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Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
01-09-09, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,983
Posted By iamhistory

I can't offer any advice on what the problem...

I can't offer any advice on what the problem might be, but I can tell you what I did when I had a tranny problem in my 97 Chevy 3 years ago.

We have a reputable Aamco shop around here and I took...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
01-09-09, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,717
Posted By iamhistory

Chevy Silverado won't start

Hey Guys.....

I just went through a problem with my pickup where I pulled in to get gas, filled up, tried starting the truck to leave and it was deader than a doornail.

It wouldn't do a thing,...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
05-29-07, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,711
Posted By iamhistory

John Deere vs. Kubota....which tractor???

Hello All,

I am in the market for a compact style tractor that can do the chores listed below and I'm not sure which brand to get. I THINK I've narrowed it down to a Deere 990 or 2000 series and...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
10-11-06, 05:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,055
Posted By iamhistory

Grady.......why is it bad to add the fresh water...

Grady.......why is it bad to add the fresh water to a closed loop system?
Forum: Garages, Garage Door Openers, Work Shops & Sheds, Breezeways and Carports
10-10-06, 07:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,027
Posted By iamhistory

Pilot.......how is the noise level with those...

Pilot.......how is the noise level with those forced hot air/jet blower type heaters? I've been in garages that were using those on two separate occasions and they were loud.

Are the newer types...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
10-09-06, 11:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 53,815
Posted By iamhistory

Grady.....do you know what kind of t-stats I need...

Grady.....do you know what kind of t-stats I need to get to replace the current ones? Also, are they something that I can trust will be available and the correct thing at someplace like Lowe's or...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
10-08-06, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 53,815
Posted By iamhistory

Grady.......how do I know which thermostat is the...

Grady.......how do I know which thermostat is the problem? I have been turning off my breaker in the main panel to insure that the water does not continue to heat. I came home friday afternoon to a...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
10-06-06, 07:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 53,815
Posted By iamhistory

radio.........the heater is 6 years old, the...

radio.........the heater is 6 years old, the anode rod (I've been told) needs replaced b/c it has caused our water to STINK and all though I've already tried to replace it, it is a special order and...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
10-05-06, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 53,815
Posted By iamhistory

Here's an update................ over the...

Here's an update................

over the past few days the water got extremely hot, definitely too hot to put your hand under. It stayed excessively hot over the next couple days and then last...
Forum: Fireplaces, Wood Burning and Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys
10-02-06, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 45,407
Posted By iamhistory

What luck that I ran across this thread. I was...

What luck that I ran across this thread. I was thinking of doing the same type of thing and I have some input to share and need some input to be shared.

Tommyboy......I was just at a...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
09-20-06, 07:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 53,815
Posted By iamhistory

The water heater is electric and the temp guage...

The water heater is electric and the temp guage has not been adjusted. I am the only one who touches is and it is covered by a metal protection plate.

Could the water heater be going bad?
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
09-19-06, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 53,815
Posted By iamhistory

Every faucet.....I almost burned my hands the...

Every faucet.....I almost burned my hands the other day at the kitchen sink b/c the temp caught me off guard. I didn't expect it to be that hot. Even a turn over to cold water takes some time for...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
09-19-06, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 53,815
Posted By iamhistory

Why would water temp get hotter?

Hey All,

Just a quick question for you to help me start tracking down a possible problem.

My hot water has changed temperature recently and I made no adjustments to the water heater. The...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
08-15-06, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,677
Posted By iamhistory

Stihl mini-boss - no power

Hey All,

I have a Stihl 180cc mini-boss chainsaw that just won't run properly. It is several years old but has BARELY been used and lately it's just a dog.

It used to run great and I recently...
Forum: Bricks, Masonry, Cinder Block, Paving & Walking Stones, Asphalt and Concrete
08-13-06, 10:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,277
Posted By iamhistory

As usual, you have answered my questions well. ...

As usual, you have answered my questions well. Thank you Dick.

As you said, my guy told me that keeping the water from evaporating from the concrete will help it cure. He told me to keep it wet...
Forum: Carpentry, Cabinetry and Interior Woodworking
08-13-06, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,118
Posted By iamhistory

Don't get your feathers ruffled..........(sorry,...

Don't get your feathers ruffled..........(sorry, couldn't resist):)

Here's a link that has some good info. You'll have to sort through cause you won't want/need some of it. You should find some...
Forum: Bricks, Masonry, Cinder Block, Paving & Walking Stones, Asphalt and Concrete
08-13-06, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,277
Posted By iamhistory

How many days for water curing?

Hello All...............

I finally got my garage floor done. I took lots of advice I got here and the floor came out quite nicely.

My question is how many days do I need to keep the floor wet...
Forum: Plumbing and Piping
08-11-06, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,582
Posted By iamhistory

Why are hydrants inside illegal according to...

Why are hydrants inside illegal according to code? I don't see the difference between turning on a faucet or lifting a lever........also, the hydrant drains when off and should be more effective...
Forum: Garages, Garage Door Openers, Work Shops & Sheds, Breezeways and Carports
08-09-06, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,477
Posted By iamhistory

thanks guys.........I'm not quite sure what you...

thanks guys.........I'm not quite sure what you mean by the trolley rail. Are you referring to the rail system by which the door opener attaches to the door itself?

I am glad to hear about the...
Forum: Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
08-09-06, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,095
Posted By iamhistory

sounds like good advice. thanks.

sounds like good advice. thanks.
Forum: Plumbing and Piping
08-09-06, 09:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,582
Posted By iamhistory

Water hydrant/frostline

Hello All,

I am finally getting my garage finished and I am putting a water line in it this week before the floor is poured. I am using a
6ft. hand lever hydrant style setup for water into the...
Forum: Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
08-07-06, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,095
Posted By iamhistory

New a new roof, shingle vs. steel

Our church has gotten to the point where we need a new roof. I need to look up some info. and one of the things we have to compare is should we continue with a shingle roof or should we go with a...
Forum: Garages, Garage Door Openers, Work Shops & Sheds, Breezeways and Carports
08-05-06, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,477
Posted By iamhistory

Best garage door opener?

Hello All,

I am getting ready to install two garage door openeres. One for a truck bay which is about 10x10 and one for a standard car bay that is about 8x8. I can't remember if those are the...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
08-04-06, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,590
Posted By iamhistory

Ok, thanks. I'll check the box on the...

Ok, thanks.

I'll check the box on the bonding issue, but without looking at it right now I am sure they told me to unbond the bars in the box and I distinctly remember taking the strap out of the...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
08-03-06, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,590
Posted By iamhistory

Roger......my sub-panel in the garage is a...

Roger......my sub-panel in the garage is a Cutler-Hammer with the separate neutral and ground bars. I have a 3 wire feeder from the house (in the form of #2 aluminum wire to handle 100 amp service)...
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