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  1. No it's defenately not Pepe Le Pu...

    No it's defenately not Pepe Le Pu...
  2. Does anyone know who this cartoon character is?

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  3. My dog is eating bird droppings, should I be worried?

    I have a female doberman that is 10 years old and recently whenever I let her into the backyard I notice that she is eating bird poop:eek: Are there any health issues that I should be concerned about...
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    I never thought that I would be so happy to find...

    I never thought that I would be so happy to find something so disgusting, and if this is success, I would hate to see failure LOL
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    Thank you all for your help, especially you John, I am the...
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    How do I snake my bathtub drain?

    Whenever I try to push the snake down the drain, it comes out the top drain hole.
    Here is the snake that I used;
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    Here is a picture of the tub;
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    Twice before in the past 4...
  6. How does B.A.L relate to the size of ones body?

    Can a 150 pound man drink as much alcohol as a 250 pound man and not be as intoxicated?
    Does the size of ones body, and the amount of blood that one individual directly relate to the blood alcohol...
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    Thank you for your reply, I think you got it. Do...

    Thank you for your reply, I think you got it. Do these things usually grow on the bark of a tree?
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    Thanks for your reply, but this is definitely not...

    Thanks for your reply, but this is definitely not a black walnut pod, the house I grew up in had a black walnut tree growing in the back yard, and I am very familiar with the pods from the black...
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    Does anyone know what this is?

    I found this growing on a tree near my office, it is sticky, and it smells kind of fruity, and it is about the size of a melon.

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    Hi Billy, The #6 wire that you have running to...

    Hi Billy,
    The #6 wire that you have running to the shop is rated for 60 Amps. For 100 Amps you will need to change the wire to a #2 AL, however due to the 200' distance you will experience a...
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    Fungus among us!

    I recently planted a Basil plant into potting soil that had been grown hydroponically. It was fine for a week, than in the past two days it started growing a white fuzzy mold on the surface of the...
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    I have ordered from here before and they were...

    I have ordered from here before and they were good. It looks like they have what you need. White Christmas Lights - 20 Clear Mini Lights - 4" Spacing, White Wire
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    The direct translation is;J'aime la musique, I...

    The direct translation is;J'aime la musique, I found this on line, here is the link.
    Free Translation Online
    They also have a great audio so that you can hear how to pronounce it!
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    I do not understand your answer can you please...

    I do not understand your answer can you please answer my question?
    I checked and my dehumidifier was not on the recall list.
    What does the humidity level have to do with what I had described...
  15. Question: No power

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    There are many answers to your question, but you...

    There are many answers to your question, but you will need to provide me with a little more information about your outlets before I can answer you.
    What type of outlets do you have? Are the two...
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    Can bleach evaporate?

    I was cleaning off a shelf in the basement and I noticed that the area under my bleach 1 gallon container was all crystalized. It had been there about a year, and when used last it was approximately...
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    Chuck, Stan is correct, you cannot simply...

    Chuck,
    Stan is correct, you cannot simply plug in an adapter into this outlet, you will need to physically convert it. Here's how...
    The first think you will need to do is to locate the...
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    How long has it been since your dog drank, what...

    How long has it been since your dog drank, what type of dog do you have, and how old is your dog? Did you try tap water, or spring water, is the water bowl clean, some dogs won't drink standing...
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    I am not trying yo discredit or insult anyone,...

    I am not trying yo discredit or insult anyone, and I definitely am not out to get to know you better. My sole motivation for participating in this forum is to answer peoples questions accurately....
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    O.K than, you'll have to forgive me for using...

    O.K than, you'll have to forgive me for using trade names, but the term BX is much more known than Armored Cable, or (AC). AC is what I was had referred to above, and it is most certainly an...
  21. Incandescent light bulbs hum when filaments...

    Incandescent light bulbs hum when filaments vibrate. Using a lower wattage or different brand bulb will usually prevent or reduce light bulb hum. I have had good experiences with 130V bulbs, or rough...
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    Stan, Can you tell me where it says in the 2008...

    Stan, Can you tell me where it says in the 2008 NEC that BX cable, (MFC), is "not an acceptable method of ground"? I can't seem to find that revision. :confused:
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    Mark, Thank you for all of your help, I'm going...

    Mark,
    Thank you for all of your help, I'm going to try to get started this weekend, I'll let you know how I make out, have a great weekend!
    Tommy
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    Mark, Thank you for all of your great advice,...

    Mark,
    Thank you for all of your great advice, and for helping me to understand some of the terminology that I am unfamiliar with. I'm an electrician, who tries hard not to get his hands...
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    Mark, To answer your questions I have a manual...

    Mark,
    To answer your questions I have a manual feed, and an electronic low water cut-off.
    I have read through your reply, and I am going to try what you have sugested, I just have a few additional...
  26. AHHH... I LIKE IT:confused: I'm not really sure...

    AHHH... I LIKE IT:confused: I'm not really sure what your asking about, and while I'm on the subject why don't you fill out your profile info. :o
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    Skimming my steam boiler?

    I moved into my house three years ago, and one of the first things I did is change out the old steam boiler, that was fueled with oil remove the oil tank, and then replace it with a new gas fired...
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    Like I said above your thermostat is just a...

    Like I said above your thermostat is just a switch, all it does is complete the circuit. In your case you will simply connect your red wire from the wall to your terminal marked "R", and your black...
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    If you have a whistling or allot of wind noise it...

    If you have a whistling or allot of wind noise it may be due to the small 6" ducts that you have. I would have your contractor back to replace your 6" ducts with 8" ducts, and just explain that you...
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    A thermostat is basically the same as a switch,...

    A thermostat is basically the same as a switch, so the colors on your wires are irrelevant. How many different spots do you have on your thermostat to connect your wires, and how are they marked?...
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    Here is another small common household...

    Here is another small common household description that fits your description

    http://www.whatsthatbug.com/images/larder_beetle_chris.jpg
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    Here is a link to see what bedbugs look like.....

    Here is a link to see what bedbugs look like.. Bed bugs can live in your new mattress - 'Don't let the bed bugs bite' - MSNBC.com
    Very similar to what you are describing I think
    Let me know what...
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    The tongue is actually a muscle, and a very fast...

    The tongue is actually a muscle, and a very fast heeling muscle at that, don't worry your tonge will heel. You should definitely start with a longer barbell, and then switch to the shorter one in...
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    I believe I answered your question above... I got...

    I believe I answered your question above... I got this info from my Pulmunologist (Lung Dr.)
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    The code is quite clear on this topic the NEC...

    The code is quite clear on this topic the NEC does not allow the splicing of wiring in between disconnect switch and the hot tub. This wiring is also required to be installed in conduit i.e....
  36. What type of switches do you have controlling the...

    What type of switches do you have controlling the fan/light (no dinners for the fan rite), and are you sure you have the remote completely disconnected? Something doesn't sound rite.:confused:
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    Do yourself a favor and get a voltage tester that...

    Do yourself a favor and get a voltage tester that has a built in continuity tester. You can use this on your wiring to determine weather or not you have a ground present at your box by placing one...
  38. Question: 950 ?

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    In most cases the 950 stamp is referring to the...

    In most cases the 950 stamp is referring to the amount of pure metal that your ring contains. In this case yours says 950 this means 950 parts pure platinum out of a possible 1000 parts. I would like...
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    Mark, I do apologize for being so stern earlier,...

    Mark, I do apologize for being so stern earlier, I just wanted you to realise the seriousness of what you are doing. :o
    Harold is again correct, although it is not necessary to go through the steps...
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    Yes, not only him but the people or persons that...

    Yes, not only him but the people or persons that are relaying the messages may be prosecuted as well.
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    Mark, If you cannot do the things that our left...

    Mark, If you cannot do the things that our left handed widget making friend has well described, please consider hiring a certified electrician to help you. Wiring is definitely no hobby, and making...
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    Your piercing was not done correctly if it fell...

    Your piercing was not done correctly if it fell out in a few months, and you to help it heal you should try to keep neosporin on it and after the scab is off use vitamin E ointment, or oil. This will...
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    Don't worry, everything is going to be fine, for...

    Don't worry, everything is going to be fine, for the following reasons;
    #1 You cannot be positive that it was in fact an asbestos roof, there are many different types of materials that may look like...
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    O.K. first thing is first you need to install a...

    O.K. first thing is first you need to install a fan box for your ceiling fan... What were you planning to attach it to? This is fairly easy, and if your wire location is on a beam you can purchase a...
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    I think I know what you're talking about the part...

    I think I know what you're talking about the part you need is called a fixture hickey, and for a Hampton Bay fixture you are more than likely need a 1/8" X1/8" X 1" size. These parts are becoming...
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    A KITCHENETTE IN YOUR SHED! This is starting to...

    A KITCHENETTE IN YOUR SHED! This is starting to sound like a cabana house...
    Well based on the combination Heat/AC, the counter outlets, lights, and what every good kitchenette needs, a...
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    There is nothing to "charge" in the receiver,...

    There is nothing to "charge" in the receiver, anyone that says they are charging your receiver is a scam artist.
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    You can add a second light a couple of different...

    You can add a second light a couple of different ways;

    Option # 1 - Run the wire for your second light, to your first light and connect the white wires together, and the black wires together, and...
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    I will need to ask you a couple of questions in...

    I will need to ask you a couple of questions in order to help you install your new stove.

    What is the amperage your new stove requires?
    What size and type wire currently feeds your old stove,...
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    Hey guys, you're both missing the 14-3 cable that...

    Hey guys, you're both missing the 14-3 cable that Mr. Mooney is describing in posts 3, & 5. Most of the time this wire is installed between the switch box, and the ceiling fan box. Mooney said that...
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