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Embedded engineer, hardware and software on custom and mobile hardware.

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accepted Can I reduce or eliminate water hammer without plumbing?
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asked Can I reduce or eliminate water hammer without plumbing?
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comment How does Underfloor Heating get the right temperature water via a Thermal Store?
It's not so much a lack of comprehension or interest that keeps details hidden, but liability and market protection.
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comment Do USB sockets draw power when not in use?
Nice find! The only downside to this product is that it recommends that if you want to charge your iPad at the full apple charging rate, you should still use a plug in charger. Sounds like it'll work well for cell phones and regular charging rate devices.
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answered Do USB sockets draw power when not in use?
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comment How can I conceal an over-the-range microwave?
@rcourtna Glad it helped!
Jun
21
comment How to remove bird droppings from woven patio furniture?
Laundry detergent and dish soap should both be find.
Jun
21
comment How can I fix this leak behind my toilet?
Due to the staining and where the drop is, it looks like the leak may be in the pipe above this one. Clean the pipe and wrap both pipes in paper towel. Check them awhile later to see which one is damp to find out which pipe/joint is actually leaking.
Jun
21
answered How do I wire an old furnace motor so I can use it as a garage exhaust fan?
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comment Why does the outlet short out when I turn on the garbage disposal?
There's a metafilter thread with this same issue that you might find useful. If you are experiencing a real ground fault, you need to get it fixed by fixing the wiring, outlets, or garbage disposal. ask.metafilter.com/33338/garbage-disposals-and-GFCI
Jun
21
comment How can I conceal an over-the-range microwave?
@BMitch Yes, but what I'm talking about is mounting the microwave normally above the range, then adding a cabinet door over it. The link shows examples of the microwave going into a cabinet, but look at the doors - they can be mounted above or to the side of the microwave even if the microwave is mounted as vent hood. No need to build the whole cabinet, just use the door hardware to mount a cabinet door over the microwave.
Jun
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answered Why does the outlet short out when I turn on the garbage disposal?
Jun
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answered How can I conceal an over-the-range microwave?