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Wall Heater Thermostat

My new wall heater has a gas valve that is thermostatically compatible. The most common thermostat for this heater is c...
7 comments posted 14yrs
posted by hate
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by hate

OT - The harassing calls

I know someone who's getting harassing calls and emails. The angry, mentally unstable harasser says "I'll call the poli...
33 comments posted 14yrs
posted by cayoung61***spamblock
33 comments posted 14yrs posted by cayoung61***spamblock

Copper Thieves Targeting Dallas Schools

It's sad watching the USA eat itself from the inside... ==================================== http://dfw.cbslocal.com/20...
12 comments posted 14yrs
posted by Home
12 comments posted 14yrs posted by Home

Water oftener , which one?

Hi, Our 16 YO Kenmore softener looks like getting tired. 3rd time I had to install main valve seal kit, rotor disc, and...
1 comments posted 14yrs
posted by dragon40
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by dragon40

How to remove concrete residue from plastic

I have a couple of those http://igor.chudov.com/misc/ebay/tmp/J-G-Porter/133.JPG They have white concrete on them, some...
11 comments posted 14yrs
posted by ignoramus20184
11 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus20184

Electronic Timer Won't Shut Down Amp

At least that's what it appears... In the old days these timers had a relay, but I know the new ones have no mechanical...
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posted by frank1492
10 comments posted 14yrs posted by frank1492

Source for *magnetic* extended drill drivers

For hard to reach places where your hand may not fit into to hold the screw on the tip of the driver. 6" to 12" would b...
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posted by John
9 comments posted 14yrs posted by John

Fire bowl on a wood deck

I've been using a small fire bowl with impunity on a painted wood deck. Last time around, though, I kept the fire going...
35 comments posted 14yrs
posted by prestwhich
35 comments posted 14yrs posted by prestwhich

Urinals for the home -> why not?

Here's the random thought of the day. Why wouldn't a urinal be "proper" or useful or ergonomic for the average home was...
69 comments posted 14yrs
posted by Home
69 comments posted 14yrs posted by Home

Commercial refrigeration question

I service freezers, for selling bagged ice. I have seen a run of dusty condensors, and this month, been changing out co...
12 comments posted 14yrs
posted by cayoung61***spamblock
12 comments posted 14yrs posted by cayoung61***spamblock

Door doesn't shut "right." New hinges

I have an indoor sauna -- not a hot-tub -- just a warm, wood-panel room, rocks, steam (we don't use the steam). Door to...
1 comments posted 14yrs
posted by timbirr
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by timbirr

OT - Motion Sensing Toilet Paper

I happened to be in a fairly new building yesterday and needed to use the restroom. I pushed the button on the wall and...
28 comments posted 14yrs
posted by teamarrows
28 comments posted 14yrs posted by teamarrows

OT - If God texted the ten commandments

Here is one way to communicate the 10 commandments, the older you are the longer it will take to read!! IF GOD TEXTED T...
1 comments posted 14yrs
posted by cayoung61***spamblock
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by cayoung61***spamblock