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May
19
answered How to find areas where heat/coolness are lost?
Apr
9
answered How does this axial-flow propeller pump work?
Feb
27
comment Why is there an arc when I pull a plug out of an outlet?
just a pair of wires (like in an extension cord) can induce a inductive load, also there is the inductive influence on the other side of the socket
Feb
23
comment How can I prevent my twin pocket doors from meeting too hard?
even a little bumper where they meet can reduce the bounce back
Feb
16
comment Why isn't water running through our radiators?
is the circulation pump working?
Jan
25
answered How do I open a padlock after it has frozen?
Jan
19
comment Why aren't my radiators heating up?
there should be a bleed valve on the other side where it is safer to bleed the air out (with only a small hole to let water escape)
Jan
17
comment Why aren't my radiators heating up?
what happens if you close the other radiators?
Jan
8
comment Is tying a knot in an electrical wire safe?
@MichaelKjörling try "zip ties"
Dec
14
comment What are the best pest control product I should use for new home?
invest in a active outdoor cat
Dec
14
comment Why is there an opening where the burner connects to the gas line on a gas oven?
the reason why it doesn't create a gas leak is the venturi effect
Dec
13
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Dec
7
comment How can I figure out why my breakers are tripping?
put a kil-a-wat o the motor to see how much it pulls (don't forget to acount for other appliances on the line), then do a full inventory on which wire goes where to verify that you wired everything correctly
Dec
3
comment How can I use heat from a fireplace insert to supplement my oil-fired water heating system?
if they are too far away from each other it's not going to matter enough to offset the cost of the installation
Nov
20
comment Drilling a hole
a pair of pliers and a something to push against the but end...
Nov
20
comment What type of wood should I use to resurface my table?
hardwood is best for a tabletop...
Nov
12
answered Why would a newly installed radiator only heat when on constant bleed?
Nov
12
comment Why would a newly installed radiator only heat when on constant bleed?
I tink that means the drainpipe of that last one one is clogged...
Oct
15
answered Is GFCI protection required for a dedicated exhaust fan circuit?
Oct
11
comment What is a dry steamer?
it's a steamer that doesn't condensate as much as a regular steamer