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No joint compound here
Hi, When I was moving my washer and dryer to a new location I was surprised to find *no* joint compound or teflon tape in two places where I would have expected it. 1. The connection between the...
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New WH, still low pressure on hot side
I finally replaced my 30-year-old water heater last Monday, with a 6- year version from BOB (big orange box). Did it all myself, for less than $400. Would've cost $600+ to have done. Anyway, I had an...
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15 years ago
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new SquareD QO breaker fits a SquareD QO panel *SUPER-lousy* (pix posted)
bought a new 50 amp 2 pole breaker to fit into our SquareD 150 amp breaker panel. it only fits in there "sort of": when installed, it only fits *way* too far rightward from the other breakers, which...
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15 years ago
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Grounding conductor to sub panel from main panel & "main grounding conductor"
The whole grounding thing has me a little confused, here's what I think I understand as correct.......(I hope I'm using the correct name for all of these things.) The grounding conductor from the main...
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15 years ago
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Crooked garage door
Probably answered 100 times, but I can't find the simple answer. I have a 2-car garage with a single door. About 5 years ago, one of my garage door springs snapped. I had both springs replaced by a...
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15 years ago
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Replacing pressure (diaphragm) switch on sewage pump
This weekend, possibly beyond my scope of ability, I tried to replace the pressure switch on my sewage pump (Hydromatic skv40). I got a new Hydromatic pressure switch from a local plumber's parts dept...
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KitchenAid dishwasher - inlet protector
Hi all, My remarkably new Kitchen Aid dishwasher is making the never-ending gunnnnn-gunnnnn-gunnnn noise that indicates something undigestable is stuck in the grinder. I've torn it down past the wash...
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15 years ago
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finding a buried A/C cable
Our house has a buried cable that was laid by the previous owner for a potential lamp in the yard. It is hooked to a switch in the house, but there is nothing on the other end. Is there a way for an...
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15 years ago
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spray gun not dispersing water properly
is a picture of my spray gun. My problem is that when I press the handle, no water comes out unless I loosen the brass head. The garden hose size is 5/8". I'm not sure anymore on what else I should be...
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15 years ago
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electriction advice/education for needed detached garage
Hi all, I have a detached garage that the former owner built and wired. He ran 12 gauge (it might be 10) romex 2 conductor + ground through a pvp pipe underground (about 60 feet) to the garage. At the...
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15 years ago
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Water heater tank life
Hi, Under same condition, only comparing tank life, which one would last longer, natural gas one or electric one?
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15 years ago
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Toxic dangerous stuff your grandchildren won't miss
In no particular order: o Asbestos (insulation, siding, gaskets, etc.) o Lead: o Gasoline additive (tetraethyl lead) o Solder (per ROHS regs) o Drainpipe sealant o CRT X-ray shielding o Oil-based...
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15 years ago
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Fresh air:
Hi group. Does anyone here have an fresh air make up system for their furnace that has an electrically controlled damper ? I know in the past home owners just ran an air duct to the outside, but this...
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15 years ago
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Extending Reach of Expanding Foam
I need to fill a hard to get cavity with the expanding foam insulation (e.g. Dow Great Stuff). However, the spray tips aren't nearly long enough. They're about 8", I need 24". I know I can buy the...
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15 years ago
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Touch light dimmer problem
About 2 years ago I bought a plug in touch dimmer for a bed side lamp. It worked fine for over a year. Then one day the lamp began coming on by itself, at random times. Usually twice a day. So I...
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15 years ago
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