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Electrical - How to power 12V LEDs from a 12V AC power supply
I have a 12V power supply that I am using to power some lights in my garden. I want to also power (in parallel) a set of 12V LED lights which (of course) require a 12V DC supply. Is there a simple ...
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Cut or split chain
Bought some chain to help make swing set accessories lower to the ground... but can't figure out what to do to make short pieces of chain from the one big long chain I got at the store. And when I do ...
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What is the best mix for cement render?
I have some bricked exterior areas that had some cement render on them, and then paint. The render has fallen off the bricks in patches.
I think the problem is that large chunks of the brick work was ...
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Is it “OK” to have my pool heater and pump share a circuit?
I replaced a rusted out millivolt natural gas pool heater with a new model, but forgot to note that it needs an electrical connection as well (for vent,etc).
I have a 240V line run out there for the ...
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Repaint moldy porch chairs
We have wooden porch chairs that were supposed to be painted with outdoor paint but they have succumbed to some sort of mold. To repaint these would I have to sand/strip all of the existing paint ...
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Is it safe to put a clothes washer outdoors?
I will be short on usable indoor space for a while, but want to be able to wash clothes on site.
Are there any issues with putting a washer (and perhaps, a dryer) outdoors?
Perhaps it needs to be ...
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How do I take a live wire off of a two way switch?
if I know how to take the live wire off then my job is easier.
