vendredi 29 mai 2015

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Question on 3 way switch with multiple pot lights

Hi guys, Trying to understand how to achieve this. How do I connect multiple pot lights using this configuration? Power coming through the light with 2 switches. Thanks. Attached Images   Question on 3 way switch with multiple pot ligh...
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testing speaker impedence low ohms

I have a subwoofer in my car stereo system that may be bad or going bad. To find out, the support tech told me I could check impedence with a multimeter, and gave me the spec of .35 ohms as the proper spec for this subwoofer. My multimeter ohms settings ranges are 200, 2000, 20K, and 200K, and 2000K. So it seems with my multimeter I probably cannot measure an accurate readout because the ohm setting...
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Painting or Staining a Maintenance Free Deck

We have a deck that is about 14 years old. Grey color (timber tech) maintenance free where it needs some pressure washing each year. I would like to change the color to something that matches the stamped concrete. Is there stain or paint that I could use? Would prefer a stain and possibly a primer first. This material is a plastic type of composite (not sure). Thank you. Painting or Staining a...
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What type of pumps would be best for this situation?

Brick house built in 1950. The former owners were forced by the FHA to put the hot water heater (which was in the kitchen where our fridge is now, venting through the kitchen ceiling) in the crawlspace dirt basement before the house could be sold to my parents. So, they dug out an area about 15 feet long by 3.5 feet wide and surrounded it with stacked cinderblocks with mortar. It is about 3.5+ feet...
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Entire home circuit not working

I was cutting several slabs of stone for my fireplace using an exterior outlet to power my saw. About 2/3 the way through the cutting, the power ceased. There was no short and blackening of the outlet. I checked my breaker, it was not tripped for this circuit. Still I flipped it off and on for good measure. All other outlets (4 total) associated with this circuit I came to find are not working anymore. Do...
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paint on shower stall wall gets pulled off if shower curtain bar is moved

The photo shows what happens. I made 2 or 3 attempts to repaint the spot but the problem reoccurs. The walls at the top of the stall were originally painted with latex paint of a different color. Later, wallpaper was applied there. And then, later, the wallpaper was removed and the walls were primed...
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Exterior door weatherstripping recommendations

I'm looking for recommendations on some exterior door weatherstripping. The house was built in 1937 and currently has the original doors. The weatherstripping right now is metal. I'd like to replace this with something that will function in the winter. I can currently see light from around the door. What kind of weatherstripping should I look for? I saw some vinyl tubing on tack strips to attach to...
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Cleaning/Removing Exterior Dryer Vent

Our dryer has started throwing a code that we need to clean out the vent. I have removed the vent piping from the back of the dryer and cleaned out as far back as my arm and the shop vac can reach. I'd like to try cleaning from where it exits the house, however, I'm not sure how to remove this vent cover. Here are photos: Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 The photos are a little grainy as I need to crawl...
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AC not working - did some troubleshooting

Hi - I'm a little handy but not experienced with air conditioning. The problem - no AC and no power to thermostat. Here's what I've done so far, all with the help of online forums/videos: I've tested the thermostat - it has no battery, runs on 24V, and it works on my other air handler/compressor. It is not the problem. I've tested the transformer. It is a 115V system. Power in reads 22 ohms and...
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Condenser Coil

I have an american standard AC system. I see several combs for straightening out fins but mine are spine fins. They look like Christmas Tree Tinsel inside the outside unit. Any advice on straightening these out. Thanks. Condenser Co...
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Kitchen faucet leaking

Hello. I have a pioneer kitchen faucet (model #2BR110) that is leaking. I was told to replace the entire stem. I was looking online and found a picture of the stem. Pioneer X-3900002c Part - Faucet Stems - Amazon.com Looks like there is no washer on there, just a couple of o-rings. Would it be possible just to replace the o-rings to fix the leak? Thank you. Kitchen faucet leaki...
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concrete around pergola help

Hi everyone. I'm a first time poster that just found this website when I was searching for information. My wife and I are planning on purchasing a Steel Pergola with canopy from home depot that we want to put in the backyard. Our yard is not too big and the plan is not to stay in this house for too long (our first home), maybe around 5 years or so, so we don't want to spend too much money to build...
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Ac110v 3w g4 led

I bought new 8 X AC110V 3W G4 LEDs to use with my light fixture which has a transformer in it that converts AC110V into AC12V, do I need to remove that transformer and connect my light fixture directly to the main line in order to use these new LED's? I did a test and regular G4 bulbs work with the transformer but these new AC110V 3W leds only work when I bypass the transformer but is it safe or do...
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2003 Malibu radiator fans not coming on

I have a 2003 Malibu, 150k, v6, 3.1 auto, a/c (not working). Car gets hot (but never more than 7 out of 10 on heat scale and coolant escapes from overflow tank because fans do not come on (almost a gallon at a time). Temp gauge on dash seems to reflect accurate temps. Two questions: If I can't do a real fix for my radiator fans (see below), if I rig a by-pass and directly turn on the radiator fans...
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Clawfoot bath access clearance

I have a 1910 home with only 1 (very) small bathroom. We had to tear out some plumbing from the walls due to leaks. We are planning to reuse all the fixtures. I'm concerned about the clearance for access to the clawfoot tub. There is only 17" between the wall and the tub edge (see attached image)....
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recessed light help needed!!!

I have 6" housing that have nothing inside to attach the LED retrofit trims to. Can someone send me link to something i can attach to inside the cans so I can attach the spring inside. Thank you!!!! recessed light help needed!...
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breaker replacement/tightening

Should the main breaker be closed when replacing a circuit breaker? Is turning off the breaker your replacing and having the new one turned off when snapping to the bus bar sufficient? How about tightening the screws on breakers, is it safe to do so with only the breakers you are tightening turned off? breaker replacement/tighteni...
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Breaker panel cover accident

I almost had a bad accident when taking the cover off a panel. Before I could get the last screw off the top left corner, the cover slipped from my hand and it swung sideway on that screw. I guess the divider that seperates the breakers on the cover slid across the top of the breakers and turned off about 5 of them. Im pretty sure they didn't "trip" as they were just in the off position and only...
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LG dehumidifier not doing job?

We have an LG dehumidifier that has not been very reliable. It had control board replaced under warranty and then froze up and was replaced about 1 1/2 years ago. It is a 70 pint/day dehumidifer. In our new house, we have it running down basement and is set for 55%. The basement is reading 70% humidity on humidity monitor. It is not a particularly wet or damp basement. The dehumidifier runs constantly...
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Beginner at Soldering

I have never soldered before and want to learn. I am not doing this for any projects but just want to start learning how to do this. I found this video on Youtube and it seems to be good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpHQ0WCDlFI Before I run off and buy the hardware and practice how to solder, please feel free to give me any tips. What type of fuel I should buy (propane, mapp, etc...)? Is propane...

jeudi 28 mai 2015

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How to tell if foot valve is bad

Is there a way to look at a foot valve and determine its worth. Think i am having foot valve issues but pump shop says it looks fine...it is an old brass foot valve grandpa had sitting in well for decades. Pump is not holding prime and foot valve spring looks good, does that mean it is? How to tell if foot valve is b...
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Shared Neutral to GFCI

I spent some time today trying to identify the breakers at the main panel of my 1927 home. After a shock or two and some blown breakers :( , I found that two kitchen outlets are using a shared neutral. One outlet is for the microwave, the other is an 'extra' outlet. Looks like the neutral is split from...
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Low Voltage Landscape Questions

I'm ashamed to admit this, but it's true. OK, so I had a low voltage set-up in place that worked fine, but the problem was that I was moving some of the lights around in preparation for running some more low voltage wire/cable to a berm I just put in. I was thinking of running more wire off the end of one of the existing runs, but I never even made it that far. I was moving the existing lights around...
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Shower Floor Leaking

have free standing shower next to an upstairs bedroom. It is located above a dining room that we seldom use anymore, and I had to go in there for something and man what a mess. The water has dripped from under the shower floor onto the ceiling below it, eaten its way thru that, and dripped on the the dining room floor enough to raise the hardwood strips and buckle them to the point where they have...
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Don't want to get soaked....by roof vent

Hi All - So last year I built a shed that incorporated a second story playhouse for my son. I'm rather proud of it. It's a solid, water-tight build all around. Power and lighting on both levels with finished flooring. Here's the thing. In summer this thing gets cooking hot. Even with the front and...
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2001 Ford Escape Xlt V6

Hello Everyone ;) I am the owner of a 2001 Ford escape.I'm having this current issue with my vehicle for the past month already I've spent roughly over $900 and still haven't been able to fix the issue. GI2 .my car currently isn't turning over it doesnt make any type of noise when I try to turn the engine on..my car does have power ex: lights,radio,windows and a.c my dashboard does show all the lights...
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Weird Water Heater Issue

OK, so this is gonna sound weird... My water heater won't start unless I run the furnace for a bit. I can hold it down to pilot light, let it run, hit the starter (I see spark), but nothing... unless I go upstairs, turn on the furnace by setting the temperature up a few degrees, wait until the burners kick on, then turn it back down. If I go back and try the water heater, it'll light right up. (This...
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Argo Six Zone Control Switching Relay - Radiant Heat - Buzzing

We have an Argo Six Zone Control Switching Relay [ARM-6P] that is buzzing like crazy. Argo Six Zone Control Switching Relay [ARM-6P]: Electronic Relays: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific It used to just buzz for a little while then stop, now it buzzes a LOT especially before the furnace kicks on. The red 'priority on' light comes on when it buzzes. I have tried removing one by one the 6 little...
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Patio umbrella fix

Anyone know how I can fix this without buying a new umbrella? The handle is cracked off so I can't crack the umbrella open and retract the string to make it open. Patio umbrella f...
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Rheem furnace wont power up.

I have a Rheem Furnace Model number RGPH-07EAUER, the blower motor quit working while the AC was running. I checked the AC unit which is fine but noticed there is no power to the board in the furnace (no lit led's) I have replaced the motor run/start capacitor, 120v to 24v transformer and control board and I still have no power. I am not getting good power to the transformer which is a 120v to 24v...
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Setting Kinetico Float Cup

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone knows how to properly set a float cup on a Kinetico softener. I believe I have the model 60 based on the size of the unit (17x46x8 overall size of both tanks and head unit). I had a problem with the salt tank overflowing and so I tried to bump the float lose thinking it was stuck or something. Well after taking the float arm out of the unit I realized I messed up the setting...
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Adding Dishwasher to existing Cabinets

Hi All, We're looking to add dishwasher to our existing cabinets. I'd prefer to install it myself since I have a bit of time and given it can be done without being expert in carpentry. I'm attaching picture for the reference. I was thinking of installing on the opposite side where the cabinet door is at the right angle and towards the right door of middle cabinet. I really have no idea how the structure...
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Bracing for a free-standing, pergola style patio roof structure.

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On a 4-post, free-standing, pergola style patio cover roof, I am wondering if there is an alternative to using those big knee braces. The cover I am planning is a little lower than some, and I'd like to avoid the knee braces if possible for aesthetic and practical reasons. I can go with heavier timbers,...
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Drilled through vapor barrier - fix needed and if so, what?

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Hi I'm putting in a wall mount mirror in my bathroom and there weren't studs so I had to drill (2) 3/8" to use molly bolts. On the second hole when I pulled out the drill, I got insulation and some plastic in addition to the drywall. I have just now been reading and understand the importance of a continuous vapor barrier but is it really necessary to fix this little hole? I'm the only one who uses...
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Shallow Well Pump Help with Prime

BACKGROUND: Hey all, this weekend I installed a shallow well pump at my new river property. My grandpa used the well 20 years ago and there seems to be plenty of water. It is about 25 feet deep and it was drilled with a sand point....The night before I hooked up the pump, I manually jacked the 23 foot pipe up and down and water pumped up and shot out...so with that said, it appears we are fine on...
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Greater ROI from Your DIY Kitchen Design Project

There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to getting a great return on investment (ROI) from a renovation. How much money should you spend? Where should your remodel? How should you do it? Experts far and wide give a diverse set of answers depending on the market. Our established home remodeling company has some trade secrets for getting the best ROI on your kitchen design that we would...
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Any 2008 NEC changes for bathrooms?

I'm remodeling my downstrairs 1/2 bath and plan to install a long overdue dedicated circuit. As I have the 2005 NEC book, I want to check if anything has changed for bathrooms. The plan is to install one dedicated circuit with two outlets - one GFCI above the sink the other regular on the adjacent wall. The light will be on a separate shared circuit. Any issues with this plan? Any 2008 NEC changes...
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is the mouse gone?

Hi, I saw a very tiny mouse dash across my room this past Sunday night (so four days ago), and immediately closed up the clearly visible holes or gaps in my apartment with foam tape (though I'm sure there's always more to cover!). Also set 12 sticky mouse traps with tiny peanuts and peanut butter on them on Monday morning. But no mice have shown up.... Also, no sign of mouse droppings or pee or any...
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Carrier A/C unit not staying on

Hello, I have a 4 ton Carrier unit that is over 20 years old. Besides obviously replacing it because of its age, I was wondering why its doing what its doing... The a/c is blowing through the vents but not very cold. I look at the unit outside and the unit turns on for about 15 seconds and then shut off. It repeats this periodically. I replaced the filter but it did not help. Someone told me the...
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Should I put a retaining wall under deck/extension?

I'm unsure what my options are with my deck/house extension (see attached photos). The rock/cement posts appear to be more and more exposed each year. Would adding some kind of retaining wall between the posts and adding soil help? Not sure what kind of labor/material costs I'm looking at. I honestly...
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Frustrating AC Problem (No Air/Bad Thermostat?)

I live in an apartment unit with a HVAC unit. Right now, it turns on, but no cold air comes out - in fact, very little air comes out of the vents. I told my landlord about this, and he called a repairman to come look at it. The guy said that the HVAC unit seems to be working absolutely fine, and he didn't know why it was having issues. He suggested it might be a dirty filter, so I switched the filter...
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new higher flooring in bathroom; what to do about toilet water inlet line?

I plan to install new flooring in a bathroom. This will raise the floor height by about 1/4". The old flooring is the original flooring. The water inlet line to the toilet is metal. I'm wondering how the change in floor height, which will also raise the toilet, will affect the water inlet line hookup....
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DIM (Do-it-myself) Tree Removal

I have about a 40' tree in my backyard that I'd like to remove. Being the DIM kind of person, I'd like to save some money and cut it down myself. My main concern is that the tree is leaning towards my deck and house. However, there is plenty of room for the tree to fall elsewhere. Problem is getting it to fall in the direction I want. I was thinking of securing a chain about half way up the tree and...
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Where to tie in for auxiliary water line?

I plan to run water to an outbuilding I constructed which has raised a few questions. I'm using 3/4" or 1/2" PEX and the distance is approximately 40' to the building. The building will have a full bath (with water heater) and an extra sink in the shop area. So...should I run 1/2" PEX to the building or 3/4"? (does it matter?). And perhaps most importantly, how best would I attach to the source? The...
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Transplanting a common boxwood

I would like to get some input on transplanting a 20 yr old common boxwood that is 9 ft tall with a 4 ft spread. The tree is near the house foundation, so it is getting large for this spot. I would like to move it to the boundary of the property as part of a mixed privacy border. I have read theses trees have a shallow root system, so that moving might be easier. I would doing the work myself. Transplanting...
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Weather proof a box on a wall with flashing

I have built an outdoor sauna for a friend out of materials he collected from renovation projects over the years. The thermostat he had on hand was an interior unit and it has been mounted on the exterior back of the building. I had in mind that I would build a box to fit over it and weather proof...
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Leaking external house wall

Hello, The exterior walls of our house here in Taiwan have had some pebble dashing applied to supposedly make them more waterproof. Here is a picture of the front of our house: Here is a picture of the pebble dashing up close (millipede included as a bonus) :D: The waterproofing hasn't worked....
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Water heater stopped working

We have a 30 gal (from memory) electric hot water heater in the attic over the second bedroom. In the bathroom underneath is a wall switch which allows us to turn it off when unneeded, and it is off 99% of the time. There is power TO the switch as indicated by a pocket hot circuit tester, and FROM the switch when in the "on" position, but no hot water. Since there is power from the switch when it...
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Kitchen and closet software

Hi, I found this http://ift.tt/1dz85qV It can be interesting and cheap software. What do you think? :thinker: Kitchen and closet softwa...

mercredi 27 mai 2015

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Another rant

I turn 65 next month. I have been accumulating all sorts of advertising from insurance companies selling Medicare supplement and Advantage plans but very few of them have any substance, rather they want you to call so they can set up an appointment with one of their salespeople, no doubt to try to get you to sign up on the spot. Anyway, not knowing exactly when my company sponsored retiree medical...
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Material for Fence Rails

I'm wanting to build a 6' high cedar dog ear fence. I am going to have 3 rails; top, middle, then a base rail that's made of pressure treated lumber. What material do I use for the middle and top rail? The local lumber yards don't have cedar 2x4s, only the dog ear cedar pickets. Material for Fence Rai...
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Looking for culligan softener rebuild kit

Anybody that could help get the following rebuild kit for a culligan platinum water softener? Platinum Eductor Rebuild Kit 01-0162-72 Platinum Seal Rebuild Kit 01-0162-68 Looking to diy but local shop does not sell to public. Please PM. Thanks. Looking for culligan softener rebuild k...
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multiple lights on one switch

I already have multiple lights on one switch with power entering the light fixture first. I have 3 wire cable coming from the main panel and have been able to look at how all wires are connected in the run so it will be a simple task to replicate this setup with the new lights I am installing elsewhere. My problem is I'm not too sure how the wire running from the last light to the switch is connected...
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clueless boyfriend, please help

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I have a wood coffee table with a nice fairly thick lacquer finish. My boyfriend got a water mark on the table and even though I knew of a couple of tricks to try to remove it, he thought he would try to fix it while I was at work. In just the area where the water ring was, he used Turtle Wax Polishing...
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Strange light switches

I'm moving into a house that has these (and only these) light switches... Has anyone seen them before? What are they? Attached Images   Strange light switch...
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Primer for painting a closet? Trim?

Remodeling our bathroom, and we are painting the walls, wood trim, and closet. 1. For the closet, we just want a flat white paint. Should we just use ceiling paint? What's something cheap that's used in closets? 2. The closet is new drywall, but considering that I'm just using a flat white paint for closet interior, do I need to prime first? 3. The trim is stained, and we're painting it white with...
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Sump Pump Not Draining

I noticed the other day that the sump pump breaker was tripped so I did the following tests: 1 - Turned the breaker back on. The motor hummed, water did not drain and after 30 seconds the breaker tripped again. 2 - Took the pump out and checked for it being clogged, nothing was clogging the intake. 3 - Put pump back in pit, plugged it back in without reconnecting the piping completely. When the motor...
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Question about ramset nails in basement foundation?

Okay, first time posting here so I apologize if I miss anything in my post. I'm looking to fix a missing section of insulation from when the previous owners of our house took some out. The builder of the house put in the white insulation wrap in the basement that you'll see in the picture below, and...
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How to clear a slow tub drain

I'm a licensed Plumber and a friend asked me to show him how to clear his tub drain. He lives out of state so I did a YOUTUBE video. Tell me what you think. https://youtu.be/O7I-bTnjuG8 How to clear a slow tub dra...
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surge device

if lightning surges near your house and you have a SPD and it does its thing..do you have to replace it?? I mean is it good for only one time?? surge devi...
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What direct burial cable for alarm keybus in outbuilding?

I'm adding alarm to an outbuilding and can't find a good cable for running the system. I need four conductor direct burial cable. All I can find in four conductor cable is sold as speaker wire - it's straight through cable rather than twisted pair. Normal alarm wire, and the DSC spec, calls for twisted pair. What cable do alarm pros use for running in buried pvc conduit to outbuildings? What direct...
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Samsung dishwasher DMT800 series PE code, whats the fix?

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dishwasher is giving me a PE code. I have tried to run it empty & have also turned the breaker off & on with no success. Samsung dishwasher DMT800 series PE code, whats the fi...
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Fan Light Kit Conversion

I got a Canarm ceiling fan for incredibly cheap at our local Habitat ReStore. Problem is, it didn't come with lighting. I've read that light kits are almost all brand-specific, and I don't like the light kit Canarm sells. Is it possible/feasible to convert a different brand light kit to work with my fan? Fan Light Kit Conversi...
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Frymire to Honeywell Thermostat

I am replacing my old Frymire thermostat to a Honeywell. A few of the wires has me confused. Frymire X- Voilet, R-red, G-green, O-orange, Y-yellow, E-white connected to W2, Honeywell - RTH3100C E -AUX-Y-G-O-L-R-B-C Color goes to color but where do I connect the X, W2,and E. Thanks for the assistance. Frymire to Honeywell Thermost...
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Repairing split wooden porch columns

My Mom's place has four wooden front porch columns, either 8" or 9" in diameter, supporting a gable roof that have cracked vertically from neglect. From the appearance of the seams, these look to be 2-piece wood columns. The splits in general probably are no more than 1/8th inch wide but in one case might be 1/4". I don't know but would speculate there's a 2x4 in the core that is the load-bearing...
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GE washer smells like gasoline or burning rubber

Hi all. I have a GE top loading washing machine that is about 15 years old. There is an odor similar to gasoline or burning rubber that is coming from inside the washer when I stick my head in it (I know, great visual, right!?!) The thing is, it smells all the time, not just when I do a load. I thought it was something rubber that was burning out, but I figured if that was the case then the machine...
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Help with basement wiring Dilemma

Hello, I have a staircase to the basement with a 3 way at the top and a 3 way at the bottom that controls a can light at the bottom of the stairs. There is also a single gang switch in this 2 gang box at the bottom of the stairs that controls can lights in the room. I needed to add another 3 way for the other room in the basement. I took pictures of the wiring when I pulled out the 3 way and single...
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bare limb advise

Hi all, The tree in question here will be a Red Sunset maple that is about 14-15 feet tall and approx. 2-1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. The tree was planted in early Dec. of 2013 so it has been in the ground for one full year and 6 months. The first summer the tree did OK, but not great. As with a lot of newly planted trees it lost some of its leaves early and just didn't look real good Now that the...
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Contact cleaner for plastic?

Hello. The outside of reservoir is grimy. Soap and water won't work. Thinking about spraying liquid cleaner on it and using long wire brush. Any suggestions on type of cleaner to use? Need something that (1) reasonably strong that (2) won't damage reservoir and that (3) has a strong stream because reservoir hard to reach. Thanks. Contact cleaner for plasti...
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How to remove house between reservoir and radiator

Hello. I need to open the cap to the reservoir. But it is connected to a hose that, in turn, is connected to the radiator. How do I take off the cap on the reservoir? Do I need to do anything with the metal clips on both ends of the hose that I've highlighted? Thanks. How to remove house between reservoir...
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GE Concord 4 alarm with wireless gives Phone Failure

I call myself a pretty good handyman but have never worked on Alarm Systems. I see 'System OK' green light but after alarm goes off, I see 'Phone Failure' message. Confirmed with ADT and they also don't get any notification of alarm going off. They do get notified about the alarm being turned off using keypad code. I came to know as my alarm went off and was on for a while but I never got a call back.....
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Wiring Ceiling Fan - reuse switch that controls outlet

I'm planning on installing a new ceiling fan and was hoping to have a few questions answered before I dive into things. First some context: The existing wall switch controls half of the outlet on the other side of the room. I'd like to convert this outlet to be always hot and use a dual switch for...
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Service drop from pole goes through trees

I'm looking to put an offer on a house. The service line coming from the electrical pole and directly to the house goes right through a 50' maple tree on the property. The tree coverage is something I really like about this property (it's only 0.12 acres). Will the power company require me to cut down or mutilate this tree? Service drop from pole goes through tre...
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Can French drains and downspouts share a common solid line?

I live in a ranch home that was built in the 1950s. The home is essentially 25'x50'. One short end of my home is at street level with the basement fully underground. The other short end of my home has the basement fully exposed because of the slope of the ground. I have an attached garage that goes directly into the basement. A few years ago I connected two of four downspouts to 3" PVC at a depth...
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New Air Temp heat pump dripping water from inside coils

New to forums so I will try to be specific. Any help would be very appreciated. I have a new Air Temp heat pump. 5 ton, 2800 sq ft two story home in Alabama. I am having an issue with the coils dripping inside. There seems to be more water forming on the inside coils than can drain into the drain system. The installer came out and we took the panel off the inside to access the coils and water was...
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Pool pump leaking

Hi y'all, quick question... Is there a gasket or "O" ring I can get that fits between the motor & pump? (leaking from pump/motor union) Thanks for any help w/ this. Attached Images    Pool pump leaki...
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Toilet bowl no longer fills up high enough?

Hi I have a one piece Briggs toilet that will not fill up high enough after a flush. I have attached a picture of the ballcock that this toilet uses & one picture of the water height that the toilet used to fill to after a flush & one picture of how high it fills to now. I have tried adjusting...
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Mod/Con 'plug and play' boiler

Hello all!!! Quick question, looking for a mod/con energy efficient boiler. Issue is, most out there are low mass and would require a buffer tank i believe due to the 2 small bedroom zones that have fin tube baseboard. The third zone is larger with approx 5-6 cast iron radiators and a length cast iron baseboard. So in order to prevent short cycling and due to having a hodgepodge of pipes and materials,...
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Clothes Washer Plumbing

My washer currently drains into the wash tub beside the washer, which drains into the main house drain line. As part of a basement project, I would like to hard plumb the washer drain. Are there any special considerations I would need to address when planning this job? The laundry room will be finished with studded walls and drywall. Thanks Clothes Washer Plumbi...
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SPA GFCI Troubleshooting

Hello, New here but I'm having an issue with my spa. Hoping someone here can help to determine if my issue is electrical or spa related. Spa model - Weslo Daybreak 515 50amp double pole at main panel 50amp GFCI Breaker at sub panel near spa The wiring is done as follows: 4 wire system (red,black,white,unsheathed) Red and Black from house are wired into the bus, unsheathed from house is in ground...
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reversed hot and cold knob

Hi I have a single knob with a blue sort of triangle insignia so I think that is Delta? Hot is cold and vice versa. I have no access behind it. What steps are involved from the tub side to fix this without shutting down the water, if possible? Thanks reversed hot and cold kn...
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goodman outside ac fan on. inside blower motor only manually turns on

a awhile ago a/c and heat quit working . changed thermostat and it clicks for furnace to turn on and a/c . outside a/c turns on but only way to turn blower on is in manual on thermostat. have a goodman model gun075-3 its a 1989 . also this winter the heat would run a few cycles then nothing. i could get it to run if i turned power off to furnace for a few minutes then turn it back on. any help would...
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portable bluetooth speaker

Hello everyone, I am trying to make a 5 Watt class AB power amplifier but I am having a hard time finding a credible schematic to go off of. Can anyone point me in the right direction? portable bluetooth speak...
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My ant problem (catch 22)

Hello everyone, I pulled up a wooden raised garden border and in the process stirred up a carpenter ant colony inside. I drag the wood as far away as I can and a couple days later I sprayed the lawn with Bayer insect killer. Just over the weekend I found about 10 ants in m bathroom. And last night another 6-7. Now I know I'm supposed to seal off the point of moisture and then bait/poison them. The...
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Changing the oil in your car

How about changing the oil in your car vacuuming with a pump? http://bit.ly/1dvjCHN ... I find it useful ... Changing the oil in your c...
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Wooden picture

What do you think you have in the home decorative pictures on wood? You can make them as video http://bit.ly/WoodenPicture. I like it as an idea. You too? Wooden pictu...

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Asphalt drive sealcoat.....better to spray or squeegee ?

Last sealcoating was 2011. Still OK, but needs new coat. Four contractors here for bids. Two want to spray and two say squeegee. One coat only. Product is Armor A-100. Is one method better ? Asphalt drive sealcoat.....better to spray or squeegee...
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is there any kind of solution that will fuse two pieces of metal together

I am thinking of probably a liquid solution of some sort that might breakdown some of the molecules of each metal and fuse them together. I need a solution other than soldering to attach gold sheet to silver. I don't like to solder because the gold melts to easily and we know how expensive gold is nowadays. is there any kind of solution that will fuse two pieces of metal togeth...
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Proper filter size for the Rheem air handler

I am trying to figure out what filter size a particular AC handler uses. Rheem RBHC-14J06SFD I googled it and searched on Rheem's web site and nothing. I believe the units were installed in 2001-2002. The unit currently has one of those adjustable plastic filter which has broken and the filter has been washed so many times it is time to get new ones. Any way I can determine from the model number...
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Shower grout stays wet ?

Help please. I can't find a leak anywhere. After a couple of days of no use the grout in only one area of the shower floor and up the pan tile is wet. The water supply wall is shared with a closet so I took out drywall to confirm no leaking at the pipes from shower head to slab. The bladder is installed about 8-10" up the wall. Is it possible that after 2 years of NOT reseeling the grout, that water...
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proper header size when removing studs on load-bearing wall

I want to remove studs on a load bearing wall on my 2nd floor so I can extend a closet into this area. The roof rafters rest directly on the top plate of this wall. This wall sits directly on top of a wall on the 1st floor. I found a table that shows for interior load bearing walls with this span (37"),...
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Argo Six Zone Control Switching Relay [ARM-6P] Buzzing

We have an Argo Six Zone Control Switching Relay [ARM-6P] that is buzzing like crazy. Argo Six Zone Control Switching Relay [ARM-6P]: Electronic Relays: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific It used to just buzz for a little while then stop, now it buzzes a LOT especially before the furnace kicks on. The red 'priority on' light comes on when it buzzes. I have tried removing one by one the 6 little...
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Convert front porch into an interior mudroom/proper entryway to house

Please take a look at my FRONT porch. Very little appeal here, so I am planning on extending the interior space to include the front porch area - and make it a proper mudroom/entry way. I can't get pics to show here - so look at my other forum post here - http://ift.tt/1KyFcse I plan to keep the entire roof structure - and rebuild/reframe the exterior walls bellow it. I am a formidable DIY'er. I...
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Can the leviton IPHS5 run lights and fan independently?

Hey all, I am trying to figure out how to wire this humidity sensor switch with an inline fan I got (for my bathroom). I have access to all wires and can run wires if needed as well... I believe I'll need to run 3 way line to my fan but let's see what you the nice people here think. My question is this - Is it possible to have this switch work in the following fashion: I walk into the shower and...
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Genie powermax 1500

Hi, I have a Genie powermax 1500 garage door opener. It has been working great for the first year but now it only moves about 2 inches when I press the door opener button and then stops. I press the button again and it raises a couple of inches and stops. I tried re-programing it and it only moves 2 inches when I try to set the limit. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to fix this problem. Thanks. Genie...
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Backflow preventer failed county test.

Got a notice from Sarasota Florida utilities that it failed. It's a Watts model 709 type DC. Is this something a homeowner can repair? Notice said to have a certified plumbing contractor perform the necessary repairs. Backflow preventer failed county tes...
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Best sealant for pool grout?

Hey guys! I have a small pool leak somewhere near the top tile portion of my pool I have not found yet. Good news is the waterline settles down an inch above the skimmer, but I'd still like to seal the grout. What sealer should I use? And is it a good idea to apply silicone over this grout? There are...
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Best sealant for pool grout? Pictures of my tile

Hey guys! I have a small pool leak somewhere near the top tile portion of my pool I have not found yet. Good news is the waterline settles down an inch above the skimmer, but I'd still like to seal the grout. What sealer should I use? And is it a good idea to apply silicone over this grout? There are...
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