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03-04-24, 01:23 PM
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good points (as usual). they are only 40' apart...

good points (as usual). they are only 40' apart (and then up the tree so 70' total? It'll be just a couple LEDs so not much load, but yes. good points. And thoughts on how to install? products to...
03-04-24, 12:22 PM
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Posted By EdShnatter

lights in a treehouse??

I got the bug in my head to run low voltage cable from our shed to a treehouse we've had for years to put lights in it : )

I am also going to run some data cables for cameras to see about...
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Views: 166
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Thoughts on fixing a side mirror on 2020 Subaru Outback

My wife hit the side mirror backing out of the garage.

Thoughts on fixing it?

Seems the entire outside is a single part? Installing it would involve taking the inside panel of the driver door...
02-22-24, 08:35 AM
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Views: 120
Posted By EdShnatter

On new construction of a steel building, what's typical siding height?

I know - there's likely loads of answers. But in GENERAL, on a new steel building, what would you say the height of each siding piece might typically be? What's more common these days? Aluminum or...
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Views: 297
Posted By EdShnatter

Thanks, but I think we're talking apples /...

Thanks, but I think we're talking apples / oranges.

My DMP system is 18 years old, doesn't have any of the bells / whistles that newer alarm panels might.Not sure what Eyezon is, but there's no...
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Posted By EdShnatter

@revbob22 thanks. DMP doesn't talk to end users....

@revbob22 thanks. DMP doesn't talk to end users.

And 'works with DMP'.... DMP used / uses their own protocol? Digital dialer? And some monitoring (most?) companies don't deal with that...
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Alarm panel communicators - you pay a central station AND communicator company?

In another thread I posted, I talked about VoIP not working for my 18 year old DMP alarm panel and that it looks like I need to get an external internet and / or cell phone communicator. I am only...
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no, It's not in a fireplace. It's in a wood...

no, It's not in a fireplace. It's in a wood framed area that sticks out a bit from the house. And the 'flue / coax goes right out the back of this gas powered fireplace.

Sore point on inspections...
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Big draft around gas fired fireplace in a 2 year old install

Was at my daughter's 2 year old house in CT over the weekend. We noticed a sizable draft coming from the bottom of this Heatilator CNXT4236IFTT fireplace.

My daughter and SIL said they spoke to...
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Views: 433
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ThisOldMan 100% hear what you are saying. Just...

ThisOldMan 100% hear what you are saying. Just curious what conventional wisdom is these days.... All VoIP will fail for this? Subjective with the VoIP provider? Subjective with the alarm company...
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Posted By EdShnatter

Am I being stubborn? VoIP systems just CANNOT be used for calling central stati

I have a 20? year old DMP XR20 alarm panel / system installed by a pro company.

15? years ago I broke away from that company and their monitoring service and went with AlarmRelay

It' was...
12-21-23, 08:41 AM
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Square bits - S, R & Q? the same or different? And H at the end of a Torx bit?

I have some square bits. Some say S followed by a number. Others say R followed by a number. And a couple with Q followed by a number.

The number is the size I figure. But the S vs. R vs. Q? ...
12-21-23, 08:35 AM
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Posted By EdShnatter

Phillips bits - Are P and PH the same? And what's UD2??

Trying to get organized for the new year (it's a lost cause but I'll try).

I have a bunch of phillips bits. Some are stamped P and some are stamped PH. (yes, both with a number after it - that's...
12-15-23, 09:11 AM
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Views: 329
Posted By EdShnatter

marksr Welcome to my world! Does this annoy...

marksr Welcome to my world!

Does this annoy you or you just have the (much healthier) aptitude / mindset to laugh and move on?

That seemed perfect - price, diameter (2"), lust the right length,...
12-14-23, 09:46 AM
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Views: 329
Posted By EdShnatter

marksr Thanks! When you say hot solvent.... is...

marksr Thanks! When you say hot solvent.... is that physically hot? Or strong? : )

And aluminum being a lot more expensive... that's what I'd think, but...
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12-12-23, 05:09 PM
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Posted By EdShnatter

CarbideTipped Thanks! Yeah, I saw those at HD. ...

CarbideTipped Thanks! Yeah, I saw those at HD. And EMT Seemed too heavy (and expensive).

Sell it! as a fence pole? No! save it for next year! Or at least sell it as a festivus pole! Likely...
12-12-23, 09:03 AM
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Posted By EdShnatter

Trying to make a festivus pole : ) recommendations?

Festivus is coming!!! Dec. 23rd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1njzgXSzA-A

I want to 'make' a festivus pole.

Thinking either to get an actual aluminum pole, but can't seem to...
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Views: 365
Posted By EdShnatter

Yeah, me being me / bad luck follows me, I'll...

Yeah, me being me / bad luck follows me, I'll just have costco put in the TPMS. 47 for the sensor and $15 labor if they aren't doing other work on the tire at that time.
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Views: 365
Posted By EdShnatter

@alan73. I DO appreciate and like the simplicity...

@alan73. I DO appreciate and like the simplicity of your idea. BUT.... Am I mistaken? Bringing parts to an installer (for cars, home improvement, etc), you potentially get into a p_ssing match if...
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Views: 365
Posted By EdShnatter

Thanks. The idea that the batteries are old...

Thanks. The idea that the batteries are old (original to the 2013 car) and then tires taken off the rims, the sensors start sending 'low pressure signal' a few times... enough to run down the...
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Posted By EdShnatter

Thanks! alan73 - right! If they damaged the...

Thanks! alan73 - right! If they damaged the sensor, it would likely leak.

The car is 10 years old. And I'm seeing battery life is 5 - 10 years. Once they dismount the old tire, the sensor...
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Views: 365
Posted By EdShnatter

TPMS - some trivia questions about how they work / go bad

I have a 2013 honda civic with 145K miles on it. Just got a new set of 4 tires put on at Costco.

The yellow tire light with ! on dash comes on and a message about TPMS comes up on the display.
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Posted By EdShnatter

35 year old boiler - no heat part 2

This is more academic - if you don't mind teaching a bit.. I have a service contract with our gas company and they are coming out tomorrow, but...

35 year old boiler, hot water system. 3 zone.
...
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Posted By EdShnatter

PJmax furnace vs. boiler?! Thanks! Didn't know...

PJmax furnace vs. boiler?! Thanks! Didn't know the distinction!!

it's 3 zones.

35 year old transformers don't fail?!

If anything, yeah, maybe a voltage spike.

I thought I was being...
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Posted By EdShnatter

THANKS! And sorry, I realize I was too long...

THANKS!

And sorry, I realize I was too long winded.

I guess it's almost a rhetorical question.... transformers do have different wattages and using a transformer that doesn't put out enough...
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