RE: [BlindHandyMan] water filter and advice wanted
so the heat of the steam made it livable? Hope systems improve so folks don't have to live through that again. On Thu, 2 Sep 2010, Cy Selfridge wrote: Hi Spiro, I kept them going on the stove top and they acted like hot water heaters. They did not heat the entire 90 foot long mobile home but the main living area was liveable (nearly). The temps would dip to the teens and one night it fell below 10F. That was truly an awful time which I really do not care to repeat. We kept the water running in all of the faucets so the lines would not freeze and we were very lucky on that count. We had a good 2 inches of ice everywhere outside. For the first several days no one in Tulsa had gasoline for sale because they did not have electricity to run the gas pumps. After 3 or 4 days more and more stations had their generators running but most of the grocery stores were dead in the water. Wal-Mart did manage to get it together and did business on a limited basis. A lot of Tulsa had electricity within a week but our poor mobile home park was among the last to get power. The blamed recreation park across the street from our park had electricity after 9 or so days but, alas, not us. Once we could get out and get supplies life did get easier but we were sure overjoyed to see the lights come back on. From what I remember there was probably not more than 1,000 feet of power lines left undamaged in the entire Tulsa metro area. I am glad I live where I do. Interestingly there was a substation explosion in the north central part of Tulsa a couple of months ago and a whole hunk of Tulsa was without power and it took a good 3 or so weeks to get everything back to normal. Folks did have limited power but were told not to run their air-conditioners. Nice thing to have happen in the middle of the summer. (LOLLOLLOL) Cy, The anasazi From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Spiro Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 12:41 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] water filter and advice wanted okay, sometimes I'm stupid; but how did the 5 gallon pots keep you from freezing? On Thu, 2 Sep 2010, Cy Selfridge wrote: Alan, I use those candle lighters and they are quite handy. Yup, you occasionally have to go on a search for them if the War Department has used them. (LOLLOL) The Sears stove I had demanded that the stove have electricity in order to use the oven but the stove top sure saved our lives. I used a couple of my very large (5 gallon) pots to hold water and kept it going in order not to freeze to death. I would have used cooking oil but no stores were open to seel it. (LOL) Gads, that was a miserable experience. When I managed to get the home up to a balmy 59 degrees we all celebrated. Cy, The Anasazi From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:31 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] water filter and advice wanted I read on the AFB accessibility page pretty much the same information concerning the default 350 degree temperature and even 450 is only 10 button pushes away. The stove we saw with the center burner is gas and they make a to do over cooking on the center large pot burner. And, one of the stoves has the hole top of the stove 1 big grate but you could still feel the burner mouths under the grate so you know where to place the pot. I'm not worried about the igniter not working. I'm a long time camper and my stove in the motor home hasn't even got electronic ignition. The way to deal with that is to buy a grill lighter or candle lighter. Basically, their both the same except the grill lighter is a little longer and more out doorsy looking. The candle lighter looks nicer and is smaller to fit women's hands better as the packing on one said. Basically, what they both are is a disposable butane lighter with a long nose. These things remind me of a rifle in that they have a trigger. They are safe as well. You put your index finger on a dial that is spring loaded. You must roll it forward and hold it there wile you squeeze the trigger. Their easy for the blind to use because you can feel where the tip of the lighter will produce flame before you shoot. You turn the gas on, wait a second and fire. The lighter ignites the butaine and your burner ignites. If you haven't got the TV going full blast or the stereo, you can hear the gas light. They only cost a couple of bucks and will last a long time. I've got a portable Coleman 2 burner propane stove that I keep in the storage bin outside in the motor home. It uses the 1 pound propane cylinders. I keep a candle lighter in the bottom of it too. When I set
Re: [BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence
From: Kevin Doucet Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 11:05 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence Thanks for this advice. The posts have a flared spade part, which I guess is to give the post more traction, or, grip and I think this sort of post would need a rather large PVC pipe to accommodate it. I do understand your rationale with this idea, I just don't know if it will work with the particular posts I saw. I am still shopping around and might find some posts which will work with this, so, I will keep it in mind. Thanks for this help. At 09:21 PM 9/1/2010, you wrote: You've gotten some very sound advice on this, but I'd like to throw out two additional considerations just because they're things that aren't usually thought of when installing fencing: 1) You may want to consider using PVC pipe for setting your fence posts. The idea here is that you buy some PVC pipe that will allow the posts to fit inside snugly to moderately loosely and set these PVC pipes into concrete base at no more than a couple of inches above ground level. Then you can use these PVC pipes as inserts to hold the fence posts. By doing this, you can readily take down the fence for those unanticipated situations where you say to yourself, Self, wish I had a convenient way to take that darn fence down. I suggest PVC because it is naturally slippery and will allow you to easily slip the constructed fence out and then back in after whatever it was that inspired you to be able to take that fence down in the first place. I know this because I did it when I lived in Wheaton, Illinois. The PVC pieces should be long enough to allow the fence posts to drop down as far as necessary with an inch or two of PVC above ground level. 2) Keep in mind that when you have to do lawn work that grass will happily grow into that fencing. It is incredibly difficult to trim that grass because the weave of the fence likes to eat lawn trimmer strings like Peg Bundy used to love eating Bon-bons. Get yourself some sort of screen to run under the fence weave (from post to post) to prevent that darn grass from ever growing up into the fencing in the first place. I suggest several pieces of vinyl siding; a color that will pleasingly match the fence and home colors. You can then lay a strip of the vinyl siding so that the it will be positioned under the fencing and not one blade of grass will weave itself into your fence. I can remember asking my brother-in-law about what he thought about doing this, he thought I was nuts. That is, until he had seen what I had done. I laid the strip of vinyl siding flat on the ground (having used a hole saw to cut a perfectly round hole to slip over the fence posts). He thought it was a great idea once he saw it. Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: mailto:BillGallik%40CenturyTel.netbillgal...@centurytel.net - The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 3975 (20090330) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Flared posts will not work with the PVC idea. The posts I used had a consistent OD (1 7/8 I believe) so the PVC with a 2 ID worked quite well for that application. Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] My Oreck Upright has Died!
Yeah Victor, I know. I am taking it in today finally, because I have a day off. I love the Oreck because of the weight factor; it's very easy for me to use, whereas other vacs are so so heavy to maneuver. Claudia - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 10:52 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] My Oreck Upright has Died! Hi Claudia, There are much better alternatives to what you currently have, and for a lot cheaper than 500 dollars. In any case, what the other person said is true, there may be a reset switch that simply needs to be...well...Reset, for lack of a better term. LOL. This can usually be found near the bottom of the vacuum, where the brush is, and usually on top. Alternatively, you can give the company a call, talk to their tech support, and they can possibly let you know where the reset button is. In most cases, this will usually solve any problems that would cause the vacuum to stop working. If the reset button does not seem to be the problem, your next best solution is to fix the one you have. If a replacement is going to cost you 500 dollars or more, then you're probably better off shipping the vacuum to a repair center near you, if it isn't close by, that is, and have it repaired that way. They usually come back good as new, if not better, and you would only pay a fraction of the cost of a new one anyway. Lastly, if the repair is not a feasible solution for you, you might consider looking online for a better solution, or generating some ideas from list members on various lists where this is an acceptable topic, and find out what people are using. The model or company that gets mentioned most often would be the one you would go with. My wife and I have used a Panasonic canister vacuum for over 10 years now, and it still sucks as well as it did the day we first purchased it. It is, as I said a canister vacuum, with a hose, a bare floor and carpet attachment, as well as a stair attachment which is comprised of a smaller version of the carpet attachment with a brush that spins. It's great for stairs and furnishings, especially if you have pets like cats or dogs. This particular set up only cost my wife and I 199.99 plus tax at sears, and, as I said, it lasted us over 10 years. You do not have to go with the highest priced vacuums to get quality from a vacuum. Just food for thought. Victor __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5386 (20100822) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5419 (20100902) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] My Oreck Upright has Died!
i've also checked, and I don't think there is one, on this particular model. Claudia - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 10:10 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] My Oreck Upright has Died! I have an Oric upright and can't find a reset switch. At 12:39 PM 8/22/2010, you wrote: Hi, I do think that this might be the problem. We're not under warranty anymore, so I'll have to call them and ask how much it may be. Our local service center is pretty far away, about an hour's drive in IL, and we're in IN, so I'd have to work out the logistics of that! Claudia - Original Message - From: Rick Hume To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 8:08 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] My Oreck Upright has Died! Hello Claudia, I have owned an Oreck unit for years at work. There construction is very simple and straight forward. If you smelled no odors, I am suspicious that the issue may be in the switch. I have found that most repairs can be done by the owner, and your Oreck center will be glad to supply you with the required parts. If you don't have a local center, I'm sure you can order them. The first problem I had with my Oreck was with the switch. A wire broke off it. It just required re-attaching it. I complained that there was no bracket to prevent the cord from pulling on the switch connections, and my local center installed a simple one. I could have just firmly attached the cord to the handle with an electrical tie as well. Their built too well to just throw away. Good luck. - Original Message - From: Claudia To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 10:55 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] My Oreck Upright has Died! Hi, After 8 Years, my Oreck upright vacuum has died. I was using it today, feeling so proud of myself because I'd been actually moving the furniture and vacuuming behind it, and all of a sudden, it stopped. I smelled no burning rubber, nothing felt out of the usual. I thought that maybe, I may have inadvertently pulled the cord out of the outlet, but that wasn't the case. I tried it in several outlets of the home, and nothing happened. Guess the motor went out possibly? On another note, I ordered a new Oreck Cannister vac from QVC, and I'm not really liking it. It doesn't seem to pick up as well, as our original cannister vac. And, the pieces don't seem to fit tightly enough because the hose keeps disloding from the unit, or the handle dislodges from the hose. It drives me insane. You may be wondering why we have two Orecks; we bought them as a set, the upright, cannister cordless iron, and we've liked them a great deal. Now, I've been looking online at QVC, and there are several Oreck uprights there, but I just can't figure out which one will be the best. I like the lightweight feature of the Oreck upright, as I have a good deal of house to cover! There is an Oreck set that includes an upright, cannister vac cordless iron, for $549. The premice is that this upright vac is super quiet, but that's a lot of money. The one drawback to our current Oreck upright is that it is loud. What to do, what to do! Claudia Windows Messenger: mailto:cdelreal1973%40sbcglobal.netcdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net Skype: claudiadr10 __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5385 (20100821) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5385 (20100821) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5385 (20100821) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 3975 (20090330) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5391 (20100823) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of
Re: [BlindHandyMan] home owner insurance
Jen, If you have essential repairs that need to be made, you should see if your city offers no-interest or forgiveable loans, for rehab projects. These loans are usually based on income, minority status or disability. In our city, we have such a loan program; however, it is so good that there is a pretty long waiting list, almost two years. Barring that, do you have family that could help you make some of the needed repairs? The fact that you've had two flood claims in the past year may make it difficult for you to get affordable insurance as well. I'll keep thinking on this situation. Claudia - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 5:30 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] home owner insurance Hey Everyone, I have myself in a difficult spot and I do not know how to ask what I need without giving some of the back ground. It will not help me to get advice that does not take in the full picture. My home owner's insurance is about to be canceled. Essentially this is based on our not keeping our home in good repair. My husband is in total denial about it being our fault, but he is wrong. So my two questions are how do I get insurance on a house when I have had two water damage claims in the last year, and wat are the main things to try and get looking decent before the inspection. I do mean essential too. My yard is over grown and I have holes in my walls and ceilings. I do not know how to make my husband care enough about where we live to be better about this. My hope is that now that the kids are all in school I will be able to do some of these things myself. It has just become urgent because I have got to get someone in here to inspect and approve us for new insurance. I am sorry I am not sounding to optimistic here, but I just had another big fight with my husband about the roof and other needed repairs. I am feeling a little to drained to sound positive. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5408 (20100830) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5419 (20100902) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] home owner insurance
That's correct; the mortgage company will make sure that you have insurance, as they need to protect their investment, and it's much more costly than your conventional insurance, thus driving up your monthly payment. Claudia - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 7:47 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home owner insurance Jennifer, Is money a motivator for your husband? I believe you have a mortgage on your home. Mortgage companies won't allow you to go without insurance. Thus, if you can't get your own insurance, the mortgage company will sell you insurance and you won't be happy with how much they will charge you either. So, you are either going to have to spend some money on repairs, or you are going to spend money on very expensive insurance. Sorry to be a downer. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5408 (20100830) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5419 (20100902) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] water filter and advice wanted
Spiro, No, the water vapor was semi miserable but the heat radiated out from that large a container did warm up the main part of the home. If I had been able to get cooking oil it would have been a whole lot better. Cy, The Anasazi From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Spiro Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 1:08 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] water filter and advice wanted so the heat of the steam made it livable? Hope systems improve so folks don't have to live through that again. On Thu, 2 Sep 2010, Cy Selfridge wrote: Hi Spiro, I kept them going on the stove top and they acted like hot water heaters. They did not heat the entire 90 foot long mobile home but the main living area was liveable (nearly). The temps would dip to the teens and one night it fell below 10F. That was truly an awful time which I really do not care to repeat. We kept the water running in all of the faucets so the lines would not freeze and we were very lucky on that count. We had a good 2 inches of ice everywhere outside. For the first several days no one in Tulsa had gasoline for sale because they did not have electricity to run the gas pumps. After 3 or 4 days more and more stations had their generators running but most of the grocery stores were dead in the water. Wal-Mart did manage to get it together and did business on a limited basis. A lot of Tulsa had electricity within a week but our poor mobile home park was among the last to get power. The blamed recreation park across the street from our park had electricity after 9 or so days but, alas, not us. Once we could get out and get supplies life did get easier but we were sure overjoyed to see the lights come back on. From what I remember there was probably not more than 1,000 feet of power lines left undamaged in the entire Tulsa metro area. I am glad I live where I do. Interestingly there was a substation explosion in the north central part of Tulsa a couple of months ago and a whole hunk of Tulsa was without power and it took a good 3 or so weeks to get everything back to normal. Folks did have limited power but were told not to run their air-conditioners. Nice thing to have happen in the middle of the summer. (LOLLOLLOL) Cy, The anasazi From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Spiro Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 12:41 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] water filter and advice wanted okay, sometimes I'm stupid; but how did the 5 gallon pots keep you from freezing? On Thu, 2 Sep 2010, Cy Selfridge wrote: Alan, I use those candle lighters and they are quite handy. Yup, you occasionally have to go on a search for them if the War Department has used them. (LOLLOL) The Sears stove I had demanded that the stove have electricity in order to use the oven but the stove top sure saved our lives. I used a couple of my very large (5 gallon) pots to hold water and kept it going in order not to freeze to death. I would have used cooking oil but no stores were open to seel it. (LOL) Gads, that was a miserable experience. When I managed to get the home up to a balmy 59 degrees we all celebrated. Cy, The Anasazi From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:31 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] water filter and advice wanted I read on the AFB accessibility page pretty much the same information concerning the default 350 degree temperature and even 450 is only 10 button pushes away. The stove we saw with the center burner is gas and they make a to do over cooking on the center large pot burner. And, one of the stoves has the hole top of the stove 1 big grate but you could still feel the burner mouths under the grate so you know where to place the pot. I'm not worried about the igniter not working. I'm a long time camper and my stove in the motor home hasn't even got electronic ignition. The way to deal with that is to buy a grill lighter or candle lighter. Basically, their both the same except the grill lighter is a little longer and more out doorsy looking. The candle lighter looks nicer and is smaller to fit women's hands better as the packing on one said. Basically, what they both are is a disposable butane lighter with a long nose. These things remind me of a rifle in that they have a trigger. They are safe as well. You put
[BlindHandyMan] show room shine
when washing the truk any tips on getting that show room shine? i'm in the north east of the UK you can contackt me on skype carlf16 and joine my list for unabridged audiobooks send a blank email to ub_ab_bookspace+subscr...@googlegroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] porch light
The light bulb on our front porch went out. Question; being that it has some kind of censor that turns the light on once it gets dark and turns off in the morning when it gets light, is it a special light bulb? My wife thinks so, but I don't think so. I think it'll takes any light bulb providing it fits in the fixture.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light
It is not any special light bulb. There should be numbers and letters on the bulb to confirm this. I wouldn't use a compact fluorscent unless you are in a pretty moderate climate. Bulbs rated for rough service, as in trouble lights or traffic signals last longer if the door is used a lot when the light is on. Ron - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 9:28 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] porch light The light bulb on our front porch went out. Question; being that it has some kind of censor that turns the light on once it gets dark and turns off in the morning when it gets light, is it a special light bulb? My wife thinks so, but I don't think so. I think it'll takes any light bulb providing it fits in the fixture. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light
You're right. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:28 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] porch light The light bulb on our front porch went out. Question; being that it has some kind of censor that turns the light on once it gets dark and turns off in the morning when it gets light, is it a special light bulb? My wife thinks so, but I don't think so. I think it'll takes any light bulb providing it fits in the fixture. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light
Your wife looses, you win. Just change the bulb that's all. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still available upon request. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares bricemija...@att.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 7:28 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] porch light The light bulb on our front porch went out. Question; being that it has some kind of censor that turns the light on once it gets dark and turns off in the morning when it gets light, is it a special light bulb? My wife thinks so, but I don't think so. I think it'll takes any light bulb providing it fits in the fixture. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 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 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] show room shine
Good tips on the site and forums http://www.meguiars.com/ _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carl Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:54 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] show room shine when washing the truk any tips on getting that show room shine? i'm in the north east of the UK you can contackt me on skype carlf16 and joine my list for unabridged audiobooks send a blank email to ub_ab_bookspace+subscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:ub_ab_bookspace%2Bsubscribe%40googlegroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light
Thanks all.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light
You are probably right unless it is some sort of florescent bulb. Some of them are special in order that they can strike in sub-zero temperatures. The lamp bulb does not do the sensing. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:28 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] porch light The light bulb on our front porch went out. Question; being that it has some kind of censor that turns the light on once it gets dark and turns off in the morning when it gets light, is it a special light bulb? My wife thinks so, but I don't think so. I think it'll takes any light bulb providing it fits in the fixture. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light
This won't go over well with the wife, but you are right. The fixture itself is what makes it different. There are seals to keep the water out of the outlet. You can run any bulb that fits the threads in the outlet. This is within reason. Don't plug in a 500 watt halogen bulb, or something like that. Otherwise it takes a normal bulb. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:28 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] porch light The light bulb on our front porch went out. Question; being that it has some kind of censor that turns the light on once it gets dark and turns off in the morning when it gets light, is it a special light bulb? My wife thinks so, but I don't think so. I think it'll takes any light bulb providing it fits in the fixture. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] show room shine
And good stuff if you buy from them. I've used it for years and can't complain. And that's saying something for me. - Original Message - From: Michael baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 11:22 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] show room shine Good tips on the site and forums http://www.meguiars.com/ _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carl Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:54 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] show room shine when washing the truk any tips on getting that show room shine? i'm in the north east of the UK you can contackt me on skype carlf16 and joine my list for unabridged audiobooks send a blank email to ub_ab_bookspace+subscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:ub_ab_bookspace%2Bsubscribe%40googlegroups.com [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] porch light
No problems with sub degree coldness here, I live in Central California. Hardly ever falls below 32 and the front porch is covered. Now, I have to figure out how to change the light bulb. It is shaped like an octagon with vertical strips of glass about inch and a half wide and about 6 inches high with sheet metal between each strip of glass.. If it's like the one we had at our last home, it's a pain in the ass to change light bulbs as it damn near falls apart during the process.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light
The only consideration you should concern yourself with is that you not install a light bulb with so high a wattage that the fixture overheats. The fixture should have a wattage statement such as, Do Not Exceed xxx Watts. Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light
Look at the top and see if there aren't a couple screws up there. I've seen them where the sides stay in place and you reach down through the top to change the bulb. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 1:27 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light No problems with sub degree coldness here, I live in Central California. Hardly ever falls below 32 and the front porch is covered. Now, I have to figure out how to change the light bulb. It is shaped like an octagon with vertical strips of glass about inch and a half wide and about 6 inches high with sheet metal between each strip of glass.. If it's like the one we had at our last home, it's a pain in the ass to change light bulbs as it damn near falls apart during the process. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] show room shine
I use Astro Shield. - Original Message - From: Carl To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 9:53 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] show room shine when washing the truk any tips on getting that show room shine? i'm in the north east of the UK you can contackt me on skype carlf16 and joine my list for unabridged audiobooks send a blank email to ub_ab_bookspace+subscr...@googlegroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light
Hi, Sometimes the lamp unit has a photocell, which switches on/off at dawn/dusk. However some bulbs also have this unit at the bottom of the bulb. You will know if the bulb has it built in, as the bulb is bulkier than normal. If replacing the bulb doesn't work, perhaps the photocell has blown. I fitted a photocell unit to a metal haylide lamp; the photocell and relay cost only around £8 and the cell itself can be fitted by drilling a hole with the holesaw. The cell has a plastic nut and rubber washers to seal. Regards, Mike - Original Message - From: RJ To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light You're right. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:28 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] porch light The light bulb on our front porch went out. Question; being that it has some kind of censor that turns the light on once it gets dark and turns off in the morning when it gets light, is it a special light bulb? My wife thinks so, but I don't think so. I think it'll takes any light bulb providing it fits in the fixture. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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She may be wrong this time but she'll get him another time. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com 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 transistors group send an email to. funwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy inthes...@att.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 11:25 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light This won't go over well with the wife, but you are right. The fixture itself is what makes it different. There are seals to keep the water out of the outlet. You can run any bulb that fits the threads in the outlet. This is within reason. Don't plug in a 500 watt halogen bulb, or something like that. Otherwise it takes a normal bulb. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:28 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] porch light The light bulb on our front porch went out. Question; being that it has some kind of censor that turns the light on once it gets dark and turns off in the morning when it gets light, is it a special light bulb? My wife thinks so, but I don't think so. I think it'll takes any light bulb providing it fits in the fixture. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 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 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
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Really? A photo cell with switching mechanism built right onto the bulb? Wouldn't the light from the bulb convince the sensor it was always daytime? - Original Message - From: Mike Moore To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 5:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light Hi, Sometimes the lamp unit has a photocell, which switches on/off at dawn/dusk. However some bulbs also have this unit at the bottom of the bulb. You will know if the bulb has it built in, as the bulb is bulkier than normal. If replacing the bulb doesn't work, perhaps the photocell has blown. I fitted a photocell unit to a metal haylide lamp; the photocell and relay cost only around £8 and the cell itself can be fitted by drilling a hole with the holesaw. The cell has a plastic nut and rubber washers to seal. Regards, Mike - Original Message - From: RJ To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light You're right. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:28 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] porch light The light bulb on our front porch went out. Question; being that it has some kind of censor that turns the light on once it gets dark and turns off in the morning when it gets light, is it a special light bulb? My wife thinks so, but I don't think so. I think it'll takes any light bulb providing it fits in the fixture. [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] porch light
Hi Dale, I have seen some bulbs with the sensor built in but I do not think I would go that direction unless there was no way I could change out the fixture. I have also seen the sensor built into an adaptor which you then screw the bulb into. Cy, The Anasazi From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 3:44 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light Really? A photo cell with switching mechanism built right onto the bulb? Wouldn't the light from the bulb convince the sensor it was always daytime? - Original Message - From: Mike Moore To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 5:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light Hi, Sometimes the lamp unit has a photocell, which switches on/off at dawn/dusk. However some bulbs also have this unit at the bottom of the bulb. You will know if the bulb has it built in, as the bulb is bulkier than normal. If replacing the bulb doesn't work, perhaps the photocell has blown. I fitted a photocell unit to a metal haylide lamp; the photocell and relay cost only around £8 and the cell itself can be fitted by drilling a hole with the holesaw. The cell has a plastic nut and rubber washers to seal. Regards, Mike - Original Message - From: RJ To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light You're right. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:28 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] porch light The light bulb on our front porch went out. Question; being that it has some kind of censor that turns the light on once it gets dark and turns off in the morning when it gets light, is it a special light bulb? My wife thinks so, but I don't think so. I think it'll takes any light bulb providing it fits in the fixture. [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] porch light
Hi, I've seen some of them having an ornamental threaded piece at the bottom, you loosen it and the surround comes down with it. Regards, Mike - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 6:50 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light Look at the top and see if there aren't a couple screws up there. I've seen them where the sides stay in place and you reach down through the top to change the bulb. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 1:27 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light No problems with sub degree coldness here, I live in Central California. Hardly ever falls below 32 and the front porch is covered. Now, I have to figure out how to change the light bulb. It is shaped like an octagon with vertical strips of glass about inch and a half wide and about 6 inches high with sheet metal between each strip of glass.. If it's like the one we had at our last home, it's a pain in the ass to change light bulbs as it damn near falls apart during the process. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] anyone know if the Dice radio is available in Canada?
Subject is the question. There don't seem to be many digital FM broadcasters in Canada either. Any information appreciated, google isn't helping me. Thanks. Dale Leavens [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
