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DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 04-09-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 495
Posted By SBay_ecologist
Thanks for writing. Not being in the trade I am...

Thanks for writing. Not being in the trade I am not clear on what you wrote and have some questions.

What do you mean by "you will waist more than you can save with insulation"? Is 3/4" plywood a...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 04-08-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 495
Posted By SBay_ecologist
Non-standard spacing in between floor joists?

Hello All:

If I were to put my joists 17" apart center-to-center, leaving a space of 15.5"-wide, would there be a problem?

Thanks,


Al...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Windows and Doors 07-19-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 364
Posted By SBay_ecologist
How do I remove this knob?

Folks,

I am having problems removing this door knob.

https://picasaweb.google.com/116812378183066102939/Door_knob?authkey=Gv1sRgCPbxq8OZzIuY4AE#



I used #1 to remove the top assembly.
...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 02-14-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 504
Posted By SBay_ecologist
I talked to Rheem. Apperantly some components are...

I talked to Rheem. Apperantly some components are covered longer than one year. They wanted a serial number as you suggested.

I am not able to find this.

Is it on the big label glued on to the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 02-12-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 504
Posted By SBay_ecologist
Water heater thermostat problem

Hello All:

The thermostat on my water heater, a Rheem Guardian, does not work properly. As soon as I turn it to "warm" and beyond the water is super hot.

Is it possible to:

a- Repair these...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 12-22-2011, 01:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,790
Posted By SBay_ecologist
15 or 20 amp GFCI receptacle?

Hello All:

Do I need 20 amp GFCI's?

Backgorund info:

Upon the recommendation I got from this forum, I am about to replace a few of my two-prong receptacles with GFCI ones.

Some are in the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 12-15-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,087
Posted By SBay_ecologist
Here is what I found out: The...

Here is what I found out:


The three-prong outlet was put in place of a two-prong outlet, existence of proper grounding is unknown.
The connection on the right [see photos] was loose.
Sparks...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 12-13-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,851
Posted By SBay_ecologist
Good question. I am being told that in older...

Good question. I am being told that in older buildings they are. However, I would like to make sure that this is the case.

How would I determine if the junction box is grounded?

Thanks
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 12-12-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,851
Posted By SBay_ecologist
How about connecting the ground on the outlet to...

How about connecting the ground on the outlet to the junction box --I have metal ones-- with a pig tail?

I am doing the same thing: Replacing all my two-prong outlets with three-prong ones.
...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 12-12-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,087
Posted By SBay_ecologist
So, do I need to periodically open the outlets...

So, do I need to periodically open the outlets where there is high current draw and tighten the screws?

Thanks
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 12-12-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,087
Posted By SBay_ecologist
The reason I want to know is to see if I can...

The reason I want to know is to see if I can prevent this happening in the future.

Regards
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 12-11-2011, 07:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,087
Posted By SBay_ecologist
How did this loose connection come about? I have...

How did this loose connection come about? I have been using this outlet for well over three years withou any problem.

Thanks!
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 12-11-2011, 12:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,087
Posted By SBay_ecologist
Outlet starts having sparks

Hello All:

A week ago I started smelling something burning when I use the microwave.

Then my wife pointed out that sparks are coming out of the outlet.

I opened the outlet out and filmed it....
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Appliance Discussion 06-21-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By SBay_ecologist
I know that stripping and replating the whole top...

I know that stripping and replating the whole top is an option. Being an engineer, I dealt with plating outfits for many years, and can approximate what they will charge. I am trying to avoid these...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Appliance Discussion 06-19-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By SBay_ecologist
Touching up chrome on a 1950s oven

Hello all:

On one corner of the stove the chrome is peeling
and blistering. I am trying to find a repair kit for it. I searched
internet but could not find anything.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
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