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    I agree with you any reputable mechanic won't...

    I agree with you any reputable mechanic won't turn the rotors but if you go to a shop and say replace pads only sure there going to do it. And yes it is a very easy DIY job.
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    Hi, There's different factors here are you...

    Hi,

    There's different factors here are you just replacing the pads? Replacing the rotors? Or, having the rotors machined. If you have any mechanical knowledge this is a very easy job.
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    No a "REAL" electrician would do this. Because...

    No a "REAL" electrician would do this. Because there's no need to price gouge customers for the mark up on prices , I have done 200 amp upgrades for as little as $400.00 . If you keep your...
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    Sounds like a loose connection between battery...

    Sounds like a loose connection between battery and starter. I would start checking the wiring, you said it sat for a while, it doesn't take much for (wildlife) to find a new home!
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    Hi, This is a pretty common problem with...

    Hi,

    This is a pretty common problem with those.. My buddy has one and he told me about this web site,,

    http://www.nyrocatv.com/forum.cgi

    Good Luck
  6. Lets start by getting the specs off the a-c

    Lets start by getting the specs off the a-c
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    Sorry Tx I was typing and you said basically...

    Sorry Tx

    I was typing and you said basically the same thing!
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    Hi Po440 is an evap leak code.Did you happen...

    Hi

    Po440 is an evap leak code.Did you happen to get gas in the past couple days? If you did make sure your gas cap is fully sealed and clicks a couple of times. Possible faulty cap also.
    ...
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    The existing door frame is 4 1/2. I was...

    The existing door frame is 4 1/2. I was brainstorming last night, Where the door is going is a hallway that's only 7 ft wide with no windows. I am going to remove the plaster and fur out the 2x4's...
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    Hi, Thanks for the help I am still thinking...

    Hi,

    Thanks for the help I am still thinking also. Just been a very busy couple days, and since the weather isn't the greatest, I can start to think about this project. Yes it is a pre-hung door...
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    32 exterior door

    Hello All,

    I scored an awesome deal the other day. I bought an 32 in exterior door, got it home and realized it is a 6 1/2 jamb for a 2x6 opening. I have 2x4 framing. So I need to make this...
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    Hi That's the kind of answer I was looking for...

    Hi

    That's the kind of answer I was looking for (behind the window trim), that would be the thing to do right now since there is no trim in the entire room base, window, crown.

    However going...
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    Under Cabinet Lights (puck style)

    Hi,

    I have just undergone the kitchen remodel. It is a galley style kitchen with the stove and a couple of cabinets and the left, and the sink and a bunch of cabinets on the right.

    I want to...
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    Good morning all, Sitting here drinking my cup of...

    Good morning all, Sitting here drinking my cup of coffee, seeing were the day takes me
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    2 boys 7 and 3 1 girl 2 Its been a...

    2 boys 7 and 3 1 girl 2

    Its been a friggin zoo round here
    ;)
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    Yeah the dog pic is mine he's a great pyrenesee,...

    Yeah the dog pic is mine he's a great pyrenesee, newfoundland mix round 1 yr old and pushing 110 lbs. biggest baby you'll ever meet.

    And for the house I've been sanding drywall over the past...
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    Thanks,fed up We purchased our first home and...

    Thanks,fed up

    We purchased our first home and there is LIST of things to do. But right now I'm hanging drywall and mudding the seams. Fun fun fun
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    Greetings from Pittsburgh, I need a break from...

    Greetings from Pittsburgh,
    I need a break from working on the house, Very cool thread, hope to chat with some people and see what's going on. :D
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    Hi speedball. I found the problem, the...

    Hi speedball.

    I found the problem, the shower head is labeled 2.0 gpm MAX

    I switched it with the bathroom downstairs and prob fixed (we don't use the basement bathroom yet)

    So again...
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    Price pfister

    Recently installed 1 knob shower faucet made by price pister .
    Problem here is the tub spout has plenty of flow but when you pull the knob for the shower the pressure isn't that strong .

    Any...
  21. Question: Ground Rods

    by detroitdiesel
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    Ground Rods

    I'm about to install 2 ground Rods 5/8 by 8ft. Can anyone give me any hints on how to install these without damaging the rods. Also I heard that general rule of thumb is 8 foot down and 8 foot apart...
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    Might add that GIBSON is a very good brand in...

    Might add that GIBSON is a very good brand in both price and efficiency.
  23. Question: Rca TV

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    Rca TV

    Not sure if this the right forum to be under but here's what I got
    RCA 19" TV approx 5 yrs old on the back of the TV there's the jack for coaxial cable well its broken is there replacements...
  24. Have entire charging system checked, sounds like...

    Have entire charging system checked, sounds like a bad battery!
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    Some GM trucks and cars with as little as 5...

    Some GM trucks and cars with as little as 5 pounds too little pressure will cause them not to start when cold. Sometimes too much fuel pressure can cause a similar problems with starting.
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    You mentioned fuel pressure was good what was the...

    You mentioned fuel pressure was good what was the reading?
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    200 amp service cable

    Good moring everyone! Quick question, I'm still in the process of upgrading to 200 amp service. I've purchaced a panel box and the guy I bought it off said he'll give me the service cable with it.
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    Ouch!! That Hurts

    Went to Lowe's today to do some shopping, saw a roll of 12/2 going for $97 dollars.

    Glad most of my wiring projects are near complete.

    Anybody else run into this.
  29. Question: 200 amp

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    Thanks for your input I was going with square d...

    Thanks for your input I was going with square d or ge anyway but I am still in the market to purchase a box.

    The ge comes a "contractor package" with breakers the square d doesn't
  30. Question: 200 amp

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    200 amp

    Looking for opinons for panel boxes ge square d cutler hammer murray
    Also what does 30/40 spaces mean.

    Thanks for any info.
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    Sounds good, I was just thinking about putting...

    Sounds good, I was just thinking about putting them on a dimmer switch anyway
    They make 20 amp dimmers right.

    Thanks
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    The manual didn't spec how many amps In fact the...

    The manual didn't spec how many amps
    In fact the manual was pretty vague. They are emerald series lights.
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    Recessed lights

    Good morning everyone.

    Started project installing 4 recessed lights in family room. I am running a dedicated circuit just for the lights, composed of

    12/2 with ground
    20amp breaker
    And 1...
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    I'm eventually rewring the entire house. Should...

    I'm eventually rewring the entire house.
    Should I use 12/2 or14/2 with ground I was assuming 12/2 was fine.
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    I'm using 12/2 with ground. Trying to keep 15amp...

    I'm using 12/2 with ground. Trying to keep 15amp breaker in panel
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    15 amp breaker

    Rewiring my kitchen, I have refrigerator, stove with electronic ignition, exhaust hood, and a microwave, and a duplex plug. Wondering if too much power for 15 amp breaker.

    Thanks for any info.
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    Initial start up

    Recently purchased new home (to me). House wasn't lived in appox 2.5 years.
    My question is that the furnace is only 3 years old and hasn't been used since. I need to know the proper way to "fire up"...
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    Wiring not color coded

    Hi. New to site think its great

    Recently purchased home, built in 1957. I am installing new fixtures in the home and noticed the wiring is not color coded.

    What I have is 2 black wires and a...
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