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Button wont pop put on GFI outlet

When I press the test button on a GFI it wont trip. Does this mean the GFI has failed, or just the button has stopped w...
16 comments posted 14yrs
posted by jw
16 comments posted 14yrs posted by jw

You Better Pay Your Contractor

This is what may happen depending on the laws and or contract. o_O https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-LqLU7CxeA TDD
0 comments posted 14yrs
posted by the-daring-dufas
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by the-daring-dufas

Bedbugs, A Biker's Guide To Bedbug Control

This guy's into recycling and taking care of business. ^_^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ILGtMVa6mg TDD
0 comments posted 14yrs
posted by the-daring-dufas
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by the-daring-dufas

Sprinkler booster pump

I live where we have both agricultural water and potable water. In the winter, the ag water boosters are turned off, bu...
3 comments posted 14yrs
posted by steveb
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by steveb

E11 Mini-Candelabra socket adapters?

The lights in our church are incandescents on dimmers. 150W light bulbs cost $3 apiece and only last 750 hours (weren't...
7 comments posted 14yrs
posted by zxcvbob
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by zxcvbob

front door chime not working

I've got a house that the door chime stopped working (making a chime noise). I know it's not the outside button and the...
67 comments posted 14yrs
posted by noemailaddress
67 comments posted 14yrs posted by noemailaddress

Stormin - job issue

http://www.hamiltonproject.org Looks like a good site to explore on the jobs issue.
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by frankperiodlogullo
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by frankperiodlogullo

Fluorescent starter-switch question

I have an older 18" fluorescent lamp that takes a 15WT8 bulb. As of this morning, it no marcha. I suspect the starter s...
40 comments posted 14yrs
posted by invalid
40 comments posted 14yrs posted by invalid

OT - Powergenix AA battery thoughts

I've got a few Powergenix, and the charger to go with. Seem to be sold only in AA cells. But, that's fine. I use a lot...
0 comments posted 14yrs
posted by cayoung61***spamblock
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by cayoung61***spamblock

Painting wheel rims - need advice

On my utility trailer, the rims are beginning to show rust on the outside edge. I want to knock off the rust and paint...
27 comments posted 14yrs
posted by Live Spam free
27 comments posted 14yrs posted by Live Spam free

Ceramic Glass Cooktop & Pyrex

Can a Pyrex double boiler be used in direct contact with a ceramic glass cooktop without the use of a wire diffuser? TIA
1 comments posted 14yrs
posted by wayneboatwright
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by wayneboatwright

Under Sink Cutoff Valve Tool

Sometime somewhere I saw a tool that would allow me to reach under a bathroom sink and turn off a very hard to turn cut...
14 comments posted 14yrs
posted by mcp6453
14 comments posted 14yrs posted by mcp6453