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03-19-24, 12:37 PM
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Tork timer 7100: dial not turning automatically

I have a Tork 7100 Timer that controls outdoor lighting whose dial is not turning automatically. I can turn it to set the time, but the dial does not rotate with the current time.
The switch is...
03-01-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 139
Posted By bper123

How Do I Cut and Install This Ceiling Patch?

Hello,
A plumber cut the ceiling to gain access to the drain pipe of the bathroom upstairs. The elbow of the pipe hung below the sheetrock. Now that he is finished working, how can I repair the...
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By bper123

Yeah, thanks for clarifying. And thanks for...

Yeah, thanks for clarifying. And thanks for modifying the title. Sorry, but I'm an old guy that thinks of cable as TV services. I still remember WHT. There was no cable when I was growing up. That...
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By bper123

Best way to remove cable services ?

Hello,
First, I think I might have to apologize if this is the wrong forum for my question, but I want to know the best way to cut the cable service in my home. Please redirect me to where to look...
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By bper123

Thanks for all of your replies. I purchased a new...

Thanks for all of your replies. I purchased a new flush valve kit. I replaced the flush valve with new flapper, bolts, washers, and gasket. So far, not a single leak.

Much appreciated!
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Views: 161
Posted By bper123

Need advice on toilet repair

Hello.

I have an old, custom toilet that came with the house. Recently, it started leaking in the bowl. I thought it was the flapper, and changed it a few times because it didn't seem to fit, and...
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Views: 450
Posted By bper123

Forgive the juvenile response, but which screws...

Forgive the juvenile response, but which screws handle the adjustment to realign?...
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Views: 450
Posted By bper123

Thanks for your response. Perhaps the word sensor...

Thanks for your response. Perhaps the word sensor is the wrong term, but no, I'm not sure that they're aligned. The one on the left is always green. The one on the right is faintly, quickly,...
Replies: 6
Views: 450
Posted By bper123

Sensor Adjustment Needed On Old Craftsman Opener

Hello.
I have an old Craftsman garage door opener whose electric eye sensor is preventing the door from closing. The green light is flashing very rapidly. It's not solid green. It appears as if...
10-01-23, 05:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 240
Posted By bper123

OK. I googled roly polies. If this is what they...

OK. I googled roly polies. If this is what they are, it makes sense. I have two bags of potting soil outside of the patio door, where I think that they may be coming in. I will relocate these bags...
10-01-23, 04:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 240
Posted By bper123

Sorry about that. Hopefully, the resolution of...

Sorry about that. Hopefully, the resolution of this picture
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com-vbulletin/230x408/20230924_085747_1__738079c2a6a1fd0adde0c12e65e7aac8ec36c668.jpg
is...
10-01-23, 03:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 240
Posted By bper123

What Bug Is This-Should I Be Concerned?

Hello,

Very recently, I've seen a few of these bugs in the ground level of my home (no basement). What kind of bug is this, and should I be overly concerned?

Thanks....
09-29-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 198
Posted By bper123

Thanks so much!

Thanks so much!
09-29-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 198
Posted By bper123

Can You Help Me Identify The Animal That Dug This Hole

Hello,

I live in Nassau County, NY and this morning I noticed a hole in my lawn that I think could only have been made by a wild animal. The hole is about 1/2' to 1' deep and goes under the...
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Views: 600
Posted By bper123

Thanks to you too, Manden! :thumbup:

Thanks to you too, Manden! :thumbup:
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By bper123

So, Z, After I had changed the CMOS battery...

So, Z,

After I had changed the CMOS battery on both desktops, and waited (perhaps a few weeks?), both desktops booted again! I don't know the actual reason why they rebooted, or if the problem...
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By bper123

Hey Z, Thanks again. I already tried...

Hey Z,
Thanks again. I already tried disconnecting every peripheral one by one until I got down to nothing but the board and the power supply. No ram, hd, usb, nothing but the board and no change....
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By bper123

I changed the CMOS battery on one PC, and there...

I changed the CMOS battery on one PC, and there was no change. No power, no post, no boot. I have nothing else to try that I can think of.
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By bper123

Manden, thanks for your post! Wouldn't I have...

Manden, thanks for your post! Wouldn't I have seen some evidence of the bios battery failing, like the clock not being set? That's a great post. I'll try to change the bios battery and see if there...
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By bper123

Thanks, Z, for your post. Yeah, I pretty...

Thanks, Z, for your post.

Yeah, I pretty much ruled out a heat problem once the system wouldn't reboot after the system cooled.

I thought it was always a power issue considering that the second...
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By bper123

Power Issue With HP Pavilion Desktop

Hello,

I have two HP Pavillion 590-p0066 Desktops, i5-8400 processors, 12 GB Ram 1 TB HD.

I replaced the HD that came with the PC with a 1 TB SSD drive. After about a year, one day while the...
Replies: 6
Views: 757
Posted By bper123

How to adjust door lock

Hello,
We have a slam door lock which under normal operation, when we depress the latch and turn the key clockwise, the latch stays depressed. Lately, the latch is not staying depressed when we...
09-12-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 395
Posted By bper123

How do you remove graffiti from brick?

Hello,

What’s the best way to remove painted graffiti from an outdoor brick wall? I’ve attached a photo for your review....
09-12-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By bper123

Thanks. Great help. Now that we mention bumpers,...

Thanks. Great help. Now that we mention bumpers, I’ve tried felt, and gel bumpers and they still don’t dampen the shock like I would like. It seems that there is a bumper that has a little bullseye...
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