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Why do electricians prefer not to use the push-in connections on receptacles?

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What tool is a solid metal cube with dimples or half spheres on every side?

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How to prevent batteries leaking out in devices?

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Is it dangerous to run electrical cords through heating vents?

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What is the pointed end of a spud or construction adjustable wrench used for?

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Is a high electric bill for a pump house caused by a well pump running constantly?

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Which side of a two-wire cable should be used for "hot"?

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What's the difference between three phase 240 V and standard household 240 V?

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Why aren't there more PVC gutters in the U.S.?

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How do I wire this motor with 240V?

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How can I fix a stripped hole in an aluminum piece?

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Is it bad that my cordless drill is smoking?

12 votes

Rubbered Washer Nuts Direction?

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Should a gas water heater be shut down if the water main has to be turned off?

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Why is plywood with tongue and groove preferred for flooring?

11 votes

Can I use a rotary tool to sharpen knives and other blades?

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Should a kitchen sink S-trap be replaced?

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Is tying a knot in an electrical wire safe?

9 votes

Does Pex tubing have any advantages over copper?

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How do I open a padlock after it has frozen?

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AC/DC adapters making strange buzzing crackling noise in all house, what causes it?

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How do I remove floorboard nails from joists?

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Why am I only getting 92V at receptacles?

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How can I identify the conductors in an appliance cord with only the green wire colored?

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Does the number of links of a chainsaw chain affect the sprocket?

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Can I upgrade existing T12 fluorescent fixtures to T8 just by replacing the ballast and bulbs?

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How do I repair a warped sliding glass door track?

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How do I optimally cut a bolt to length?

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Why am I getting strange results when using a power meter to measure CFLs?

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What is the silicone-like coating on CREE LED light bulbs?

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