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Timeout on oil burner
My neighbor tells me he needs a new Honeywell oil burner control unit, and they come in 3 time lengths, 15, 30, and 45 seconds. How do I know which length to buy? I know it doesn't say on the furnace...
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OTish Alarm clocks
I assume everyone has heard of this kid and his clock invention. The picture of the clock shows a 9V battery hookup but no battery. That means the kid either had to plug the clock in or it does have...
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[OT] RE secured prommissory note
having trouble figuring out what the interest rate is here, As It's Written, for my sister... [note amount is $115,000] which monthly amount is it, legally? 1. .01% per month is $11.50 per month 2....
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Recycling
I usually put my scrap out in the alley to let the metal scavengers get it but decided today..what the heck the scrap yard is only three miles from here and I knew the owner back when we were kids...
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Leaking (rainwater) water barrels
We have several ~55G plastic (almost nylon-ish?) barrels in which we collect rainwater. They were originally used to hold detergent or bleach or some other agent used to wash clothing, linens, etc....
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Replacement of Pyramid Skylight
Hi, we are looking to replace our pyramid skylight, what should I be looking for in terms of quality build that will last? Something made of galvanized steel, aluminum, PVC? What is the big difference...
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8 years ago
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Holes in yard
After a big rain, I see holes in bare spots in my yard - an inch or so, sometimes 8 - 10" and quite deep. Just wondering where the dirt goes? I have no tunneling animals like moles or gophers that I'm...
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8 years ago
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Liar! Liar! Pants on fire!
Check out this shop vacuum: What kind of marketing trickery is peak hp? They claim the unit has 6.5 of them. In a perfect, no-loss world, that would require 6.5*746 or 4849 watts or 40.4 amps. You...
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8 years ago
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Good Tool Commercial
Well, I liked it... Jeff
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Lighting
When cleaning the basement I found the original "one bulb chandelier" that was hanging in my living room the day I bought my house 35 years ago Also pictured is the fixture now there
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8 years ago
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Check Your Emissions Warranty Prior to Paying for Repairs at an Independent Shop
I got my DMV registration renewal in the mail and was going to take the vehicle to a smog check station. I always scan the codes via the OBD-II port first. One oxygen sensor was throwing a code, and...
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ants
Ants are in the bathroom and a few in the kitchen. What do they want in the bathroom? There aren't any turd or pee around so it is a mystery. Anyone know about this?
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off topic: new car advice for senior
Sorry for off topic ------------------- Hi A friend of mine who is a senior citizen and want to buy a new car to repla ce her standard old car. She is very good driver with very clean driving hi...
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8 years ago
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Cast Iron Tablesaw...
mine is in an unheated garage...what is a good rust protector? (Stormy never responds to me...so I won't hear about WD-40!) Thanks!
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8 years ago
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Remodel/New work recessed light: accessible junction box?
I know the NEC prohibits burying an electrical junction box behind a wall. I always wondered about remodel/new work recessed lights. They have a junction box connected to their frame; but once...
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