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OT: drowning devices
Big number, eh? :> Of course, it is misleading for my purposes as it reflects folks who have *ever* drown their phone. I wasn't trying to limit the discussion to phones but, rather, devices in...
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Light Bulbs Dimming
Oooo... I so dislike suggesting things like that! Always afraid the person will forget to turn off the "switch"; the switch will be in the neutral conductor instead of hot; etc. So, I always suggest:...
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Centipede Portable Work System - Has anybody tried one?
These look interesting. Has anybody here tried them or know of anyone who has? Home Depot has the 2' x 4' system for $50. Explore the full line of Bora Centipede work supports. See the new level of...
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Grounding an Antenna Mast
Last year I put up a TV antenna mast. I didn't want to screw it to the roof, so I ran three 10 foot lengths of 1 1/4 EMT conduit up the side of the house, and bracketed it to the side of the house. I...
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Low voltage
I have 2 outlets and 1 switch showing low voltage-107. The other outlets on the same breaker are okay.
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Fan duration to determine when to change filter
I don't need a complex programmable thermostat. All I want is to know how many hours that fan has run so I know when to change the air filter. The fan runs frequently in the summer and winter, but...
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garage door opener wont work
Liftmaster Formula I. When I hit the button the motor makes noise but the belt doesn't move. The door moves on the track freely when I lift it manually. Examining the belt I see the rubber has...
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convection oven
My wife has been talking about getting a new range with a convection oven in it. Is there any real advantage to a convectiion oven, or it is just some advertising hype ? Our daughter (which does not...
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HELP ME!
I just bought a house and the furnace and hot water heater is in the middle of the floor with a brick vent connected to them both. Can I move the both to a corner and knock down the brick vent. PLEASE...
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17 KW Generac home generator shuts down on transfer
My 17 KW Generac generator shuts down when it transfer, voltage at the braker is 250, wire # 44 volts - 125, wire # 11 volts - 125, when I open the main braker generator starts and when it transfers...
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Bright flasklight?
I have a 3-D-cell LED no-name flaslight and the LEDs are going out and otherwise screwed up. I can't figure out how to remove the LED assembly to replace LEDs as required. In light of this can someone...
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Connecting Ground wire with a Split Bolt
The underground cable from my house to the meter pole (main disconnect) was installed before I bought this property. They used 4 wire underground service entrance cable. Two black (hot), one White...
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Should be interesting
to see how Europe reacts to the refugees now.
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Chimney height for a hot water heater
I put in a new hot water heater for the radiant heat in my garage. The pipe goes through the wall about 2' below the eave. Going straight up through the eave of my 7-12 roof. Do I have to be above the...
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OT - AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME,REMEDIES
1. AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF WHEN SLICING VEGETABLES BY GETTING SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD THE VEGETABLES WHILE YOU CHOP. 2. AVOID ARGUMENTS WITH THE FEMALES ABOUT LIFTING THE TOILET SEAT BY USING THE SINK. 3....
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