RE: [BlindHandyMan] Sheet rock patching
Hi Bob, Thank you for the explanation of the two tapes. Take care, Roger C Bachelder 3rd [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 6:36 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sheet rock patching Roger, There are 2 types of tape you can use. The old style is paper with several small holes in it. I like the self adhesive fiber glass tape best. It's stronger and you don't have to put a layer of joint compound on the wall first. For a hole the size you described you could put 2 layers of tape next to each other and cover them with compound and be done. Or you can cut a piece of drywall close to the size of the hole and cover the edges. For something that small though I'd use the fiber glass tape and be done. - Original Message - From: Roger Bachelder To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 4:37 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Sheet rock patching Hi R J, Can you explain what you mean by tape? I understand joint compound, but not sure about the tape. Roger C Bachelder 3rd [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:Bachelder3%40verizon.net net _ From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 4:27 PM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sheet rock patching The way I use to do this was to cut out a piece of plasterboard a little bigger than the hole than screw it over the hole and cut the old board to fit the new piece. Than tape and joint compound the cracks. RJ - Original Message - From: Roger Bachelder To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 15:44 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sheet rock patching Hi guys, Yup just like it says, I need to fix a hole I created by mistake. I have a whole in my wall about 2 by 2. There is a second layer of sheet rock behind the one with the big whole. I'd put body filler in it if i thought it would work. I'm not really sure on how to fix this. Can someone enlighten me? Thanks Yawl. Roger C Bachelder 3rd [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:Bachelder3%40verizon.net net [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] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why Use a Long Cane
there is a newer cane technique being taught to low vision folks called Verification technique Not having any residual vision, I don't know it, but it is used toverify objects ground etc. that the person thinks he sees. It can be less complex and obvious to older folks whose vision is still almost good enough for travel but who don't want to appear as blind. I can find out more, but this is kind of off topic maybe? Tothere is a newer cane technique being taught to low vision folks called Verification technique Not having any residual vision, I don't know it, but it is used toverify objects ground etc. that the person thinks he sees. It can be less complex and obvious to older folks whose vision is still almost good enough for travel but who don't want to appear as blind. I can find out more, but this is kind of off topic maybe? Also, the cane is protective, keps you from bashing your self on stuff etc. This is the main reason why electronic mobility aids must never, never be allowed in your cane. Your cane must be durable and sacrificable., not some multi thousand dollar precious gizmo to worry about as it preceeds you in the dangerous world. Tom m
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric motor question
David, seven hundred fifty watts per horsepower, thus the typical fifteen amp circuit might just make two horses, theoretically but with start up surge currents probably not. Tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric motor question
And who ever heard of horses running a table saw. Darn Sears anyhow... - Original Message - From: cheetah To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric motor question thats like the games sears plays with there table saws. i have a contractors table saw with a one and a half horse motor. but good ole sears clames it develops 3 horse power. hmmm jim At 05:54 AM 2/12/2008, you wrote: Dan, That's why I said looking at amps and Hp is apples and oranges. When I bought the router I saw how many amps the motor pulled and made a decision based on that. Well that and they were selling them for $119 on a special I found... I remember the theory somewhat but never gave it much attention because in machines it's based more on gearing and mechanical advantage. But I'd bet a lot of sales come from the HP rating for the bigger is better crowd. I wish emails had a way of being read where Jaws could pick up a laugh or grin in an email... I forget that a lot of times and I send something back as a laugh and it isn't taken that way... - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 10:23 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric motor question Bob, Just pointing out the wide variation between what theory says is possible, and what people are claiming is reality. The 3.25 HP your router claims means that it would draw 20.2 Amps at 120 Volts if the motor was perfect. So, no I don't really believe that your router can continuously generate 3.25 HP. I do believe it can generate that kind of power very briefly though. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu[EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.4/1275 - Release Date: 2/12/2008 3:20 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Intro
Sorry, I'll listen to the show. What was your specialty? Domestic or imports? - Original Message - From: Rhonda Steve To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:23 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Intro know he is a friend of mine I'm from mi - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:50 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Intro Steve, Are the one from Mass? - Original Message - From: Rhonda Steve To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:27 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Intro Hi all, I'm Steve Scott want to thank the guys for having me as a guest on the show today. I'm an auto tech, in the process of opening up shop again. If anyone has questions or topics they would like to talk about, I would welcome the discussion. Also, thanks for the list info. I'm enjoying the list. Steve [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] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Intro
I work on everything from street rods to all out drag cars and rales to late model foreign and domestic cars and trucks. I do trouble shooting, diagnostics and more. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:07 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Intro Sorry, I'll listen to the show. What was your specialty? Domestic or imports? - Original Message - From: Rhonda Steve To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:23 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Intro know he is a friend of mine I'm from mi - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:50 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Intro Steve, Are the one from Mass? - Original Message - From: Rhonda Steve To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:27 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Intro Hi all, I'm Steve Scott want to thank the guys for having me as a guest on the show today. I'm an auto tech, in the process of opening up shop again. If anyone has questions or topics they would like to talk about, I would welcome the discussion. Also, thanks for the list info. I'm enjoying the list. Steve [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] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Car repair.
Hey Steve, good show. Good talking with you today. I will be posting the show download links too the list some time Thursday evening. Have a good one. Don - Original Message - From: Rhonda Steve To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Car repair. hey there i really enjoyed the show thank you for having me on i would be happy to do it again any time Steven - Original Message - From: Don To: blind handy man Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 5:15 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Car repair. For the car rebuilding/racing/repair folks on list, and any one else. We found out about a guy, that will be our show guest this week, and all so will be joining this list in the next day are so, named Steve Scott. this guy builds dragsters, and does allot of auto rebuilding, and repair. Should be a great guest. and should bring some more repair knolege to the list. Regards Don [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] Intro
know he is a friend of mine I'm from mi - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:50 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Intro Steve, Are the one from Mass? - Original Message - From: Rhonda Steve To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:27 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Intro Hi all, I'm Steve Scott want to thank the guys for having me as a guest on the show today. I'm an auto tech, in the process of opening up shop again. If anyone has questions or topics they would like to talk about, I would welcome the discussion. Also, thanks for the list info. I'm enjoying the list. Steve [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] Battery Chargers?
most multi-batterry chargers now have a 9v port. The AA and AAA combo have it and the AA, AAA, C, and D type certainly do. The later is a flat, lying down type with a cord to plug into the wall; as opposed to it being an item that hangs from the wall a wall wart type. You can put 2 on an extention cord and have a charging station. This helped when my daughter was in a swing and we were using alot of D batteries in groups of 4. On Tue, 12 Feb 2008, David Ferrin wrote: You probably did and they may still be around I don't know. I haven't been in the market for such an animal for quite a while. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Claudia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 7:26 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Battery Chargers? Yes, But, I thought that years ago, I saw some chargers that worked with almost all the battery types, except for the 9-volt ones? Claudia - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:05 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Honestly I've always found that Radio Shack carries a good selection of battery chargers. I've got a double a and also a triple a charger from them. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Claudia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:52 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Yes, However, I need to find a charger that will charge all types, Double A, Tripple A, C and D. Claudia - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 5:45 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hi why don't you invest in rechargeable batteries they save you a fortune in the long run and is better for the environment as toys are very thirsty on batteries it makes good sense to fit rechargeable ones. Andrew - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hello Everyone, Does anyone know the rules concerning batteries? Should you always put the same type of batteries into an item? I'm asking because we have a four-year-old, and we're constantly going through batteries! Sometimes, I open packages of different brands and put them into a toy, etc, but I've heard this is not a good thing! Any ideas? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.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 [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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.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
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries?
look on ever:ready website they make one that is very good and retails at about $49 I think. If not the radio shack might have a similar item remember, you have questions, they have batteries On Tue, 12 Feb 2008, Claudia wrote: Yes, However, I need to find a charger that will charge all types, Double A, Tripple A, C and D. Claudia - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 5:45 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hi why don't you invest in rechargeable batteries they save you a fortune in the long run and is better for the environment as toys are very thirsty on batteries it makes good sense to fit rechargeable ones. Andrew - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hello Everyone, Does anyone know the rules concerning batteries? Should you always put the same type of batteries into an item? I'm asking because we have a four-year-old, and we're constantly going through batteries! Sometimes, I open packages of different brands and put them into a toy, etc, but I've heard this is not a good thing! Any ideas? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries?
it really matters not. it will equalize, and vots are volts amps are amps. At least there. On Tue, 12 Feb 2008, Claudia wrote: Hello Everyone, Does anyone know the rules concerning batteries? Should you always put the same type of batteries into an item? I'm asking because we have a four-year-old, and we're constantly going through batteries! Sometimes, I open packages of different brands and put them into a toy, etc, but I've heard this is not a good thing! Any ideas? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries?
Rechargeables are most cost efficient and best for the environment Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David Sexton Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:20 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? The reason you should use the same brand, even use the same package, or at least same brand and same age batteries is because the batteries will last as long as the shortest life battery. Every brand of battery has a different lifespan. So, if you use different brands you may have one battery that has gone dead while the rest are perfectly fine. It's not unsafe or anything to use different brands, just not very efficient. David - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 4:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hello Everyone, Does anyone know the rules concerning batteries? Should you always put the same type of batteries into an item? I'm asking because we have a four-year-old, and we're constantly going through batteries! Sometimes, I open packages of different brands and put them into a toy, etc, but I've heard this is not a good thing! Any ideas? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries?
the improvements over the last ten years in rechargeable batteries has been unbelievable they are now almost 3 amp hour in an a cell and 1 amp hour in an aaa cell compared to about ten years ago when an aa cell was only 0.5 amp hour and an aaa was 0.2 amp hour so as you can see they have improved a lot and the ni-mh don't suffer with memory problems like the old ni-cd's used to - Original Message - so in a nutshell things last ages on rechargables compared to what they used to years ago. Andrew From: Donald To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:11 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? I don't know if the rechargeable batteries are as strong as the others. For me they don't seem to last as long before having to be recharged. Of course I haven't used rechargeable batteries in about fifteen years and don't know if there have been any improvements on them or not. donald _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 5:46 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hi why don't you invest in rechargeable batteries they save you a fortune in the long run and is better for the environment as toys are very thirsty on batteries it makes good sense to fit rechargeable ones. Andrew - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hello Everyone, Does anyone know the rules concerning batteries? Should you always put the same type of batteries into an item? I'm asking because we have a four-year-old, and we're constantly going through batteries! Sometimes, I open packages of different brands and put them into a toy, etc, but I've heard this is not a good thing! Any ideas? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. our-safe-haven- mailto:our-safe-haven-subscribe%40googlegroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] makinghouseworkeasi mailto:makinghouseworkeasier-subscribe%40googlegroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] [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] electric motor question
thats like the games sears plays with there table saws. i have a contractors table saw with a one and a half horse motor. but good ole sears clames it develops 3 horse power. hmmm jim At 05:54 AM 2/12/2008, you wrote: Dan, That's why I said looking at amps and Hp is apples and oranges. When I bought the router I saw how many amps the motor pulled and made a decision based on that. Well that and they were selling them for $119 on a special I found... I remember the theory somewhat but never gave it much attention because in machines it's based more on gearing and mechanical advantage. But I'd bet a lot of sales come from the HP rating for the bigger is better crowd. I wish emails had a way of being read where Jaws could pick up a laugh or grin in an email... I forget that a lot of times and I send something back as a laugh and it isn't taken that way... - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 10:23 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric motor question Bob, Just pointing out the wide variation between what theory says is possible, and what people are claiming is reality. The 3.25 HP your router claims means that it would draw 20.2 Amps at 120 Volts if the motor was perfect. So, no I don't really believe that your router can continuously generate 3.25 HP. I do believe it can generate that kind of power very briefly though. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu[EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.4/1275 - Release Date: 2/12/2008 3:20 PM
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries?
I don't know if the rechargeable batteries are as strong as the others. For me they don't seem to last as long before having to be recharged. Of course I haven't used rechargeable batteries in about fifteen years and don't know if there have been any improvements on them or not. donald _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 5:46 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hi why don't you invest in rechargeable batteries they save you a fortune in the long run and is better for the environment as toys are very thirsty on batteries it makes good sense to fit rechargeable ones. Andrew - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hello Everyone, Does anyone know the rules concerning batteries? Should you always put the same type of batteries into an item? I'm asking because we have a four-year-old, and we're constantly going through batteries! Sometimes, I open packages of different brands and put them into a toy, etc, but I've heard this is not a good thing! Any ideas? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. our-safe-haven- mailto:our-safe-haven-subscribe%40googlegroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] makinghouseworkeasi mailto:makinghouseworkeasier-subscribe%40googlegroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries?
Claudia, Mixing different types of rechargable batteries is a bad idea. Mixing different brands of standard alcaline batteries isn't so bad because the capacities are likely to be fairly standard between brands. Do not mix new and older batteries in the same device. It would be much better to fill any device from the same package, or at least the same brand of batteries. Again, do not ever mix rechargable battery types and particularly never mix rechargables and alcalines. tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] New and questions about an oil gage
Many folks tried add on gauge pointer type devices, most optical. you looked for a change in reflected light from a presumably shiny pointer. again results are inconsistant. Getting the mechanical mounting system built to the gauge is the hard part. The electronics could be pretty simple with just an infrared LED and phototransistor feeding something not much more sophisticated than a light probe. You can try this is you have an Active' light probe by moving it over the gauge's surface and see if you get a sharp change in pitch near the pointer. Often reflections from the gauge's surface mess you up. Tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Laser Level
Jewel, Any light probe should work, it's just light after all. Whether it'll be precise enough to give you accurate results is questionable, but you could cover the light probe's sensor with a tiny tube to narrow it's aperture. Tom Tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] New and questions about an oil gage
Any time you try such mechanical modification of gauges, consider they may be sacrificed, often the pointers are much too sensative and delicate for blind haptors, or haptors of any sort of course. Anything that measures pressure or fluids/gasses etc. you may well break the seals and cause leaks and gauge distruction. It can work, but be aware of the risks. Tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries?
considering the range of operating requirements in an item, it will level out. If in the strictest terms, the below were true, most batteries would not work in most items as so many garbage cheapie batteries are sold to folks who aren't concerned with power or endurance; but just ignorantly buy on the lowest price. On Tue, 12 Feb 2008, David Sexton wrote: The reason you should use the same brand, even use the same package, or at least same brand and same age batteries is because the batteries will last as long as the shortest life battery. Every brand of battery has a different lifespan. So, if you use different brands you may have one battery that has gone dead while the rest are perfectly fine. It's not unsafe or anything to use different brands, just not very efficient. David - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 4:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hello Everyone, Does anyone know the rules concerning batteries? Should you always put the same type of batteries into an item? I'm asking because we have a four-year-old, and we're constantly going through batteries! Sometimes, I open packages of different brands and put them into a toy, etc, but I've heard this is not a good thing! Any ideas? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] How a Block and Tackle Works
If you have ever looked at the end of a crane, or if you have ever used an engine hoist or a come-along, or if you have ever looked at the rigging on a sailboat, then you have seen a block and tackle at work. A block and tackle is an arrangement of rope and pulleys that allows you to trade force for distance. Understanding the Block and Tackle Imagine that you have the arrangement of a 100 pound (45.4 kilogram) weight suspended from a rope, as shown below: In the above figure, if you are going to suspend the weight in the air then you have to apply an upward force of 100 pounds to the rope. If the rope is 100 feet (30.5 meters) long and you want to lift the weight up 100 feet, you have to pull in 100 feet of rope to do it. This is simple and obvious. Now imagine that you add a pulley to the mix, as shown below: Does this change anything? Not really. The only thing that changes is the direction of the force you have to apply to lift the weight. You still have to apply 100 pounds of force to keep the weight suspended, and you still have to reel in 100 feet of rope in order to lift the weight 100 feet. The following figure shows the arrangement after adding a second pulley: This arrangement actually does change things in an important way. You can see that the weight is now suspended by two pulleys rather than one. That means the weight is split equally between the two pulleys, so each one holds only half the weight, or 50 pounds (22.7 kilograms). That means that if you want to hold the weight suspended in the air, you only have to apply 50 pounds of force (the ceiling exerts the other 50 pounds of force on the other end of the rope). If you want to lift the weight 100 feet higher, then you have to reel in twice as much rope 0- 200 feet of rope must be pulled in. This demonstrates a force-distance tradeoff. The force has been cut in half but the distance the rope must be pulled has doubled. The following diagram adds a third and fourth pulley to the arrangement: In this diagram, the pulley attached to the weight actually consists of two separate pulleys on the same shaft, as shown on the right. This arrangement cuts the force in half and doubles the distance again. To hold the weight in the air you must apply only 25 pounds of force, but to lift the weight 100 feet higher in the air you must now reel in 400 feet of rope. A block and tackle can contain as many pulleys as you like, although at some point the amount of friction in the pulley shafts begins to become a significant source of resistance. Other Force/Distance Tradeoffs You come into contact with force/distance tradeoffs in all sorts of simple machines. For example, a lever is an example of this phenomenon: In this diagram a force F is being applied to the left end of the lever. The left end of the lever is twice as long (2X) as the right end (X). Therefore on the right end of the lever a force of 2F is available, but it acts through half of the distance (Y) that the left end moves (2Y). Changing the relative lengths of the left and right end of the lever changes the multipliers. Gears can do the same thing: In this diagram the left-hand gear has twice the diameter of the right-hand gear. For every turn of the left-hand gear, the right-hand gear turns twice. If you apply a certain amount of torque to the left-hand gear through one rotation, the right-hand gear will exert half as much torque but will turn two revolutions. Another good example is a simple hydraulic system, as shown below: Assume that you have two cylinders full of water with a pipe connecting the two cylinders together as shown. If you apply a force F to the left-hand plunger, it creates a pressure in the left-hand cylinder. Let's say you apply a 10 pound downward force to the left-hand cylinder. Let's also say that the radius of the left-hand cylinder is 0.57 inches. Therefore, the area of the left-hand piston is Pi * 0.57 * 0.57 = 1 square inch. If the radius of the right-hand cylinder is 4 times greater, or 2.28 inches, then the area of the right-hand piston is 16 square inches, or 16 times greater. If you push the left-hand piston down through 16 inches with a force of 10 pounds, then the right-hand piston will rise 1 inch with a force of 160 pounds. Hydraulic cylinders of all sorts take advantage of this simple force-multiplying effect every day. You can see that a block and tackle, a lever, a gear train and a hydraulic system all do the same thing: they let you magnify a force by proportionally diminishing the distance through which the magnified force can act. It turns out that this sort of force multiplication is an extremely useful capability! Here are some of the devices that use these simple principles: . Car jack (lever or threaded gear) . Fingernail clippers (lever) . Automobile transmission (gears) . Come-along (block and tackle, gear) . Can opener (gear, lever) . Crowbar (lever) . Hammer claw (lever) . Bottle opener
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric motor question
Ahh another can of worms perhaps. Most routers are technically universal motors with brushes that can run on ac or dc in theory. the Code chart i looked at was for single phase a c motors. No not an answer to your query, but juist to say we are talking apples and oranges again. Ron - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 8:55 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric motor question So I guess that means my 3.25 HP router from Freud isn't really 3.25 HP... - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 9:50 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric motor question So, not surprisingly, theory and reality are at odds. The 20 amp times 120 volt divided by 746 watts per HP, gives the theoretical value. Luckily, we have folks on the list who know a lot more practical knowledge than someone like me with a bunch of theory. Reality appears to be that you are going to max out a 20 amp circuit with not much more than one HP. Now, where did I leave my infinitely large, infinitely thin conducting plate? I'm always putting the damn thing on edge and then can never find it again. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Intro
Hi all, I'm Steve Scott want to thank the guys for having me as a guest on the show today. I'm an auto tech, in the process of opening up shop again. If anyone has questions or topics they would like to talk about, I would welcome the discussion. Also, thanks for the list info. I'm enjoying the list. Steve [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] FW: [blind_geek_zone] New discussion mailing list relating to the K-Sonar ultrasonic cane attachment
Hi all, This topic was recently discussed on this list so I thought I would forward this message. The web page for the SonicVision device is quite interesting. Take care, Ed Przybylek -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 1:45 AM To: BlindZA; Tech Talk Discussion; BlindGadgets; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; accessible-devices Subject: [blind_geek_zone] New discussion mailing list relating to the K-Sonar ultrasonic cane attachment Ok. Been discussing this specific device with the one supplier in New Zealand, and they've now gotten their mailing list going. See the relevant content below since they're not really limiting it to discussion of only one device. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...Fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' ---original content--- SonicVision - BAT Technology A new list called SonicVision has been created for blind travelers who use a K-Sonar, KASPA, Trisensor or Sonic guide in their daily mobility. For these travellers, ultrasonic waves provide an auditory feedback system that supplies them with accurate spatial information about their immediate environment. By listening to different sounds reflected from their travel path, , a blind person can interpret spatial information about what is nearby, such as the texture of an object and its precise distance. By detecting and avoiding obstacles, a travel experience becomes more interesting and safe. The purpose of the list is to exchange information and tips on using ultrasonic technology. . It is a forum through which experienced travelers can help others make full use of ultrasonics in daily mobility and to share with others their wealth of expertise. If you have an electronic travel aid or are interested in learning more about using an ETA and would like to join the list, visit http://www.freelists.org/list/sonicvision For more information about ultrasonic devices, visit http://www.batforblind.co.nz To post a message, send your posts to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, send message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] put unsubscribe in the subject line. Archived messages can be found at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/blind_geek_zone Visit the website at: www.blind-geek-zone.net __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 2865 (20080211) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 2865 (20080211) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] looking for some tools.
Sears has a couple of digital levels that have sound you can turn on. They beep at 0 and 90 degrees. If you want to make two surfaces parallel to each other you can zero the display and when the level is at that same angle it will beep again. They have two models, a 10 inch and a 24 inch. I have both of them. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: robert moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 10:00 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] looking for some tools. I did see just before Christmass Sears had some type of autable level. I think it may have been about 35 dollars. Could be way off on the price. I did not check it out to see how functional it would be I only know that it was autable. Might be worth checking it out. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 3:43 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] looking for some tools. I've never heard of a talking level anywhere. The one at MaxiAids is about 10 inches long and it beeps when you are close to level or plumb and it makes a steady tone when you are level or plumb. I bought that one years ago and still have it. I used to keep it zip tied to my 4 foot level. Last spring I bought the new electronic level from Stabila which also beeps and gives a steady tone when level or plumb but it's much more accurate. I think I got mine through Amazon but if you do a search for Stabila levels on Google you can find lots of suppliers. A tip on searching though. If you type in something like audible levels you are going to get buried with links on things like acoustics and so on. Hope this helps - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 4:29 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] looking for some tools. Bob Have you seen this talking level @ Maxi Aids lately? I've looked and not seen it. Let me know, maybe I'm missing it Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ]On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:53 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] looking for some tools. You can get most of that at places like MaxiAids.com They have both types of tape measures, and a short as in 10 inch audible level. Places like Lowes or Home Depot have the Zircon stud finder. They make a decent model and the more you pay isn't always better with them. Their basic model buzzes when you find a stud. The more expensive models require you to choose between studs, wiring pipes and even more choices... So the basic model is all most will need unless you can see the screen to make choices. - Original Message - From: Angel L Adorno To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:27 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] looking for some tools. hi list, can any one tell me where I can get these tools. I need a brail tape mesure, or a talking one. a stud finder, that beeps or talks. I also need a leviler that talks or beeps. if any one owns or can tell me where I can get it, I would be very greatful. thanks. [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] [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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.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 virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.4/1275 - Release Date:
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Battery Chargers?
Just for my 2¢ worth. I would really look at the new hybrid batteries and some new chargers. A few weeks ago buy-com had a Duracell charging system with several double and triple A batteries. This charger would charge the battery in 15 minutes. I believe that Wal-mart has a similar system. For the kids a 15 minute charge time could help maintain your sanity. - Original Message - From: Claudia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 7:26 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Battery Chargers? Yes, But, I thought that years ago, I saw some chargers that worked with almost all the battery types, except for the 9-volt ones? Claudia - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:05 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Honestly I've always found that Radio Shack carries a good selection of battery chargers. I've got a double a and also a triple a charger from them. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Claudia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:52 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Yes, However, I need to find a charger that will charge all types, Double A, Tripple A, C and D. Claudia - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 5:45 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hi why don't you invest in rechargeable batteries they save you a fortune in the long run and is better for the environment as toys are very thirsty on batteries it makes good sense to fit rechargeable ones. Andrew - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hello Everyone, Does anyone know the rules concerning batteries? Should you always put the same type of batteries into an item? I'm asking because we have a four-year-old, and we're constantly going through batteries! Sometimes, I open packages of different brands and put them into a toy, etc, but I've heard this is not a good thing! Any ideas? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.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 [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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Car repair.
Welcome to the list. I was wondering if others have discovered the newer cars now have what is called a cabin air filter in the fresh air and recirculating air plenum. This one was serviced through the back of the glove box. Anyone ever see a pair of gloves in a glove box. Anyway these filters are not cheap. Forty dollars for two.Granted the two I removed were very dirty since they hadn't been changed since the 2002 car was purchased and now has around 160,000 miles. Surprised me. But the last newest car was a 96 Mercury. Don't tell me it had one also. Ron - Original Message - From: Rhonda Steve To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Car repair. hey there i really enjoyed the show thank you for having me on i would be happy to do it again any time Steven - Original Message - From: Don To: blind handy man Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 5:15 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Car repair. For the car rebuilding/racing/repair folks on list, and any one else. We found out about a guy, that will be our show guest this week, and all so will be joining this list in the next day are so, named Steve Scott. this guy builds dragsters, and does allot of auto rebuilding, and repair. Should be a great guest. and should bring some more repair knolege to the list. Regards Don [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] Horsepower How It Started, What it Means Today
That's our Ray, he's a one man research department and we're all glad for his skills. Check out the files page listed at the bottom of every post sent out to the list for a large amount of articles that have come across this list in the past few years. Also there is the free archive service that we use as well. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Rhonda Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 7:41 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Horsepower How It Started, What it Means Today now that's good stuff keep it coming - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 2:07 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Horsepower How It Started, What it Means Today But what is horsepower, and what does the horsepower rating mean in terms of performance? In this article, you'll learn exactly what horsepower is and how you can apply it to your everyday life. The term horsepower was invented by the engineer James Watt. Watt lived from 1736 to 1819 and is most famous for his work on improving the performance of steam engines. We are also reminded of him every day when we talk about 60-watt light bulbs. The story goes that Watt was working with ponies lifting coal at a coal mine, and he wanted a way to talk about the power available from one of these animals. He found that, on average, a mine pony could do 22,000 foot-pounds of work in a minute. He then increased that number by 50 percent and pegged the measurement of horsepower at 33,000 foot-pounds of work in one minute. It is that arbitrary unit of measure that has made its way down through the centuries and now appears on your car, your lawn mower, your chain saw and even in some cases your vacuum cleaner. horsepower What horsepower means is this: In Watt's judgement, one horse can do 33,000 foot-pounds of work every minute. So, imagine a horse raising coal out of a coal mine as shown above. A horse exerting 1 horsepower can raise 330 pounds of coal 100 feet in a minute, or 33 pounds of coal 1,000 feet in one minute, or 1,000 pounds 33 feet in one minute. You can make up whatever combination of feet and pounds you like. As long as the product is 33,000 foot-pounds in one minute, you have a horsepower. You can probably imagine that you would not want to load 33,000 pounds of coal in the bucket and ask the horse to move it 1 foot in a minute because the horse couldn't budge that big a load. You can probably also imagine that you would not want to put 1 pound of coal in the bucket and ask the horse to run 33,000 feet in one minute, since that translates into 375 miles per hour and horses can't run that fast. However, if you have read How a Block and Tackle Works, you know that with a block and tackle you can easily trade perceived weight for distance using an arrangement of pulleys. So you could create a block and tackle system that puts a comfortable amount of weight on the horse at a comfortable speed no matter how much weight is actually in the bucket. Horsepower can be converted into other units as well. For example: List of 3 items . 1 horsepower is equivalent to 746 watts. So if you took a 1-horsepower horse and put it on a treadmill, it could operate a generator producing a continuous 746 watts. . 1 horsepower (over the course of an hour) is equivalent to 2,545 BTU (British thermal units). If you took that 746 watts and ran it through an electric heater for an hour, it would produce 2,545 BTU (where a BTU is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water 1 degree F). . One BTU is equal to 1,055 joules, or 252 gram-calories or 0.252 food Calories. Presumably, a horse producing 1 horsepower would burn 641 Calories in one hour if it were 100-percent efficient. Measuring Horsepower If you want to know the horsepower of an engine, you hook the engine up to a dynamometer. A dynamometer places a load on the engine and measures the amount of power that the engine can produce against the load. You can get an idea of how a dynamometer works in the following way: Imagine that you turn on a car engine, put it in neutral and floor it. The engine would run so fast it would explode. That's no good, so on a dynamometer you apply a load to the floored engine and measure the load the engine can handle at different engine speeds. You might hook an engine to a dynamometer, floor it and use the dynamometer to apply enough of a load to the engine to keep it at, say, 7,000 rpm. You record how much load the engine can handle. Then you apply additional load to knock the engine speed down to 6,500 rpm and record the load there. Then you apply additional load to get it down to 6,000 rpm, and so on. You can
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Horsepower How It Started, What it Means Today
now that's good stuff keep it coming - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 2:07 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Horsepower How It Started, What it Means Today But what is horsepower, and what does the horsepower rating mean in terms of performance? In this article, you'll learn exactly what horsepower is and how you can apply it to your everyday life. The term horsepower was invented by the engineer James Watt. Watt lived from 1736 to 1819 and is most famous for his work on improving the performance of steam engines. We are also reminded of him every day when we talk about 60-watt light bulbs. The story goes that Watt was working with ponies lifting coal at a coal mine, and he wanted a way to talk about the power available from one of these animals. He found that, on average, a mine pony could do 22,000 foot-pounds of work in a minute. He then increased that number by 50 percent and pegged the measurement of horsepower at 33,000 foot-pounds of work in one minute. It is that arbitrary unit of measure that has made its way down through the centuries and now appears on your car, your lawn mower, your chain saw and even in some cases your vacuum cleaner. horsepower What horsepower means is this: In Watt's judgement, one horse can do 33,000 foot-pounds of work every minute. So, imagine a horse raising coal out of a coal mine as shown above. A horse exerting 1 horsepower can raise 330 pounds of coal 100 feet in a minute, or 33 pounds of coal 1,000 feet in one minute, or 1,000 pounds 33 feet in one minute. You can make up whatever combination of feet and pounds you like. As long as the product is 33,000 foot-pounds in one minute, you have a horsepower. You can probably imagine that you would not want to load 33,000 pounds of coal in the bucket and ask the horse to move it 1 foot in a minute because the horse couldn't budge that big a load. You can probably also imagine that you would not want to put 1 pound of coal in the bucket and ask the horse to run 33,000 feet in one minute, since that translates into 375 miles per hour and horses can't run that fast. However, if you have read How a Block and Tackle Works, you know that with a block and tackle you can easily trade perceived weight for distance using an arrangement of pulleys. So you could create a block and tackle system that puts a comfortable amount of weight on the horse at a comfortable speed no matter how much weight is actually in the bucket. Horsepower can be converted into other units as well. For example: List of 3 items . 1 horsepower is equivalent to 746 watts. So if you took a 1-horsepower horse and put it on a treadmill, it could operate a generator producing a continuous 746 watts. . 1 horsepower (over the course of an hour) is equivalent to 2,545 BTU (British thermal units). If you took that 746 watts and ran it through an electric heater for an hour, it would produce 2,545 BTU (where a BTU is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water 1 degree F). . One BTU is equal to 1,055 joules, or 252 gram-calories or 0.252 food Calories. Presumably, a horse producing 1 horsepower would burn 641 Calories in one hour if it were 100-percent efficient. Measuring Horsepower If you want to know the horsepower of an engine, you hook the engine up to a dynamometer. A dynamometer places a load on the engine and measures the amount of power that the engine can produce against the load. You can get an idea of how a dynamometer works in the following way: Imagine that you turn on a car engine, put it in neutral and floor it. The engine would run so fast it would explode. That's no good, so on a dynamometer you apply a load to the floored engine and measure the load the engine can handle at different engine speeds. You might hook an engine to a dynamometer, floor it and use the dynamometer to apply enough of a load to the engine to keep it at, say, 7,000 rpm. You record how much load the engine can handle. Then you apply additional load to knock the engine speed down to 6,500 rpm and record the load there. Then you apply additional load to get it down to 6,000 rpm, and so on. You can do the same thing starting down at 500 or 1,000 rpm and working your way up. What dynamometers actually measure is torque (in pound-feet), and to convert torque to horsepower you simply multiply torque by rpm/5,252. Torque Imagine that you have a big socket wrench with a 2-foot-long handle on it, and you apply 50 pounds of force to that 2-foot handle. What you are doing is applying a torque, or turning force, of 100 pound-feet (50 pounds to a 2-foot-long handle) to the bolt. You could get the same 100 pound-feet of torque by applying 1 pound of
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Battery Chargers?
You probably did and they may still be around I don't know. I haven't been in the market for such an animal for quite a while. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Claudia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 7:26 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Battery Chargers? Yes, But, I thought that years ago, I saw some chargers that worked with almost all the battery types, except for the 9-volt ones? Claudia - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:05 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Honestly I've always found that Radio Shack carries a good selection of battery chargers. I've got a double a and also a triple a charger from them. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Claudia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:52 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Yes, However, I need to find a charger that will charge all types, Double A, Tripple A, C and D. Claudia - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 5:45 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hi why don't you invest in rechargeable batteries they save you a fortune in the long run and is better for the environment as toys are very thirsty on batteries it makes good sense to fit rechargeable ones. Andrew - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hello Everyone, Does anyone know the rules concerning batteries? Should you always put the same type of batteries into an item? I'm asking because we have a four-year-old, and we're constantly going through batteries! Sometimes, I open packages of different brands and put them into a toy, etc, but I've heard this is not a good thing! Any ideas? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.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 [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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.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
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries?
Honestly I've always found that Radio Shack carries a good selection of battery chargers. I've got a double a and also a triple a charger from them. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Claudia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:52 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Yes, However, I need to find a charger that will charge all types, Double A, Tripple A, C and D. Claudia - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 5:45 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hi why don't you invest in rechargeable batteries they save you a fortune in the long run and is better for the environment as toys are very thirsty on batteries it makes good sense to fit rechargeable ones. Andrew - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hello Everyone, Does anyone know the rules concerning batteries? Should you always put the same type of batteries into an item? I'm asking because we have a four-year-old, and we're constantly going through batteries! Sometimes, I open packages of different brands and put them into a toy, etc, but I've heard this is not a good thing! Any ideas? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.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
Re: [BlindHandyMan] looking for some tools.
It was the small version, I believe about 10 inches long if I remember the ad right. - Original Message - From: robert moore To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 11:00 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] looking for some tools. I did see just before Christmass Sears had some type of autable level. I think it may have been about 35 dollars. Could be way off on the price. I did not check it out to see how functional it would be I only know that it was autable. Might be worth checking it out. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 3:43 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] looking for some tools. I've never heard of a talking level anywhere. The one at MaxiAids is about 10 inches long and it beeps when you are close to level or plumb and it makes a steady tone when you are level or plumb. I bought that one years ago and still have it. I used to keep it zip tied to my 4 foot level. Last spring I bought the new electronic level from Stabila which also beeps and gives a steady tone when level or plumb but it's much more accurate. I think I got mine through Amazon but if you do a search for Stabila levels on Google you can find lots of suppliers. A tip on searching though. If you type in something like audible levels you are going to get buried with links on things like acoustics and so on. Hope this helps - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 4:29 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] looking for some tools. Bob Have you seen this talking level @ Maxi Aids lately? I've looked and not seen it. Let me know, maybe I'm missing it Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ]On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:53 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] looking for some tools. You can get most of that at places like MaxiAids.com They have both types of tape measures, and a short as in 10 inch audible level. Places like Lowes or Home Depot have the Zircon stud finder. They make a decent model and the more you pay isn't always better with them. Their basic model buzzes when you find a stud. The more expensive models require you to choose between studs, wiring pipes and even more choices... So the basic model is all most will need unless you can see the screen to make choices. - Original Message - From: Angel L Adorno To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:27 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] looking for some tools. hi list, can any one tell me where I can get these tools. I need a brail tape mesure, or a talking one. a stud finder, that beeps or talks. I also need a leviler that talks or beeps. if any one owns or can tell me where I can get it, I would be very greatful. thanks. [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] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Help needed with list setting.
I've always believed that Lenny was going to be a big help around here and he sure is doing just that, good job. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: robert moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 10:39 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Help needed with list setting. Hello moderators I have been suddenly called away this week I am leaving Tuesday Morning and will not be back until Next Monday. I don't know how to put this list on (for lack of a better term) Vacation mode. If I leave it on for the week I will come back to a mounhtain of emails that I won't have time to get to. Would one of you be so kind as to suspend emails for the week Please? Thanks Much. I don't know how to do that and don't have time tonight to figure it out. I really look forward to hearing from Scott on the BHM show. Should be good. Robert -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Don Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 4:16 PM To: blind handy man Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Car repair. For the car rebuilding/racing/repair folks on list, and any one else. We found out about a guy, that will be our show guest this week, and all so will be joining this list in the next day are so, named Steve Scott. this guy builds dragsters, and does allot of auto rebuilding, and repair. Should be a great guest. and should bring some more repair knolege to the list. Regards Don [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.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
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries?
Yes, However, I need to find a charger that will charge all types, Double A, Tripple A, C and D. Claudia - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 5:45 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hi why don't you invest in rechargeable batteries they save you a fortune in the long run and is better for the environment as toys are very thirsty on batteries it makes good sense to fit rechargeable ones. Andrew - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hello Everyone, Does anyone know the rules concerning batteries? Should you always put the same type of batteries into an item? I'm asking because we have a four-year-old, and we're constantly going through batteries! Sometimes, I open packages of different brands and put them into a toy, etc, but I've heard this is not a good thing! Any ideas? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Batteries?
Hello Everyone, Does anyone know the rules concerning batteries? Should you always put the same type of batteries into an item? I'm asking because we have a four-year-old, and we're constantly going through batteries! Sometimes, I open packages of different brands and put them into a toy, etc, but I've heard this is not a good thing! Any ideas? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries?
Hi why don't you invest in rechargeable batteries they save you a fortune in the long run and is better for the environment as toys are very thirsty on batteries it makes good sense to fit rechargeable ones. Andrew - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hello Everyone, Does anyone know the rules concerning batteries? Should you always put the same type of batteries into an item? I'm asking because we have a four-year-old, and we're constantly going through batteries! Sometimes, I open packages of different brands and put them into a toy, etc, but I've heard this is not a good thing! Any ideas? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Home Automation: where we've been, where we're at and wh ere we're going.
Lucky Lindy meets my Grandmother (or, Home Automation: where we've been, where we're at and where we're going) by Phil Kingery In all truth, Charles Lindbergh never met my grandmother, but both have played a role, albeit small, in my perception of Home Automation. My Grandmother Florence was born in Flat Rock, Indiana in 1910 and was a young woman of 16 when Charles Lindbergh made his historic flight across the Atlantic. She has seen a lot of changes in her long life. She remembers using kerosene lanterns in her home. She recalls the hand-operated water pump being several long strides outside the kitchen door. On cold winter mornings she would take warm water from beside the wood stove to prime the pump. The pump handle was often so cold that she had to be careful not to let her mittens freeze to the metal. Her first experience with what would later be called home automation was when her family built a new farm house with the water pump inside the kitchen. Moving the water pump into the house was a tremendous first step for her and her family. It is staggering to think of all the technical innovations in HA she has witnessed in her life. The practical, incandescent electric light bulb had been invented by Thomas Edison while her parents were still children. However, it was the work of men like Nikola Tesla who made it possible to get the needed electricity to rural areas like Flat Rock. Even while Lucky Lindy was flying to Paris, only a few towns the size of Flat Rock had electricity. Alexander Bell's telephone was a modern technical marvel at that time, and yet again, only the larger cities had telephone service. Men like Marconi and others were also working on the idea of sending sound through the air, but the idea of a radio in everyone's home was years away. During my grandmother's early years, more towns began to have movie theaters. She can recall taking the train to nearby Indianapolis to go to the silent movies of the day. But as the 1920's gave way to the 1930's, the great depression deepened. Technical innovations moved very slowly. As is always the case, terrible things can occur that speed the development of new technologies: December 7, 1941. As the United States was drawn into the war, scientists and engineers began working on things that would not only help win the war, but would ultimately have an effect on Home Automation. Radio tubes became smaller and more reliable for use in ships and aircraft. (This led to radios being practical for homes and civilian automobiles.) The uses of radio expanded to not only voice, but data. (Now we have key chain remotes to unlock our cars, open our garage doors and arm our security systems.) Powerful high frequency waves were used to detect enemy airplanes long before they could be seen. (We now have microwave ovens and radar detectors.) After the war technology continued to expand. In 1947, Bell Labs announced the next big step in electronics: the transistor. Then into the 1950's (a time of my own recollection) we began to see more electronics in the home. I can recall the day that my father bought a second television for our home. This was especially unusual for that time as most homes in the country either had one or none. We now had two and for the first time, my father could watch Wagon Train on the big set, while my sister, brother and I watched The Wonderful World of Disney on the other. Both sets were black and white, but at that time, we didn't care. The big set was attached to the roof antenna, but our little 12-inch set only had rabbit ears. Mickey was a little fuzzy. Remote control began to emerge around this time, also. I recall going to a rich relative's home and being fascinated by their remote control television. It was a big monster in a hard wood cabinet the size of an office desk. The pastel colors of their color television were not very life-like, but that didn't matter. It was COLOR! What really fascinated me was the remote control. Now, they still had to turn it on, adjust the volume and all of that, but then they could sit down in their easy chair and change channels remotely. This was accomplished by a plastic tube running from the back of the TV set to a large rubber bulb, like a turkey baster. Every time you squeezed the rubber bulb, the channel changer would advance one channel. Going from channel 4 to channel 6 only took two squeezes. At that time we only had three channels. It was a little more difficult going from channel 8 back to channel 4 because it took nine squeezes. You also had to endure the audio hiss and video frazzle of the all those vacant in-between channels. I remember getting in trouble for jumping up and down on the rubber bulb trying to see how fast I could change the channels. In 1978 remote control took a new step when Pico Engineering patented the X-10 protocol. This was a whole new way of remote control. The turkey baster idea had not lasted very long. Other
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Battery Chargers?
Aloha, These batteries are marvelous! I bought a couple just to see if I could believe it. Betsy At 03:33 AM 2/12/2008, you wrote: Just for my 2¢ worth. I would really look at the new hybrid batteries and some new chargers. A few weeks ago buy-com had a Duracell charging system with several double and triple A batteries. This charger would charge the battery in 15 minutes. I believe that Wal-mart has a similar system. For the kids a 15 minute charge time could help maintain your sanity. - Original Message - From: Claudia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 7:26 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Battery Chargers? Yes, But, I thought that years ago, I saw some chargers that worked with almost all the battery types, except for the 9-volt ones? Claudia - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:05 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Honestly I've always found that Radio Shack carries a good selection of battery chargers. I've got a double a and also a triple a charger from them. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Claudia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:52 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Yes, However, I need to find a charger that will charge all types, Double A, Tripple A, C and D. Claudia - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 5:45 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hi why don't you invest in rechargeable batteries they save you a fortune in the long run and is better for the environment as toys are very thirsty on batteries it makes good sense to fit rechargeable ones. Andrew - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries? Hello Everyone, Does anyone know the rules concerning batteries? Should you always put the same type of batteries into an item? I'm asking because we have a four-year-old, and we're constantly going through batteries! Sometimes, I open packages of different brands and put them into a toy, etc, but I've heard this is not a good thing! Any ideas? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.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 [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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address:
[BlindHandyMan] Repair Products which Might Help,and Where to Get Them
Looking for a colour match for that repair job and you did not know where to purchase a product to do the job. Colour Matched Repair ProductsFrom it's brand new, state of the art manufacturing facility in Southern New Jersey, KIT Industries ships it's unique line of colour-matched repair products worldwide. In business since 1972, we have assembled an unequaled selection of color samples from all of the major porcelain and fiberglass/acrylic manufacturers. This includes colors manufactured 50 years ago as well as those in use on today's fixtures. In addition, we match a wide range of plastic laminate colors in both matte and gloss finishes for repairing kitchen counter tops, vanities, etc. A custom color program is also available, to match colors not available, along with floor and wall tiles. Whether it is a 40 year old green bath tub, a beige counter top, or red tile, KIT Industries, Inc. has your color-matched repair solution. To order visit www.porc-a-fix.net 1262 Glen Ave. - Moorestown, NJ 08057 USA Phone 800-526-3186 Fax 856-642-1244
[BlindHandyMan] Cabin Air Filters, Makes types.etc
Cabin Air Filter Description Not long ago, a Cabin Air Filter was found only on European vehicles. Now, Auto Cabin Air Filters are actually almost common place. These vehicles are among those that have at least one Cabin Air Filter: Ford Contour, Windstar and Ford trucks; the Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo, Suburban, Tahoe and Silverado; and the Lincoln Navigator. Japanese cars such as the Honda Accord and Odyssey, and the Acura RL and TL use Auto Cabin Air Filters. The Cabin Air Filter helps protect the driver and passengers from pollen, dust, other particulates and exhaust gases that may find their way into a vehicle's ventilation system. Regardless whether you drive in urban areas or are strictly a rural driver, it is important to keep Cabin Air Filter changed regularly. A dirty Cabin Air Filter can cause your vehicle's air conditioning and heating system to over work as it tries to circulate air through restricted Auto Cabin Air Filters. An ill-fitting replacement Cabin Air Filter permit so much unfiltered air to pass through that the whole purpose of a Cabin Air Filter is defeated. For more information see below. http://www.car-stuff.com/cabinairfilter.htm
