Terrible company?

Atlanta, Ga- I had accepted an entry level job doing PM checks with an established company. There was no hourly pay. You only got commission. I was...

Uponor pipe split

I was in the basement today and noticed the water line that feeds the outdoor hose has split. There was a few drops of water still in the line, which I thought had been bled dry. I am assuming that it froze and split, from the look of the pipe, any ideas? The Uponor is connected to copper, for about the last 6 inches before it goes through the concrete wall. The basement is heated.

Comfortmaker Gas furnace not ignite

Hi i got a Comfortmaker furnace, Model number N9MPD075F12A2 high efficiency with electric ignitor recently, its not working properly under heat...

Gas Tappan Visualite Oven (1959) Not staying hot

Our oven will light just fine and has no problem getting gas. The problem we are having is getting and keeping the temp where we need it. We turn the oven on to 350 for example and come back a few minutes later and the flame is barely going and the oven is not to temperature. Any ideas what the problem could be? also are the parts readily available for this old of an oven? And about how much are replacement parts for this issue? Thank you very much!

Suction & Discharge Pressures are Same (equalized) during running. Cant figure out

Hey Guys. Working on a Goodman 14 seer 2.5 ton Heatpump (copeland scroll compressor) with matching Variable speed air handler for it which has a TXV...

No water

Hello yall, Im new to the well system and how it works so bare with me. I have no water pressure and I have no idea what may be causing this. I thought it was the pressure switch so I replaced it but the problem continues. If i connect the pump directly to the breaker it will pump water all day but as soon as i connect the pressure switch I run out of water. When I switch the breaker off and on I get water for about 10-15 minutes and loose pressure again. I would really apreciate any help. Thanks.

Gas furnace

I noticed that while changing my filter I have water sitting in the tray under the secondary blower, I can't figure out where it is coming from, I have add on humidifier but I have it shut off any ideas?

Food Truck Compressor

Hi there, I apologize if this is in the wrong thread, but here goes :P I recently bought a food truck and the compressor works fine. Gets the cooler/freezer cold when plugged into shore power. The previous owner said that they would also run on the deep cell batteries that are stored in the rear of the truck. My question is, why doesn't the compressor kick on when I turn on the Main Power switch on the front panel when not plugged in to shore power? A friend of mine said that it could be bc it's not level, but its not on the much of an angle at all.

Boiler: replace vs. clean (symptoms of cracked heat exchanger?)

I realize "doityourself.com" might not be the best place to ask about opinions regarding professional help, but this is the most knowledgeable place about boilers that I can find on the Internet, so here goes... Boiler: Peerless MI 06 / ~18 years old / ~140K BTU Basic questions (full details/story below the pics): 1) If I have a cracked heat exchanger, is it possible/probable that my boiler just needs a major cleaning vs. replacement? 2) Are the symptoms of a dirty boiler/filter/etc similar to those of a cracked exchanger? (e.g., "soot" residue on floor below unit, flame coming out from below part of unit) 3) Does $1,500 sound like a reasonable major cleaning estimate for a boiler of this type, size, vintage? Attachment 42519 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/boilers-home-heating-steam-hot-water-systems/42519-boiler-replace-vs-clean-symptoms-cracked-heat-exchanger-peerless1.jpg)Attachment 42520 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/boilers-home-heating-steam-hot-water-systems/42520-boiler-replace-vs-clean-symptoms-cracked-heat-exchanger-peerless2.jpg)Attachment 42521 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/boilers-home-heating-steam-hot-water-systems/42521-boiler-replace-vs-clean-symptoms-cracked-heat-exchanger-peerless3.jpg)

Grounding rod conductor dimensions for 200amp service

Hi, I'm trying to understand Section 250.66 of the NEC 2014 (National Electrical Code) document for how to connect the ground of an electrical service to the electrode system. So basically it says in Table 250.66 if I'm using 4/0 Aluminum wire to supply my 200Amp service and there is is a feeder between the Service Disconnect and the Breaker Panel that is 20 feet away (i'm using my case for an example), then the ground conductor in that bundle needs to be AWG #2 size (aluminum). If I'm connecting the Service Disconnect panel ground bus to a grounding electrode system (ground rod or grounded metal water main), then that conductor never has to be thicker than AWG #6 Copper per 250.66.A. Am I understanding this right?

IOM Manual for Centravac Series R model RTHB 255 ton Trane Chiller

Does anyone have the IOM Manual for the Centravac Series R model RTHB 255 ton Trane Chiller? I have particular interest in the starter cabinet...

from sweat to sharkbite

Is it possible to reuse the end of a previously soldered pipe in a sharkbite fitting? I need to remove a sweated elbow but not lose length of the pipe. A 3/4" sharkbite needs an 1" of pipe to engage in the fitting correct? Would a 3/4 sharkbite elbow and 3/4 copper elbow be the same size... ie interchangeable?

Point to Point Dial Up Connection

How Point to Point Connection is achieved on Dial Up connection ?

Refrigeration Diagnostic Software

Looking for a software that runs common scenarios in AC and/or refrigeration. Training type of software.. Any recommendations?

Discovered Watery/Black Liquid on Honeywell Ignition

I came here to post about a Taco 007-F4 circulator that I thought may be leaking but when visiting my boiler again for a model # found a few drops of what I think was water on the Honeywell Ignition which I had previously wiped up earlier. I felt around on the circulator which is above the ignition and it was bone dry. I looked at other pipes above and nothing was leaking. Could the honeywell itself be causing this? I'm a homeowner who doesn't have a background in this. Everything seems to be working normally as far as heating the house. i wouldn't have discovered this if i wasn't looking for christmas lights The Honeywell is a R8184G4009 Taco Cartridge Circulator 007-F4 Burnham Boiler RS-111 Attachment 42508 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/boilers-home-heating-steam-hot-water-systems/42508-discovered-watery-black-liquid-honeywell-ignition-20141129_212631.jpg) Attachment 42504 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/boilers-home-heating-steam-hot-water-systems/42504-discovered-watery-black-liquid-honeywell-ignition-20141129_212618.jpg)

Water Line Connection to Dishwasher Help Needed

Hello, I am trying to install a Whirlpool dishwasher and have encountered a problem that I can't find the solution for online. The water line is plastic tubing that extends from under the cabinet's wall. I can't access the point of contact with the main water line. The previous dishwasher was connected to this plastic water line. However, I cannot get the plastic line to adequately attach to the new dishwasher. I put on a compression fitting (3/8in) and attached it, but water shoots out of the back of the fitting. The 3/8 inch sleeve does not fit the plastic piping so I tried using the brass ferrinule. No success. Can anyone recommend a good fitting? Or a trick that I'm not thinking of? Attached is a pic of the red water line connected to my house and the other is a braided line connected to the dishwasher.Attachment 42498 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/toilets-sinks-showers-dishwashers-tubs-garbage-disposals/42498-water-line-connection-dishwasher-help-needed-imag0107.jpg)Attachment 42499 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/toilets-sinks-showers-dishwashers-tubs-garbage-disposals/42499-water-line-connection-dishwasher-help-needed-imag0108.jpg)

Riddle Me This

How would you install one outdoor condensing unit to two indoor air handlers? How do you pipe something like that? Sure there are solenoid valves....

Dunham Bush rare evap

Never seen one of these before Any idea how old?Attachment 533181 (http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=533181) James 4:10

Question which is a better top loader clothes washer with or without agitator?

Hi, I am in HI and want to get a clothes washer. I like front loading but the cost is much more than the others. I am now considering top loaders. I see now there are HE models that do not have an agitator. A sales person at Sears said that they try not to sell these since they don't clean clothes well enough. I see good prices for ones with agitators and there is a Maytag on sale for $400 without an agitator. I want one that will wash clothes well and last a long time.

ultraply & underlayment staple question

I plan to install UltraplyXL 1/4" underlayment over a plywood subfloor. The manufacturer recommends staple with 7/8" leg & 3/8" crown. Searching for an electric staple gun that handles this staple has yielded one cordless tool which is unavailable and would cost close to $500.00. My questions are: Can I move up to a 1/2" crown staple? Will a 9/16" leg staple be long enough? I'm a do-it-yourselfer so would prefer not to spend a lot for a tool I will use once. Thank you,

Jalepeno cream cheese bacon swiss duck breast

Image: http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll203/slonezp/098_zps500f1351.jpg Got some duck and goose breast from a guy at work. I butterflied the...

Does one need Disconnect at Air handler

I Just getting my air handler in place the A/C contractor scheduled to connect up everything in the next week. I have Power into Room on 60 amp...

can't open storage door, stuck on the other side

Hi, I have a small storage and I can't open the door of my storage because I think my suitcase is stuck just below the handle of the door so if I try to open it, well, it's stuck. I've tried unscrewing the handle but it doesn't even work, the handle is still there and not falling off if that makes any sense. Anybody have any ideas how I can fix this problem? :( Your help is much appreciated!

Need help with thermostat wiring

Hi, I am installing a LUX thermostat to replace my old York thermostat. My old one had the following wires: W- white B- blue G-green R- red x-brown o-orange y- yellow

R12 (actually 414b) in an R22 walk-in by mistake

A customer bought a restaurant, hadn't been occupied for two years. The evap temp in the walk-in refer is too high, somebody wrote on the back of...

Is my ductless mini split properly sized?

I would like to install a single zone ductless mini split for my kitchen/family room (first floor) and a second single zone ductless mini split for...

combustion air- fieldcontrol CAS-3 Honeywell R8182D

Having difficulties locating wiring diagrams for connecting CAS-3 to a honeywellR8182D controller. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Inspectyion Camera

I just purchased an inspection camera from harbor freight for $60.00. It uses 4 AAA batteries. I bought it for checking to see if coils are in the...

Well Pump not building pressure

Hey everybody, I'm a journeyman plumber in the state of Montana, and I have a real head scratcher on my hands. I installed a well pump and pressure tank at one of my customer's houses a few days ago. I have been working on systems like this for ten years, so not my first rodeo. Everything that could go wrong went wrong in the process. The new pressure tank had a problem from the factory and had a leak, so I replaced it. But the pump itself is baffling me. The customer had an old Sears pump, 1/2 horse shallow well with 115v power supply connected to a 30/50 pressure switch. The reason for replacing these things is the pump is 20 yrs old, the pressure tank 12 yrs old and the pressure tank's bladder had failed. The customer figured why not replace the whole thing. I replaced the pressure tank and set the psi in the tank to 28 lbs, considering the 30/50 pressure switch. I then replaced the Sears pump with a Meyers 1/2 horse that was factory preset to 115v. The pump ran exactly one time. When I bled the pressure back down to get the air out, the pump would kick on and hum like the impellar was stuck, and then kick out on thermal overload. Whatever, I figured, faulty pump from the factory. Weirder things have happened. I take the pump back, but this time I buy a higher end A.O. Smith pump. Once again, 1/2 horse 115v. Both times they come with a new pressure switch, both of them being 30/50. I install this one, and it works. Bleed the air out, it turns on at 30, off at 50. No leaks, no drips, no errors. A day later, the customer calls me. The pump won't shut off. I run out to his house and find that the pump will only build about 38 lbs. of pressure in the system. Now I'm blown away. Why would it work for a day and then not be able to build the pressure? I put a gauge on the pump as it's running and it's producing 30 lbs. of pressure as it is running. I attempt to bleed any air out of the system, there isn't any. So I figure, maybe that pump is faulty too. It happens to be Thanksgiving, so no parts supply houses open, at least not for a reasonable amount of $. So I take his old pump, which was working fine, and install it to get him through the weekend till I can get a new pump. I install it and it works fine. This time, however, I set the cut out pressure a little lower, to 45 lbs., figuring that should get him through the weekend. Now he calls me this morning, a day later, and once again, the pump system will only produce about 33 lbs. of pressure and won't shut off.:madhell:

York Diamond 80 Model P4HUB12N08001A

We live in a rural community and this past week were having a problem with the gas pressure from our well. Atlas came out and fixed it yesterday. Last night, the furnace went caput. I've got juice to the furnace and to the leads that connect to the motherboard. I have no lights lighted on the motherboard. We just had the board replace approximately 2 years ago... I tried resetting the board by turning off power for 10 seconds. no activity. Jumpered the thermostat, and still nothing. Thermostat appears to be working. One of the boards mentioned a purple fuse. I can not find it. Any suggestions? Thanks Terry

Carrier i-Vu Tools 6.0 Question

I have an existing CCN that I am mapping links to our new i-Vu Pro 6.0 sw. Our local Carrier rep. set us up to map the controller points at our...

right type of electric box?

i see there are lots of electric box options and trying to figure out what type is best. whats the difference between a switch box and utility box and what one is allowed to be covered in drywall? also can an electric box have knockout clamps if covered by drywall? i am looking for an electric box thats metal, has internal nm clamps and can mount to a stud and at the same time can be up to 5 to 6 max gangs and low as one. some metal boxes have the screw hole outside the box as opposed to a utility boc where it is inside the box. are there long 6 gang boxes that mount to studs and have a plaster ring thats 5 to 6 gang? here is a link to what i am talking about except i want internal nm clamps and plaster ring: Shop Raco 63.5-cu in 4-Gang Metal New Work Wall Electrical Box at Lowes.com (http://www.lowes.com/pd_141545-427-687_0__?productId=3651798&Ntt=gang+box&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dgang%2Bbox%26page%3D2&facetInfo=)

NFI exam failure, over extending yourself, and other stuff

Good evening guys, Its been a pretty busy season and made a run at the NFI woodburning exam and should have waited until the season was over....

4x4 box with plaster ring vs standerd electrical box?

4x4 box with plaster ring vs standerd electrical box? what do you prefer? i want to use all 4x4 boxes but can not find a ceiling type 4x4 electric box that uses a plaster ring and has a between joist support arm. i like the 4x4 boxes because they can hold lots of slack wire. also what are the pros and cons of the 2 box styles.

Rodent in drain?

I live in arizona. Last night it got cold, and I started hearing scratching noises from my laundry room. I couldn't find anything, and I personally sealed any holes in the laundry room last Feb, so I assume it was something crawling up one of the drains. So i ran the washer and dryer about 10 mins, and I didnt hear any more scratching. I thought the issue was fixed, but just a few hours ago tonight I was using the downstairs bathroom when i heard the same noise coming from a wall the bathroom shares with the laundry room. I assume this bathroom shares the same drain with the laundry room. I ran the faucet and flushed the toilet for 10 mins, and I havent heard the scratching again. Could a rodent be coming up the drain at night when it gets cold out? Is there poison like Drano i would put down the drain to kill it? Last year I had 2 scorpions come up the kitchen sink. In the morning i found them trying to crawl up the stainless steal sink but couldnt. Ive never figured out how to fix the issue. I've thoroughly gone through myhouse and sealed any cracks.

bought a howe 2000 RLE R22 ICE FLAKER HEAD

DONT KNOW HOW TO SIZE THE REMOTE COMPRESSOR FOR THIS UNIT . NEED HELP.

A/C return Size.....200 Square inches per ton ?

ok Just pondering reasoning if they tell me I need 200 sq inches of return per ton Why does the 4.0 ton unit come with the opening under the...

Help needed to wire Nest 2nd generation Thermostat

I would like to replace my old Honeywell non-programmable thermostat with a Nest 2nd generation. My current thermostat has the following wires: Green wire on G Cyan wire on C Red wire on R Yellow wire on Y (and W1 via a jumper) White wire on W2 Orange wire on O How should these wires connect to the Nest which has the following connectors:

4'-6" x 21'-3" Bump out-on piers?

I want to create a bump out on the first floor of my house in order to create enough space for two bedrooms where there is currently a large living room (that will be moved elsewhere). The bump out would need to project 4'-6" from the foundation wall, so while cantilevering might be a possibility, it would be too problematic in my opinion for a couple of reasons. First, because as I understand it, 2' of cantilever is usually considered the maximum for a bump out anyway. Second, even if it could be cantilevered, I'd need 9' of joist inside the foundation which would be a project in and of itself due to the fact that the basement underneath is fully finished with sheetrock ceilings and recessed lighting, not to mention other wiring and ductwork which is in the joist bays. Basically, what I would propose would be to lag bolt a ledger to the rim joist and frame out the platform for the floor which would be supported by a pressure treated girder and whatever number of concrete columns was determined to be appropriate. The top of the foundation wall is about 36" above grade and I figure a ganged 2x12 would be used for a girder, so the piers would not need to extend far above grade. Frost depth for my area (NJ) is 48". There would be nothing in the bumped out portion of the walls, floor, or ceiling such as wiring, ductwork, plumbing, etc...and the bump out would be a single story with a simple gable roof on top that would connect with the existing gable roof (running perpendicular). Would this be a common solution to an "addition" such as this? 2x12 floor joists would allow for R-30 fiberglass batts in the joist bays, and rigid foam could be used on the underside as well, so I'm not worried about the bedrooms being cold. The piers could be easily hid with landscaping. Anything else I'm not thinking of?

Increasing Humidity in Winter

Hi All, First time poster, long time reader. I've been on an adventure to target 45% humidity in the winter and would appreciate some advice. Our...

Need help with switch problem

Attachment 42472 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/electrical-ac-dc/42472-need-help-switch-problem-capture.jpg) I have a light w/ switch and 2 outlets in a room. I have the hooked up exactly like the attached picture shows. When the switch is off, the outlets work properly and the light is off. When I turn it on, the light fixture turns on but the 2 outlets go off. I've triple checked my wiring but can not find issue. Would anyone be able to tell me where the problem would be? Please let me know if you have any questions or want pictures. Thank you for any help! Edit: the switch should only be controlling the light fixture, the 2 outlets should always be hot.

Can someone describe the defrost cycle of a Trane XR13?

Hello everyone, I was hoping someone could explain what the defrost should run like on a Trane XR13? I am having an HVAC tech out next week for a...

31BHDS Travel Trailer w/TPO main roof leaking

Just about to close it down at the campground for the camping season and with the snow and ice and then melting, starting leaking over the main bed. I know there is a low spot on the roof right about where it leak along the seam across the width of camper. Surely not a good time to try to patch it, but hate to leave it that way until next April! Looking for best advice at this time??

Honeywell Prestige 2.0 IAQ issue

Hi all, I installed a Honeywell Prestige 2.0 IAQ system to my existing gas furnace and I'm having a strange issue with it. Sometimes it will...

Basement Walls

I am looking to finish my basement and was wondering what process I should use to waterproof/insulate/frame the cement foundation walls. It is a walkout basement, in upstate NY. The house is 14 yrs old and there is no evidence of moisture intrusion. However, I would like to eliminate that future possibility.

Short Cycling/Lockout

Hi everyone, I am having a problem with my furnace short cycling and going into 1hr lockout. The burners will fire up for approx. 2 min then stop...

Water leaking out around tub faucet handles

My home was built in 2002. This is a Jacuzzi tub (if that matters) with cheapo Delta faucet. A year or so ago the cold water faucet handle started leaking. The water seeps out around the handle (see photo). It only leaks at a certain point- meaning if I keep the pressure very low, just turning it on a little bit, it doesn't leak. But the harder I turn it on the more water seeps out. The hot water faucet handle has now started to develop the same leak. I went as far as I could but I'm not sure what else to do. I have NO plumbing skills so if you offer advice please dumb it down for me :) I'm not even sure I'm using proper terminology... anyway, I took off the plastic little lid of the faucet (see photo) and this exposed a screw- I then unscrewed that and off came that clear acrylic faucet knob. Now I'm not sure what to do from here. I have a feeling it is just a worn washer but how do I get to it? You can also see from the photo that there is standing water there from last night's bath. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated! Attachment 42450 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/toilets-sinks-showers-dishwashers-tubs-garbage-disposals/42450-water-leaking-out-around-tub-faucet-handles-faucet1.jpg)Attachment 42451 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/toilets-sinks-showers-dishwashers-tubs-garbage-disposals/42451-water-leaking-out-around-tub-faucet-handles-faucet2.jpg)Attachment 42452 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/toilets-sinks-showers-dishwashers-tubs-garbage-disposals/42452-water-leaking-out-around-tub-faucet-handles-faucet3.jpg) Thank you!

Is this a good Unit and great price for Carrier Gas Furnace?

Turns out I have a bad Secondary Heat Exchanger( original post "Low-Slow Gas Heat" 11-14-14 03:53pm) in the following Furnace. Carrier is responsible for parts and labor for the fix do to a class action suit. 1.Carrier 15-20 years old 2.Model 58MXA06012 I have two options. 1.Carrier will pay all costs to R&R the secondary heat exchanger which should resolve problem. Considerations: It is a 15-20 year old unit. Other than the plastic box that the condensate line connects to (I replaced) we have had no problems with the unit.

Return in Bathroom--Is It To Code?

I have a heat pump system that covers my master bedroom and bathroom. It has one return in the bedroom. I have been told by an HVAC contractor that...

oxidation on copper

I had an issue with moisture getting into my electrical panel. I found a tiny bit of oxidation on the neutral wire that is terminated in the neutral lug. It appeared as green on the tips of the strands of the wire. There is no corrosion however where the lug screw meets the wire. I have not had any apparent problems with my electric otherwise. As for the moisture, I think I have rectified any possible causes by sealing the conduit entering the panel. Fixing the driploop on my weatherhead and I have also started running a dehumidifier in the summer months in case its a condensation issue. I did not call an electrician to reterminate the wire though. If I have someone out right away, I fear if I did not correct the problem then it would occur again. And if I had already had an electrician re-terminate that wire, then there would likely not be enough slack in the wire to do so a second time without replacement of the feeder. So my question, should I be concerned than there is a bit of green on my copper? If the moisture is removed, does the copper continue to oxidize? I was thinking the neutral outside is bare and green from the weatherhead all the way to the transformer but I know that's not the same as being inside my equipment. What do you think?

New Tech on Site

Hello techs , I'm new to this site im a plumbing and hvac tech . I have more experience in plumbing about 20 years and been doing...

Voltage drop at tstat

I have 24 volts at common on control . I have 10 volts at thermostat What would cause the voltage drop ?

Need help finding AHRI reference number

I have a quote for a replacement system for a house my daughter and her finance just purchased in west central Florida. I am not able to find the...

millivolt fireplace from analog to digital

hi, i have a few questions about changing my mercury t-stat to digital t-stat for my freplace. this is my first time so please bare with me if i use the wrong terms. i have a millivolt system and the standing pilot is always on. i live in canada and this is a 2 wire system Black(red) and White.

Retrofit ceiling fan light - bypass ballast

I'm trying to change my ceiling fan light over from a fluorescent light to a standard screw socket light since a replacement ballast isn't made anymore. However, there are 4 wires that go into the existing ballast. What are the extra 2 wires for? I was expecting a black wire and a white wire only. What are the brown (ground?) and orange wires for? Thanks in advance. Attachment 42445 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/electrical-ac-dc/42445-retrofit-ceiling-fan-light-bypass-ballast-20141127_111902.jpg)

Customer refusing to pay

Can I legally take my equipment back if customer doesn't pay up? Installed freezers for customer he gave me a deposit and when job is complete he...

Leak in Heat Exchanger

I have a American Standard Gas Furnace. Model # AUX1C100A9481AB. I started receiving a pressure switch error and after doing all the basic checks I couldn't figure out what was going on so I called a professional. After 5 hours of troubleshooting, the technician was finally able to determine what the problem was. He performed the "water test" and found that water was leaking out of the secondary heat exchanger above the blower deck. The breach was causing the pressure differential to be 1.41 on a 1.4 IWC rated pressure switch which wasn't enough to "make" the switch. I have a few questions: 1) Does this make sense? The technician suggested I would need to replace both the primary and secondary heat exchanger. 2) How much should this cost? The furnace is still under parts warranty. 3) Am I better off replacing the entire furnace or replacing the heat exchanger? Thanks in advance for your help.

Circa 2002 Staefa integration questions

Hello. I have a customer whose employer has acquired several buildings to manage, new to them. One has an older Staefa system in place where the...

door latch removal

The door latch is not secured to the door with a plate and two screws. The door is metal and the latch is encircled by a round plate. How do I remove it from the door so I can install a new one?

vent sizing question

Hi all. I'm new to the forum. I'm hoping someone can guide me in the right direction. When at my mothers house for Thanksgiving dinner today, she...

silencer mishap

hello am new here, recently I've been working on my own on site ----> fresh journeyman. I was given the job from my coordinator, who was recently...

"My Pictures" folder no longer under library listing, how do I fix this?

Window 7 32 bit. I am logged on as usual. I am administrator user. I have had this computer for over a year. I some how dragged or accidently deleted something and now if I pull up Explorer to show folder listing on left side of screen I have the usual listed under "Libraries", there is "Documents", "Music", "Pictures" and "Videos". But the problem is that under Pictures, the folder "My Pictures is no longer there. The folder is still on the computer because I can open it if I go under "Computer"then "C drive" then "Users" and open it under Ken. All of "My Pictures are in this file too. Whatever I did only effected "My Pictures" not "My Music" or anything esle. I tried doing a restore to a restore point from the other day but that didn't fix whatever I have done.

Problem with AK 900's

[IMG]Image: http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll90/marty3006/IMGP3669_zps684e56cf.jpg ...

thinking about installing ceiling pot rack

I've been thinking about adding a ceiling-mounted pot rack to my kitchen. My ceiling is only about 7 1/2 feet high and I know that presents some limitations regarding pot racks. Clearly, I need to choose a pot rack that hangs by chains, as opposed to a rigid type of mount, since I have less vertical distance to work with. But, I think I have two potential locations for a pot rack that would be out of the way. One location is over a counter peninsula. The other location is near one side of the kitchen which is out of the path of foot traffic. One question in my mind is, how realistic is the notion of storing lids, etc. on top of a pot rack, in the manner shown in pictures at Storage & Organization : Pot Racks | Hayneedle.com (http://www.hayneedle.com/kitchen-and-dining/pot-racks_list_187528#N%3D761+4295158769+4295158769+4295158770%26view%3D48%26display%3Dlist_view%26pageNumber%3D1) ? As I see this, hanging a pot rack at a normal height, in terms of hanging pans, skillets, etc. on the hooks on the bottom means that a stepping stool would probably be necessary to use the top of the rack for storage of lids. Therefore, using the top seems impractical or simply infeasible. So, lids would need to be stored separate from the pans and skillets. Is my thinking clear and correct on this?

Vinyl planks, plywood, and carpet insulation

Hi everyone, I am new to the site and just started my first home project. I have a 2nd floor 16x12 foot bedroom that had a carpet. I removed the carpet and insulation and currently working on tightning some squeaky areas. I am thinking of installing vinyl planks in this room, but have a concern about noise being transmitted to downstairs, mainly as a result of walking on the new floor. I don't have insulation between the floors, and would like to avoid dealing with that. I thought about keeping the carpet insulation (and perhaps even the carpet as well), and installing thin plywood on top of the carpet, then installing the vinyl planks on top of the plywood. My thinking is that having the carpet insulation layer will reduce the walking noise transferred to downstairs. I would appreciate any advice or thoughts on this. Thanks!

What Bacnet spped do you set?

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Hello, a few weeks ago, the spout to my bathtub fell off and I couldn't seem to screw it back on. I took a look and the threads of the galvanized outlet have essentially rusted off. I took a pipe wrench to it and it didn't budge one bit. I'm afraid of forcing it in case I break the pipe in the wall. Does anyone have any suggestions of what I can do to replace it? Thanks. Attachment 42435 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/plumbing-piping/42435-help-replacing-corroded-bathtub-spout-imag4029.jpg) Attachment 42436 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/plumbing-piping/42436-help-replacing-corroded-bathtub-spout-imag4031.jpg)

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Hi - I have a Briggs and Stratton Storm Responder 5500 watt generator. Engine runs perfect, but I'm not getting any power to the outlets. So far I have tried flashing the field using a power drill, but no luck. There is a small LED that lights up the panel. It turns on when you turn the circuit breaker on, and when I ran the drill, the light got much brighter every time I turned the chuck backwards. I then went to test to see if there was any voltage going to the AVR, but turns out this unit did not have one. I don't know what to do. Trying to fix it myself if I can. Any help would be appreciated!

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I've got a 86 club car that has a problem with reverse. Forward works fine but when it is in reverse it has very little power. It is a 36 volt cart. Thinking it may be the reverse solenoid. Any thoughts? Thanks.

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Just began noticing a problem with the Cruse Control on my company truck . It seems the Cruse Control will not function in the morning , when everything is cold . Latter on , when the interior warms up , it will start working & will continue to do so , for the remainder of the day . My first guess is that the fault is in the controls on the steering wheel ? Anyone having a pdf of the wiring diagram for the Cruse Control , I would be grateful . Thanks , :-) Wyr God bless

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heating home solely with freestanding gas stove

Is it ok to heat a 3 story, 3100 sq ft house (1000 per floor) solely with a freestanding Jotul gas stove on the lower floor? We have moderate winters...

Psc motor speeds.

Is it true that 3 speed motors rpm will only vary 50 between speeds? What is the increase in torque between speeds on a 1/2 hp 1075 rpm motor?

Moving dryer (and venting) to opposite side of room??? (PIC)

I'm looking to move my dryer next to my washer. If you look at the pic below, you'll see the washer bottom left and the dryer at the end of the room. Right behind the dryer is the vent outlet to the outdoor. I'm wondering if I can simply move the dryer next to the sink by the washer? My thinking was to run the venting straight up and then along the water piping that runs straight down that back wall, finally over to the right and out the same outlet? Any input on my options would be greatly appreciated. Attachment 42065 (http://www.doityourself.com/forum/attachments/electric-large-kitchen-home-appliances/42065-moving-dryer-venting-opposite-side-room-pic-img_3908.jpg)

electrical fire rewire

We just bought a house that has had a small electrical fire. I plan on calling an electrician to do the work but im looking to get a little more information before I go that route. The wall has been exposed where the fire has started. Im assuming partially due to the fire itself and when the fire department came and inspected. It took place on a step landing going to the second story. Will I just need that line rewired? Im not sure of code but i was told that I can still have the older wiring as long as its in good condition. Obviously some of it is not. Would i need the whole house rewired? and at a rough guess how much is that going to cost?

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Hello Everyone I am new to this forum and so let me start out by giving you a brief background of the work I am involved in. I work as an engineer...

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I've been having a hard time finding a contractor in the SF/Mill Vallley area to do a system inspection for a customer of ours. I work at a...

need help with venting...

Hello there and thank you for reading. I have a Perfection Schwank 1988 model radiant space heater. 70k btu, model number WVRC270CTN-0. I obtained the unit for free, and was told that it works. The unit had a 6'' 90 coming off the back, appears to be galvanized. My question is this: what kind of chimney should this unit vent with, and is it worth hooking up? I'm wanting to put it in my unfinished basement/garage. I've had no luck fishing around on the internet for any information as to how this unit is supposed to be vented, and have never seen anything vented in single wall. Just trying to get heat down here as cheaply as possible lol :) Any advice is appreciated!

Do I need a inspection when a new ac installed?

So my insurance is going to replace my indoor and outdoor ac/heat unit. And I have to pay around $900 total out of the whole cost of replacing it. And they want to install a lennox. And they giving me a option to have a inspection done for additional $250. So my question is should I pay for the inspection? is it worth it? I am still getting updated information how much they will pay for a new unit. so will update that soon. and if any of you have any more information how the insurance handles this kind of situation, any tips would be great. Specially since they love making money.

Spinwave Replacement Equipment

We are servicing a Spinwave system (SWC-TSTAT-2) with a modbus gateway. The customer wishes to reconfigure his system, we will be needing to add new...

Free Marketing on Facebook, Facebook Accounts for Advertisement

We sell facebook advertising account, already activated with daily limit of 250$ per day. If you are interested to advertise you business on facebook, you just need to buy facebook ads activated account. You just need to design your campaign. Your ads start running. if you do not add any more funds into the account even then ads can be run up to 500$ to 600$. You can add facebook voucher of any amount in this account. * This account is available for all countries * American Accounts available (work with American IP) * Fore American Account use vpn or vps or RDP * The price of this account is 150$ * The mode of payment is Perfect money, webmoney or bitocin * Funding Source is added already (Strong Virtual Credit Cards) * If you are new to use facebook ads account, live help will be provided, Charges 30$

A 100% shut-off register ? Possible ?

Can I get a decent air-sealing-ability wall register? It doesn't have to be 100% - probably 5-10% leakage with it closed would be fine. There...

What is making my fan relay BUZZ??

Ok. My heater stopped working, and when I checked it, I found that the fan relay was buzzing. I assumed it was bad and replaced it, but the new relay also buzzed. I have now replaced the transformer, capacitor, and the thermostat. Nothing has fixed my problem. The blower motor is getting power, but the capacitor is only getting about 3 MFD. PLEASE HELP!

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In some regions, homes and buildings are heated with water. This article will be a brief introduction to water system BTU measurement. read...

Need tech advice

Trane residential furnace on duplex rental unit. I am having a problem. When thermostat calls for heat, unit activates ignitor and blower but unit...

lights dim occasionally

The lights in the house dim occasionally. I've noticed this when I have a slow combustion burner fan on and it changes speed. I am not sure if the fan is changing speed or the dimming causes it to change speed. They are both on 15A circuits but different circuits. Is this normal?

Flow-Thru Humidifier help

Hey, I am in need of a new whole house humidifier on my furnace. I plan on purchasing and installing my self and am confident in my abilities to do so. My question is what are the best brands out there. I see that the big box stores only carry Honeywell and Hamilton. I am curious if those brands are ok? Or should I look else where? I have a 2000 square foot house and live in the Midwest. Thanks

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A standard PSC blower motor increases speed as SP increases while amperage drops. This can be seen by blocking a blower discharge. How does the...

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Natural Gas Furnace: Coleman TM9V060B12MP11, only a few years old I have been having problems with my furnace faulting and throwing the 5 red...

what are your favorite places of London

London is one of my most favorite cities of England. I have been there numerous time but still I want to go there: D. I know it would be the dreamland of several people and plenty of them would be trying to go to there as soon as possible. I think I am lucky in this matter because my aunt lives there and I have already visited it. Have you ever been to this fabulous place? If yes so what are your favorite places of this city?

Heat pump advice

Hi, we are switching from oil heat to a heat pump. I've shopped around and narrowed it down to either a Trane XV18 or a Lennox XP21. I'm getting...