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Oil burner immediately fires up when thermostat calls for heat. (not the circulator pump).
I have a Weil McLean boiler with a Becket burner. When the thermostat calls for heat, the burner immediately fires up..rather than the circulator runn ing and dropping the temperature in the boiler...
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Small engine question, does a few drops of gas in the spark plug hole do long term damage
When i haven't used a tool in a few months and it is hard to start, i find that Taking out the spark plug, and putting a few drops of gas in there, and replacing the Plug, helps get it started. The...
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(OT) Windows 10 will be given away as a free upgrade for its first year of release
I took the liberty to add the (OT) for this off topic thread. I am only posting a reply because I am wondering why the thread is about *WINDOWS 10* ??? Unless I missed something, Windows 8 is the...
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Chair Repair Question
That's what I thought. I'm also right that there are piano parts for sale online, duh** I don't know if one should use them or not but one of them was metal tuning pin bushings. "Easy to install....
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scramble fighter planes
When there is a bomb threat on a plane that is in the air, and the air force scrambles fighter planes to accompany the plane, what is the point of that? Is someone going to reach his hands out of the...
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Time flies
This week is the 100th anniversary of the first American trans-continental telephone call.
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(OT) Impeach the New England Deflatetriots!
I'm speaking for myself and the majority of football fans. The Superbowl has a tradition of hard working honest, American football players. Not cheaters! We dont want to watch cheaters, such as the...
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Any swamp cooler stand kits out there?
Hi All, My swamp cooler (Champion RWC50) is hanging from chains in my window. Probably be a good idea to put it in a stand. Any kits for that out there? Many thanks, -T
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OT: Ping Oren: Valadyl Sulfate for insulin resistance and Diabetes
Hi Oren, We have to get you all healed up so you can run for the senate! If you win, would you consider banning all broadcasts of the 49ers games from Nevada territory? I have been using Valadyl...
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9 years ago
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Adding motion sensor
I have a ceiling mounted front porch 6 sided polygon shaped light fixture with a single lamp. The sides contain glass and the lamp is recessed behind the glass. I want to add a motion sensor and tried...
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OT - advice from a handyman
Wife texts husband on a cold winter?s morning: "Windows frozen, won't open." Husband texts back: "Gently pour some lukewarm water over it and gently tap edges with hammer." Wife texts back 5 minutes...
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How about PODS
Pondering moving out of state. Current plans would be to sell Casa Kurt and rent for 6 months to a year before buying. Some of the current stuff (most probably) will be sold but we will want to keep...
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How to eliminate thermostats from space heaters
I suspect there's some sort of government interference that mandates thermostatic control over heaters . Anyone know? Whether there is or not how does one get rid of the thermostat? The practical...
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HOT Water
My wife just turned on the hot water in the kitchen. After it warmed up, it started smoking. It's really, really hot. We have a 10-year old low-boy State electric water heater. Has the thermostat...
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How to remove cast iron kitchen sink
I'm planning to replace a top-mounted cast iron sink, resting on a formica countertop, with a top-mounted stainless sink. The problem is the cast iron sink probably weighs 100 pounds, more than I can...
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