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Best way to remove excess solder from sweat fittings for re-use?

I’m disassembling and reconfiguring part of my hydronic heating system and I want to re-use several high quality 1” brass sweat-connected ball valves that would cost about $30 each to...

Asked on 10/03/2021 by MTA

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Old-style Kenmore washer door switch

Is there an adjustment I can make to the door switch plate? It's the top loader, old style door lid switch with the little pin in the lid that makes...

Asked on 10/02/2021 by planetbetazed

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How do you replace old knob tube wire in switch box notched in trimmer studs next to front door

The three wide light switch box next to our front door was notched in the jack studs around the front door. I want to replace the knob and tube...

Asked on 10/02/2021 by Philip Arzt

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Can I use this neutral wire running through the switch box for my smart switch?

I'm replacing a light switch with a smart switch that requires a neutral wire. When I removed the existing light switch, I noticed there is a white wire running...

Asked on 10/02/2021 by Mike M

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MWBC and very low power factors

The principle of an MWBC is that two hots can share a neutral if they're on opposite phases, since the current on the neutral will cancel instead of adding. But...

Asked on 10/02/2021

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What kind of exterior wall insulation is this?

After some searching, I'm guessing it might be "encapsulated" insulation but I don't know. It's unmarked and, as you might see, it's it's tucked into the corner and bulging in...

Asked on 10/02/2021

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What's the difference between XX Volt and XX Volt MAX on rechargeable lithium ion batteries?

I was looking at battery power tools and their different battery voltages. Some of the voltages are listed twice, with and without "max". An example for mowers is "40-volt" and...

Asked on 10/02/2021 by Ghostship

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Plugin 220 adapter OK for higher amperage appliances?

I have used 220 volts from European outlets before via an adapter tool (it probably cost me 20 dollars and I probably have it around the house somewhere). But...

Asked on 10/02/2021

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Open Neutral Circuit yet all circuits outlets and wiring appear connected

I am stumped...I have not had an electrical problem in my family room and have lived in this home for 11 years...until a few days ago. A few days ago...

Asked on 10/02/2021 by user108147

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Should I remove padding on laminate flooring before gluing it to steps?

I have some laminate flooring that I'm installing on a few steps that lead into my sunk-floor family room. The flooring is intended for a floating installing, but I know...

Asked on 10/02/2021

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