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What is a Campbell Hausfeld® Switch?

What does one use Campbell Hausfeld® Switch for? All I know is that it goes on a compressor. http://www.tractorsupply.co...
5 comments posted 12yrs
posted by teamarrows
5 comments posted 12yrs posted by teamarrows

Dyson Vacumm Opinions

I"ve been using Hoover Self-propelled beater brush uprights for years and years. Seem to clean ok and CR has always rat...
7 comments posted 12yrs
posted by demi
7 comments posted 12yrs posted by demi

Trusses are up !

Today the trusses , tomorrow the decking . Steel roofing is at the lumber yard awaiting my call to deliver ... We're gon...
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posted by snag_one
30 comments posted 12yrs posted by snag_one

Failed air conditioner run capacitor pictures

Hello all! About eight years ago, the run cap in my outdoor A/C unit failed; replacing it made it work fine for at leas...
28 comments posted 12yrs
posted by mroberds
28 comments posted 12yrs posted by mroberds

Connecting Sony cordless handset of phone to base

I have taken a Sony SPP-A941 900 MHz phone our of a retirement to replace m y DECT 6.0 devices which we cant get to wor...
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posted by licensedtoquill
11 comments posted 12yrs posted by licensedtoquill

Toilets that mess-up easily

We have a bunch of those lo-flow toilets at work, some of them older and some of them brand-new. They flush fine, and w...
5 comments posted 12yrs
posted by invalid
5 comments posted 12yrs posted by invalid

How to Choose a Toilet?

My house is 25 years old, which means it has the first generation of toilets meeting the then new federal mandate for w...
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posted by no.thanks
22 comments posted 12yrs posted by no.thanks

Epoxy concrete floor paint

This has been recommended by several members for outdoor concrete porch floor. The price differs quite a bit. Would the...
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posted by hypatia08
3 comments posted 12yrs posted by hypatia08

dedicated dripping faucet?

During feezing weather, I like to leave a faucet dripping to reduce the chances of freezing pipe. However, people inclu...
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posted by nospam
61 comments posted 12yrs posted by nospam

int/ext trim paint prep question?

I found some information online but with differing techniques. So I thought I would try here to see if any of you have...
7 comments posted 12yrs
posted by r.mariotti
7 comments posted 12yrs posted by r.mariotti

Need Advice on LP Fireplace Gas .Log Insert

The problem with the logs is they will not stay lit. I can tell if it is not going to work because the pilot light will...
4 comments posted 12yrs
posted by Demhi*removethis*moss
4 comments posted 12yrs posted by Demhi*removethis*moss

Do These Casters Come Apart? with pics...

The casters in the following pics are from an office chair purchased at Staples many years ago. The casters are pretty...
16 comments posted 12yrs
posted by teamarrows
16 comments posted 12yrs posted by teamarrows

Borrowed steam cleaner left dog smell

I borrowed a steam cleaner from a friend, and after using it, it left a really strong dog odor. My friend does own sever...
4 comments posted 12yrs
posted by vpaladino778
4 comments posted 12yrs posted by vpaladino778

Do These Casters Come Apart?

The casters in the following pics are from an office chair purchased at Staples many years ago. The casters are pretty...
3 comments posted 12yrs
posted by teamarrows
3 comments posted 12yrs posted by teamarrows

patch for cracked plastic shield on roof?

The plastic shield around the base of my attic fan is cracked at the roof l ine, on the side facing the top of the roof...
5 comments posted 12yrs
posted by rachelms79
5 comments posted 12yrs posted by rachelms79