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I can be reached at lorenpechtel @ hotmail . com


Feb
2
awarded  Editor
Feb
2
revised Are solar panels cost-effective?
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Feb
2
comment Are solar panels cost-effective?
@user66001: You're reading it wrong.
Jan
13
comment Is connecting a 16A plug to 10A sockets for an electric water heater a problem?
@FiascoLabs: Code requires it. That doesn't mean some moron didn't change things incorrectly, though.
Sep
10
comment How do I fix the drain in our refrigerator
@robertwhisler: There's a rigid tube coming down the middle of the back of the unit. I believe it's supposed to deliver the water down by the compressor to be evaporated.
Mar
4
awarded  Yearling
Dec
17
answered Is there any feasible way to work with live electrical wiring?
Oct
25
answered Is plunging a toilet without a plunger a good tip or a horrible idea?
Oct
10
comment Do I need an egress bedroom window if I have a walk-out exterior door?
Think about it: What would you do about a fire in the doorway?
Oct
1
comment Should I have multiple cable runs for a room, or just one?
Yeah, the main cost is the labor, not the wires. Run extras.
Sep
11
comment Is running ethernet cable through an air return allowed under US code?
Are your air returns to code?!?!
Sep
10
answered Is connecting a 16A plug to 10A sockets for an electric water heater a problem?
Sep
8
comment Is a combined AC/Dehumidifer unit more efficient than separate units?
The compressor has to run in order to dehumidify. A dehumidifier is simply an air conditioner that doesn't keep the cold air separate from the hot air.
Aug
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awarded  Tumbleweed
Aug
21
comment My wall outlet is making a hissing noise, should I be concerned?
@Chris: Second this. I have a split outlet in the room I use as an office. I needed an additional line run and the additional cost to run an extra wire to it was only a few bucks, I had them do it that way. There is one paired breaker in the box that controls both sides, though.
Aug
2
answered Stuck, leaking water shutoff valve to toilet
Jul
14
answered How to stop fridge water line without stopping everything else?
Jul
7
answered What is the best technique for using a drill to insert screws?
Jul
7
awarded  Commentator
Jul
7
comment How do I fix the drain in our refrigerator
What I was saying is that water in the trap means water is getting there (it didn't dry out) and since the rest of it isn't full it can't be plugged. I think there must be a leak somewhere before it gets to the drain.