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Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.
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Solar Fans vs. Wind turbines [52 articles]
Seems like we need to replace a roof after most recent storm in our (Dallas,TX) area.I'm thinking about putting impact resisting shingles and since it requires more ventilation I can't decide if I ...
Climatouch Thermostat / Furnace help [6 articles]
2009-04-19 11:44:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
I installed a Climatouch digital thermostat about 5 years ago,
everything has worked great. This winter the furnace did not seem to
be heating the ...Electrical question-240V breaker. [6 articles]
Charles Bishop - 2009-04-18 21:33:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I wanted to shut off an electric wall heater so I went to the breaker box
looking for a doubled 20A breaker since the heater is 3000 watts/240V.
Turned off all I could find, but the heater still wor...How do I remove this Honeywell thermostat? [10 articles]
JoeSpareBedroom - 2009-04-18 18:22:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
Painting a room at a friend's new/used house. The thermostat in the picture
linked below will be replaced within 6-8 weeks, but needs to remain in use
until then. Otherwise, I'd just wreck the thi...Foxtail and Oxalis Problem [4 articles]
The Ranger - 2009-04-19 09:25:00 [In: Decks & Patios | Electrical & Wiring | Landscaping & Gardening | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
I have neighbors (back and windward side) that are cultivating large
swatches of foxtail and allowing oxalis to displace their newly-laid sod.
I spent the day yesterday scourning my brick patio c...Occupancy sensor switch with CFL bulb light fixture [19 articles]
BetaB4 - 2009-04-29 16:35:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Lighting | Plumbing & Water Supply | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I want to put in an occupancy sensor wall switch to control a new ceiling
light that uses a CFL bulb. The switch I want to get is a Leviton
PR-150-1L.
When I read the product specs online, it ...Fence Post Near House [18 articles]
Freckles - 2009-04-20 23:15:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Fences | ]
One of my fences was blown down by a strong wind storm.
I have dug out all the broken post except the one next to the house. I have
been told there is most likely an electrical line, a TV cable a...How to use Toolless Cat6 RJ45 Keystone Jack [3 articles]
ls02 - 2009-04-20 13:34:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | ]
I am doing Cat6 wiring and I cannot figure out how to use Toolless
Cat6 RJ45 Keystone Jack that I bought online. I could not find any
instructions anywhere how to attach Cat6 cable to it.
...OT: 9th Circuit incorporates 2nd Amendment [11 articles]
HeyBub - 2009-04-21 19:09:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | ]
NINTH CIRCUIT INCORPORATES 2nd AMENDMENT
"We must decide whether the Second Amendment prohibits a local government
from regulating gun possession on its property. [a gun show case]
"We are the...A buzzing breaker [15 articles]
Sam Takoy - 2010-04-07 23:29:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | ]
Hi,
On of the breakers in my panel buzzes. The circuit has a few dimmers on
in - could that be the cause? I tried swapping out the breaker, the new
one buzzes the same. What's the solution?
...Zurn Aquaflush leaking only as the flush is ending - Help! [5 articles]
dchou4u@hotmail.com - 2009-04-23 19:26:00 [In: Budget & Money Saving Tips | Electrical & Wiring | ]
Hi, I have a Zurn Z6000 Aquaflush and it only leaks as the flush is
ending and it stops leaking after the flush is completed. This page
shows the Aquaflush: http://www.zurn.com/operations/aquaflushs...Reading a digital meter [14 articles]
Snozz - 2009-04-25 13:52:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | ]
I have a new digital meter on my little house. I am trying to figure
out how much electricity is being drawn whenever most of my appliances
are off. I used to be able to gauge this by how long it ...Wrong knock-out [10 articles]
Sam Takoy - 2010-04-09 18:22:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | ]
Hi,
Was putting a circuit in an electrical panel, and tried to get the
smallest knock-out out, but of course the largest (2"?) came out. So now
what do I do? Go get a 2" connector for a single ...OT Warning -- How many have propane tanks in the garage? [45 articles]
Malcolm Hoar - 2009-05-03 14:11:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | ]
A few days ago a home exploded not far from where I live.
I just read the result of the investigations into that
incident:
FREMONT — A 65-year-old Fremont man remained in a San Jose hospital Mo...Earth Day, April 22 [15 articles]
Stormin Mormon - 2009-04-27 15:51:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Home Electronics | ]
For Earth day, I drove around in a 1995 Chevrolet van,
releasing carbon dioxide. I serviced coolers that contain
freon. Didn't release any, I just did electrical work on
them. I helped capitalis...