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Excessive Mineral deposits clogging humidifier?

I'm having a problem with what I can only assume are mineral deposits. I usually run my warm mist humidifier in the...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by littleboyblu87
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by littleboyblu87

Well Water Pressure higher then 60PSI?

So I have a Pump that can produce more then the typical 60PSI @ 30GPM. I'm drawing from a 5000 gallon tank. When lo...
18 comments posted 17yrs
posted by scooter133
18 comments posted 17yrs posted by scooter133

Thermostat elimination? re-positioning?

I have a Cozy vented Nat Gas space heater with a closed front using a Robertshaw 710-205 gas valve. I recently replaced...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by knuckle-dragger
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by knuckle-dragger

accoridan door for bathroom

Anyone replace a bathroom door with one of those accordian types? I've just finished remodeling one of my 2 smallis...
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by in2-dadark
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by in2-dadark

Stair step dims according to code

Greetings All, I am wondering if there is a short set of rules for residential stair tread heights. In a nutshell, we h...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mark
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by mark

Ping Don Klipstein - Series String Bulb Shunts

Just what is in the "shunt" built into series string decorative lamp bulbs which takes over when the filament opens? Is...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jwisnia
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by jwisnia

Any experience with Quartz portable geaters

This year, I have been getting a number of junk mail ads for these quartz heaters, making all kinds of claims (obviousl...
19 comments posted 17yrs
posted by bobwhite
19 comments posted 17yrs posted by bobwhite

Gravel in vinyl fence post holes? Any tips?

I'm starting my new project, a 6 foot vinyl privacy fence. a lot of online resources recommend putting gravel into...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jbranchesi
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by jbranchesi

Dishwasher and dog

I've owned a piece of crap Maytag dishwasher for just over a year. I've had 4 service calls so far because it doesn't c...
32 comments posted 17yrs
posted by groups
32 comments posted 17yrs posted by groups

screeching garage door

Good Morning, I'm in a rental and the garage door screeches in certain spots. It's a metal to metal sound. I no...
30 comments posted 17yrs
posted by bonniejean1
30 comments posted 17yrs posted by bonniejean1

Recommendations for magnifying lenses for fine work

Any recommendations for magnifying lenses for very fine work? I've used those lighted magnifying desk lamps with so...
21 comments posted 17yrs
posted by SquarePeg
21 comments posted 17yrs posted by SquarePeg

Oven element replacement question

The lower element of our Maytag CWE5800 oven went bad today. From what I've Googled replacing it should be pretty e...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by engwar1
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by engwar1

AC thermostat malfunction

I have the old style thermostat on my AC that is giving me some trouble. I have played with it a bit and have isolated...
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Need help locating a gearmotor

I need a small, low-power gearmotor (not one of those heavy big honking ones used to drive winches and such). Preferabl...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nobody
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by nobody