I have a DSC 832 with LED5511 keypads and I added WS4945 wireless door sensors. The keypads are 8 zone and the addition of the WS4945's pushed this to 9 zones so the keypad shows nothing of what is happening on the new wireless sensors. They work and alarm but I don't know which door opened. If I change to a LCD5500 can I see which door opens? Also can I get more error info than I get with the LED5511?DSC...
mardi 31 mars 2015
Basement flooding from Water coming up outside drain
I have a home built in 1960 with a daylight basement. The floor is about 2' below grade, maybe less.There is a basement door with a little stairwell (2 stairs) and at the base of the stairs, there is a drain. Very little water actually gets into the stairwell from rain as it is fairly protected.It appears to me that the drain is connected to a french drain, more or less, that extends into the backyard.The...
HVAC system help
Kinda long, but could really use some help!!A couple of weeks ago out nest thermostat read, "e24, no power from Rh". We got our nest last summer and has worked both heating and cooling. Suddenly, and perhaps more that coincidentally, it stopped working when we changed it from heat to cool.I have a 1989 Lennox G12 gas furnace. It doesn't have a circuit board, but more a terminal with R W Y G T terminals....
Removing flywheel 12hp riding mower
Hit a stump while mowing killed engine. Restarted with a boost from truck. Finished mowing yard. Next time I tried to start mower would not hit just turn over. This mower in a 1990 Lowes 42in deck. Thought I may have sheared pin in flywheel, tried to remove flywheel with harmonic balancer puller would not move. Got it soaking in WD 40 until I get back to mower. Any sugestion?Removing flywheel 12hp...
2002 Chevy Impala, wipers stuck in the vertical.
We had a few inches of very wet/heavy snow this morning. My daughter chose to activate her wipers instead of using a broom. She believes it wasn't so much the up-swing under load as much as the blades being kept from returning down all the way to the stops. I checked the 25a fuse and it's good. The wipers work but return to the vertical when done. The fuel gauge is swinging erratically as well. I...
Converting AC Lighting To DC
I am restoring a vintage trailer and found an AC light fixture that I would like to install in the trailer. I would like to keep all of my lighting 12V. Can I use the AC fixture simply by connecting it to my 12V wiring and utilizing a 12V bulb??Converting AC Lighting To...
carrier air handler
Good afternoon everyone,My name is Kevin. I have a carrier 2 ton r410 unit the model number on the air handler is fx4dnf025. It has an ECM motor in it. It is a fixed motor, I guess is what you call it. it has speed taps for selecting the speed. Is there a way to "aftermarketly" wire in a fan control, or by some other means, make it run as a variable speed motor? Trying to work on dehumidifying the...
Briggs Stratton engine 5hp I/C starts ok, runs, but will not rev
Model 132232, type 0322-01, Pulsa Jet Carb.(Mechanical governor), remote throttle on rotavator.The engine starts with choke, but will only idle on the fastest ‘Run’ setting and will idle without choke when warm. The throttle shaft on the carb body oscillates on its own, pulsing the revs at idle.When I spotted this I found that if I operate the throttle spindle manually at the carb body, I can make...
Extending a counter to allow for seating without replacing entire countertop
Hello, I am considering a change to my kitchen and want to get some opinions. My kitchen currently has a peninsula that would be perfect to have seating for my three kids along the back of the peninsula, if that makes any sense. I have seen a similar house in my neighborhood that had such an upgrade and I really liked it. However, I have no desire to replace my countertops at this time. So here's...
Briggs and Stratton 190CC 725EX Help
I have a Troy-Bilt TB230 self-propelled push lawn mower with a Briggs and Stratton 190cc 725EX series engine without a primer bulb. I have had the law mower for about two seasons and have not had any issues before now. I finally decided to give it a go this season with the weather warming up. The tank was empty, so I filled it with fresh gas, topped off the oil, and tried to start it with no luck....
Water in the garage :(
Hi all,I have been in my house a little over a year... this is my second winter. No issues first year (at least that I noticed!).. This year, I got some water in the garageI got a free visit from a landscape architect. He recommended:regrading the soil behind the garage so it slopes away (right now, it slopes TO the garage--we think due to settling after the previous owner had a swimming pool filled...
insulation
If you smear a thin coat of woodworkers glue on one side of a piece of finish plywood say 4x4 inches ,have you insulated that surface side electrically or partly??insulat...
Moles and Armadillo issues
Hello all.I've owned 3 houses in the last 12 years, and this is the first yard I've had this issue.I noticed some mole issues in the fall of last year (and finally killed it) and then I had an armadillo issue the whole winter. I've probably got 50 holes (couple of inches to a 6 inches deep) across my back yard.I've got a plan to deal with the grubs that the critters are after, but what options do...
Heat randomly stays on in one zone
Hi all,I have a 3 zone hot water baseboard heating system and for the past year, the heat in the top floor would sometimes stay on. Once this happened, I usually could get it to turn off by manually turning the heat up past the current temp and then turning it off again. This happened about once a week so it didn't seem to be a big deal.Yesterday, the heat was on again so I tried turning it on+off...
can flexible duct tie straps be doubled up?
I got the longest malco ties at HD- 48". It only is specced to a 15" pipe. So I got some 60" ties from amazon and they seem sketchy compared to the malcos. I'd hate to have one fail due to construction. Can I just get some 36" malcos and strap 2 ties together to make one on each 16" pipe connection?can flexible duct tie straps be doubled ...
Holes Cement Prior Engineered Flooring Installation
After ripping out my carpets and the wood nailed to the slab there are many holes (most not too deep) in the cement. Should I fill these holes with some type of floor leveling compound prior to installation? Maybe it really doesn't matter? Thanks!Holes Cement Prior Engineered Flooring Installat...
Water comes out of shower when turned off
I rebuilt our shower and installed a new Moen shower-only faucet. With the actual faucet handle in the out of the box 'off' position (pointed at 6:00), I turned on the hot water line in the floor. No problem. When I turned on the cold water line in the floor, water began coming out of the shower head even with the handle still off.Any ideas what could cause this and how to fix it?Thanks-SteveWater...
Heating and Cooling are the BTU's Measured in a different way?
I have always wondered if heating and cooling BTU's are measured in a different way. I know the obvious one is cold and one is hot but why is the heating always a way higher number the the cooling?I have a Frigidaire Window AC unit that could have had a heating option (I believe electric resistance heater and not a heat pump) while the cooling BTU is 8,000 the heating would have been 9,500 BTUThanksHeating...
My Kandi go kart fuel pump
Hi guys, I got a Kandi go kart not that long ago and I would like to install a fuel pump in addition to the gravity fed. I did some research about where to connect the pulse line and found that where I should connect it is already connected to the pcv. My question is, do I need a pcv or can I tap into the pulse line of the pcv to run a fuel pump? Thanks.My Kandi go kart fuel p...
Range Hood Replacement - Wire Connectors? ...
Hi Folks,I will be replacing a range hood tomorrow morning and just wanted to ask others with electrical knowledge, what preference they use when "hooking up" the wires.Basically, in connecting the unit to the existing electrical feed using the wire caps, I have heard some people say they NEVER twist the wires and others say they ALWAYS twist the wires, prior to tightening up the connections with...
lundi 30 mars 2015
Mounting to Stucco
I mounted some brackets to stucco last summer to hold up a 8k BTU Air Conditioner. Although it worked last summer, when I put the AC away for the season, I noticed that the anchor and screw were coming loose.I think mounting against stucco would be a bad choice. Therefore, I am planning to mount the brackets to a stud.I am planning to use this to find the stud (very good tool):Precision Sensors Professional...
Not just Bon Jovi's biggest album
I have a 7' by 3' part of a sidewalk that was not given a course finish and when it rains that section is like a ice skating rink I was wondering what is the best/easiest way to give this section a rough surface so I don't do a faceplant on it?ThanksMikeNot just Bon Jovi's biggest al...
Carpet Seams
Older home with a ladder that leads to a loft I currently use as office space. The room measures 9'x12' but because there's a 6"x4" beam, and since I do not have a clue how to make a cut around this beam, I am considering breaking the area into 2 sections and purchasing 2 separate pieces of carpet; 1 measuring 8x12 and the other 4x8, which will require some trimming. There will be a run of approx....
Motor Wiring
I want to wire a motor for my bead roller so I can have it forward and reverse,the motor I am using is a single phase one that can be reversed by switching two wires, I want to use two momentary DPDT foot switches to do this , are these the right swithes to use and if so how do I wire them ThanksMotor Wir...
Finding what a switch controls
Is there any tricks to find out what a "dead" switch controls? In my house I have several switches which seem to do nothing. They do not seem to control receptacles or obvious lights. They are definitely LIVE.Finding what a switch contr...
Tracing a dead Receptacle
Is there a way to trace dead receptacles/wiring? My situation is as follows: Several years ago I moved into a fairly old house (1920's). Scattered in my lawn there are various receptacles & capped wires - some coming out of the ground, some running up in trees. They are fairly broken up & show no signs of life. As long as I have been in the house they have never worked. There are no obvious...
dimanche 29 mars 2015
Front Brick wall settling, Bricks setting on porch the problem?
Sorry! For the long explanation, just trying to give all the details.I’m having a problem with the lower front bricks on my house where I have a porch, it appears some of the bricks are settling (dropping) a few of the mortar joints have separated by about 1/8” to 1/4” or so and the limestone window ledge is also loose because of this dropping or movement.My house is about 9 years old. The brick walls...
Lennox Furnace
Hello everyone,Having a problem with my Lennox furnace. This winter out of the blue while the heat was on the A/C unit outside kicked on. After looking at it I found out that the heat would run for a few minutes and then the unit would turn on outside. This would happen sometimes and then not. Nothing was changed or worked on the system. I replaced the thermostat thinking that was it but that made...
2001 Olds Aurora ABS dash light.
The ABS dash light came on, while not even pressing the brake pedal. Now it will come on every time the car is used, at varying times, after its been driven some. Is this normally the same thing or could it be one of many?Thanks in advance.2001 Olds Aurora ABS dash lig...
new thermostat created a short at the air handler
Help....I have one of the old mercury thermostats (Janitrol HPT 1860) and wanted to replace it with a digital thermostat. (Honeywell RTH2410B) So I followed the directions, flipped breakers off and terminated the wires. I flipped the breaker back on and tested it. Fan On - worked. Air Conditional works. When I switched to "Heat" - something at the air handler "blew"! Nothing worked anymore.I realized...
temp power at the main
I am building a new house. PG&E has brought power to the meter at the property line. ultimately the house will be built another 60 feet away from the panel/meter.For this reason the meter/main does not have distribution. BUT....I need temp power at the meter location. I was thinking of simply adding a small 70 amp 2 breaker box next to meter/main servicing 2 GFI outlets for temp power.My question...
Help needed with schematic for 5V battery charger
Hello!I am looking for a schematic to design and build my own PCB or PCM (protected circuit board/module).It needs the following:- 5V 2A input- Charge 3 "14500" (14mm diameter x 50mm height) cells of 800mAh each in parallel.- 5V 2A outputMight be awesome if the input could be directly redirected to the output when something is connected on both. This so the batteries wouldn't be used for nothing.When...
concrete step repair...
Hi I live i Massachusetts.tough winters!My home has an older set of concrete steps (3 steps).I have done some repairs on them over the years..I genarally use "Quickqrete" fast setting cement sold in dry powder form ( sold in a pail),you mix yourself.Recently a chunck of one of the corners broke off,appox 6".I would like any tips for a stronger repairTthis cement is easy to use,and hardens quick,but...
Murray riding mower Starter turning slowly
Model # 42576X92B 42" cut 2000 model. Brighs and stratton 16.5 hp OHV high performance I/C engine model # 313777 type 0134-E1. The mower cranked and ran 3 days ago, although it turned slowly when cranking. The battery is new. I tried jumping it off with the car but it still turned slowly. Also tried jumping it with cables connected directly to starter and frame with same results. Tried cranking with...
Load center organisation
I have a large 4 level home that I am doing a little work to and I need some ideas as to where to run wires to the 2, 40 breaker load centers.My question is, should I run all the wires from each floor to one load center? There are 2 rows of spaces on each load center, should I run each floor to one row? Or should I use the bottom 20 spaces for basement and the top 20 spaces for floor 1 on load center...
Question about botched fence job
Our neighbors put in a six-foot cedar fence (they have two dogs), and when we got a dog recently, we decided to contract with the same company. The fellow who gave the estimate (we thought a contractor, turns out a salesman) understood clearly we wanted a dog security fence like the neighbors -- only difference we requested was a one-foot lattice at the top so it looks less monolithic.Unfortunately,...
Wiring in old 3 light bath fixture runs through to all three separate lights
I'm changing my bathroom light and the existing one have a center backplate and stem that goes to 3 individual lights. Took set screws out of backplate and see that black and white wires (2 ea) run through stem to each individual light. I expected they'd be capped in the box and i could just disconnect the wires at that point and be able to take the old light down. Should I cut the wires at the metal...
blower and inducer wont shut off
I have a tempstar hc90. I noticed that the room temperature was dropping and the blower was blowing cold air. There is no flame. After researching all night i bypassed the 2 limit switches cause i thought that sounded like the problem but noooo, still freezing! Cleaned the flame sensor rod but would that or the ceramic thing that heats up (sorry cant remember the name) cause the blower and inducer...
GFI breaker tripped when installing ceiling fan and won't reset
Okay so normally i would have shut off the breaker when installing a new fan instead I made sure the light switches were off and tested the wiring in the ceiling to make sure nothing was hot.Took down the old generic round light and found both a red and black in the ceiling, black not being used, red feeding the light. There are three wall switches and all other rooms had been wired for fans/lights....
archway ugly
i have an archway between my dining room and living room that's 9.5 feet wide. there are two 4x4 post on each side coming in about two feet. i would like to remove these as i think they were added to look like columns and not for support. i have checked and there is a 10 in. beam spanning the full width of the opening. it is a load bearing wall as the ceiling rafters and the floor joist end after...
Stephill Generator SE4000DL No Output on 110v but has 220v Output Fine!
HiyaI am new to the forum so hello and i hoping that someone might be able to point in the right direction please!This is the model of Generator i haveSE4000DL 4.0kVA / 3.2KW / LOMBARDINI 15LD 350I dont believe the alternator is burnt out as i have the 220v working just fine.If the 110v was the only voltage i believe the motor could potentially be burnt out if i am corrcet?I am correct in assuming...
samedi 28 mars 2015
office berber
I need a piece of that blue ish grey low cropped office carpet,Berber??? in a size 15 x 15 and a closetneck piece about 12x 2. I would like have it all in 1 piece . Can HD cut this for me at the store andwill they get it exact??? Would they have this stuff in stock?? about how much for this$$ ??office ber...
Help! Well not pumping. Wife not happy!
I have an 85 foot well with water at 18 feet and a submersible pump at 40' with a 4" inch pvc casing. My motor is a 1 hp and I had an 18 gpm Goulds pump. One morning we had no water. Checked everything up top and fine. Could hear the motor running so pulled the pump and motor to take a look. Had some iron bacteria buildup on intake screens so cleaned all that. Motor shaft was turning when tested so...
Advice on new furnace and AC unit
I was consulted by a project manager of Central Cooling and Heating up here in the northeast (MA), and he told me to get the following for my roughly 1900-2000 sq foot home. Do you think the below items are appropriate given the size of my home? Since I am a new homeowner, I would like any and all advice. Apparently, the units I have now are quite old, from 1992-1995 and too big for my house (existing...
4 inch Christmas Tree trunk
we saved the trunk from a 4 inch Christmas tree...would like to saw some pieces about 1/2 inch thick to use as a coaster. Would this work or will the wood crack?Appreciate any ideas.Harlan4 inch Christmas Tree tr...
Patio paver sub-base
Hi all, I have a quick question about the materials used for the sub-base of a paver patio. I have access to a large amount of white decorative stone that is about 3/4 to an inch. I was wondering if that could be used instead of gravel. I was thinking of tamping it down and then laying sand on top to fill any gaps. Good idea or bad idea? Thanks for any info.Patio paver sub-b...
Adding a 4229 to a vista 20p
Hi!!I just moved and my new house has a Vista 20p. All the front doors are under 1 zone and back doors on another zone. The same happen with all the windows. I would like to separate all the doors and some of the windows for my control4 system (i have a vista icm already installed).I got a 4229 zone expander but need help installing it. I been reading a lot trying to understand what to do. Right now...
Night Arming DSC 1616 -Simple Question
Hello Everyone,It's my first time posting here but I used this site a lot in getting my new alarm setup. One thing I searched for and believe I followed all the directions correctly in setting up is the night arm feature. My system is pretty simpleZ1-Garage DoorZ2-Front DoorZ3-Patio DoorZ4-Living Room MotionZ5-Basment MotionSo in regular "Stay" Mode I want all interior motion shut off and then when...
replace federal pacific 100 amp panel?
Has not been recalled. My service is only 60 amps and that serves my needs.I was thinking of getting 200 amp panel for social status and mire roomFor wires inside panel. My current 100 amp panel though is smaller in size than the newer panels so wall would need demolishing. All the breakers are old enough ti need replacing.replace federal pacific 100 amp pan...
Replace rotting wood under door?
I know it's a long shot, but is it possible to repair the wood under my exterior door, without removing the whole door and frame? See photos. (I placed the expanding foam in there for temporary relief of bugs). Any suggestions would be appreciated...thanks! Replace rotting wood under do...
Fixing insulation problem in existing walls and hard to access spaces
Hi All,I live in Chicago area and winter here is pretty cold. I got an old house and I have been working to try to make it more efficient. I added insulation to the attic and in any place I can think off. Still, I seem to have insulation problems in the walls. The is cold air coming from all outlets on exterior walls. I tried using spray foam around the outlet and it seems to have helped a bit but...
Toilet Bowl leak - loosing my mind
I have a powder room toilet which worked fine for 5 years. New contractor install 5 years ago. Then one day we noticed it was leaking from under the bowl.I replaced the wax ring with one which has the 'funnel' built into it. It was fine for 3 or 4 days, then I see it leaking again.Next changed the wax ring to one of these fancy 10 dollar rings. Again, ok for about a week, then we see it leaking. No...
Irrigation Pump For PressureWasher?
Hello Everyone:I have an irrigation pump(Gould GT10) that is used for watering my lawn with ground water. I was wondering if I could use ground water(via the sprinkler pump) to pump the ground water to my pressure washer for roof cleaning? The pump is a 1HP single phase. I guess my question simply is: can this pump be run continuously without burning the pump out for any period of time? Plus, I can't...
Groundwater In Pressure Washer?
Hello Everyone:I have a Generac 2700 psi pw. I live in N.E. florida and city water is very expensive here. I was considering using my ground water to power wash my roof. Would I be harming the pw in any way if I did use the ground water. I assume it would not harm it if after I flushed the pw out with city water? Any opinions? Many thanks: DonGroundwater In Pressure Wash...
Whistling Shower Head
I installed this shower head about a year ago and it always whistled. I have about 30 lbs. of pressure and using a mix of hot and cold water. I just discovered, by accident, that if I run the hot water in the kitchen or bathroom sink, while the shower is on, the whistling stops. Any ideas? Thanks for your help.Whistling Shower H...
Self Closing Interior door hinge
I have a five year old house; it has a central hallway, at the end a bathroom. The doors use standard 5/8” 3.5” residential hinges.As the bath doorway is at the end of the hall I try to keep it closed (esthetic purpose).I am looking for a soft closing hinge to replace the bathroom door hinge(s) so the door remains closed.I have tried the closers that are a spring on the hinge pin, and find then to...
Halogen Light Flicker
thanks for any reply in advance. I currently have a project that im commisioning. There are many low voltage halogen lights (Osram 50W) with Osram ETA-60 phase cut dimmable electronic Tranformers. Say we have about 6 circuits with an average 10-12 such lights per circuit. When they are dimmed lesser than 50 % the entire lights start to flicker. Other Halogen lights in the same circuit also begin to...
Removing "Ads by Salus"
This is the second time in two years I picked up some crap from a Firefox update. The page came up and said "loading updates" or something like that. Then an hour or two later I saw it again. I believe I clicked on the same thing twice. Now I have ads above the page and on the left.Ad Blocker helps but slows the page loads to a crawl. I've tried every remedy I found on the net. This "bug" affects...
vendredi 27 mars 2015
Leach field failure?
Let me start by saying this forum has been very informative! My situation is a but unique and I will explain. My current system is:2 compartment 750 gallon conventional septic120ft of lateral fieldCleanout on exit side of tank leading to lateral fieldThe system was installed in 19963 bedroom / 2 bath 1400 sq ft house.About two months ago we had a really hard rain system move through and I noticed...
baseboard heater wiring?
I have three heaters on 20 amp double pole breaker. I noticed that one cable going to one heater was 14/2 wire, carrying l1 and l2 for 245 volts. A second cable (12/2) comes in at other end of heater and carries maybe l2 and maybe neutral. (neutral reads 12v when connected to either l1 or l2 of other cable coming into other end of heater)The three heaters are connected. Heater says 17 amp 120/277...
How to get 120V from 240V
I have a pump house about 50 feet from anyplace. This is at least 16 years old, predating my purchase of the property. It has a Square D HOM612L100F Homeline™ Fixed Main Lug Load Center. It serves (2) 2HP water pumps for irrigation at 240V. The power comes in via a 2 wire + ground cable. The power tests at 240V. I need to add a 120V outlet at the site. I was expecting 2 hot wires but there is only...
need help and ideas for building cabinetry in cargo trailer
I'm looking for ideas on building some shelves in my cargo trailer. It has a v-nose and the space isn't very practical for what I do. I'd like to fill the area with shelves and seal it off with some doors.need help and ideas for building cabinetry in cargo trai...
Painting 35 year old bsmt floor.
I have paint the bsmt in the past.The first coat was oil base back then. Most of it came up a few years later.Usually after 5-8 yeas the latex paint starts to crack and peel.I then try and scrape as much as I can and re paint with latex. So,I'm doing it again.The water heater started to leak a few months a go and of course the paint started to come up . The top layer of the floor has come up in many...
Is this metal washer necessary (doing an oil change)?
Hi guys,I usually buy Wix branded oil filters and have been doing my own oil changes for a while. For the first time, I bought a Toyota OEM filter for my Corolla. But I noticed that the dealership included this metal washer for my drain plug:Is this piece necessary? Because my existing oil drain plug...
Converting to PEX (before planned)
Last month the heat went out at my cottage and riddled my copper plumbing with holes. I had planned to convert to PEX when I refurbed the inside in a year or 2 but I guess I should do it now considering PEX's resistance to freeze bursting. The original plan was to run copper to supply the manifolds...
malware and anti virus programs experiences
Appreciate any experiences, comparisons or views on Avast free version versus Malwarebytes Anti Malware, Windows Security Alerts or others? Using expensive preloaded program on pc, its going away soon and need a good replacement.Any help. comments appreciatedmalware and anti virus programs experien...
Strengthen Garage ceiling
Strengthen Garage ceilingHello my house was built in 1965 or so has a garage which is attached. I was planning on installing some ceiling storage with two 4'x8' safe racks. I realized that my garage does not have ceiling joist which is needed to mount the brackets of the racks. Instead it has rafter ties which are spaced out at 48' oc. I do not belive that these rafter ties would not be able to support...
Ticket rewrites? Dismissed case.
I see no one really uses this board so I hope someone sees this. I was in an accident and sited. A truck pulled out in front of me and I t boned him. He had a stop sign I did not. I was given a ticket for "failure to control" only I never left my lane so technically I controlled my vehicle just fine and the prosecutor knew this and dismissed the case when I fought the ticket. almost 60 days has gone...
jeudi 26 mars 2015
Cat6 + Low Voltage Wires (24Volts DC) underground
Hello,I am planning on digging a small relatively narrow low depth trench to lay down pvc conduit which will then carry cat6 ethernet cable and low voltage wires connecting a small solar panel array in my garage to the house and connecting both the house and the garage through ethernet cables.Likely...
DSC 832 Sync Problem
I had to replace a wireless window contact with a new a 900MHz WLS907. The question is: How do I sync it with the LED Key Pad? The issue that I'm having is that every other day the key pad sounds as if someone has opened a door or window but there's no trouble light indicating a problem. On two occasions I set the alarm and when I got home the memory on the key pad was lit. When I press the code to...
Tracking down a short
I'm waiting for my local electrician to call me (probably tomorrow; I left a voicemail saying it wasn't an emergency), but thought I'd see what you guys might think of this.We've got one 15A breaker that tripped and won't reset. After being shut off and then back on, it hums for a second or two, and trips again. One weird thing is that twice after trying to reset it (all wall switches on the circuit...
23 W Fluorescent Bulb Acting Weird...
I recently replaced a standard 40W incandescent bulb that just blew after 2 years in a globe fixture with a 23W fluorescent bulb that gives off the equivalent of 100W.Two days later at about 5:30am, O put the light on and *poof* - the brand new bulb blew. I mentioned it to my wife later and she said it happened to her about 3 hours after it happened to me, which would mean about 8:30am. Of course,...
atlas stone
I am making an atlas stone and I have a bag of maximizer, but I have heard that a lot of people use quickrete. Is there any big difference between the two types that would affect the resulting stone?(weight, finished texture, strength)atlas st...
poulan 2025 chainsaw
So, buddy of mine has a poulan 2025 chainsaw, sat for a year, won't start. LONG story short....replaced the cracked fuel lines, air filter, spark plug (gapped at 25 thousandths as required) fuel filter, and the carb since it was so cheap, fresh gas 40:1 as required. Starts (sometimes) and dies, sometimes starts and idles, dies when pulling trigger, couple times it would rev up and run, ready to go,...
GFI required?
My son just bought an older home built in in 1981 in Orlando, Fl. I went through every circuit to correct any "abnormalities" or improper wiring details. I am unclear on one point.As I understand it, any outlet in a garage should be GFI protected and there is the one that also leads to the two bathrooms for those outlets. Yet, there is a dedicated 20 amp. circuit with a regular outlet that serves...
How to compare scanner stats for photos
I want to scan my photos in a quality way. I have a Canon MG6320 printer with scanner. I don't know how to compare this with an Epson V550 photo scanner I am considering. Can anyone advise whether the Epson would be a significant upgrade worth purchasing ($112 refurbished; $170 new). I think the usability of the Epson is better than the Canon, but will it produce better visual results?The specs for...
Ontario - Rough In Wiring For Inspection
In ontario, will the inspector expect just to see the wiring,boxes,stapling etc ....or, is it OK to wire up the plugs and switches, but leave the devices hanging out ?Ontario - Rough In Wiring For Inspect...
Need help understanding loss of power in a 20-Amp kitchen circuit
A 20-Amp circuit has stopped working. This circuit powers three kitchen wall outlets plus an over-stove vent light and fan. (If there are other things on the circuit, I cannot find them.)Over the past two years I've replaced a 1000W microwave with a 1250W microwave and more recently replaced a 1000W toaster oven with a new 1500W toaster oven to this circuit. Both are plugged into the same outlet and...
Home loan and insurance
Hi,Let me know if there is anyone is looking home loan. We are also into housing loan in Australia.You may calculate it using our housing loan calculator Australia.thanks.Home loan and insura...
Spray heads don't come up.....
I have one zone that doesn't seem to have enough pressure to push the spray heads up. All of the other zones work fine. When the faulty zone is activated, water comes out of each head, but weakly. My first thought is that the valve may need to be repaired or replaced. Not having too much expertise in irrigation matters, I can use some guidance to troubleshoot the problem and fix it........please respond...
How tight can pex be bent?
When transitioning from horizontal to vertical inside a joist or stud bay how tight can pex be bent? Saw this photo when looking for something else and I realized that sometimes it might not be possible to run pex from manifold to fixture without fittings. How tight can pex be be...
Tripled 2x6's ok for deck posts instead of 6x6's?
I looked at a house (to possibly buy) and it had a deck (maybe 4' above ground) with posts made from tripled 2x6's instead of 6x6's. The posts are buried in the ground. I thought that 2x pressure treated lumber was not rated for ground contact, so this would be a no-no. Am I right, or is this a common practice?I checked and the deck was in fact permitted and inspected, but there are other things about...
will any outside ac unit work with my coleman inside part?
ok i have no experience in this stuff whatsoever, but i need to learn and asap lol, i have an 87 mobile home that has had alot of work done to it and the ac system has had the fan motor replaced several times but what all else i dont know, i know that its old and very inefficient compared to newer units, well i fired it up a couple weeks ago for first time since last fall and it kicked the breaker...
What to do with exposed wire on interior garage wall?
Soon to be Ex's house has an exposed Romex cable running up the wall from about 18" off the floor to about 1' from the ceiling. It leads to the outside I'm sure, but I don't know whether it leads from an outside outlet that was tapped to feed a entry light or vice-versa. The first I don't think so, since the light is controlled by original switches, though I never checked to see if the outlet had...
washing machine switching quickly between hot and cold fill
Hi. I have an old Kenmore 80 series toploading washer that I bought refurbished. The hot has always filled a little slower than the cold, as far as I can remember. Yesterday it stopped filling with hot altogether and would do cold instead. Today when I went to start a load it started filing with hot (was on the Hot/Cold setting) but then began switching between hot and cold. I have the cold line split...
mercredi 25 mars 2015
I'm Baaaack...(and going crazy) with another issue on the fridge
Ok, last night, fridge side bulb blew, so got another today. After trying to unscrew it last night, realized the cover would just lift off, so pulled the fridge temp knob and viola..no problem.Come back with the bulb and try to put the cover and temp knob back on and the knob will only go on if it is lined up at about the off position. Seems like almost 180 out. Didn't notice it when it was delivered,...
Roofing
Hey all,I roofed my house some 23 yrs ago took me 7days in June to rip off gravel and shingle, and that was 6am to 1130am due to heat went back up about 530 or so till just before dark. ThIs included raking up the gravel I shoveled off and taking to dump. I was about 33 yrs old now I'm 56 tender back, weak knee from surgery. I'm willing to take my time and go slow. I cost everything out and comes...
Shoudn't Pilot Be Able To...
Shouldn't the pilot of a commercial aircraft be able to unlock the cockpit door from the cabin? http://ift.tt/1IwZrTb Shoudn't Pilot Be Able To...
outside wire
I need to run an outdoor cable for an outdoor wood stove power supply. it is a short run of about 50 feet, I have enough direct burial 14/2 but I would like to go out through the cement foundation above grade. Would it be alright to use a short piece of steel or plastic conduit (about 24 inches) to protect the wire that would be seen on the outside foundation wall?outside w...
Riding Mower makes grinding noise when pushing in on the clutch / brake
I have a craftsman 14.5 HP ohv riding mower with a dana model number D4360-140 transaxle. It started making a grinding noise and small vibration, when pushing in on the clutch / brake or releasing it. Fully released there is no noise and fully depressed no noise. I looked a t sears parts center, no parts available on most items. I think this may be just the brake disk, brake puck spacers, or jaw brake....
Shutoffs for shower panel
I am remodeling a bathroom and installing a shower panel instead of the old typical spigot, shower head and control valve.The panel has 1/2" threaded hose hookups. I would like to put shut-offs because 1) otherwise I'd have to cap them until the panel is hooked up 2) just for convenience if I change it out.The problem is there is not a lot of room behind the panel to hide regular shutoffs. I am looking...
2008 Yamaha Zuma Losing Power at 15 mph
Hi All,First post so bear with me.. I'm having issues with my 50 cc 2008 yamaha zuma, it has 1,960 miles on it. I am not the first owner, I bought it off of a friend at around 1,400 to 1,500 miles on it. All of the sudden while riding it today the engine would cut power and start coasting if I pulled the throttle more than half of its full rotation. I find that it happens quicker when I'm riding up...
Culligan Medallist Series 8” Water Softener Programming assistance needed
I have a Culligan Medallist Series 8” Water Softener and need some assistance with programing.Water testing resultshardness of 9 & iron is 02 adults & 2 teenagers3 full bathroomsLooking for guidance for the following settings...1. TOR(time of regen)2. SLTP(Salt dosage)3. BUU(backwash time)4. BR(brine rinse time)5. CAP(Regeneration Interval-time clock)Thanks in advance!!!Culligan Medallist...
squeaky osb and radiant heat
When we built our home osb was used on the first floor over hot water radiant heat.during building process floor got wet from rain several times.After finishing house and putting down laminate floor over osb we have had terrible creaky floors.Recently pulled up and found all the nails pulled loose moving up and down.Trying to put deck screws in it to hold down to put more flooring down.I'm afraid...
Secure wire on new box?
So they sell these plastic switch boxes with wings to make it easy to install in the wall... just cut a hole the size of the box, run the wire in the slots and push into the wall... tighten the screws... voila!How in the heck are you supposed to secure the wire by code if you use these things? You don't have room to get a hammer etc thru the hole you cut for the box??? and esp securing the wire 4...
pocket window replacement
I want to replace my old wood windows with the weights with pocket replacements, but I don't want to lose anymore window glass area. I have 3 sets of 3 double hungs (22x60). Each set of 3 is divided by two columns where the weights are located. Would I be able to get a larger pocket replacement and build out the frame where the weight columns are so that my window area is the same. I hope this makes...
Norcold DE0051 frig works, then not
I have a DE0051 frig that is over 10 years old. Will work just fine, nice and cold on one trip. Then at some random moment, it will start just fine (precooled and all), the motor will just run and run and run, but the inside starts to get warm. When I get home with a warm frig, I sometimes just try it one more time, and it starts working again. When it decides stop cooling, you can hear the motor...
Leak in Masonry Wall or Slab
We have a small leak at our church which we think is in a masonry wall but could be in the underneath slab. Water is seeping out onto the floor along the bottom of the wall.Are there any DIY epoxy coating products to coat the interior of a galvanized pipe?Leak in Masonry Wall or S...
PT cruiser ignition key switch problem
HI all,I have a 2002 PT cruiser. Over the last 3-4 months I have had an issue with the ignition key. I start the vehicle 3-4 times a day 5 days a week. Over that time period this has happened maybe 6 times so not that often. Basically I would insert key and it was locked and key would not move to acc. position or start vehicle. Each time if wiggled key a bit and/or repositioned steering wheel it would...
AC kicks on when furnace kicks on with new Honeywell RTH6580wf
I have a gas furnace with central air. Disconnected my old thermostat and hooked up the new one and programmed it and everything. I had to use the blue wire for "C" and made sure the wiring on the thermostat matched the wiring on the furnace.Before, on the old thermostat when the heater would turn on you could hear it downstairs before the air would start blowing and the AC would not come on. Now...
mardi 24 mars 2015
Ademco panel beeping randomly
We moved into our house 2 years ago and it had a alarm system setup that looked out of the 80s. It's says Adecmo on the panel and looks just like this picture :http://www.home-security-systems-ans...ystems-001.jpgLong story short, we never got the code to arm the system so we just let it stay there and no issues for 2 years. But in the last 2 weeks, it's just randomly come on beeping on the panel.We...
I misunderstood SmartKey, looking for a solution.
Looking for suggestions on where to go from here.My story:Own a house built in the mid 1990s with all door locks keyed to the same key and Weiser brand. Recently had problems with a door knob that the internals that allowed it to open and close failed. Went to the box store and saw "smartkey" kwikset and assumed wrongly that I'd just be able to reset it to my existing key. Doesn't work obviously....
Perplexing light switch question
Hi,I recently moved into a house and am attempting to updated a few light switches. I have a little experience doing this but not much. The switch I am trying to update is a switch that currently has two lights connected to it. I am replacing it with a switch that allows each light to have it's own switch. The current switch only has two black wires.. I am used to seeing black and white wires. The...
What bulbs for grow light ??
I need a grow light for my tomatoe and pepper seedlings. Instead of buying a "plant grow light" I've read it's possible to use two fluorescent tubes, one a warm tube and the other a cool tube. Went to Home Depot. The light guy had never heard of doing such a thing.I purchased Philips Soft White Kitchen and Bath, 32 watts. Description on package: light output 2950 lumens, life 30,000 hours, color rendering...
New electric service
I have just purchased a 6 acre piece of land with no buildings. It has electric service to a pole about 100 ft. from the road with a meter. No wiring on the downstream side of the meter. I want to run an underground service in a 3 inch conduit about a quarter mile past the meter to my building site. I will hire an electrician to install a 200 amp service at the new house site. what size wire will...
Airbus a320
Airbus just put this out last December, kind of scary to me.12-09-2014An occurrence was reported where an Airbus A321 aeroplane encountered a blockage of two Angle Of Attack (AOA) probes during climb, leading to activation of the Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot) while the Mach number increased. The flight crew managed to regain full control and the flight landed uneventfully.When Alpha Prot is activated...
Blocking mouse entrance
We discovered some mice droppings in our cupboards under the kitchen sink and when we pulled out the dishwasher, we discovered a large opening where the mice were getting in. We have no idea where they are gaining entrance into our structure from the outside but first things first, we need to cover...
Mini arc furnace
I've seen Grand Thompson do it in one of his videos and I would like to recreate it, but he is using a modified microwave transformer and I've read that it is not really recommended if you don't know what you are doing.Link: http://ift.tt/1EOuFE9What I am looking for is a transformer I could buy that would fit my needs.I'm living in Canada so if it's simpler for you just tell me the specs of the transformer...
Old MCS receiver problems
I have a MCS series3246 receiver that I had in my shop with 4 speakers. I haven't had it hooked up in a couple years and decided to hook it back up. Works fine with the front speakers, but when I select the remote speaker button for the rear speakers, the fronts cut out, worked fine before. Any ideas?Old MCS receiver probl...
Lights flicker after someone stole outside wiring
Hey guys,Last night my main break tripped and i couldn't figure out why.This morning I went I stepped outside, I noticed that someone stole about 15 ft of wiring for my 220v water heater (which is outside the house).I put some caps on the wires to make sure they don't touch anything but the lights keep flickering HARD inside the house.What do I do to get rid of the flickering? I won't be using the...
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