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Cooper pipe bending limits

So I'm installing 1/2 and 3/4 copper water pipe, city water, ~60psi. Question - how much can you safely bend the pipe wi...
74 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
74 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

running fluorescent light w/ one tube dead?

just curious if there are any long-term negative consequences to using a fluorescent fixture w/ a dead tube... specific...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by njnagel
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by njnagel

Are low temperature dehumidifier for real?

I'm shopping for a crawlspace dehumidifier and come across units that claim to work under low temperature, as well as u...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

Tile Question - Part II

I posted here about a month ago re: installing tile in one of my bathrooms. The professional guy was here today. He has...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by katenospam
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by katenospam

Fluorescent light fixture problem

Hi all: One of my 2-tube Fluorescent light fixtures in my 2-fixture kitchen light box went South, so I trotted down to...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sombodee
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by sombodee

moving garage door to different wall

Hi all: Our driveway is in need of complete replacement and as part of our discussions we are considering moving the dr...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by actr123
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by actr123

Running refrigerator off generator questions

If a refrigerator requires a 15 or 20 amp power supply, then wouldn't a 13 amp, 14 gauge heavy duty power cord be insuf...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by littleboyblu87
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by littleboyblu87

Oster microwave problems

hello, just joined hoping to find some help, i have a 1.1 oster convection microwave and for some reason if it runs mor...
25 comments posted 16yrs
posted by csteph42
25 comments posted 16yrs posted by csteph42

Poly over old stained wainscoating?

We have some old dark staind wainscoating in one of our bathrooms. I would like to clean it up and put on a protective...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by NOSPAM
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by NOSPAM

Sunbeam water dispenser

I haev a Sunbeam hot / cold water dispenser. It is the type that has a 5 gallon water bottle on top. The water leaked o...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by canopeily
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by canopeily

Second Floor Laundry Room

Hi, I have purchased an 1890 vintage house in Cincinnati and would like to put in a "laundry closet" in an eave on the...
26 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dherbert53
26 comments posted 16yrs posted by dherbert53

humidifier drain line

I have an Aprilaire humidifier hooked up to my furnace (natural gas) and this morning I found water on the floor under...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by acts2024
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by acts2024