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cutler hammer 200 amp breaker

From the meter to the top of the 200amp disconnect at the pole I have 240 v...in the home at the top of the main breake...
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posted by mlyle5
20 comments posted 15yrs posted by mlyle5

BernzOmatic TS4000 trigger start torch

I got one. It stopped igniting. I can no longer hear the pezioelectric spark thingy clicking. I just read the wiki page...
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posted by notbob
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by notbob

Venting Attics for Heat Control, or Not?

I won a house in Tucson, AZ with a crawlspace attic. I had always thought the attic should be vented, so that the heate...
21 comments posted 15yrs
posted by barss
21 comments posted 15yrs posted by barss

What to do with CFLs?

Mail 'em to your Congresscritter. http://christopherfountain.com/2011/07/15/fire-away/ But after Senator Daschel's brus...
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posted by heybub
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by heybub

Mold On RTV Silicone In Bathroom Shower ?

Hello, Have a shower stall that has some RTV Silicone that was apparently used in a few spots to seal small cracks. Who...
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posted by rgsros
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by rgsros

is it OK to buy a central system that uses R22 freon?

I am in need of another unit for the upstairs of my home. I just replaced the downstairs unit 2 years ago with a new un...
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posted by fashun08_at_aol_dot_com
21 comments posted 15yrs posted by fashun08_at_aol_dot_com

Recall on PEX water pipes?

While I'm on the subject of water pipes - Is there a recall on PEX water pipes? I'm hearing that some people are suing...
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posted by Home
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by Home

Repair Of Service Connection To House

Please take at look at this picture. http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/146/serviceconnection.jpg/ I need to fix the...
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posted by DerbyDad03
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by DerbyDad03

arbor adapter for 4" diamond blade

I bought a diamond blade at lowe's, dewalt brand. The hole in the middle is about 3/4" in diameter. The spindle on the...
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posted by merrilljensen
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by merrilljensen

Adding a generator.

My sister lives in an area where the power goes out frequently. She has asked me more than once to "just" come out and...
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posted by kilowatt
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by kilowatt

Repairing a Bent Wellhead

This water wellhead was damaged when a clumsey gravel-truck driver backed into it. I don't know anything about working...
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posted by ShadowTek
55 comments posted 15yrs posted by ShadowTek

Painting vinyl? ? ?

The base of the downspouts on our building are some kind of vinyl or hard plastic -- I think it has a name of initials,...
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posted by rayj.balt
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by rayj.balt

OT - Small Cable Reel Uses

I have two small plastic and cardboard cable reels, 12" od, 4" id, 10" tall. The center 4" tube is made of heavy cardbo...
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posted by hrhofmann
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by hrhofmann

The city responds

Six weeks ago I got a letter from the city informing me of a new "drainage fee" and assessing me $190/year for the "imp...
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posted by heybub
21 comments posted 15yrs posted by heybub