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Today, 12:46 PM
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Most furnaces have a pilot valve controlling gas...

Most furnaces have a pilot valve controlling gas to the pilot flame. If the pilot flame satisfies the flame sensor, the main gas valve opens and provides gas to the main burners. Could be any safety...
Today, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 52
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While 120 vac is the most common voltage at...

While 120 vac is the most common voltage at outlets in a home in the USA, there is also special plugs and receptacles installed for devices requiring 240 vac, single phase and reasonable power. This...
Today, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 48
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Have you contacted the window manufacturer to see...

Have you contacted the window manufacturer to see if outside screens are available? If not available, custom screens would be required depending on how a screen can be attached to the outside trim...
Replies: 9
Views: 132
Posted By beelzebob

First, I assumed the steering shaft was solid,...

First, I assumed the steering shaft was solid, not tubular, but I think my approach would still work with a small change. There should be no problem at the U joint on the small diameter end of the...
Today, 06:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 135
Posted By beelzebob

What does the voltmeter indicate between hot and...

What does the voltmeter indicate between hot and neutral screws on any of the 4 outlets with the issue? The electrical box containing the outlet should be at ground and measuring 118 vac only proves...
Replies: 2
Views: 42
Posted By beelzebob

One reviewer said he used a 12 vac, 90 watt...

One reviewer said he used a 12 vac, 90 watt transformer to run the 10 lights.
Today, 04:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 135
Posted By beelzebob

Are your voltage measurements with a voltmeter...

Are your voltage measurements with a voltmeter and between hot and neutral connections at the outlets? Are the 4 outlets in the basement with the issue new or existing? If existing, did you ever...
Replies: 5
Views: 84
Posted By beelzebob

Drilling a hole with a hand held drill becomes...

Drilling a hole with a hand held drill becomes more difficult the deeper you go because it is so hard to keep the drill bit plumb to the piece being drilled. That is why I suggest using a drill...
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Views: 132
Posted By beelzebob

Drilling a hole on a shape in the photo using a...

Drilling a hole on a shape in the photo using a hand held drill is difficult.A small metal vise helps in holding round shapes. Have you considered buying a bench top drill press instead of renting...
03-16-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 120
Posted By beelzebob

Highly unlikely that only one device on one...

Highly unlikely that only one device on one circuit would experience a voltage surge. It usually affects all circuits in the whole house. Is there any way you can read the stamped voltage and current...
03-16-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 156
Posted By beelzebob

PJmax, I agree with your sequence in post 8 but...

PJmax, I agree with your sequence in post 8 but have a question. The ladder diagram shows a NO contact between module's L1 and IGN terminals in the 120 vac section. What operates this NO contact?
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Views: 182
Posted By beelzebob

Can't follow how battery + is distributed in...

Can't follow how battery + is distributed in schematic but the 5A fuse will always open if the red wire from the starter to the 5A and 20A fuses is at battery + if the schematic is correct.
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Views: 110
Posted By beelzebob

What fan and light functions, separate or...

What fan and light functions, separate or together, are available from remote? Where does the 120 vac connected to device?
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Views: 191
Posted By beelzebob

Your first post contains the correct number...

Your first post contains the correct number (3792), but the wrong units. Was the units (sq. ft.) in the post provided by the device doing the calculation or you?
Replies: 4
Views: 110
Posted By beelzebob

Obvious question is why didn't you buy a device...

Obvious question is why didn't you buy a device that was controlled by a wall switch? Can you exchange the one you have? There are too many wires in the photo for just an AC motor so there must be...
03-14-24, 04:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 135
Posted By beelzebob

In my opinion you first have to determine that...

In my opinion you first have to determine that the hot wires for the fan and light are accessible in the junction box for the fan/light. If not true forget about it. If true, you need a 2 wire cable...
03-13-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 99
Posted By beelzebob

Instead of the 200A main breaker, you only need...

Instead of the 200A main breaker, you only need to open/close the breaker(s) providing voltage to the bathroom and hallway lights.
03-13-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 401
Posted By beelzebob

Most GFCIs won't reset. unless 120 vac is present...

Most GFCIs won't reset. unless 120 vac is present at GFCI,s hot and common connections. If you measure 120 vac between hot and ground at any outlet in circuit and 0 vac between that hot and common....
03-11-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 92
Posted By beelzebob

Filter motor is highly inductive. When timer...

Filter motor is highly inductive. When timer triggers motor circuit to open, the collapsing magnetic field in the motor windings create a voltage to sustain the current. If the timer circuit operates...
Replies: 14
Views: 174
Posted By beelzebob

My guess is the clutch (manual transmission) or...

My guess is the clutch (manual transmission) or clutches (auto transmission) are slipping due to wear. A quick check is to repeat at a lower gear selection. If no problem, fix is to have the...
Replies: 10
Views: 149
Posted By beelzebob

Sorry about not understanding your first post....

Sorry about not understanding your first post. Besides metering lever position, the meter lever spring (weak or incorrect) and location of metering diaphragm relative to the metering diaphragm...
Replies: 5
Views: 99
Posted By beelzebob

Low oil pressure can be result of worn oil pump...

Low oil pressure can be result of worn oil pump or worn lubricated surfaces presenting less resistance to the oil pump pressure. How many miles on engine? The first thing I would do is verify oil...
Replies: 10
Views: 149
Posted By beelzebob

If you don't have H and L adjustable needle...

If you don't have H and L adjustable needle valves, what needle valve are you trying to adjust?
03-09-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 183
Posted By beelzebob

That circled part of the valve is designed to be...

That circled part of the valve is designed to be removed (by unscrewing right hand thread) and can be repaired with parts from any hardware store. You must support the body of the valve when...
03-09-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 187
Posted By beelzebob

It is unusual to measure 135 vac on one outlet...

It is unusual to measure 135 vac on one outlet and the remainder outlets measure 125 vac unless there is a 120/135 transformer supplying voltage to that outside outlet. The 12 percent increase in...
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