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Ceiling light with 3 way switches

Hello all and Happy New Year. So a friend called after he attempted installing a new ceiling fixture and it did not work. The light is controlled by 2 three way switches. He did not touch switches....
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Need help identifying

Hello all hoping to get some help identifying brand of this lav faucet. Looking to replace stems.

Thanks !...
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Ideas on cutting through plaster

Have 4x4 tiles in shower and concerned cutting plaster will loosen tiles. Any thoughts on a procedure that will yield good outcome ?
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Shower valve question

Changing from 2 handle shower only to single handle valve. Pic is what I have, was expecting 2 pipes in and 1 pipe to shower head. Could the 2 piopes coming from top feeding something else? If yes I...
03-22-23, 09:42 AM
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Andersen Series 400 patio pre-2005 adjustment

Hello all,
I have a Andersen Series 400 pre-2005 in swing patio door and looking for advice on hinge adjustment. I have reviewed Andersen's instructions and have gotten the horizontal adjustment...
01-11-23, 05:02 PM
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Posted By smallengineguy

Looks like I will use power adapter with external...

Looks like I will use power adapter with external transformer.
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01-11-23, 04:12 PM
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Posted By smallengineguy

Thanks, 1) I agree on the 2 transformers. Usual...

Thanks,
1) I agree on the 2 transformers. Usual my last resort but with only 2 wires coming to stat and virtually impossible to run new wire back to system. Going to add separate transformer for C...
01-11-23, 11:34 AM
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Stealing power for Nest thermostat

Hello.
I am installing a Nest next gen E thermostat on a 2 wire, heat only application. I need to get constant 24V to stat. No extra wires in cable and running new wire back to boiler difficult due...
01-11-23, 10:16 AM
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Posted By smallengineguy

Nest next gen E instal

I have a heat only system with 2 wires R and W. I am connecting a nest next generation E stat. I need to add 24V and due to construction going back to 24V on zone panel is impossible so i am adding a...
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Xsleeper, thanks for reply ! After looking at...

Xsleeper, thanks for reply ! After looking at parts breakdown this model has 2 check valves which I am assuming if one was stuck could cause the lack of temp control and looking at the cartridge it...
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Grohe 34902

Looking for some help with this mixing valve. Right now water is only luke warm. I got to the green dial and tried turning in both directions assuming this is how adjustment would be made. No change...
11-30-22, 04:10 PM
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Posted By smallengineguy

Installing 2 ecobee3lites with HZ311 controller

Quick question, I have installed a couple of ecobee3lite thermostats using the PEK and installing at air handler so have some knowledge. I am installing 2 on a system with a Honeywell HZ311...
11-07-22, 04:34 PM
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Yes, 2 thermostats, thiu 2 zones. Zoning control...

Yes, 2 thermostats, thiu 2 zones. Zoning control Honeywell HZ311. This is at 2nd home so not at it till weekend.

Houston could you LMK what would determine bad board? ie remove W wire at board...
11-05-22, 06:25 PM
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Thanks for both replies, will remove W from board...

Thanks for both replies, will remove W from board and report back. May not be until Monday

Thanks !
11-05-22, 02:19 PM
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Lennox Furnace stays on

ML193UH070XP36B-3, heat stays running after thermostats satisfied. Flame not just blower. Both thermostats changed. Stats running even if thermostats removed from back plate. If unit is shut down and...
03-18-22, 11:45 AM
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Posted By smallengineguy

If you look at the 1st pic right at 11" you will...

If you look at the 1st pic right at 11" you will see the copper grooved. The springs goes in and gorove stops spring. 2nd piece with washer just slides in.

I have attached 2 pictures of fixture...
03-18-22, 08:03 AM
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Posted By smallengineguy

Help identify brand

Hello all, looking for some help identifying the brand on these frost proof outdoor spigots. . Any help appreciated !...
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Posted By smallengineguy

JVC LT-46AM73 TV won't turn on

TV has red LED light but will not turn on. I replaced power board CEL778A. TV worked immediately for 1 week and now same issue. Red light, will not turn on. I am assuming whatever caused original...
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Honda HSS1332ATD

Seeking opinions from community. I am well trained on Ariens and Toro's and currently use and Ariens 1332 personally. i am looking to replace and keep hearing how great the Honda's are. With that...
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Posted By smallengineguy

Thanks for reply! I just tried it and no change....

Thanks for reply! I just tried it and no change. I was hoping there would be some type of reset available. I had read on another post holding both volume buttons in for 10 seconds, tried that and no...
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Posted By smallengineguy

Solid colors on Magnavox screen

Good morning, I have a Magnavox 37MD350B/F7 television that only displays solid changing colors upon start up. Additionally power switch does not work I need to plug it in to get it to turn on.
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03-21-18, 03:32 PM
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Posted By smallengineguy

Thanks for reply ! strong subfloor, plywood with...

Thanks for reply ! strong subfloor, plywood with 1/4" cement board over. To your point when the tiles are butted to each other it continues the pattern as the 2 edges combined equals the lines...
03-21-18, 02:01 PM
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Posted By smallengineguy

I mistakenly said the tiles were 12 x 12 but...

I mistakenly said the tiles were 12 x 12 but actually 24 x 12. Does not effect the question. If the tiles are set touching each other the space that you could force grout into would be extremely...
03-21-18, 07:55 AM
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Posted By smallengineguy

Setting ceramic tiles with grouted edges ?

Good morning, looking for advice on setting ceramic tiles that have grouted edges. These 12 x 12 tiles have 4 - 6 x6 tiles obviously with grout on the interior but also the outside edges. If they...
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Posted By smallengineguy

Sorry I thought the purpose of the forum was to...

Sorry I thought the purpose of the forum was to help each other out sorry for the bother
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