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I have FOUR phase electricity

Some people brag they have three phase electric service. They always make it sound like they are better than everyone t...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by 444444
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by 444444

Disston saw question

I have a relatively old Disston saw. It is a crosscut, I believe. Overall 30" long. Tip is 2.5", and on top of the tip...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by deserttraveler
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler

SEARS SNOWBLOWER

I purchased a 5hp Sears single stage snowblower last year Hit a downed branch in the snow and broke the housing and rip...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by FOURMOREMARINE
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by FOURMOREMARINE

Using a ball washer

My wife got me a ball washer for Christmas. I decided today was the day to try it since this was my first day off work...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jogger622
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by jogger622

electric inspection question

I'm ready for my rough electric inspection, but have one question before I call. I have all my home runs pulled and...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by joemcinter19
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by joemcinter19

shower faucet anti-scald?

How do you tell if the faucet has this device or not? Until i read through some of the other posts that mentioned this...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by InvalidEmail
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by InvalidEmail

Delta 1400 Series Shower Pressure Balanced Valve

I have been in my new home 6 years. I have had to replace the RP10904 Cartridge assembly in the valve 5 times. It is in...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Loboy48
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by Loboy48

Loud hissing from steam radiator's air valve

Hello, I have a one pipe steam radiator system in my condo unit that lets pressure out through the side air valve. Ther...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mathneuro
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by mathneuro

Refrigerator not cold

I have a Maytag Performa fridge/freezer that has become quite warm. The freezer is on top, and seems to be blowing warm...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by !
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by !

Can I use other staples in Porter-Cable?

I bought a Porter-Cable NS150A and the instructions say to only use PC staples. I don't see any reason why it could...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by news
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by news

odd hot shower problem

We recently renovated a house, bringing it from about 900 sq ft to about 1800. We kept the original boiler as we were t...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jtpryan
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by jtpryan

First welder- casual use

I've started thinking that I'd like to try some welding. Mostly for quick repairs on old equipment- but also fo...
33 comments posted 18yrs
posted by elbrecht
33 comments posted 18yrs posted by elbrecht

Adding air to a well tank - HOW MUCH?

I have a well tank with bladder. I recall something about the amount needs to be 2 lbs more or is it 2 lbs less than th...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by hsullivan
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by hsullivan