Re: [BlindHandyMan] All bungged up!
Dale, You might find some of those "levered bungs" at a boating shop. I know I had to replace a couple for my boat and found replacements at the boat dealer where I bought my water-ski boat. Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] all bunged up
Dale, What Clifford is likely talking about are plugs that are used in storage compartments that are used to hold items that you may want to keep cool. My boat has two of these compartments under the two front seats and we would usually use one to store beverages for our boat outing; after loading up the compartment with beer and soda pop I'd dump a bag of ice over the top and close the seat over the compartment. The compartments have drain holes for getting rid of the water, I always had referred to the plugs for these holes as "drain plugs" but I do believe they are what you are looking for. Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] All bungged up!
u nice idear or prohaps you cud use some form of plyers but reverced so when you squeaze the handles the other end expands and remove the bung that way - Original Message - From: R & S Enterprises To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 11:20 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] All bungged up! Dale, For some reason a cork screw comes to mind.. I used one last weekend that had a couple of arms that stayed up until the screw was all the way in than were pried down against the neck of the bottle which reuslted in the cork being raised. The bung rim may not be right for this style, but maymaybe the old bolt could be pushed in and a regular corkscrew screwedd into the rubber and hopefully result on the pull being distrbuted throughout the cork or plug So it could be just pulled out. Of course next time a new bolt would be nedded and maybe not shove the thing in as far.. Ron - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 4:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] All bungged up! Hi, Looking for suggestions. I have a roller which you fill with water or sand for adding weight to roll out things like the lawn. I released the bung and tried to wiggle it out so I could get the water out of it in an effort to preserve it's round shape for next year. The rubber bung is a round rubber plug with a washer on each side and a bolt which runs through the middle and a wingnut so, when you tighten the wingnut it pulls the two washers together which thickens the rubber and it fits water tightly in the hole in the side of the drum. Well it wouldn't come out! I wiggled and jiggled and all it wanted to do was go in which, if it does, I will never again retrieve. This would not worry me all that much if a replacement was easily available but in the past, every time I go to my hardware store they inform me they are right out of stock as if they had just sold the last one minutes before my arrival. Not only that but they are expecting more on the next truck on Tuesday but without fail, some other needy bungger seems to get there before me but I digress. So, I put a small prybar on the wingnut musing as I tried wiggling the little beggar that pulling on the nut was pulling on the bolt which would be pulling on the washer inside the drum which would be expanding the stopper but I did it anyway. I was mistaken though, the wingnut was one of those pressed metal things and it decided to slide off of the threads instead, a consequence I had not anticipated. The wingnut now reposes probably in my neighbours yard somewhere over my shed where he will doubtless find it in the spring and wonder which of his devices it had been liberated from. I did grab the bolt with a small pair of channel locks so, in some way I still have hold of the rubber stopper and bolt and at least the inner washer and I have tried, with this hold to jiggle the rubber out of that hole including smearing Vaseline over it but, the fit seems to remain too tight. The hole appears to be maybe an inch and the bolt only a little longer than required but I am thinking I won't get it out of there unless I just melt it or burn it with a torch which really isn't useful, might as well leave it to rattle about inside there. Anyway, I thought I would put it out there on the list in case someone has; Either an idea to try or a source for bungs. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Delete test
whas thair any text in this measage? - Original Message - From: rj To: Handyman Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 9:58 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Delete test [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Covering a window AC with a trash bag
How do you go about covering a window ac with a trash bag? Can I use masking tape or do I need to get some duct tape? I seem to have accidentally misplaced the cover that came with it and it is easier if I can leave it in the window. Thanks for your help. Vicki
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Covering a window AC with a trash bag
I use to use bungy cords and tape. to hold the plastic on the A C. For over the winter, the weather would get to the tape. - Original Message - From: compgirl32 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 5:48 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Covering a window AC with a trash bag How do you go about covering a window ac with a trash bag? Can I use masking tape or do I need to get some duct tape? I seem to have accidentally misplaced the cover that came with it and it is easier if I can leave it in the window. Thanks for your help. Vicki [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Delete test
No. I was having some problems with Yahoogroups and did a test to see if I fixed it. RJ - Original Message - From: carl hickson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Delete test whas thair any text in this measage? - Original Message - From: rj To: Handyman Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 9:58 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Delete test [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Covering a window AC with a trash bag
Masking tape might work, but I would suggest mulital layers. Duct tape would work a lot better.. I would suggest covering the inside also. There are lots of cracks for cold air to go through. Ron - Original Message - From: compgirl32 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 4:48 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Covering a window AC with a trash bag How do you go about covering a window ac with a trash bag? Can I use masking tape or do I need to get some duct tape? I seem to have accidentally misplaced the cover that came with it and it is easier if I can leave it in the window. Thanks for your help. Vicki [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Patching a radiator.
I have a 1993 Chevy truck with a 3 1/2 inch crack in the plastic part of the radiator. Before I shell out the big bucks for a new radiator for this vehicle, I want to attempt to patch it using one of the epoxy products. In the past, I have heard about kneedable epoxies that people on the list have used for different prodjects. I am looking for a kneedable epoxy that will stand up to heat and is tryed and true for this type repair. I don't want brand names that have to be measured out or squeezed from two different tubes. What have you used, brand names please? Thx!
Re: [BlindHandyMan] color indicater
I've used it on 10gauge, black and red, or black and white, though they do make smaller AC wiring it is within my experience that it works. But now can I use it for phone wire or that 24awg (guage) stuff? On Fri, 24 Nov 2006, Mickey Fixsen wrote: > They don't work very well for this application. There just is not enough > surface area on the wire to allow the color identifier to see the proper > color. > - Original Message - > From: Tom Huhn > To: blind > Sent: Friday, November 24, 2006 11:04 AM > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] color indicater > > > BlankI hae heard the there is adevice that is a color indectater and I was > wondering if this device would identify the color of wires like romex black, > white, red etc. any one know?v > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > -- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.14/548 - Release Date: 11/23/2006 > > -- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.14/548 - Release Date: 11/23/2006 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tips for Purchase and Use of Extension Cords.
Okay, depending on the kindness of Mr. Leavens, saying that there is no dumb question, i must ask this about the following. Why not use extension cords while they are looped or coiled. Is it that the loops cause a field like an inductor? I'm sure it will hit me like a truck as obvious, but someone tell us. Thanks On Sat, 25 Nov 2006, David Ferrin wrote: > You would be amazed how many folks don't know these things. Well once it > makes the trip up on the web everybody will be able to read it. > David Ferrin > personal email address > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. > - Original Message - > From: "Ray Boyce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 7:52 PM > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Tips for Purchase and Use of Extension Cords. > > > Hi > THE STANDARDS > The National Electrical Code says that many cord-connected appliances should > be equipped with polarized grounding type plugs. Polarized plugs have one > blade > slightly wider than the other and can only be inserted one way into the > outlet. Polarization and grounding ensure that certain parts of appliances > that > could have a higher risk of electric shock when they become live are instead > connected to the neutral, or grounded, side of the circuit. Such electrical > products should only be used with polarized or grounding type extension > cords. > > Voluntary industry safety standards, including those of Underwriters > Laboratories Inc.(UL), now require that general use extension cords have > safety closures, > warning labels, rating information about the electrical current, and other > added features for the protection of children and other consumers. > > In addition, UL-listed extension cords now must be constructed with #16 > gauge or larger wire, or be equipped with integral fuses. The #16 gauge wire > is > rated to carry 13 amperes (up to 1560 watts), as compared to the > formerly-used # 18 gauge cords that were rated for 10 amperes (up to 1200 > watts). > Suggestions > * Use extension cords only when necessary and only on a temporary basis. > > * Use polarized extension cords with polarized appliances. > > * Make sure cords do not dangle from the counter or table tops where they > can be pulled down or tripped over. > > * Replace cracked or worn extension cords with new. #16 gauge cords that > have the listing, of a nationally-recognized testing laboratory, safety > closures, > and other safety features. > > * With cords lacking safety closures, cover any unused outlets with > electrical tape or with plastic caps to prevent the chance of a child making > contact > with the live circuit. > > * Insert plugs fully so that no part of the prongs are exposed when the > extension cord is in use. > > * When disconnecting cords, pull the plug rather than the cord itself. > > * Teach children not to play with plugs and outlets. > > * Use only three-wire extension cords for appliances with three-prong plugs. > Never remove the third (round or U-shaped) prong, which is a safety feature > designed to reduce the risk of shock and electrocution. > > * In locations where furniture or beds may be pushed against an extension > cord where the cord joins the plug, use a special "angle extension cord," > which > is specifically designed for use in these instances. > > * Check the plug and the body of the extension cord while the cord is in > use. Noticeable warming of these plastic parts is expected when cords are > being > used at their maximum rating, however, if the cord feels hot or if there is > a softening of the plastic, this is a warning that the plug wires or > connections > are failing and that the extension cord should be discarded and replaced. > > * Never use an extension cord while it is coiled or looped. Never cover any > part of an extension cord with newspapers, clothing, rugs, or any objects > while > the cord is in use. Never place an extension cord where it is likely to be > damaged by heavy furniture or foot traffic. > > * Don't use staples or nails to attach extension cords to a baseboard or to > another surface. This could damage the cord and present a shock or fire > hazard. > > * Don't overload extension cords by plugging in appliances that draw a total > of more watts than the rating of the cord. > > * Use special, heavy duty extension cords for high wattage appliances such > as air conditioners, portable electric heaters, and freezers. > > * When using outdoor tools and appliances, use only extension cords labeled > for outdoor use. > > > > To listen to the show archives go to link > http://acbradio.org/handyman.html > or > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. > http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml > > Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From
[BlindHandyMan] Talking Multimeter.
Below is another copy of a copy of an e-mail received and forwarded to the Blindhandyman list by Tom Fowle on September first. I have checked out the site and this is indeed the same meter as sold by The Source by Circuit City in Canada except that this company does send into the United States. The Nexxtech talking multimeter is available from a place called KMS Tools in Canada. Their web site is http://kmstools.com and the multimeter is listed under "automotive tools". They will ship to the US and Canada, but we are not sure if they will ship to other countries. The total cost of the multimeter, including shipping, is approximately $45 to USA addresses. The toll-free number for KMS Tools is 1-800-567-8979. Thanks to K0LR for this information. Direct link to the NEXXTECH talking multimeter: http://www.kmstools.com/main.php?scripts/products/cat.php?142 Hope this helps and is what you are looking for. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Source for Braille watch (with alarm)
Hello Barry, I want to thank you for the tip on this Tissot Watch. I realize I misidentified you when talking about it on the Blindhandyman show we recorded in Houston. I too really am coming to like this watch, I didn't get it at quite as good a price as you but nevertheless a fine piece of equipment. I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to inform me of it. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: "Barry Levine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 3:00 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Source for Braille watch (with alarm) > > Dale, I bought a Tissot watch (pronounced Teeso) a couple of years ago, > and > absolutely love it. > It is not a Braille watch, nor a talking watch. It is tactile. > Vibrations > around the edge of the crystal indicate the time. The crystal doesn't > need > to hinge or latch, and is sealed. > > I have found this watch to be accurate, able to take a hit, and is > good-looking... Or, so I'm told. > > It does have an alarm feature. The alarm is also vibratory... Therefore, > silent. > > It's a great watch, and of much higher quality than we're used to in our > talking or Braille watches. It's a Swiss watch. > > It is, however, pricey... Coming in at approximately $369.00, in U.S. > dollars. > > You can go to the Beyond Sight website to get more information on it. I > believe that's where I bought it... But, can't remember at the moment. > http://www.beyondsight.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=7 > > They do send a text CD to explain the operations of the watch. > It comes in a beautiful case, as well. > > > --Barry > > > -Original Message- > From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Dale Leavens > Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 10:34 AM > To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Source for Braille watch (with alarm) > > > I have been cruising the > Web looking for a braille watch, preferably with alarm. > > I had one from the CNIB several years ago which failed early on, a Seiko. > > While on holiday my watch quit so I bought a new one in Calgary, has a > sort > of pin type roller to hold the lid shut but it doesn't. Every time I tear > off a sheet of paper towel it flips open, every fast movement flips it > open > and I seem to be swinging my left arm around a lot, certainly a lot more > than ever I realized. > > At the time I bought it I noticed that the lid rattled and I remarked on > it, > the woman in the Calgary store brought out another which rattled too so I > decided it to be a feature rather than a deficiency in design. > > It may be that there is no longer an alarm watch in braille, certainly > CNIB > doesn't sell any. A google search delivers several results but they all > seem > to offer talking watches. > > This is not really a "fixit" question however there are a couple of > hundred > blind people on this list which spreads the net fairly wide. > > Thanks for your indulgence. > > > Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Skype DaleLeavens > Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > To listen to the show archives go to link > http://acbradio.org/handyman.html > or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. > http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml > > Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From > Various List Members At The Following Address: > http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ > Visit the new archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man > list > just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To listen to the show archives go to link > http://acbradio.org/handyman.html > or > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. > http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml > > Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From > Various List Members At The Following Address: > http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ > Visit the new archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man > list just send a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > -- > No viru
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tips for Purchase and Use of Extension Cords.
Hi Spiro, Yes, one reason is the possible flux of coiled wires much as a transformer does but another reason is that under any significant load heat can build up which will not dissipate because the tightly coiled wire does not permit air circulation and the form results in higher density so heat tends to store much as the mass of stone or brick will store and retain heat. The longer the conductor the more resistance there will be and so, a long cord wrapped up will draw more resistance, the magnetic flux or reactance will also increase resistance which all generate heat which cannot easily escape. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tips for Purchase and Use of Extension Cords. > Okay, depending on the kindness of Mr. Leavens, saying that there is > no dumb question, i must ask this about the following. > Why not use extension cords while they are looped or coiled. > Is it that the loops cause a field like an inductor? > I'm sure it will hit me like a truck as obvious, but someone tell us. > Thanks > > On Sat, 25 Nov 2006, David Ferrin wrote: > >> You would be amazed how many folks don't know these things. Well once it >> makes the trip up on the web everybody will be able to read it. >> David Ferrin >> personal email address >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. >> - Original Message - >> From: "Ray Boyce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: >> Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 7:52 PM >> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Tips for Purchase and Use of Extension Cords. >> >> >> Hi >> THE STANDARDS >> The National Electrical Code says that many cord-connected appliances >> should >> be equipped with polarized grounding type plugs. Polarized plugs have one >> blade >> slightly wider than the other and can only be inserted one way into the >> outlet. Polarization and grounding ensure that certain parts of >> appliances >> that >> could have a higher risk of electric shock when they become live are >> instead >> connected to the neutral, or grounded, side of the circuit. Such >> electrical >> products should only be used with polarized or grounding type extension >> cords. >> >> Voluntary industry safety standards, including those of Underwriters >> Laboratories Inc.(UL), now require that general use extension cords have >> safety closures, >> warning labels, rating information about the electrical current, and >> other >> added features for the protection of children and other consumers. >> >> In addition, UL-listed extension cords now must be constructed with #16 >> gauge or larger wire, or be equipped with integral fuses. The #16 gauge >> wire >> is >> rated to carry 13 amperes (up to 1560 watts), as compared to the >> formerly-used # 18 gauge cords that were rated for 10 amperes (up to 1200 >> watts). >> Suggestions >> * Use extension cords only when necessary and only on a temporary basis. >> >> * Use polarized extension cords with polarized appliances. >> >> * Make sure cords do not dangle from the counter or table tops where they >> can be pulled down or tripped over. >> >> * Replace cracked or worn extension cords with new. #16 gauge cords that >> have the listing, of a nationally-recognized testing laboratory, safety >> closures, >> and other safety features. >> >> * With cords lacking safety closures, cover any unused outlets with >> electrical tape or with plastic caps to prevent the chance of a child >> making >> contact >> with the live circuit. >> >> * Insert plugs fully so that no part of the prongs are exposed when the >> extension cord is in use. >> >> * When disconnecting cords, pull the plug rather than the cord itself. >> >> * Teach children not to play with plugs and outlets. >> >> * Use only three-wire extension cords for appliances with three-prong >> plugs. >> Never remove the third (round or U-shaped) prong, which is a safety >> feature >> designed to reduce the risk of shock and electrocution. >> >> * In locations where furniture or beds may be pushed against an extension >> cord where the cord joins the plug, use a special "angle extension cord," >> which >> is specifically designed for use in these instances. >> >> * Check the plug and the body of the extension cord while the cord is in >> use. Noticeable warming of these plastic parts is expected when cords are >> being >> used at their maximum rating, however, if the cord feels hot or if there >> is >> a softening of the plastic, this is a warning that the plug wires or >> connections >> are failing and that the extension cord should be discarded and replaced. >> >> * Never use an extension cord while it is coiled or looped. Never cover >> any >> part of an extension cord with newspapers, clothing, rugs, or any objects >> while >> the cord is in u
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Multimeter.
Yes, I got one of these talking multimeter, and it's really nice can't hardly believe that it was only $45.00 with tax and shipping... So much fun knowing what kind voltage you are working with and things like that. This is the first time that I can do some kinds of electric work by myself... The meter seems to be built really good. ROB from MINNESOTA - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Cc: Dale Campbell ; Loren buntemeyer Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 7:19 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Multimeter. Below is another copy of a copy of an e-mail received and forwarded to the Blindhandyman list by Tom Fowle on September first. I have checked out the site and this is indeed the same meter as sold by The Source by Circuit City in Canada except that this company does send into the United States. The Nexxtech talking multimeter is available from a place called KMS Tools in Canada. Their web site is http://kmstools.com and the multimeter is listed under "automotive tools". They will ship to the US and Canada, but we are not sure if they will ship to other countries. The total cost of the multimeter, including shipping, is approximately $45 to USA addresses. The toll-free number for KMS Tools is 1-800-567-8979. Thanks to K0LR for this information. Direct link to the NEXXTECH talking multimeter: http://www.kmstools.com/main.php?scripts/products/cat.php?142 Hope this helps and is what you are looking for. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
