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Briggs and Stratton Electronic Ignition Retrofit

Hello: I hope to convert the ignition on a Briggs and Stratton engine from points to Magnetron (electronic). The instru...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by g_czplzn
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by g_czplzn

Smoke Detector Timing

I have First Alert smoke detectors located throughout my house (each bedroom, main hallways, and two non-bedrooms.) The...
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posted by cuhulain_-98
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by cuhulain_-98

Ariens Snow Blower Belt

I have an old Ariens snowblower, Model # 92208 (5HP 20"). The belt that drives the blower has broken. Does anyone know...
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posted by jjmjij
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by jjmjij

Damn, it's cold

Got down to 38F last night in Houston. Had to put on all the clothes I owned. Even had to get another blanket. From the...
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posted by heybub
80 comments posted 18yrs posted by heybub

Can't believe this...

just finished replacing my kitchen sink yesterday... had to make a new drain pipe for it, and also do some minor repair...
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posted by njnagel
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by njnagel

Fiberglass Insert and Plumbing Access

Hello All, While trying to change a shower head in a Aquaglass tub/shower/spa insert, it seems I managed to break the p...
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posted by rmcghee
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by rmcghee

ot a bit, need new tire suggestions

I need new tires on a 2007 half ton (2 wheel drive) Chevy Silverado pickup. The originals are General (Ugh) and have no...
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posted by bobwhite
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by bobwhite

Is it safe to use a load miser???

Hi, Since I only have one 220V entry, I would like to plug a clothes dryer on my oven plug using a load miser 15A/40A....
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posted by mtl343
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by mtl343

Laying new cable for electric and Telephone / TV

I am relaying cable network for my complete house which is G+2. All lines including electrical, Telephone ( PBX), Cable...
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posted by brtodi
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by brtodi

Raising the bathroom

Greetings.....I have a bathrom that slopes down over a inch or so at one end, the foundation has sunk that much over th...
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posted by Christopher_F
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by Christopher_F

Forced hot air caulk?

Hi all, I saw a DIY show up here in Canadia (eh) where the HVAC sub was gunning a caulk around the plenum joints and the...
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posted by a
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by a

Pro or Con Infrared Sauna

Hi, Anyone using it? Good, bad? Worth it, not worth it? Thinking about one for family use.
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posted by dragon40
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by dragon40

electrical protective plate code

Someone at Home Depot was telling me that there is a new regulation in Ontario that the electrical code that says that...
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posted by carcrash1
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by carcrash1

old 3 control of shower

I have a tub that also has a shower that contains the old 3 knobs for hot, cold and diverter. Its at shoulder level and...
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posted by harri85274
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by harri85274