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diesel exhaust fluid

Today I passed an auto parts store advertising "diesel exhaust fluid". Does anyone know what that is?
62 comments posted 15yrs
posted by invalid
62 comments posted 15yrs posted by invalid

roof

Is it ok to replace a roof in cold weather, the temp is about 30-40% this would be a take off because there is 2 layers...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by snoopy
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by snoopy

singer 500 watt garage heater

I had one given to me, will not heat above 55 degrees. looking for any info. It is 240 volt, 20.8 amp, 5000 watt, and I...
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posted by ireikit65_at_roadrunner_dot_co
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by ireikit65_at_roadrunner_dot_co

Generac 5500exl ran fine, now only 5 volts

Generac 5500exl- has worked great and then suddenly shut off and now starts and runs fine but with only 5volts power. T...
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posted by alicor9_at_hotmail_dot_com
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by alicor9_at_hotmail_dot_com

Battery for UPS

I got a couple of old IBM brand UPSs from the 2nd hand store. They need batteries. Would there be a problem with taking...
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posted by "WheresMyCheck"
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by "WheresMyCheck"

Leaf Blower

Well the old leaf blower has just about had it. So, we are going to treat ourselves to a new one. The present is hand h...
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posted by actodesco
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by actodesco

Question about electrical code

I am installing 2 duplex outlets on my porch. One will be inside the screened in part, and the other will be just outsi...
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posted by actodesco
11 comments posted 15yrs posted by actodesco

Carpet Tiles

I am in the process of building a playroom and am about ready to add carpet. I have some questions about carpet tiles....
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posted by seltperner
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by seltperner

Two for the price of one

Or just about. The Harbor Freight Multifunction Miracle Twitching Tool is only $20.00 on Black Friday. http://www.black...
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posted by heybub
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by heybub

Get Twiggy

Ten DIY projects using twigs, including towel racks and driftwood lamps. http://green.yahoo.com/blog/care2/73/get-twigg...
0 comments posted 15yrs
posted by heybub
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by heybub

Storm Door Noises

A few weeks ago I had an Andersen storm door installed on my south facing front door. Everything is fine until the sun...
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posted by leitrim1050_at_att_dot_net
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by leitrim1050_at_att_dot_net

There goes the profit on that job...

http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/smokestack-tower-at-mad-river-power-plant-in-ohio-falls-in-wrong-direction/197123...
26 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ricodjour
26 comments posted 15yrs posted by ricodjour

Back pack blowers

Need some input on back pack blowers. Either Stihl BR600 or Tanaka TBL7800R. Read Stihl is built in China, the Tanaka i...
17 comments posted 15yrs
posted by never
17 comments posted 15yrs posted by never

Why are there 15- and 20-amp receptacles?

Actually not a dumb question, as I trust you'll see. Reading through the thread above about using 15-amp outlets on a 2...
44 comments posted 15yrs
posted by nobody
44 comments posted 15yrs posted by nobody