year I was low on suggestions and only asked for blue jeans and/or socks so far. Now I will attempt to convince her that the...
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8 years ago
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Computer monitor problem
0-year-old Microtec 815C monitor having A/C problems. Yesterday took plug fiddling and source power (UPS) to get the power indicator light to come on. This morning I gave up. Had same problem and...
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Hot Glue Gun for getting suction cups to stick to tile
Why not use a hot glue gun? The stuff sticks until you want to remove it. And when you do, it doesn't cause any damage.
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Do Christmas Tree Stands Grow On Trees?
I have to admit, this one was a first for me. I saw a car with a Christmas tree on top, wrapped in the netting from a tree vendor, with the stand already attached. It was one of the PITA stands with...
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8 years ago
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OT: Unusual USB "adapter"
I was looking for a "right angle" USB adapter to connect thumb drives to the "stereo" in the car (piss-poor industrial design!) and stumbled onto this: I can't imagine how there could be a need for...
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8 years ago
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Amazon review process
Anybody else here run in to something like this? I often buy repair related items (tools, etc) from Amazon, and I consider the reviews an important decision element. While browsing yesterday, I happen...
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8 years ago
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Where Oh Where do all those Ice Scrapers go.... ???
Every winter I buy at least one ice scraper for the car. Usually several of them. And over the years I've learned to not buy the real cheap ones because they always break. I spend a couple bucks more...
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8 years ago
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GFCI's
The outlets in the back of the house are on a 20A GFCI. (Note to self: are there any other outlets on that same circuit that I need to chase down?) Presently using them to light XMAS lights on one of...
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Thermal cube receptical
I saw this yesterday when searching for something else. Sounds handy for preventing freezeups by turning on a heating device when the temperature inside reaches 35 degrees. Could be handy if you go...
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8 years ago
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Separate thread, why aren't my Toyota brakes as good as a Toyota Rav5
Separate thread, why aren't my Toyota brakes as good as a Toyota Rav5 I don't know if this is the proper procedure, but iirc it's bad form to hijack a thread with one's own topic. Yet they're related....
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What home repairs are you most Afraid of?
What home repairs are you most Afraid of? From reading this newsgroup and talking to people, it seems that electrical is the most feared. But there is good reason for that, since electricity can kill....
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This looked dangerous (Gas leak)
I was watching that old tv show "Emergency" (being re-run on Me-Tv). They rescued someone trying to commit suicide by turning on the gas. As soon as the paramedics arrived, they carried the person...
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8 years ago
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