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    attaching cat6 ethernet cable to joists

    I'm running new cat6 cable under my house / in a crawlspace. I don't want the cables dangling like a massive jumprope. I see that the power / rg6 lines are stapled to the joists. What should I use to attach the cat6 cable to the joists? I was thinking a staple gun would apply too much...
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    replacing plug fuse

    I have a circuit breaker that is fed by a fuse box that is fed by a power line from PG&E. Not sure why the previous homeowner kept the fuse box when installing the circuit breaker, but it's there. I'm looking to short the fuse box by replacing the plug fuses with shorts. I could run wires to...
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    Bad experiences with Panasonic FV-WCCS1-W WhisperControl Three-Function On/Off Switch

    I bought this $50 switch with the expectation it would last a few years. Within the first month, the blue LED stopped working. Now 9 months in, the manual switch no longer works. Has anyone else see premature failures? Any know a way to get this covered under a warranty?
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    Purpose of neutral wire?

    I am replacing a Panasonic FV-WCCS1-W WhisperControl Three-Function On/Off Switch that recently stopped working. I intended to use a Leviton single pole light switch but noticed it lacked a neutral wire. Here's what I think I know: Red wire - positive voltage Black wire - negative voltage...
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    Help Identifying A Leaky Kitchen Faucet

    Can anyone tell me who makes this faucet? I'm looking to replace an o-ring that has literally disintegrated and now causes water to leak out the shower holes even when the handle is not compressed. I'll try to describe what is happening but I'm not sure of all the technical terms. The handle...
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