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gas fireplace won't start-up - pilot is lit

Hello all - first post on this forum, so please excuse any newbie errors... I have a gas fireplace at home that I haven...
73 comments posted 17yrs
posted by funkdys
73 comments posted 17yrs posted by funkdys

For those of you playing at home

http://www.noradsanta.org Last year, NORAD's Santa tracking center answered 94,000 calls and responded to 10,000 e-...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kurtullman
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by kurtullman

1.5" deep walls?

Hi, I'm building closet in an area where every inch counts. I was wondering about the poissiblity of turning the 2b...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude

Gas fireplace valve stuck.

The house we just purchased has a gas fireplace built into the wall. The gas company came out and restarted service and...
18 comments posted 17yrs
posted by joejak
18 comments posted 17yrs posted by joejak

Sub-panel rough-in options

Hi, Can a sub-panel be installed in the ceiling between two ceiling joists with breakers pointing down? I'm also th...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by aaronfude
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by aaronfude

Please Diagnose Toilet Flapper Problem

About 50% of the time, the flapper seats properly after flushing. The rest of the time, it does not, and it's neces...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by home
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by home

How to properly use a hammer on nails?

I rarely use hammers & nails as I typically prefer to use screws over nails. However once in a while I need to use nail...
50 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
50 comments posted 17yrs posted by nmbexcuse

electrical - tester says hot/neu or hot/grd reversed

Off of 1 panel I have: 3 220V circuits 4 110V circuits When one of the 220V breakers is on, all the 110 circuits displa...
24 comments posted 17yrs
posted by coloradotrout
24 comments posted 17yrs posted by coloradotrout

thermocouple

I would like to chase the threads where the thermocouple screws in to my gas valve, dose anyone know what tap size? than...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by sleddog327
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by sleddog327

Light i dimmer all the sudden

Hi, We've noticed the ceiling light fixture is not as bright as used to be. Changing the bulbs didn't help. I h...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by vladidan
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by vladidan

Adhesive Primer

I just put down 1/4" Luan in my kitchen in preparation for Peel & Stick Tile. I am about to apply a coat of adhesive pr...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by a12vman
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by a12vman

Low temperature problems

The temp. here is around 15 degrees F (maybe less), and I have encountered two problems that I suspect are the result o...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nobody
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by nobody

Two Questions About Drill Bits

I have 2 questions about drill bits. 1. What type of electric drill bit would I use for plaster walls in a house (speci...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by allan.for.g.groups
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by allan.for.g.groups

Gas dryer shuts down after 5 minutes ? !

Kenmore "Ultra Fabric Care" gas clothes dryer, "Heavy duty 80 series", Model #97586210 75862... It runs well... gas war...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Mark246
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by Mark246