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OT wire sealing tape for vehicle

I've got a Chevrolet van that doesn't run when it's wet out. Earlier mechanic had done some diagnosis and looking aroun...
25 comments posted 11yrs
posted by cayoung61
25 comments posted 11yrs posted by cayoung61

OT: Do You Believe In Coincidences?

Just out of curiosity, I wanted to see if the McDonald's I worked in the early 70's was still there. Google maps shows...
39 comments posted 11yrs
posted by teamarrows
39 comments posted 11yrs posted by teamarrows

Joist Attachment

The cellar floor slab is formed and ready to pour ... coming next will be the (heavy) block walls . Got the rebar and f...
18 comments posted 11yrs
posted by snag_one
18 comments posted 11yrs posted by snag_one

Cables wont fit in pipes

I have to shove THREE service entrance wire cables thru a 3/4 inch metal pipe. The cables measure 6.5 millimeters each....
21 comments posted 11yrs
posted by Edward.Handy
21 comments posted 11yrs posted by Edward.Handy

OT: El Faro sinking, what's up with that?

This has to be one of the most puzzling maritime sinkings ever. The cargo ship left Jacksonville, FL at 8PM on Tuesday,...
5 comments posted 11yrs
posted by trader4
5 comments posted 11yrs posted by trader4

Diesel Conspiracy

VW May Not Sell Next Year?s Diesel Models in the US http://www.wired.com/2015/10/vw-may-not-sell-next-years-diesel-mode...
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Opinions sought: Speed Queen washers

I recall reading some high praise for this brand of washer here in the past, but that was several years ago, and things...
19 comments posted 11yrs
posted by moe
19 comments posted 11yrs posted by moe

Creating a boiler room?

In creating a room around the boiler, I'm aware of required clearances and fire rated sheetrock for walls and ceiling....
6 comments posted 11yrs
posted by millinghill
6 comments posted 11yrs posted by millinghill

Any experience with borate rods to stop wood rot?

I've got four large (4 x 16) fir beams and have repaired the rot with epoxy. But I wondered if if might be a good idea...
4 comments posted 11yrs
posted by waybackNO584SPAM44
4 comments posted 11yrs posted by waybackNO584SPAM44

Telehone troubles.

For several days, people have had a hard time calling me. The phone rings a bit then changes to a busy signal. Or once...
9 comments posted 11yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
9 comments posted 11yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Anyone familiar with First Alert OneLink detectors?

Recently installed 3 combo and 4 smoke only OneLink wireless devices. All were set and programmed per the instruction s...
9 comments posted 11yrs
posted by r.mariotti
9 comments posted 11yrs posted by r.mariotti

OT: number pronunciations

NO NEED TO REPLY TO THIS POST. IT'S JUST AN FYI... a "curiosity" I've been surveying friends and colleagues to determin...
4 comments posted 11yrs
posted by blockedofcourse
4 comments posted 11yrs posted by blockedofcourse

TV turns itself off & on ..

Hi all ; My old fat-screen 32 inch RCA has taken on a mind of its own - - it has started to turn itself OFF & ON after...
81 comments posted 11yrs
posted by hubops
81 comments posted 11yrs posted by hubops

Hot tub electrical question

First off, don't worry, I plan to hire an electrician since I'm not comfort able messing with the main breaker box. I j...
26 comments posted 11yrs
posted by jcl541
26 comments posted 11yrs posted by jcl541