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Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
06-26-19, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,432
Posted By airmark

Also check the inducer motor for oil ports. It...

Also check the inducer motor for oil ports. It may only need a few drops of oil.
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
06-21-19, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 989
Posted By airmark

Edited per Pattenp remark below. My bad. ...

Edited per Pattenp remark below. My bad.
However,
I've had generators all my life and you do not want to place it 200 feet from the house. You will regret it the first time you need it. Winter...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
06-19-19, 08:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,850
Posted By airmark

A compression test on a small engine with the...

A compression test on a small engine with the common compression relief feature, will not yield true compression readings. In that case, 80 psi sounds good to me. Ignore your compression reading and...
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
06-17-19, 11:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 989
Posted By airmark

Your existing capacitor is probably two...

Your existing capacitor is probably two capacitors in one container and called a dual capacitor. Read the side of the capacitor and get the existing MFD numbers, then go buy a new capacitor. It will...
Forum: Gardening and Horticulture
06-16-19, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,736
Posted By airmark

We bought one of those the spring and after the...

We bought one of those the spring and after the flower died back then the remaining plant leaves all started to die. We buried it in the compost pile.
Forum: Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
06-15-19, 11:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,496
Posted By airmark

After killing and reseeding my entire lawn it...

After killing and reseeding my entire lawn it grew back with different shades of green. I complained to the lawn company. They did not have a good answer except to just wait. That was two years ago....
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
06-13-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,223
Posted By airmark

You say it starts to crank then fails to crank....

You say it starts to crank then fails to crank. Please clarify what's actually going on. Does it crank exactly one revolution and then stop cranking? Does it not crank even one revolution? Does it...
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
05-28-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By airmark

There is no chart that equates pressures to...

There is no chart that equates pressures to weights for refrigerants. In the hands of an experienced HVAC technician, pressures can indicate cooling output.
Forum: Painting & Staining. All Interior and Exterior Surfaces
05-27-19, 06:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,900
Posted By airmark

A clear exterior grade poly will protect your...

A clear exterior grade poly will protect your furniture and bring back that new shiny look. A water-based poly will be very thin like water and can be brushed on or sprayed.
Forum: Decks, Patios, Porches, Walkways, Driveways, Stairs, Steps and Docks
05-21-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,758
Posted By airmark

Your beams look too small for the total roof snow...

Your beams look too small for the total roof snow load. I'm guessing they should be at least twice as heavy. I just paid an architect $1,300 to draw up plans for my covered patio which is 22 x 16....
Forum: Decks, Patios, Porches, Walkways, Driveways, Stairs, Steps and Docks
05-21-19, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,152
Posted By airmark

Sandwich it tightly between two small pieces of...

Sandwich it tightly between two small pieces of plywood. Compress it and hold it in place with screws. Then saw it.
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
05-21-19, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 599
Posted By airmark

Due to the actual voltage drop during startup,...

Due to the actual voltage drop during startup, the device will draw about 70% of the LRA. So a 15 amp circuit will probably work for a single refrigerator without tripping the breaker during startup....
Forum: Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
05-19-19, 07:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 486
Posted By airmark

Download free app, Picture This,. Snap a cell...

Download free app, Picture This,. Snap a cell phone pic and get instant identification. Great for weeds, flowers, poison ivy for gardeners. Fast , easy and accurate!

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Forum: Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
05-19-19, 07:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 620
Posted By airmark

I used air pressure (co2 cartridge) at the...

I used air pressure (co2 cartridge) at the flapper valve with a wet towel for containment. It blew a cup of brown sludge out the rim. Sludge blew downward and hit the bowl water level and created a...
Forum: Plumbing and Piping
05-13-19, 07:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 516
Posted By airmark

Bring both tanks to 140 degrees to kill bacteria...

Bring both tanks to 140 degrees to kill bacteria then see if problem clears up. I suspect one tank is too cool and promoting growth.
Forum: Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
05-06-19, 06:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By airmark

Download free app called , "Picture this". U...

Download free app called , "Picture this". U take a snapshot and get instant results that identify plants and flowers. Great app!
Forum: Indoor and Outdoor Insect and Pest Control
04-25-19, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 804
Posted By airmark

Bees and wasp that nest near human door ways,...

Bees and wasp that nest near human door ways, paths, walkways, patios are a nuisance. Be vigilant and identity those nesting sites and take needed measures. The remaining garden bees will be...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
04-25-19, 07:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 895
Posted By airmark

My cordless 40v mower will run 15 min on a...

My cordless 40v mower will run 15 min on a charge. Be aware that mine is made as a mulching mower with no option to exhaust clippings. I thought that was strange. If you need an hour then plan on...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
04-25-19, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 379
Posted By airmark

Volts = Force. 80 volts is 2X's the force. A 40...

Volts = Force. 80 volts is 2X's the force. A 40 V motor will burn up with a 80V battery.
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
04-20-19, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 377
Posted By airmark

I buy a roll of single use media rolls from Ace...

I buy a roll of single use media rolls from Ace hardware. It's 1/2" thick and I peel it into 1/4" sheets to maximize air flow. I can easily see through it 90 percent.. Wrap around condenser unit to...
Forum: >Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
04-13-19, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 683
Posted By airmark

The wine cooler is manufactured with a design...

The wine cooler is manufactured with a design temp of 45 degrees. The size of the compressor, the condenser, the evap coil, and volume of refrigerant is engineered to produce 45 degrees. You will not...
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
04-09-19, 10:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 993
Posted By airmark

Wishful thinking. Short to ground is a short...

Wishful thinking. Short to ground is a short circuit. If you ignore the tech report, then it could be anything at fault. No reason to suspect a bad cap based on your reporting.
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
04-09-19, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 993
Posted By airmark

A short to ground is evidence of a bad compressor...

A short to ground is evidence of a bad compressor but it is not proof of the underlying cause of failure. The answer remains the same. Without knowing the exact nature of the failed compressor the...
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
04-08-19, 09:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 993
Posted By airmark

If failure is do to condenser corrosion or coil...

If failure is do to condenser corrosion or coil clogs, then replacement compressor life may be short. Something undiagnosed caused the failure. Hence buy complete new system.
Forum: Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
04-06-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,596
Posted By airmark

Home Depot sells black steel railings.

Home Depot sells black steel railings.
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