Hi,I have half a gallon of ACE ready mix patching plaster that is about 2 years old and I need to use some now for a small repair job. But it has dried and become slightly hard. I can still mix it.Can I add water to it and still use it? Or, wait until I can go and buy a new one?Thank you.Old ready mix patching plas...
samedi 28 février 2015
Painting Furniture
I am painting an older desk and want to put some sort of a protective coating on the main surface of the desk top but I am not sure what to use. Any advice is appreciated.Thanks,Painting Furnit...
Dedicated Bathroom circuit ?
I have a unfinished upstairs garage aptCan i run my bathroom outlet and overhead lights on the same circuit as my other outlets (protected by a Gfci) in the main room or do i need the bathroom on its own 20amp breakerHelp me please :)Thanks for your timeLDedicated Bathroom circuit...
Drilled all the way through my foundation... is that bad?
While drilling for anchors to secure a non-load-bearing wall, I drilled all the way through my foundation. I was surprised to learn it's only 4" thick.My main question is, is drilling all the way through and filling with anchors going to cause any problems? Do I need to seal it in any way? I don't have any moisture problems in my basement. I'm in Seattle, WA.Second, is a 4" foundation surprisingly...
Repairing foundation
My son's house has a combination stone/concrete foundation that is in need of repair. The sewer line, made out of clay tiles, collapsed and washed away some of the dirt that supported some of the foundation wall. The wall has a large chunk of concrete that is still in the foundation, but is loose and cracked all the way around. The dirt below this piece is washed away.Looking for advice on how to...
Replacing old switch with dimmer
Ok so this would seem pretty basic but I am looking to replace a light switch with a dimmer switch.Problem I have is that the dimmer switch has 2 black wires and a green wire coming out of it and the old switch has 3 black wires attached to it.I am guessing the power is coming to the switch and then going to the light and going to another location as well.How do I go about wiring this ?Do I just have...
How to cover very faint water stains on a ceiling?
I have a couple of very faint water stains on my kitchen ceiling due to small water damage quite some time ago. We want to put the house on the market so we want to cover these stains up.I have read around and have seen that I should first use an oil based primer wait for it to dry and then paint over it?Does it matter what paint I use? And as for the oil based primer, Kilz original will be good enough...
Ranger American Installed PC1555
My Ranger American installed system (PC1555) chirps. I have verified the outlet to the wart and that the transformer voltage is delivered to the AC input of my panel. I have replaced my backup battery and verified that it holds voltage under load. What do I do next (still chirps)?Ranger American Installed PC1...
Can I use 10-2 ufg wire to carry 20 amps for 40' ?
I am looking to add another 20 amp breaker circuit to my panel and run it about 40' to supply an 20 amp 110 welder.Will a 10-2 wire dedicated to one plug on its own breaker run 20 amps without dropping voltage or over heating?The manual says if using an extension cord to use...10 awg for -30'8 for 30'-50'6 for 50'+Would what I'm doing be consider a ext cord? from what I read the 10-2 should be good...
Honda Harmony EN2500 Generater
I was using my generator out on the lake while ice fishing and it got to cold and froze and stop running can anyone tell me what happened ? ThanksHonda Harmony EN2500 Genera...
Can I salvage this convection oven?
I bought a used version of this convection oven which the seller used easy-off on. I don't know what kind of easy off he used. The oven has a white powder all over and the metal or whatever was coating the inside and the "metal" has clearly corroded off. The heating elements are also covered by white powder.Can this be salvaged by turning the oven on and putting it by a window or outside (during a...
what size chimney liner?
Hello, I have a gas hot water heater and furnace. They simply exhaust into the brick chimney that is terra-cotta lined. I'm having moisture issues with water dripping from the mortar joints in the cold attic. I'd like to run a liner up my chimney from my gas appliances.My furnace is 100,000 BTU 80% efficiency. My hot water heater is 40,000 BTUs. I'm under the impression I would need a 5" liner, but...
Another question about unmarked breakers.
Ok, so this rental has no labels or anything for what powers what. I'll eventually get around to checking when it's warmer, but for now what about these big ones.There are 2 50s and a 30. I found one 50 was for the package unit on the roof...I turned the heat up and then went out and flipped them one at a time til the furnace kicked off.So now I have a 30 and a 50 to figure out. Like many houses out...
vendredi 27 février 2015
Used Vinyl Fence Creative Install Ideas Needed
Hi all. New to the forum. I'm usually good and figuring this stuff out myself but as I've never installed a fence I need some help.I purchased about 60' of some vinyl fence for about $75. It a criss cross type pattern and about 40" high in 6' sections. The owner I bought it from could not remove the complete section of the posts from the ground and cut them off about 3" below ground level. The fence...
need some help 1995 ford Taurus stalls after starting
was running great next morning i went to get in and go somewhere and it started but as soon as i gave it some gas it bogs out and stalls. we have checked the fuel filter and the pump seems to be running fine as gas is getting to the engine. it will start and idle for a few it's just when you give it gas it stalls out sometimes it does make a pop sound through the tail pipe. someone told me it might...
Unusual sliding door problem?
My 06 grand caravan right passenger power door will not open.If I push the power open button, it will click loudly, more of a clack really. If I pull the handle it will unlatch and open. The same happen when it's open and I try to close it. My first right was that gears are going bad, just what it sounds like. It seems to be something related to the unlatching mechanism.I have looked online and it...
low oil pressure light
I have a 2006 Simplicity XL lawn tractor, 27 hp with a Kohler gasoline engine. It's been running very well so far and I even used it a couple weeks ago to move some snow. It has been sitting in my unheated shed since. Today I went out to start it up and even though it started without any trouble it wouldn't stay running. In order to start it the brake pedal must be depressed and normally you just...
What might cause this? Diff voltages between H,G, N
Replacing some smokes and just verifying what was hot (Yeah, I know, but not a single breaker is labeled and it would have taken me an hour just to find the right one. I undid and reconnected one wire at a time with the wires well separated out of the box.), but the readings kinda confused me. Hot to ground...97.4V. I thought, that can't be right. Different meter, same. Hot to neutral...120.3V, just...
Indirect Water Heater Question
I have a Weil-Mclain Ultra 80 boiler. I am considering adding an indirect water heater. Do I have to get a Weil-Mclain indirect water heater? Or can I go with a different brand?Thanks in advance!Indirect Water Heater Quest...
Strange morning cycling pattern
Heat Pump: Coleman Model HC8B024F4CAir Handler: Model AHV24B3XH2ICThermo: Honeywell VisionPro 8001House: 1800 sq ftSystem installed Nov 2014State: WashingtonDaily set point temp 0530 to 2100 - 68FNight set point 2100 - 0530 - 63FObservations:We see a very consistent pattern of cycling in the morning:The house comes up to 68 at 0530 with out issue (the thermostat starts the process in time for the...
Is there any downside with oversizing duct hoses?
I'm upgrading my entire AC system from condenser to registers.So is there a problem if I oversize the flex duct lines (assuming the condenser and registers are sized correctly)?Is there any downside with oversizing duct hos...
Is there any downside with oversizing duct hoses?
I'm upgrading my entire AC system from condenser to registers.So is there a problem if I oversize the flex duct lines (assuming the condenser and registers are sized correctly)?Is there any downside with oversizing duct hos...
Netflix History
I use a Roku box to get Netflix. I have a large list of Netflix history because I start a movie and then stop it because I do not like it. Every movie I start goes into history.How can I clear Netflix history?Netflix Hist...
Should I hang kitchen cabinets on a wall that doesn't reach the ceiling?
A customer wants me to prep a wall in his kitchen to hang cabinets on. It is an L-shape kitchen and the wall is 84" tall. It is in a giant lodge-like room with really high vaulted ceilings. The wall is 13' long and on one end connects to an existing wall (forms a T) and on the other end makes a 90 degree turn. I'm worried about the weight of the uppers on the wall. I don't want the wall to slightly...
Low Then regular voltage????
Hi, I have a 2006 Chevy Uplander...runs good. Two nights in a row while I'm driving, the headlights will dim and at the same time the heater fan winds down a bit and the radio cuts out and then it goes back to normal....maybe a half hour later the same thing. Alternator? Any suggestions.Thanks,Joe :)Low Then regular voltage?...
Reversing Valve Output
Our old thermostat died and I can't figure out how I should set the "Select Reversing Valve Output". The manual says:Select Reversing Valve Output – The O/B option isfactory set at “O” position. This will accommodate themajority of heat pump applications, which require thechangeover relay to be energized in COOL. If thethermostat you are replacing or the heat pump beinginstalled with this thermostat...
Low the regular voltage???
Hi, I have a 2006 Chevy Uplander...runs good. Two nights in a row while I'm driving, the headlights will dim and at the same time the heater fan winds down a bit and the radio cuts out and then it goes back to normal....maybe a half hour later the same thing. Alternator? Any suggestions.Thanks,Joe :)Low the regular voltage...
jeudi 26 février 2015
Vent pipe extension n at the roof
Today a customer came in asking for a vent pipe extension. Due to excessive snow build-up on his roof the vent was buried and frosted over and caused a leak within the roof and house walls. He had 2" copper coming through the roof. I did not have anything for him and was at a loss to say if he could even put an extension on it. He wanted to go to ABS or PVC. All I could advise is to go a plumbing...
New oil-fired steam boiler is revving and clicking
Hi all -- I have a newly (about 2 months) installed Weil-McLain steam boiler with a Beckett GeniSys 7505 oil burner/controller. When the thermostat reaches the desired temperature, the burner usually spends several minutes making a series of rapid fire revving and clicking sounds. Is this what post-purge sounds like? Is it supposed to last this long, or is something wrong?If my description is lacking,...
Start Up Programs
I like to know what programs are running and loading during my start up and I think I have too many right now. Using the Glary utility I have:Start-up (2) I know them and need themScheduled Tasks (18) I know none of them but looks like they all are related to Asus, MS, and OfficePlug-Ins (1) Windows Enhanced Storage Shell extension DLL x64Application Services (13) I know none but looks like they are...
New boiler burner assembly.
The short of the story is that I get a call from my mother last night that her house is cold and the boiler isn't working. She was away for a few days. I go over and try to troubleshoot. The thermostats were calling for heat, the pumps were coming on, the burner was not. I pull the cover off to inspect and found the inside of the boiler to be covered in black soot. I didn't do anything to it. She...
Drip Edge - Fascia Repair (a few questions)
Hi, I'm about to paint home (mid 50's home). I was inspecting my eaves first and came across afew things I wanted to fix first... had afew questions on best approach.The main roof is (shingles) tongue/groove wood, which extends to the eaves. The trusses are 2x6, which are visible in north and south sides of home.There are 3 additions to the home all with flat roof (slight pitch). Plywood roof with...
New laptop -W8.1
OK, a lady had a HP laptop with fair credentials for sale through our local yard sale site. 15.6 screen, 500 GB 4 GB ram, but a slower processor. I can live with it for $175. But boy did she load it down with junk. I got it home, installed Malwarebytes, Superspyware, and CCleaner, along with updating Avast, and set them to work. Once I got all the junk deleted, it seems to be fine.Windows 8.1 is a...
Air or Ice?
So I have not had heat in my Lower Zone (1st floor) while the 2nd floor Upper Zone heats just fine. This all started about 10 days ago when the temperature dipped to -10, and the thermostat setting goes down to 62 for the nite (I now know not to do this).Problem is, I cannot find any indication of a frozen spot, plus thought it may have thawed by now. Most of the pipes are in the house, and the crawlspace...
corrosion-proofing battery terminals
Over the years I've seen or tried the sticky red spray, Vaseline, dielectric grease, bearing grease and lately I use a general clear synthetic grease that looks just like Vaseline. I apply it inside & out.Does it matter -- as long as the connection is sealed from the air?corrosion-proofing battery termin...
Flews that hit the dew point
I was having a spirited discussion with N J Trooper about his flawed boiler instillation , manual damper in smoke pipe , pipe sizes up and down and to top it all off sulphuric acid running out the smoke pipe , not what I would expect from a seasoned installer and because he has a closed mind he closed the thread. I would like to continue this discussion with anyone with this problem.Flews that hit...
Body Side Molding Lifting at Each End
2012 Subaru Legacy. One body side molding is beginning to come off about 2" at each end. I would like to repair it without removing the entire molding. Is there an adhesive that I can use? Thanks for your help.Body Side Molding Lifting at Each ...
enough already!
All this snow is getting old! I've lived in north east tenn for 24 yrs and I don't ever remember snow being on the ground for this long [maybe my memory isn't too good :eek::p] The schools have been out for 2 weeks because of the snow. But the kicker was this morning the power went out :mad: I forgot how long it takes to boil water on a wood stove just so you can have a cup of coffee :(enough alr...
Sudden, odd smell throughout house...
Last night, our power flickered a few times (we got dumped on with about 6" of snow). Sometime after that (we're not sure how much time elapsed), my wife had gotten up because she smelled an odor. She got me up and we are both smelling an odor that we can't really describe 100% accurately.The smell is something like a burnt toast smell, but not quite. It doesn't smell electrical to either of us. It's...
Very Quiet Bulletproof Vacuum.
I'm looking for something electrical that acts like a vacuum cleaner, only really quiet & doesn't overheat & can be used for hours.All house hold vacuum cleaners are way too loud & get hot.thanks.Very Quiet Bulletproof Vacu...
Hydrotherm HC 165-pilot light won't stay lit
Gee my house is freezing!my pilot light on my boiler went out. When I lit the pilot. I hold the button in for at least a minute but it doesn't stay lit. I have a old Hydrotherm HC 165 boiler are parts still available for this dinosaur? Or is there a fix for this problem?Hydrotherm HC 165-pilot light won't stay ...
mercredi 25 février 2015
Dimmer Switches excess heat
In my church we have several dimmer switches that controll he main lights in the sanctuary. 2 of the switches are 3 way and control several lights. They both have a toggle type switch on the other side of the sanctuary. Both are overloaded and get very hot during our service. My question is "if I wire 2 dimmers together in series for each of the single dimmers will that split the load so that they...
Honeywell Thermostat
I installed a Honeywell thermostat about 4 months ago. Everything was fine until last week when the batteries were drained. I have changed them 3x since and can't understand why. If the batteries were fine for 4 months, why are they just now being drained.Any help is very appreciated. Thanks!!Honeywell Thermos...
FLECK 5600SXT Settings - Are these correct?
Hey Guys,Here are my settings for the 5600sxt:DF - GALVT - df16CT - FdNT - 1C - 48H - 14RS - SFSF - 15DO - 14RT - 2:00BW - 10BD - 60RR - 12BF - 10FM - t0.7All help is appreciated.ThanksBryanFLECK 5600SXT Settings - Are these corre...
Goodman CPKE36-1A Capacitor
Hi..I own a Goodman CPKE36-1A. It recently started giving me issues. The unit would turn on, but the fan will not spin. I have been doing a lot of research and for the most part many recommend to replace the capacitor.Well, I turned the braker off and opened the unit and found that there are 2 capacitors.. one is bigger than the other.. one says 45 uf MFD the other 7.5 uf MFD... they are single run...
Help: DSC 1616 always turns on bypass for one zone after arming
I have a DSC 1616 unit that I installed and programmed myself. At some point, perhaps through something I did unintentionally, the system started to behave as follows: every time I arm it, it then displays "Bypass" and zone 1 is in fact bypassed. If I then clear the bypass (* 1 0 0 #), the system behaves as expected.The mystery is that the system should only turn on bypass mode if I explicitly key...
How to run a switchable and always on circuit to outbuilding
I have a pump house with a 1HP pump in it located about 700' away from my house. This was built in the '50s and is in serious need of updating. Currently, there is a contactor at the house (controlled by a switch in the basement) which energizes 2 hot lines that power the 240V motor in the pump house. The wires are up in the air on old poles. I will be trenching in a PVC conduit and pulling new THWN...
vapor barrier on rock hard dirt
Hi, I was planning on using 12 mil plastic as a vapor barrier in my crawlspace. Upon closer inspection, a lot of the dirt down there is rock hard and somewhat jagged in places. Not a lot of room to move around so I don't think I could really break it up without having it take weeks. So instead I though maybe I will use a 20mil barrier instead. Would 20mil be sufficient or is there maybe something...
InterworX NX-V82 fire siren won't shut off
I have an alarm system with the circuit board # NX-8BO-FG. We set the fire alarm off(smoke from cooking) and it wouldn't shut off, so I cut the wires on the siren.I wanted to try and get the alarm operational again so I put it back together. But the key pad wouldn't do anything...and it would flash "fire" light, and the "SERVICE" light is constantly illuminated.After talking to an alarm company, they...
Replace hardwired garbage disposal with corded
My garbage disposal's housing started leaking so I bought a new one. The old garbage disposal was hardwired and the new one is corded. I bought a GCFI receptacle and PVC box. Attached the romex coming out of the wall (white, black, ground) to the receptacle, plugged in the new disposal, nothing.I used a circuit tester (two leads and a light) and confirmed that the romex coming out of the wall is hot,...
Help with wiring a honeywell THM5320R to a honeywell V8043E1012 zone valve
I have a honeywell THM5320R Wireless Equipment Interface Module that I want to connect to a honeywell V8043E1012 zone valve. I am not sure how to connect the zone valve. I guess the red end wires will go to the burner but which terminals does the zone valve yellow wires connect to in the module? Or how do you wire this to work? I brought this unit so I would not have to run wires from the 3rd floor...
Does water pipe insurance cover my situation?
I live in a town where I am responsible for the water line from the street to my house.I have a house built in 1920 and I am just about to have 40 feet of galvanized pipe INSIDE the basement replaced, that is from the point in which the water pipe enters the basement to the water heater and some more. Seems simple enough, right?The plumber gave an estimate to do the work but advised that since he...
Looking For Professional Plumber
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Need An Interior Design At Home
Smith - The #1 home improvement app to get quotes from top-rated remodeling contractors mobile app, you can access our full tool set and amazing customer service wherever you are.We make choosing a contractor an easy task. You will no longer have to do extensive background checks on each and every individual general contractor or have to price shop your home projects among 1000's of plumbers, painters,...
Underperforming 19 year old water heater
State Water Heater PRV 40 NODS 970, 40 gallon, 36k BTU, gas.Thermostat set on hottest mark "very hot" (after "c")output to kitchen after running for 5 minutes = 135 degrees. (wouldn't you think it would be hotter?)I have no idea whether the tank has had any maintenance whatsoever, no clue as to sediment, etc. I plan to drain and check sediment asap.Is there anything I can do or check to see if I can...
Outdoor Deck Flooring
I have a wooden outdoor deck with roof that im screening in, if the wind blows strong and its raining certain parts can get wet.It has 2x6 for the floor, what can I use for flooring, I can only assume outdoor carpet which costs 650$ on maui will get dirty too quickly and eventually get mildew.Some online options I have found costs around $1800 for my deck, interlocking tiles etc.Im looking for something...
mardi 24 février 2015
Branching Duct to Added Kitchen
Hey guys,We are converting the 3rd bay of our garage to a kitchen and need to add a ventilation duct. It is very difficult to bring an additional duct from the main supply. But there is one 9" duct that feeds the living room. The living room does have other ventilation registers so I am not worried about it getting not enough air movement.My plan was to branch this 9" duct down to 8" using a 9->8...
Extending 50A Aluminum #6 oven wire
Hi guys,We have to move a 50A oven outlet down by about 2-3 feet. Currently it would be sitting on the higher end of the counter and to the left of the oven. Is it code for the outlet to be about 7-8 inches above floor level?I think we have to move it which is why I have done some research on what needs to be done. The current cable has this name printed on it:"BICCGENERAL -P FLEXILOY (TM) -3 CORS...
wobbly ladder
When someone used a ladder to go up to my attic, they suggested that I make it stable by putting on two screws to hook onto the floor of the attic. I'm not sure what he was talking about.Thanks!Karenwobbly lad...
Insulate Crawl Space Floor
I'm in the process of insulating my crawl space and putting down a drainage mat and vapor barrier. The other thing I believe I should do is to put some insulation between the drainage mat and the vapor barrier. My question is: What should I use? I can buy styrofoam that will give me about 3R value, and I can line the floor of the crawl space for about $300.The second question is whether or not I should...
ISO replacement keypad for Safewatch Pro 3000EN
We bought a house that has a working ADT system already installed. It's a Safewatch Pro 3000EN system.The main keypad is at the back door and works great. But the keypad in the master bedroom does not work. I took it off the wall and saw that it was not wired into the wall and it was even missing some of the parts inside. So I need a new panel for the bedroom that can also turn the alarm on/off. I...
poulan 4000 chainsaw issues
I was given a Poulan 4000 chainsaw to buck some logs. The stupid thing won't start. I'm sure it's a carb adjustment issue. I've tried adjusting it from scratch but it won't even start to tune it. Any thoughts on what I can do?poulan 4000 chainsaw iss...
Boiler Wiring Question
I need to properly wire my gas boiler, currently there is romex connected to it.I know that is a no no.Is it OK to suspend metal clad cable from a joist to the boiler or is rigid conduit required?Boiler Wiring Quest...
Trane High E has code 2
I have a Trane High E packaged gas heat and AC unit outside. When ever the weather is damp or rains the furnace try's to start but shuts down and sets acode 2.I have replaced the igniter and still does it.Service people blame the air filter but I have replaced it many times when they come out they reset the computer and it starts but they never have fixed the problem. This has been going on for 4...
Tecumseh 5.5 hp: won't restart unless primed
I picked up a Craftsman lawnmower with a Tecumseh 5.5 HP engine. I went through the carb (part no. 640174) just to clean it and everything looked pretty good...I didn't replace any parts, yet.I got it running, but found that I have to prime it on every start/restart. I've read some people say this is normal, but every lawnmower I've used you are able to restart it without priming.I mainly just have...
lundi 23 février 2015
Rheem Heat Pump Rpka-031JAZ Specs
Hey,I have a Rheem Heat Pump Rpka-031JAZ and im looking to find the specs on it to charge my system.I think is a 2 ton r22? I belive it should take 6lbs?Anyone have any good vids they follow to charge system. Or a drawing of the rheem system to verify hookups.Rheem Heat Pump Rpka-031JAZ Sp...
Am I buying wrong sink? Need to know today.
Hi guys, we are remodeling our kitchen right now. Cabinets are installed and the granite guy is coming to measure on Thursday. I was about to order a sink off of amazon (mr direct most likely- I know it's not too fancy, but we did our whole kitchen including appliances for under $5k.). I want to be sure I am not getting a sink that is too deep for the existing drain pipe, as re routing it is out of...
Evaporator / water pad recommendations
Hi everyone,I have an Aprilaire 500 humidifier installed in my home (2000 sq.ft.). I've noticed the humidity level is very low. A hygrometer is showing 28-29% RH, and the manual humidistat is at the maximum setting of 45%. My neighbour has the exact same house layout, he doesn't even have a humidifier and his house is also 28-29%, so it looks like my humidifier isn't working properly.If I reduce the...
How can I resurface a faux wood dining table?
Hi I am new to the diy site but not to diy projects! I bought a used dining table thinking it was wood. After my daughter left a handbag with a leaking fingernail polish remover bottle on it, found out otherwise. The surface finish came up completely when she lifted off the handbag a few days later. The top finish is a glossy faux wood grain paint. under this looks like maybe masonite. Very hard,...
suggestion Troy
Make a forum topic for the tiny house or tiny house videos so that video and projects can be discussed. Using Mobile device here.suggestion T...
Dishwasher Warranty Void If Laying Down On Its Side While Still In the Box!
I just brought a new dishwasher home from Lowes - still in the box. On the side of the Frigidaire box it says:"Do not lay unit on side or front. Unit must be layed on back or kept upright. Failure to comply may result in voiding of warranty."I had the unit in my van on its side on the way home.Does anyone know for sure what damage this can do? I can't find anything on the web.Dishwasher Warranty Void...
Pre-padded Carpet vs. Individula Padding
Is there any preference or recommendations of using the 1/4" pre-backed carpet compared to the individual pad and carpet? It looks like the individual pad has a thickness of 3/8", so I'd assume it would provide some more cushion and I'm sure the install cost will be slightly higher to install the pad first.Anyone one has a strong preference either way?ThanksPre-padded Carpet vs. Individula Padd...
Replacing Honeywell TH8320U1008 with TH832U1006
I am replacing it to get humidity control. Thought I could just pop the unit onto the old back plate, however the old plate has:Y2 . RCL . RE . O/BAUX . YS1 . GS2 . CWith Black connected to E and White to AUXNew plate has:Y2 . RCL . RAUX /E . O/B(blank) . YS1 . GS2 . CThe new unit has no E by itself, just one connection labeled AUX/EHow do I connect the Black & White wires? All other wires on...
Track Lights - Any Standards?
A customer wants me to a simple job on the side, replace some track lights, "heads only" is what I was thinking.I have with me 2 fixtures I removed for samples. Each has different connection means and sizes.I rarely deal with track lights. Are there any standards at all for connections, or does each manufacturer have their own design?Track Lights - Any Standar...
Strange operation of gas WH
Have a Rheem 21V40-7 made in 06/99 in this rental. It's in the garage which stays 60 degrees or higher. Even with no water usage I occasionally hear the burner kick on and run for a few minutes. It does this several times a day. I've checked the meter and there's no movement of the little triangle so no leaks.There's a line on the label that says R 6.7...I'm guessing that's the insulation around the...
zone valve motor constantly running
Hello,Appreciate any assistance with this one. Noticed one of my zones was not kicking on heat. So far my troubleshooting / learning in the past 24 hours has lead me to the motor/valve.When the tstat kicks on, the motor gets 25v and keeps spinning. The end switch appears to be working OK as the heat kicks on when the switch is pressed.What I think originally happened, the unknown has failed. The motor...
2001 Buick LeSabre - Starts great every time but immediately stalls out aftrwrds
During last weeks coldest day (-12 degrees F) went to start my 2001 V6 3800 Buick LeSabre and it did start - but would not continue to run on releasing key from Start position... Tried a couple of more times with similar results - starts right up and then dies.I just assumed something was frozen up and decided to wait until a slightly warmer day to try again. Saturday & Sunday it was basically...
dimanche 22 février 2015
Whats the best anchors to use to attach board and batten shutters to brick
Im fixing to add some board and batten shutters to the exterior of my brick home. I would rather fasten them into the mortar than the brick but I know from experience over the years mortar usually doesn't hold to well. What are the best fasteners to use? I would like to be able to remove these shutters in the future to be able to refinish them. I don't want to end up with a lot of holes in my brick...
How to clean a slightly rusty solenoid?
Hi,not exactly sure where to post this?Pulled a simple solenoid off of a dishwasher that is a bit rusty but still works.Wondering if cleaning it as simple as using some rust remover, something else perhaps? Flushing with water & using compressed air to dry.I had thought it might be in need of a little emery cloth. Would that be unwise?thank you,richHow to clean a slightly rusty soleno...
Anyone uses Rikon Air Filtation System for woodworking?
2 questions about the Rikon Filtration system (model 62-400).1. How do you like it and does it work well for you (particular set up that would be preferred ?)2. I see they don't recommend it for use when doing drywall / sanding joint compound, and of course I know it wasn't design for that purpose but would it really hurt to use it once in a blue moon for a small repair ? I see it has 2 filters (5...
How to tell I have a 3 -way switch?
Hello,If I have a switch up stairs, and a switch by a door and another switch in the hallway that turns on the same light, is this a 3 way switch? Do I need three 3-way switches if I wanted to replace all switches?Thanks,PaulHow to tell I have a 3 -way swit...
Non-sanded grout used on floor (mosaic) - total tear out?
I've been told that the wrong type of grout was used on my bathroom floor -- non-sanded instead of a sand-type mix. The grout itself appears to be sound, but it is a pain to keep clean, as the grout attracts dirt. Since the floor is mosaic, there are hundreds of grout lines throughout, so scraping and reapplying is not an option.Is the only solution to tear out the mosaic and start again?Non-sanded...
Can fiberglass insulation touch aluminium dryer pipe?
Aluminum vent pipes get much hotter to touch than flexible vents. Can they touch fiberglass insulation?Thanks.Can fiberglass insulation touch aluminium dryer pi...
Making exhaust hood properly fit pipe going through attic (about an inch off)
New house. There is what seems to be a combination microwave and oven exhaust hood above the oven. The exhaust pipe doesn't quite fit over the connection with damper that is part of the microwave/exhaust hood. It's probably about an inch off, and the upper pipe shown is immovable.How do I handle making...
Where foam board on concrete walls meets insulated subfloor panels
My first posting! Thanks in advance to such a knowledgeable group.I'm planning on covering the basement concrete walls with 2" rigid foam board (for insulation and vapor properties). I'm also planning on installing Tyroc or DRIcore insulated subfloor panels, before framing any interior walls on top of the panels.My question is... should I install the foam board on the walls first tightly from ceiling...
best built motor homes from the 90's
I'm about to start looking for a class a and would like to narrow it down if I can. The interiors all look the same and I'll change mine to what I want but I'd like to start with a good foundation/construction. Plywood floors instead of chipboard, solid framing, etc. I appreciate any suggestions to look for or stay away from.best built motor homes from the 9...
Need help with fitting an exhaust pipe/hose to the bottom face of a crate.
Hi everyone,To provide context of where this is coming from, I am working on building an aeroponic system, with an external reservoir and pump. The external reservoir contains nutrient solution that is pumped to a few dozen crates via inlet pipes (inlet, from the pov of the crates). As an Aeroponic system is a closed-loop system, there's a need to drain the nutrient solution back to the external reservoir.For...
Heat Reclaim Wheels
Heat reclaim and desiccant wheels have become an efficient way to reduce energy costs or remove unwanted humidification within buildings. For more details on Air Handling unit refurbishment visit -Heat Reclaim Wheels or call1-705-835-2214 to talk to our experts.Heat Reclaim Whe...
Removing Clay from Terrattoa Pipe
I have approx. 20 feet of 6 inch ID clogged terracotta pipe in my basement drain system, plugged with clay soil. I have the far southern end excavated for access, approx. 20 ft. of plugged pipe, then a drain at the mid point, and then the drain exists the house at the north (this section is clear). Given that it's in the basement, I did not want to use a water jet, and my big shop vac isn't cutting...
Well Pump Intermittent Water Loss
Hi Everyone. We started getting a little bit of air coming out of the faucets a few days ago, particularly in the morning. Now for the past few days when we are using water for an extended period of time (showers, laundry) the water will completely stop and then start back up after anywhere from 10-45 seconds. We also still have some occasional air in the system too.We have a submersible well pump...
Kinetico - Model 51 - Will not draw brine
Unit produced in '98. Have had no issue in last 8 years. #2 wheel, double tank system.I have checked float valve assembly, brine elbow, venturi, venturi throat, stem values, and brine float control. Everything looks good, nice circle of light and can blow air though with one exception. I think I used a paper clip on brine float control in the past and I think I have higher air flow when I blow through...
Tank fuel lines, how low do you go?
Years back my father replaced the fuel lines here after one of them became plugged. (We found there was 1/4 of a pencil in the end of the line somehow :eek: )Anyway when he replaced them, he didn't use ridged lines, just flexible copper. Either he didn't put them in straight up and down or over the years they've been "swept aside" from fuel fillings (or a combination of both), to the point where I'm...
Polaris galaxy 440
I just bought a '80 Polaris galaxy 440 and I put a new throttle cable on it. Now when I accelerate I can get up to about 10mph but when I push the throttle all the way in it boggs down to an idle. I spent about 5 hours adjusting the throttle and the carbs but its not making a difference. I'm starting to think it might be a clutch problem but I'm not sure so any help would be greatly appreciated,Thanks.Polaris...
samedi 21 février 2015
exhaust vent in the way of half round gutter
Am putting half round gutters on a cottage. Attached toolshed contains the combo unit for hot water and floor heat. The exhaust vent is quite close to the rafter tails to which the gutters will be attached. I doubt the gutter will squeeze between.I suppose could bend the gutter edge but...Any more clever way to pass the exhaust vent? Like end on section before, start another after, and join them somehow?...
Generator surging Under NO load
So back ground.. I bought a sportsman GEN7000 genny last summer.Prepped per directions, run with gas in summer and late Fall for about 30 min each time with gas and stabil. Each time was put away by turning fuel off letting carb run dry and siphoning out old gas. ( gas never sat in it for more than a day)Last week Electrician put in a transfer panel, we hooked up the genny to it to ensure proper connection...
Need help.
My wife and I are in need of supplemental heat in our basement (on very cold nights or in a power outage). We have gotten multiple quotes to run a gas line to the fireplace all over $1500. We can't use it for wood because the liner is cracked, plus the wife is allergic to smoke. Is there a propane insert or something that works with the LP tanks similar to those for grills that I can get and use the...
Questions about setting up a zoned system
I want to install a retrofit zoning system in our house. We have a two story house out in the sun with a very pitched roof and temperature differences vary dramatically throughout our house.I have been reading/researching the various retrofit zone systems. Let me say what I would like to do and then maybe someone can tell me if there is a system for it.Note sure how many zones I am going to do but...
removing middle of the run receptacle
Just a quick question; is there a code complaint way of splicing back cables after I remove the middle of the run receptacle WITHOUT using a box ?I think I have seen some sort of new innovative snap in connector that can splice together 2 wires.PS: I would have 2x AWG12 to reconnectThanks!removing middle of the run recepta...
Harsh Winter = Cold Showers
I've recently moved into a 1986 Colonial home in central-CT and have noticed the furnace has begun to struggle with our currently harsh winter. It wasnt great before now, but definitely wasnt this bad. There are only 2 occupants; my wife and I. Previously there were 2 adults and a 20-25 year old girl.The...
'11 Jeep Liberty, dropped to idle and fuel gauge dropped to E while on highway
Weirdest thing, my son was on cruise control doing 65 when all of a sudden the RPM went to idle and the fuel gauge dropped to E. He pulled over and eventually turned off the truck, restarted and everything was good again!My first thought was a TPS sensor but that doesn't explain the fuel gauge dropping to E. The truck never stalled, and all of the accessories continued to work, and no warning lights.Any...
no water thru faucets on the hot sides
i have cold water but when u turn on the hot water on any faucet nothing comes out. the pipes comin from the hot water heater are warm if that means anything. any help?no water thru faucets on the hot si...
Heat Pump Cover to prevent ice build up.
I've been researching this topic online and am getting a lot of mixed feedback. What I need to do is prevent the ice and snow (mostly ice) from building up on the fan blades of my heat pump. We heat a lot with wood. The heat pump will come on early morning when the wood stove temp has dropped enough to kick on the heat pump. The problem is our heat pump may have been sitting for 12-14 hours with the...
Should repair guy actually test parts, or just switch stuff out?
Regarding my Rheem Criterion Furnace (1994), my question is what should I be expecting from the furnace repair guy.What's happening is on start-up, the draft blower starts, the burners ignite and then the circulation blower starts. However, half the time, the furnace stops about 10 seconds after the circulation blower.With some reading I gave the flame sensor a good scrub with steel wool -- no change....
Bathroom Exhaust Fan GFCI
I am installing an exhaust fan in the ceiling between the shower and tub to get rid of moisture. I want to tie it into the same switch as the existing exhaust fan over the toilet which is not on a GFCI circuit. Can I just install a GFCI breaker on the bathroom circuit for the lights and existing exhaust fan? Is there any reason not to do that?Bathroom Exhaust Fan G...
Best System For Indpendent Fan Use
We're upgrading two 15 year old R-22 heat pump split systems (10 seer I believe) to something more efficient. I have quotes for 13 seer four and five ton systems. We are actually going to do 14 seer or better. Still looking at DIY, but need to decide on equipment before anything else. Do to allergies and asthma in the family, we are going to add UV treatment and electronic air cleaner. Due to the...
heat pump not starting all the time
I have a Rheem RPQL heat pump that is about 3 years old. So far this winter I have had lots of problems with it. It was icing up and the sensor and main board was replaced. Still iced up and some gas was added and it seemed Ok then.Now at times the pump won’t start but the aux heat comes on. When this has happened I go out and check the codes and get L21 which seems to be a low pressure control and...
200 amp break shut off
I was wondering what could shut off the 200 amp breaker. No other breakers went off but that one. Find it weird it never happen before. Thanks for the help...200 amp break shut ...
Does PEX need to be wrappd?
Copper pipe will sweat and drip, but will PEX do the same. I am running it in the ceiling going throug the joists and wasn't sure if I should be wrapping it up with the same stuff used for the copper? I will for sure do a good test and leave everything exposed for a good while to look for leaks but should I be wrapping everything up (Tee's, joints, etc..)Does PEX need to be wrap...
Natural Gas furnance stops after about 10 minutes.
I have a Trane Furnace TUE080A948b0. From a heating standpoint, it runs as it should, but for only 10 minutes (95% of the time). Every once in a while it will run longer until the Thermostat conditions are met, but the majority of the time it only runs 10 minutes.It is not the Thermostat, as I've removed that and jumped the call for heat wires, and the Furnace still shuts off after 10 minutes.Obviously...
Need help locating replacement ribbon cable !!
I have a 7 inch- 17 wire flat ribbon cable with crimpflex connectors on either side , a mouse chewed though it , and now it's useless. Cable goes to a control board in a Kenmore oven. Model (790.41012801). I've called appliance repair , Kenmore, Fridgidaire, and computer repair shops, and no one knows where I can find a replacement . The part number is a dead end . Any suggestions would be much appreciated...
What Fastener to Use To Attach Fabric to Plastic Chair Seat?
I want to re-upholster my office chair seat. The seat is 3/8" to 1/2" plastic. Currently the fabric is stapled to the plastic. What alternative fasteners can one use?Thanks.What Fastener to Use To Attach Fabric to Plastic Chair Se...
vendredi 20 février 2015
Well pump not working properly
Hello all,This is my first post here because I have a problem with my well pump.We bought this house about 2.5 years ago and hadn't had a problem with it before. The well is about 37 feet deep (from what I recall on the documents). I'm not sure about the pump but I believe it is a jet pump that is inside the house and has been drywalled over. The main line runs about 20 ft. from the pump to the pressure...
Upstairs too hot! with radiators!
This is all I know so far. One zone small Dutch colonial 2 story. I thought this would be steam she is telling me it is Hot Water. Heading over to check things out in the next week. The furnace was recently replaced within the past few years, I would of thought a good provider would of installed a second zone?She claims by being comfortable downstairs its way too hot upstairs.?FYI: Domestic HOT Water...
Shower won't turn on - frozen pipes?
My shower won't turn on. I have a single handle that works both the hot and cold water, and nothing at all is coming out.I used the shower about 12 hours ago with no problem. The bathroom backs onto a freezing cold garage with nothing but insulation and drywall protecting it from the single digit temperatures for the last week or so in Baltimore, MD.The toilet and the sink in the bathroom, which are...
Expansion Tank Distance
I am planning on relocating an expansion tank from its current very inaccessible location behind the boiler. The new tank is an Amtrol #60 (diaphram 7.6 gallon). It will be typically connected from the bottom of a Spirovent with a TEE to the cold water input. All of this in on the intake side of the system circulator. Pumping away applies.My question: It there a minimum or maximum distance for the...
Need help with wiring my honeywell zone valves
Hello I just recently moved to a new house. The old owner have installed 4 Honeywell V8043E1012 zone valves to a Hydro therm HC 165 gas boiler. For some unknown reason he had all 4 zone valves connected to only one thermostat controlling the whole house. I want to wire them properly having a separate thermostat for each zone. The wiring the previous owner did is a nightmare. I have undid the wiring...
Need help with wiring my honeywell zone valves
Hello I just recently moved to a new house. The old owner have installed 4 Honeywell V8043E1012 zone valves to a Hydro therm HC 165 gas boiler. For some unknown reason he had all 4 zone valves connected to only one thermostat controlling the whole house. I want to wire them properly having a separate thermostat for each zone. The wiring the previous owner did is a nightmare. I have undid the wiring...
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