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I did some searches on dimmable CFLs to use in the kitchen recessed cans. Found this CFL and LED Lamp list.

http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/CFL%20LED%20Bulb%20list.pdf LED Bulb...

Doing a kitchen remodel & will have 10 recessed 4" can fixtures. Considering the use of dimmable CFLs & have several questions.

1. Will a standard dimming switch work OK on CFLs?

2. Any...

If you are having problems with a newly installed water heater, review the Installation section or Troubleshooting Guides. Most problems with a new water heater are installation related and most are...

Last year I had two new Whirlpool electric water heaters installed at our lake house. They were replaced, not because of extended use, but because they were quite old and when they were originally...

Look at this link for the probable culprit & fix.
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/cold-water-work-hot-water-only-trickle-47552.html#post223605

Cheers, Tom

We have a Kenmore stainless interior dishwasher that's about 6 years old. Had been occasionally noticing some white residue on the dishes sometimes after washing. Pulled out the bottom tray and the...

Turn (clockwise) Off the hot water shutoff under the sink. Then turn (counterwise) it back On. Could be some "crud" inside the shutoff.

Also, if it's a multi-turn shutoff, the rubber washer...

Is this floor, wall or countertop tile?

If you do a Google search using clean ceramic tile you will get a lot of links. Here's a few:

How to clean ceramic tile

Cleaning Ceramic Tile: How to...

I'm considering an update of both bathrooms in my lake house. I'm considering the use of Transolid products available at Lowe's. In one bath I will replace the existing bathtub and wall surround with...

I think you need to see your doctor ASAP. Hopefully you don't have some serious problem.

Cheers, Tom

You should NEVER have toxic cleaning solutions where a child can get them. Put child safety latches on the cabinet doors. You are lucky that he did not drink the clorox, or you might be jennmomofone....

I forgot to post the fix for this problem.

I called Sears appliance service. When the tech arrived, I explained the problem. He immediately knew what the cause was. The condenser (compressor)...

I have a Kenmore top freezer refrigerator at my lake house. The refrigerator was bought in 2001 & has worked flawlessly.

Today I noticed that on the front left and right external sides of the...

I'm doing a bath remodel and will install a pressure balance/rough-in valve. The valve can be purchased with or without stops. What are the stops used for? Are stops really necessary?

I'm using a small space in my house to make a small closet. There is only enough width to have a 36" door opening. I would like to use a pair of bifold doors. Each door would have two panels, each 9"...

I just noticed that I had not posted back the resolution of the mis-wire. I did not have time to go to my daughter's house to troubleshoot the problem, so my daughter got an electrician to come. The...

I’m planning a major bathroom remodel in a 40 year-old house. The current bath has a tub/shower. I plan to remove the tub and have a walk-in tiled shower installed. I plan to remove the current...

There are 3 wire colors at each wall fixture. At one fixture there are 2 white wires twisted together, 2 black wires twisted together, and 2 bare ground wires twisted together. The second set of...

They used Wht & Gnd to get the 122V. A BIG No No!!!!!

I didn't check the shower stall, but when the circuit breaker is On, The light in the shower & toilet work OK, and the fan runs OK, when their...

I made a quick trip to my daughter's house to look at the problem again. This is what I found.

1. There are 3 more fixtures, in addition to the 2 wall fixtures, connected to the circuit breakered...

Thanks to both of you for responding.

The master bath entrance is from the master bedroom, so no hallway is involved.

With the breaker Off, there was no voltage on the wires at the light...

Look at this post.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/solution-low-hot-water-pressure-throughout-house-46900.html

Cheers, Tom

Mysterious Low Voltage Problem

My daughter & her husband called me about an electrical problem they were having. I got my tools & multimeter and went to their house (11 years old).

They had...

Your problem could be caused by low hot water pressure. A few months ago, I had low hot water pressure throughout the house. Water use at other locations - flush toilet, dishwasher, clothes washer,...

These links are for Macs older that the G5, but may work.

Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver & MDD): How to Open the CD/DVD Tray
Power Mac G4: How to Open the CD/DVD Tray

PowerPC-based Macintosh: How...

I recently had the same problem on a 10-year old hot water heater. The culprit - the nipple pipe coming out of the hot water heater outlet was clogged internally with corrosion. Check yours.
...

Are you using a retail Tiger install disc, or a disc from another Mac model (won't work)?

You need to check if your Mac requires a firmware (Boot ROM version) update. Mac OS X: Available firmware...

Look at this similar problem.
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/low-hot-water-pressure-48337.html

Cheers, Tom

Is the water heater inside the house, or in an unconditioned air location like a garage or attic? If in the house, will the house be heated while gone so the pipes/water heater don't freeze?

It's...

Post your problem in the Apple iPod Discussion forum.
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=792

Cheers, Tom

You'll probably have to pull the toilet & install a new wax seal.

Also, have you checked the bottom of the tank to see if that's where it's leaking from.

Cheers, Tom

For others that may have the same question, can you post a link to the post answering your question?

Cheers, Tom

There are several different thicknesses of wax ring seals. There is a "standard" thickness and extended thickness. Depending on the dimensions from the drain pipe & the underside of the toilet, you...

Is the leak at a solder joint?

You'll need to turn Off the water at the meter/master shut-off. Then drain the pipes by opening a faucet at the lowest elevation (outside faucet, possibly) Open some...

I recently had the same problem. The culprit was a clogged (with corrosion) nipple pipe on the hot water outlet at the top of the water heater.

Turn Off the cold water inlet to the heater....

You cannot download OS 9 or 10.4 from Apple's site or any site. You are downloading updates only. You have to buy the basic OS. Here's the requirements for Tiger 10.4.

OS 10. 4 Tiger requirements...

What OS is on the Mac?

Cheers, Tom

I recently had the same problem on a 10-year old hot water heater. The culprit - the nipple pipe coming out of the hot water outlet was clogged internally with corrosion. Check yours.

Cheers, Tom

You can put a silicone sealer on the grout. Makes it waterproof. You should also look at the grout that touches the non-tile surfaces of the shower. There may be hair-line cracks in the grout...

Disconnect both ends of the hot water supply hose. On the end of the hose where it connects to the water supply, look & see if there is a wire strainer. The strainer may be clogged. Also look at the...

Several weeks ago I made a post about low hot water pressure throughout my house. It's now fixed, so I thought I would provide the "fix" for others with the same problem.

I had a plumber come to...

It may be that the wax seal is not thick enough. There are standard height seals & extended height seals. Suggest you try an extended height seal. If installed properly, there should be no leak under...

First put a primer on the paneling grooves & seams (to reduce the slick surface). Then apply conventional wall compound to fill the grooves. When the compound is dry, sand smooth (get a pad type hand...

Turn the breaker Off & then back On. Breakers don't always trip to the Off position.

Cheers, Tom

Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver & MDD): How to Open the CD/DVD Tray
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25345

PowerPC-based Macintosh: How to eject a disc when other options don't work...

I recently realized that the hot water pressure is much lower (probably about 1/2) than the cold water pressure. It's the same throughout the house. It's probably been gradually decreasing, but just...