RE: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal
Eastman 910, which was the predecessor to crazy glue, is what we used to use for metal to metal bonding. We had to have the surfaces very smooth and clean but it really held. I understand crazy glue isn't as strong but is much more forgiving on the preparation. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 2:36 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal So this time I had the good sense to Google glue metal to metal, instead of gorilla glue. I learned that Crazy glue will most likely do the job even though it is listed as the thrird best choice. Sotering and then a two part apoxy if you must glue were what the first recommendations were. I think the Crazy glue will do for my purposes. Jennifer _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 2:26 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal Thanks Betsy, That is all I found too. I just have a pad lock that I want to glue the screws in so it can not be opened with a screw driver instead of the key for the padlock. I am open to other suggestions, I just already have the gorilla glue and wanted it to work without a trip to the store. Jennifer rom: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 3:16 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal Aloha Jennifer, I went online and could only find information about using it with wood. Maybe I missed something, but... Betsy At 07:17 AM 7/6/2010, you wrote: > > >Hey Guys, > >Will Gorilla glue work on metal? > >Jennifer > >[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] 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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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] ozone
When I worked for the Texas Air Control Board (state air pollution agency) in the mid 70s the EPA tried to force Texans to change their driving habits to lower ozone emissions to "safe levels". It took years to convince the EPA that if we stopped all transportation, industry, and moved everyone out of the Houston area the ozone level would still be too high. The ozone was being produced by the pine forests. I have a commercial high volume ozone generator I run a few minutes a day when I am away from home for an extended period. Not only does the house smell fresh but, living in the country, I don't find my home invaded by various critters
RE: [BlindHandyMan] outlet timers
The last ones I got from Harbor Freight a couple of years ago have 96 slide pins around the outer edge of the dial, one for each 15 minutes of the day. You push them toward or away from the center of the dial to turn the appliance on or off for the desired times. You can have as many on / off cycles of any duration as you can manage in 24 hours. The times are written on the dial but you can set your own calibration by setting one pin on, turning the dial until the appliance turns on, then that pin will represent the current time and you can count from there. Might be simpler to have some one mark the dial and case for midnight so you can reset it yourself if it gets unplugged or you lose power. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 12:48 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] outlet timers Hey Guys, Does anyone here use one of the outlet timers that you put in the outlet and then plug your appliance in to so you can use a timer to either turn it on or off? I remember my grandmother having them when I was a kid, but I do not remember enough about the details to know if a blind person could set them or not. I know many items now come with their own clocks and timers, but so often they are not accessible to set. This is to help with my conservation and frugality efforts. Jennifer [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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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] Pop Rivets Question
They were RivNuts when I used them 40 years ago. Worked great. Tony -Original Message- From: Art Rizzino [mailto:arizz...@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:15 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pop Rivets Question Bill one of the names for the rivet with threads in it is called nutsert (I don't know how to spell nutsert though). They are used for making threads in things like sheet metal. - Original Message - From: Bill Gallik To: Blind Handyman Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 2:32 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Pop Rivets Question I have somebody who asked me about what a rivet tool was and what it's uses are. I'd like to explain a pop rivet to her, but I'm not sure the best terminology. Can anybody tell me what the correct term is for the shank on a pop rivet? Also, would the "flange" or rim of the pop rivet correctly be called the shoulder? And now, I also have these goofy rivets that have no shank. The rivet tool these came with have a threaded shank that is inserted into the rivet tool before the head is attached. Then the rivet itself threads onto this shank after the head is threaded onto the rivet tool itself. Of course, the rivet rim or shoulder goes onto this threaded shank first and the bottom of the rivet body threads on to the exposed end of this "threaded shank." Can anybody tell me the correct name of this type of rivet? Thanks! And guys, remember, I'm trying to make a good impression with this gal so no foolishness about shanks and bulges, etc! Please! Holland's Person, Bill - "Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint." - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Using a flair tool.
Its been years since I used one of these but I seem to remember a couple of steps that helped. Be sure the tubing is cut square and is put in the flaring tool with the end being square with the flaring block. On larger tubing I would flare it in steps. I would not put the tubing flush with the surface of the flaring block but only part way up the flare. Flare that part and move the tubing up a bit more and flare again. This helped keep an even flare and prevented splits. Hope that helps Tony -Original Message- From: Matt [mailto:mattmull...@suddenlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:36 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using a flair tool. Anyone use a flair tool much? Meaning, the little hand crank things you use to flare out the ends of a piece of copper pipe or tubing? I just don't get why sometimes it works, and other times I kill myself and it still won't seem to happen. Any pointers would be appreciated. Matt [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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] 3,000 w generator
A 20lb tank holds about 4 gallons of propane. Propane contains less energy than gasoline but can run more efficiently. My 3500W generator can run at an average of half power all night and part of the day on 5 gallons of gas. We get a lot of under 5 minute power losses for which I use a number of UPS systems. We also get 1 or 2 that last for days. You probably would get a few hours from a 20lb tank and they are expensive to fill. I would suggest a larger tank, a 100lb if you can manage it. That would last you at least a couple of days and is probably cheaper to fill. Propane went for 1.49 a gallon here this summer. It was over 3.00 last winter and kerosene was over 4.50. We can purchase any amount of propane at the summer price and they will deliver it when needed. I would be interested in converting my generator and not having to store gasoline. Tony -Original Message- From: Lenny McHugh [mailto:lmch...@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 7:30 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] 3,000 w generator I learned that Aldies has a 3,000 watt generator for about $200. I also found on the net that there are conversion kits for generators to run on natural or propane. I wonder how long it would run on a 20lb propane tank. It is a unit that I would hope never to use. I thought about it just for an emergency Because of this I would not want to store liquid fuel. Has anyone converted a unit to run on propane? --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. 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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] old water tanks
While most of them are, my dad paid an extra $10 to get one that was lined with something called mu metal. That was in 1955 and he is still using it. Tony -Original Message- From: Lee A. Stone [mailto:se...@mailsent.net] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 4:14 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] old water tanks are all hot water tanks glass lined? Lee On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 04:07:29PM -0500, Jennifer Jackson wrote: > So what is on the inside of a hot water tank? Does anyone know what they are usually made of? > > > Jennifer > > - Original Message - > From: Jennifer Jackson > To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 4:04 PM > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] old water tanks > > > I think he is planning to use a second heat source, not the heating source from the hot water tank. I think the tank is just supposed to be the pot. I am not certain though. > > Jennifer > > - Original Message - > From: Lenny McHugh > To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 3:42 PM > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] old water tanks > > Hi Jennifer, > What an interesting concept. I don't think it will work for him. When he > looks at the inside of an old tank I do believe he will quickly change his > mind. Also is this a gas or electric heater? A gas might work better since > the heating element will not be in direct contact with the fabric. I by no > means am an expert but I really doubt if it will be successful. > - Original Message - > From: "Jennifer Jackson" > To: > Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 4:25 PM > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] old water tanks > > Guys, > > I think a friend is making a dangerous mistake and I want your thoughts on > this please. He wants to take the top off of an old hot water tank and then > turn the thing upside down and use it like a big cooking pot. Not for > actual food, he wants to use it to dye fabric, but this still involves > boiling water. So if it can be done, can it be done safely? > > Jennifer > > [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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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: > blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > __ NOD32 4343 (20090817) Information __ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > -- Speaking of purchasing a dog, never buy a watchdog that's on sale. After all, everyone knows a bargain dog never bites! . 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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] How small a nail will a palm nailer drive
I don't know the answer to this question but there is a mini palm nailer available at a fairly low price. Tony -Original Message- From: Agent86b [mailto:agent_0...@internode.on.net] Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 10:26 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How small a nail will a palm nailer drive Hi all, the subject line says it all. I am interested to know what is the smallest nail a Palm Nailer will drive. Thanks as always for any advice. Max. 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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] New carpet: chair mat solution needed
Before the days of flexible chair mats we used 1/4 in plexiglass. It was really better for thick carpets because you weren't always rolling uphill to get out of the indentations the wheels make in the flexible mats. Tony -Original Message- From: Betsy Whitney [mailto:braill...@hawaii.rr.com] Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 10:16 PM To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New carpet: chair mat solution needed Aloha all, We had our office carpet replaced and it is marvelous, but when we put our old chair mats down, it was clear that we needed new ones because the mats sunk down and made it difficult to roll the chairs. So, off to OfficeMax to purchase a mat that said it was for thick carpets. Now as we roll the chairs around, the mat creeps over toward the desk and bends along the edge. I can't seem to figure out how to get it to stay still. Back to OfficeMax to hear that they didn't have anything else that would presumedly work. Check at other available stores, no help. Anyone have this problem and what did you do? TIA, Betsy Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary. 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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] car battery power
Actually, CCA is current output for a very short time to crank the starter. Your battery probably has 50-80 amp hours of capacity. Since the battery's life is shortened each time the amp-hour capacity is discharged by more than 10% you could run your inverter at full load for 30-45 minutes. You can check the current drawn by your inverter while using various 110v devices to find how much it is actually using. Your charger probably only draws a couple of amps, which means you can run it for a couple of hours without having problems starting the motor or damaging the battery. Tony -Original Message- From: Lenny McHugh [mailto:lmch...@verizon.net] Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 1:57 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] car battery power Bob, I know that there would be a big difference between theory and actual. I was just looking for a ball park.I was hoping just for a few hour window. Looks like I do have that. I have no idea what the starter requires I think the max It is a grand caravan 3.8L because of all the power stuff it does have a 100a alternator. - Original Message - From: "Bob Kennedy" To: Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 1:41 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] car battery power That's almost an impossible question to answer. With all things being perfect, the car battery would maintain 850 CCA or cold cranking amps. But, batteries change their reserves with age, heat, vibration and so on. Having said all that, the starter is the unknown factor in the puzzle. How many amps does the starter draw during start up? Ideally, most are pulling between 150 and 200 amps today. Then there are the variables with the starter. If the bushings are tight, you have extra draw. If the engine is hot from running hard and sitting, they will heat up sitting after running on the highway, that takes extra power to start as well. Finally, I would say if there is a power draw of 10 amps by the inverter, you should be safe for most stops during a trip. Remember once the engine is started again, the battery is being recharged. A 10 amp per hour draw should be able to run for 40 or 50 hours without leaving the battery low. But this is in a perfect world too. During travel, even stopping for lunch and the bathroom trips and filling up with gas, you should only be looking at maybe a 20 or 25 amp draw before the car is running again. And if you are able to run through a tank of gas before stopping again, the battery is back to where it started in the beginning. - Original Message - From: "Lenny McHugh" To: "handyman-blind" Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 1:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] car battery power We were just on vacation and during travel I used a power inverter to power my Trekker. The inverter has a 10A power consumption rating. The battery in the van has a 850 cca rating. When we took some rest stops I left the unit running while the motor was turned off. How do I figure out how long it can run before the van's battery will drop too low to start the vehicle? I saw a battery saver that you would plug in line and will automatically turn whatever is plugged in off when the car battery drops below 11V. I also sometimes use a 12v Igloo cooler. With this I usually do not let it run because it will significantly warm up. I just toss a blanket over it for more insulation. This unit has a 3.6v consumption. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny 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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links 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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast addr
RE: [BlindHandyMan] gas/electric refrigerator
These usually use electric heat in place of the propane heat. If you get a 120/12v/propane they usually run a compressor directly from 120vac or an inverter from 12vdc. Propane runs a silent cooling system like the one you have now. The non compressor units use about 4 times the energy which adds to heating inside the camper. Tony -Original Message- From: Rob Monitor [mailto:mre...@means.net] Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 7:56 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] gas/electric refrigerator HI, I have a old camper with a propane gas / 120 electric refrigerator in it.. Right now I have no gas to try the refrigerator but when I try it on electric Don't here any noise like a compressor starting.. This thing was given to me so this the first time trying this stuff.. Would the refrigerator just have a electric heating unit in it to heat up the refrigerant like the gas would and not have a compressor in it??? Thanks for any help.. ROB FROM MINNESOTA [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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Appliances Draining Batteries Quickly?
Walmart frequently sells batteries that have been on the shelf too long. If all of your short lived ones are from the same package or two that could be the problem. Tony -Original Message- From: Claudia [mailto:cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 5:33 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Appliances Draining Batteries Quickly? Hi, What would cause batteries to drain quickly, in things like remote controls for television sets? We have a Dish TV satellite system, and one of the remotes constantly has to have the batteries replaced! Granted, I don't buy the very expensive batteries; I buy Wal-Mart's off brand, but I don't have problems using them in other devices! This problem is really out of control because we're having to replace batteries, every two to three weeks, as of late! Dish is no help because they don't think it's a problem! 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-subscr...@googlegroups.com makinghouseworkeasier-subscr...@googlegroups.com 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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Roots in sewer line
I don't know about use on a septic system but I used to use a pound of copper sulfate, once or twice a year. It was a fairly common practice in the town I lived in at the time. Rock salt would probably help some but the copper sulfate caused the roots to srivel and break off. Tony -Original Message- From: frank cunningham [mailto:fcunning...@wowway.com] Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 1:40 PM To: blind handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Roots in sewer line Howdy all, I just unclogged the sewer line in which I have found tree roots. Several years ago I installed an outside cleanout, since the house is on a slab. Is there anything I can put in the line which will stop these roots? Will any chemicals work? Frank 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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Braille compass
Also, some of us have serious hearing losses and live in rural areas. Also the sun doesn't shine at night. Tony -Original Message- From: Terry Klarich [mailto:te...@klarich.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 10:01 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Braille compass On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:22:13 -0800you write: > >Can I ask why you'd need a compass? After 25 years of losing my sight at >age 33, I've never had a need for a compass. I depend solely on the >position of the sun, wind, and major traffic flow to keep my directions >straight. > One should never be absolutely dependent on a device such as a cumpass. Normal mobility skills should definately be developed and maintained. That being said, a compass is very useful when crossing a large open space such as a parking lot. Terry 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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Noise reduction.
Many years ago I worked on lab equipment that was so sensitive it picked up people walking on the concrete floor more than 30 feet away. We lined the bottom and sides of the cabinet with about 1/16 inch lead sheeting. After that you could walk right beside the equipment and not be detected. It also blocked speech the machine sometimes detected. Tony -Original Message- From: Bob Kennedy [mailto:bobke...@bellsouth.net] Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 2:15 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Noise reduction. Fiberglass insulation has been shown not to dampen sound very much. Let me make sure I have the idea right though. Are you making a shop in the basement and trying to wall it off from the rest of the basement as well as over head? We just did a noise reduction project in one of our houses. There is a type of caulk you can get and it goes on the back of the drywall. Never really hardens but it stops vibration from starting or continuing. We were told to use 5/8 drywall because it is rated much higher than half inch in sound deadening. There are also some sheets of vinyl with something like led in the middle that is supposed to work well too. We passed on that. When all was finished, you can't hear voices pass through the walls now. You can hear someone walking around overhead but much of that is because of hardwood floors. And my wife wasn't interested in putting anything between the joists to further deaden sound. I would think the acoustical tile will help with stopping sound from traveling upwards. It won't hurt to put something in the joist bays as well before closing them off. I would recommend some thick drywall first and then the tiles. That is extra insurance and that never hurts. Unless you are paying for it and then everything hurts... - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 1:34 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Noise reduction. So, in the fantasy world in which I live, one of my projects is to wall off one end of my basement to make a shop where I can go and make dust and noise without getting dust and noise all over the rest of the basement and house. I realize I won't make a sound proof room, but I would like to take some steps to reduce the amount of noise that will bleed out of the shop area. Here are some of my thoughts, any corrections, additions, or ridicules will be accepted. The wall will have a footer and header that are 2X6 instead of 2X4. Then there will be studs staggard two one edge or the other. Thus, there will be no stud that reaches from edge to edge, so no bridging. The cavity will be filled with fiberglass insulation. The dry wall on the shop side will be mounted to Z bars instead of directly to the studs. Lots of fiberglass will be stuffed up into the joist bays overhead and then acoustic tile as a ceiling. One major question I have is dot dot dot. The wall runs parallel to the joists, so should I run the top of the wall up between two joists, but not fix it to joists or floor and then stuff lots of fiber glass around the top edge, or do I absolutely have to fix the top of the wall to something. Obviously, there is a rigidity issue if I don't. The ends of the wall can be fixed to the cement walls of the basement, if that is enough of a substitute. Most of the sound will be high frequency sounds so doesn't fiber glass batting and sealing up cracks take care of most of that sound? Without trying to make a sound proof room, are there any other things I could do to reduce the sound bleed? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked
RE: [BlindHandyMan] oiling a leather jacket
Don't know about neats but remember a cartoon of the frogs coming out the back door of a French restaurant on crutches. Tony -Original Message- From: Dale Leavens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 5:28 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] oiling a leather jacket What on earth is a neat? How does a neat feel about sacrificing it's feet for oil and how does it manage without it's feet? - Original Message - From: William Stephan To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 6:08 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] oiling a leather jacket I use something similar to this, (could even be th3e same brand), for dispatch cases and the like, and it really does a good job. You just squirt some in your hand, work it into the leather and whipe and buff with a clean rag. It actually leaves a little shine as well as cleans your leather. Neatsfoot oil is very good for keeping leather tack supple in very cold weather, but it does often cause color changes, so I'd be careful using it on a jacket. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Trouble Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 07:48 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] oiling a leather jacket Mink oil is good for boots, but the leather on a jacket is softer and needs a more milder wash. i got the lotion your talking about and it will do a good job. you won't be leave how much dirt will come out. At 05:05 PM 10/4/2008, you wrote: >I read two different claims last night. SOme places say to use mink >oil, but Wilson's leather goods recommends something called "leather >lotion" and discourages the use of things like mink oil. SO I figure >I'll take it into them and see what they say. > >- Original Message - >From: Ron Yearns >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com >Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 3:50 PM >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] oiling a leather jacket > >Neatsfoot oil or some use mink oil. Let a sighted person try it on a >inside area. Don't get overzealous in applying. >If the leather has been dyed it still might not absorb real evenly. >Ron > >- Original Message - >From: Robert Riddle >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com >Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 1:16 AM >Subject: [BlindHandyMan] oiling a leather jacket > >I have a full length leather duster here. It's starting to feel kind >of dry and not as supple as it used to be. What oils should I use on >it, if any? It's not suede, it feels kind of pebbly. > >[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] > > > >__ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >signature database 3495 (20081004) __ > >The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > ><http://www.eset. <http://www.eset.com> com>http://www.eset. <http://www.eset.com> com Tim trouble "Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance." --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelist <http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora> s.org/webpage/blindeudora [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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] Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] RE: ozone generators:
I bought a commercial ozone generator a few years ago. I use it on a timer to run for a couple of hours and then be off a couple of hours before I get back home. I usually run it a couple of times a month with circulation to cover the entire house. It works wel on odors and all kinds of varmits. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:27 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] RE: ozone generators: Tom, that's how I recall it. I think it's fine as long as your not living with it daily and if you do the amounts have to be way way low. On Sep 25, 2008, at 6:23 PM, Tom Fowle wrote: > Maybe a year ago, folks were asking about air filters > and pushing those that claimed to include ozone generators. > > I looked up warnings about them, both not working > for air filtration and being unsafe, on the EPA's web site. > > Hope the results are on the files page. > > Again, I wouldn't be too worried as long as nothing that wants to > stay alive > is in the sealed space while ozone is being generated, it should > dissipate > pretty fast once the machine is off and the space opened up. > > It's not instantly deadly in reasonable amounts, but not a good idea > to breathe much ozone. > > tom Fowle > > > Scott Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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] Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.7.2/1689 - Release Date: 9/24/2008 6:51 PM
RE: [BlindHandyMan] water softeners
This happened to me when I lived in California. The salt formed a hard dome and there was none in the bottom of the tank to dissolve in the water. Breaking up the salt allowed it to fall to the bottom of the tank and it started working again. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Monitor Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 12:29 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] water softeners HI, I have a sears water softener and it seem to be working all right but the salt in it is all hard like a big peace of cement. Also it has not needed any salt for over 6 months now so I really wonder if it is really working right. Just to let you know I have a well here do you guys think I should chop up all the salt and get it out of the softener and put new salt in it??? THANKS ROB FROM MINNESOTA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 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] Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Home remedies-sewer traps
My parents used to put coffee grounds and egg shells through the disposal. Rarely had any problems with the kitchen drain. Daddy did find about 6 inches of egg shell powder in the septic tank when he opened it after about 35 years. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Monitor Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 9:18 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Home remedies-sewer traps HI, You mite try using vinegar and baking soda.. Put a good amount of soda in the drain and then the vinegar... Let it set and work for a long wile and then run the water and see what happens... ROB FROM MINNESOTA- Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 7:54 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Home remedies-sewer traps Depending on the severity of the clog, give something like Dawn dishwashing liquid a big squeeze directly into the drain and then dump some very hot water in after it. It may have to have a couple doses of hot water dumped in. If you see progress repeat it. If not no harm was done. But think about it. Dish soap is used to dissolve grease so using a larger amount of dish soap will make it stronger and the hot water helps to melt the grease as well. I've done this myself that's why I can pass it along. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 5:56 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Home remedies-sewer traps Long ago we had a discussion on her as to what works good in home sewer traps, like the ones under the kitchen sink and that main trap before things leafve the house. I have a feeling that someone here has not wiped a greasy pan out like after having cooked sausage or a burger. It was my turn to do the dish's today and I am positive I felt grease on the little dohangis that stops up the water. so besides buying liquid plumber what might be good for possible grease in a trap. is it baking soda, rock salt? any and all answers, suggestions would be appreciated. thanks.lee -- Did you hear that two rabbits escaped from the zoo and so far they have only recaptured 116 of them? [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/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_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] another new battery
I found them at Thomas Distributing. I've had good luck with them and they honor warranties. http://www.thomas-distributing.com/index.htm Haven't ordered either yet but will have to choose when my current stock dies. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 3:44 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] another new battery Where do they sell the batteries? Choices are good. - Original Message - From: Tony To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 4:12 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] another new battery Maha came out with two new NiMH batteries last year. One is a 2100mah AA cell that holds 85% of its charge for a year. The other is a 2700 mah AA cell with a 5 year garuntee. The 2700 cells are supposed to stay cooler while charging. Tony [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/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_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
[BlindHandyMan] another new battery
Maha came out with two new NiMH batteries last year. One is a 2100mah AA cell that holds 85% of its charge for a year. The other is a 2700 mah AA cell with a 5 year garuntee. The 2700 cells are supposed to stay cooler while charging. Tony
RE: [BlindHandyMan] all I want for christmas is a double oven range+reason for gas question
Several years ago I installed a large electric oven on top of the counter with an electric cooktop a little ways away from the oven. The cooktop had raised glass covers over the coils so drips couldn't get below. Both unit had heavy duty coils and put out more heat than a typical gas range and the glass coil covers were strong enough to hold large pots. Had the ease of cleaning of a flat glass top and the raised covers helped me find the burners. It did take more counter space but I was nearly doubling the counter space at the same time. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 8:25 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] all I want for christmas is a double oven range+reason for gas question The double oven I was talking about in the wall is the one over the other style.I would think a side by side would require a lot of baking to make it worth the lost space. - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 10:17 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] all I want for christmas is a double oven range+reason for gas question Coil cook tops are still made and they also still make the solid plate type. While I haven't been in the market for a range in a long time the standard sizes are 24 and 30 inches. There are now many larger as well. I have only seen double side-by-side ovens in wider ones but there may be some as narrow as 30 inches I don't know that. I have also seen some one above the other but not often, more commonly when I lived in England. So, they do make the top you want but I don't know about the double oven. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Shane Hecker To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 9:33 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] all I want for christmas is a double oven range+reason for gas question There's a twist. I want a double oven range with a *coil* cooktop. However, I don't know of any ranges that have this setup, so thought gas (at least for the top) was my only choice. Hence, I asked about running a gas line. Now, lets suppose gas is not an option. Can you fit a double oven and a cooktop in the same space as a standard range? This is assuming of course coil cooktops are still made. Shane [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/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_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] battery powered heater question
Have you looked at the flameless propane catalytic heaters? Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matt Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 7:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] battery powered heater question Ok, here's another question. Is there such a thing as a battery powered heater out their which I can rig up in our golf cart? Yes, I have a cig lighter plug in their, but I really don't want to use it for fear of draining the batteries we need to get around with. I tried propain heaters, and don't like that whole thing. A man in our church suggested hooking two car batteries together some how to run an electrical heater off of them. This idea sounds good to me, if there isn't something easier available already. Our's is a huge golf cart really, has two forward facing bench seats with a small truck bed on back, so plenty of room. I will look forward to your ideas. Matt [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/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_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] Cobolt Talking Tape Measure
I frequently find stores carry batteries that are nearly dead when I open the package. You might try the battery in another piece of equipment before you send it to be repaired. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 10:55 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cobolt Talking Tape Measure Has anyone else bought the talking tape measure; I think it's from Cobolt? Bought mine through SpeakToMe. It has stopped working a few times. I don't know what brought it back each time, but this time I think it's gone for good. When I put the battery in, it starts to say "error, memory clear, 0 milimeters". Sometimes it gets out the whole announcement and sometimes it doesn't get out the first sylable. After that, it's totally quiet except for a slight click when I put the battery in and out. When it was working last, it would continue to repeat the last measurement and not turn off. The last measurement, of course, was zero, as I had just retracted the tape. So, has anyone else had such a problem and what did you do about it? Was it a waste of money and can I get a good Braille tape measure somewhere? Thank you much, anybody. Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist www.TraxlerEnterprises.com /*-- THINK GOD --*/ 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/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_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] electric heaters
In my area the choice is electric or propane. Prepaying for propane at summer rates, propane gives a few less BTUs per dollar. I plan to use mostly heating with electricity with propane helping on the colder days. At least I won't have to leave town for a week like I had to do a few years ago when the power was down. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Sexton Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 2:05 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric heaters is it cheaper to use an electric heater to heat a room or use the central air? I'm not usually in the rest of my house, but it seems like a space heater would cost more constantly running. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: Handyman-Blind Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 2:01 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] electric heaters I just talked to a friend of mine who purchased a very unique electric heater. It is quartz and hot air. Since quartz radiant heat typically only heats the objects in front this heater was designed to do both. In front of the three quartz tubes are copper tubes. Since the quartz will heat the copper a small fan forces air through the copper heating the room. He purchased this unit last year for about $400. He just purchased a device from harbor freight that shows the kw of an appliance. You plug this thing in and then he plugged the heater into it. It shows actual usage. Using this he was able to calculate that it is costing him about $55 a month to heat his living, dining and kitchen. At night he turns the unit off and uses his oil heating system.At the current price of heating oil at nearly $3 he should recover his investment in a few weeks. Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ [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/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_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] Uninteruptable power for a computer.
I recently bought a Direct from Newegg.com. 1000 VA, 600 W. Price was about $80 with free shipping. They had it this weekend for $68 with free shipping. Its noticebly smaller and lighter than tmy old Belkin. I got it for the reasons you described. Just about everybody has one or more UPS on sale every few weeks, frequently with free shipping. I recently lost a DSL modem and a ham power supply that were connected to my Belkin. It was out of warranty and I didn't expect them to replace it but got a new one delivered last week. Still processing paperwork for the attached equipment. Tony b -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of robert moore Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 5:40 PM To: Blind Handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Uninteruptable power for a computer. I think we had this discussion before but I am looking at getting an uninteruptable power system to plug my computer into. It does not need to have much run time. The only reason that I am thinking about getting one is that where we live the power tends to cut off for a few seconds and then come back on. We are really only talking literally about less than 5 to 10 seconds. That is just long enough to accomplish 2 things. One is to make my computer shut off and the other thing, which is related is to piss me off. I want one that is reliable but I don't think I need the top of the line. Does any one know where I can get one for a good price and what kind of price range might I be looking at? What I really need to hook up is 2 CPU's Thanks Robert 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/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_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] clear ice
As water freezes the impurities concentrate in the unfrozen water. Commercial ice makers stop freezing before this last dirty water is frozen, leaving a clear cube. You can do the same thing by pouring out the last of the water before the cube completely freezes. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tunecollector Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 5:51 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] clear ice Not that I can tell now but I wondered how restaurants and bars get their ice so clear while the cubes out of my freezer are so cloudy.I had tried various experiments to obtain clear ice cubes but, alas, no luck. How do they make that ice so clear? [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/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_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] electrical safety when plumbing with plastic
Here you are allowed to saw the ground rod off if you bury it to the point you can't pull it out by hand. Also, there is a tool that can also be used for metal fence posts. It's a heavy pipe, sealed on end and with handles. You put it over the top of the ground rod and slam it repeatedly until you can't go any further. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 5:20 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical safety when plumbing with plastic There must be many places where you couldn't drive an 8 foot rod into the ground because of obstructions like boulders or even bed rock. Takes a pretty tall fellow to do that as well. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: NLG To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 7:47 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical safety when plumbing with plastic The last 2 houses that I did a complete rewire job on (from the weather head through, including meter socket, breaker box, ect and these had to be inspected, the code was to have 2 ground rods 8 feet long no farther than 5 feet apart driven into the ground for grounding the system.. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 10:54 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical safety when plumbing with plastic Last summer I had the electric meter moved and they replaced my ground while they were at it. They ran a heavy Copper line across the basement and to the far side of the water meter. They also ran a heavy Copper line through the basement wall and attached to a ground spike. So I think current code, in Pittsburgh at least, is the two ground system, water line and ground spike. -- 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] 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/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_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] Electric meter for outlets
There are units available for $20-$40 that will give volt amp and accumulated volt amp hours on a LCD screen. Haven't seen one that gives watts and watt hours but the cheap ones can give a good comparison for what you are after. Last time I saw a good price was on newegg.com, but I have seen the same unit other places. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ralph Supernaw Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 5:59 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Electric meter for outlets Hi, We sent an old refrigerator to wherever old refrigerators go to die. As I considered trying to figure out how much electricity the old one used compared to what the new one will use I began to wonder if there's such a thing as a meter you can plug into an outlet and then plug something into the meter to find out how much electricity is being used. Is there such a thing? Ralph [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/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_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] sewer problem
A plumber once told me to put a pound of copper sulphate down the drain every six months. This kills the roots inside the drain and doesn't otherwise injure the tree. I have had two houses with root problems and this kept the drain clean as long as I owned them. I did have to replace a short section of orangeburg pipe that was only a few feet from a large tree. My current house has a septic system and I made sure there were no trees near the lines. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shane Hecker Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 1:54 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] sewer problem When I first bought the house, the sewer had a backup. Called the city and had them clean out their side, but the problem persisted. Had to call the plumber and pay about $95 to have them clean the system. Now, 3 months later, the backup is back. Both times, the sewer backs up into the shower. Both toilets are clogged. The weird part is that the sinks are not clogged. I don't want to have to call the plumber every 3 months to have them clean the system, but if that's the best thing to do, I will. I want to know what could be causing the clog in the first place and how to prevent it. I do have trees in both the front and back yard. This includes a sago palm which is practically against the front of the house. One other thing about this clog. If you wait a while, the water in the shower goes away. If you wait long enough, you can flush the toilet a few times before the water returns. I'm thinking about getting a snake so I can atempt to clear the line. Any thoughts or suggestions on this are appreciated. Shane 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/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_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] Almost smoking
Going to send out samples? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Rusk Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:12 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Almost smoking Well gang, now that my smoker is assembled and my nuckles are almost healed up for banging them around trying to nock out pieces from the main chamber to mount the side fire box, I am just about ready to smoke. When I decided that I wanted to smoke I never thought about all this stuff of maintaining the fire and keeping the right temperature. I use a gas grill without much trouble. I can't stand lighter fluid as it gives me an instant headache so I am happy not to use it to fire up my smoker. I found a couple electric starters that sound interesting and one in particular that I read about on the Ace hardware page seems to be one that you put several pieces of charcoal in a container that you plug in and when it is ready you toss the contents in the smoker. I plan to use the Minion method as if I understand it means less fire maintainance and more even temperature control so I won't have to bother the wife or children with checking the temperature. Like some of the others on this list I wish there was a thermometer to tell me the temperature in the chamber but I already have a remote thermometer that beeps when the grilled meats reach the right temperature so I hope I can use it to know when to remove the smoked meats. Now all I need to do is season the grill and all its pieces and grab some meat and fire it up and see what happens. If I am successful, will let you know, smile! [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 archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_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] harbor freight
Thought that was what you were trying to find. Maybe I have been missing some discounts too. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 9:56 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] harbor freight Tony, I believe I've tried that before, and the page is the same as the email flyer. I'll give it a try later and report back. - Original Message ----- From: "Tony" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 1:23 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] harbor freight > If you can't find a link in the message to view the flyer online you > can go to their site and click on the sale items list. > > Tony > > > -Original Message- > From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Brice Mijares > Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 2:07 PM > To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] harbor freight > > Does anyone on this list receive in your email the flyers on sales and > discount coupons from Harbor Freight tools? The reason I ask is my > screen reader Window Eyes no longer will interpret the sale items. I > think they changed the format. Heres what my screen reader is seeing. > INVENTORY BLOWOUT AT HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS > usa/z.jsp?id=93827 > Mkt Code=77925227358; > html/emails/20/RetailA/Images/1.gif > usa/z.jsp?id=2957 > Mkt Code=77925227358; > html/emails/20/RetailA/Images/2.gif > usa/z.jsp?id=90980 > > > > To listen to the show archives go to link > http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. > http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml > > Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From > Various List Members At The Following address: > http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ > > Visit the new archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy > Man list just send a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.0/803 - Release Date: > 5/13/2007 > 12:17 PM > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.0/803 - Release Date: > 5/13/2007 > 12:17 PM > > > > > To listen to the show archives go to link > http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. > http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml > > Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From > Various List Members At The Following address: > http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ > > Visit the new archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy > Man list just send a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: 5/15/2007 10:47 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.1/805 - Release Date: 5/15/2007 10:47 AM 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 ad
RE: [BlindHandyMan] harbor freight
If you can't find a link in the message to view the flyer online you can go to their site and click on the sale items list. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 2:07 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] harbor freight Does anyone on this list receive in your email the flyers on sales and discount coupons from Harbor Freight tools? The reason I ask is my screen reader Window Eyes no longer will interpret the sale items. I think they changed the format. Heres what my screen reader is seeing. INVENTORY BLOWOUT AT HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS usa/z.jsp?id=93827 Mkt Code=77925227358; html/emails/20/RetailA/Images/1.gif usa/z.jsp?id=2957 Mkt Code=77925227358; html/emails/20/RetailA/Images/2.gif usa/z.jsp?id=90980 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.0/803 - Release Date: 5/13/2007 12:17 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.0/803 - Release Date: 5/13/2007 12:17 PM To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Braille Overlays for stoves
They provide strips of clear dymo tape that you have to cut apart and have someone place over the buttons. Not what I expected but it gets the job done. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 6:34 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Braille Overlays for stoves Check Maytag's web site, or give them a call. - Original Message - From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com" Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 2:40 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Braille Overlays for stoves > Aloha everyone, > Does anyone know where to get braille overlays for Maytag Electric stoves? > TIA, > Betsy > > > > > To listen to the show archives go to link > http://acbradio.org/handyman.html > or > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. > http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml > > Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various > List Members At The Following address: > http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ > > Visit the new archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man > list just send a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.1/778 - Release Date: 4/27/2007 1:39 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/780 - Release Date: 4/29/2007 6:30 AM To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Tool Sounds
Do you want hammer sounds with or without thumb sounds? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donnie Parrett Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 1:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Tool Sounds I'm needing some tools sounds like Hammers, saws, drills and stuff like that. If anyone has some tool sounds that they could send to me, I would greatly appreciate it. My personal email address is in the contact info at the bottom. Thanks, Donnie Contact me at: Donnie Parrett 1956 Asa Flat Road Annville, KY 40402 Home # 606-364-3321 Cell # 606-438-2557 Church # 606-364-PRAY Skype Name: Donnie1261 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.2.0/756 - Release Date: 4/10/2007 10:44 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.2.0/756 - Release Date: 4/10/2007 10:44 PM To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] maintaining pressure of water from fresh water well
You tank requires a certain amount of air to provide the pressure when the pump isn't running. Sounds like the air level needs adjusting. Your tank manual or the website should have some simple instructions for doing this. Tony - Original Message - From: "Ron or Susan Denis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 7:00 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] maintaining pressure of water from fresh water well >I get my water from a well about 100 feet deep. There is a tank in the > garage into which the water is pumped. It is distributed from that tank > throughout the house. The pressure in that tank had been about 30 pounds > and would decline slowly until a level was reached which triggered a > switch > that then signaled the pump in the well to pump more water. The pressure > then rose, the pump turned off, and the pressure then went down slowly > until > it reached the point where the pump was again triggered. In the past, the > pump would run for a few seconds and it would take a fair time before it > would go on again. I think it took between 30 seconds and a minute but am > not really sure how long. Now, the pump runs for a second, the pressure > drops very quickly, and the pump engages for another second. With water > running at a reasonable level, the time between the pump turning on is > very > brief, maybe 10 seconds at most. The tank is described as an "osmosis" > tank > rather than a bladder tank. (I am writing what I've been told as I know > nothing about this at all.) The pressures on the tank now vary from about > 40 to 45 pounds for the second the pump is running and drops to about 10 > pounds or less when the pump is triggered. All this is happening much > faster than it used to. I was not happy with the last person I had work > on > the well--a pump head had to be replaced--because he left the electrical > connections with solder connectors taped and did not replace the plastic > box > which had housed these previous to his work. I am not sure whether my > problem lies with the switching at the pump, or the switch at the tank. > I'm > not even sure a switch is the problem, but something is preventing the > slow > even drawdown and build-up of pressure in the tank. The tank seems to > maintain a good pressure when no water is in use. > I'm looking for suggestions as to where I might learn more about the > set-up > from well to faucet that sets and maintains pressure and suggestions as to > where in the system the current problem might reside. > Ron Denis > > > > > To listen to the show archives go to link > http://acbradio.org/handyman.html > or > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. > http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml > > Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various > List Members At The Following address: > http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ > > Visit the new archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man > list just send a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Yahoo! Groups - Join or create groups, clubs, forums & communities. > Links > > > > To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups - Join or create groups, clubs, forums & communities. Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups - Join or create groups, clubs, forums & communities. is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Here is what I wanted.
Some 20 years ago I had one of the last NLS players with pitch restoration. I babied that unit for years. On that unit I could remove the head cover strip by prying it up in the middle. There were fingers on each end that held it in place but no screws. Don't know if it would work on the curremt models. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Parr Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 5:04 PM To: list handy Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Here is what I wanted. I thought their might be a trigger somewhere that would allow that door to be released so one could really get at the heads and capstan. On most commercial cassette machines you can remove the door for proper cleaning and that is what I thought about these players. . Phil Parr. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] what does SEER mean?
Not sure about SEER but the older EER was the number of BTUs per watt. Going from 6 to 13 means you will get the same cooling for less than 1/2 of the electricity. Since your old unit was not working at peak efficiency, you may save even more. A ton of air conditioning is the amount required to make a ton of ice in 24 hours and is equal to 12,000 BTU. Your 2 1/2 ton unit is 30,000 BTU per hour and is equal to about 5 of the 115 Volt window units. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 12:57 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] what does SEER mean? Hi, We had a very small C.O. leak and the teck told us the heater had to be replaced. Luckily, it was the fact that the fan wouldn't shut off, that made me decide to call the teck in the morning. So a cracked board was the cause of that, but a cracked block or exchanger was also found. Now we also replaced the A.C. unit. We went from a 6 SEER to a 13 SEER. I was wondering, What relevance is there to S.E.E.R? How is it calculated? They refer to central units as two and a half tons"? does that mean 2000 BTU? How does it equate to the standard sizes we install into windows? Thanks To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.29/608 - Release Date: 12/29/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] car window question
Been doing it for more than a year in Phoenix. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 4:30 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] car window question Ok folks, here is a question that really shows my redneck roots. *smile* My son broke the window out of the back of our Suburban. It is not in the budget to repair it right now, so we have some heavy plastic taped in the window. It seems to be working just fine. We so often have the back of the think loaded that the driver can not see out the back anyway. My mother is horrified. At first she couldn't think of a good reason, she just was. Now she has called me to say that she is certain that the exhaust is going to kill the children. I am not kidding, even if I am laughing. So, my serious question is to ask if using the plastic presents any danger? Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.18/506 - Release Date: 10/30/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] identifying black and white wires etc.
Found this on www.ccrane.com. Sounds like it might be useful. Tony NON-CONTACT AC DETECTOR $0.95 Was $14.95 Item # ACD This plastic pen-type AC detector locates live outlets and AC voltage without touching or connecting to the wire circuit. Has a red blinking light and audible alarm. Detailed instructions make it safe and easy to use. Runs on two included "AAA" size batteries, and comes with a small screwdriver to open the battery compartment. Weight: 1 oz. Size: 5.9" L x 1" Dia. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Rewiring a House
Its been many years since I've seen this but they used a rectangular conduit slightly larger than romex to run the wires on the surface of the walls from either the baseboard or ceiling to the outlets and switches. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Milton Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 2:26 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Rewiring a House My house is a old one, Plaster and clap board. I have colth wrap wire, when I move it the insulation breaks. I was hoping that I could new wire to old and pull it throw the wall? I don't think that will work, because the wire is not in a pipe. Need suggestion To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.17/505 - Release Date: 10/27/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] identifying black and white wires etc.
I have someone tell me which wire is which on a new roll of romex then I strip the end of the black and tye a knot in the red on both ends of the roll. As I install the wires I use a continuity check and mark both ends of the wire as I cut it so I'm ready to go with the rest of the roll and can install fixtures later. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of R & S Enterprises Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 1:39 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] identifying black and white wires etc. Hello folks, I was listening to the handy show and Phil mentioned there was no way for a blind person to tell which wire was the hot one. or rather what color a wire was Well one can put the talking multi meter to use. Please note a audial continuity tester and or a 110 volt buzzer can also be used. First if you are replacing an outlet examine it closely. If it is the three wire with a equipment ground it is a matter of replacing one wire at a time. Put the equipment hole down. A bare or green wire will be attached to that terminal so remove it from the bad outlet and put on the new one in the same spot. The narrow slot on the right will be the black and the left wider slot is the white wire.location. If you are doing a single pole switch with only two wires it really does not make a different. Note I am not counting the equipment grounding wire sometimes fastened to the metal yoke of the switch. Now if the out let is gone and only three wires are left.in the box proceed as follows. If one is totally bare without insulation that is the equipment grounding wire. It is fastened to the grounding bar in the panel box. Check continuity between it and each of the other ones . The one that shows continuity is the white, which is also hooked to the metal of the panel box as the equipment grounding wire is. There fore we read continuity.. The one that doesn't show continuity is the black. This is assuming number one the power is off and two nothing is plugged into the circuit and is turned on. Your tester can backfeed in that case. Using a voltage tester and alligator clips if you are a total turn power off. Hook one lead to the bare wire using a jumper wire with alligator clips. Hook the other jumper assembly and lead to one of the other wires. Turn power. Click the talk switch on the meter and see what it reads. 120 volts means you are hooked between the hot wire and the equipment grounding wire. No reading means you hooked to the white wire. What to do when there are only two wires with no equipment ground, bare wire. Basicallly the same thing I had to do many times when I was sighted. You have to bring in a equipment ground. If you have metal water pipes you can hook to them or the metal panel box if it is closer again with jumper wires. For extended lengths a extension cord can be used. A straight screwdriver inserted into the female cord end allows you to make connection with out tearing the cord apart. Again a jumper wire hooked to the screwdriver allows you to have a solid connection. Don't try to hold wires together with your hands use the clips and jumper wires, they are more apt to stay together that way. So now with a known grounding point measure for voltage to each wire to determine the hot or black one. I have also used this method to straighten out incorrectly wired three way switches when there was no equipment ground in the switch box. In this case you need to understand the basic theory of the circuit to be able to trace through the wiring, but it can be done. The talking multi meter is great although a 110 volt buzzer could be used. Ron [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.14/502 - Release Date: 10/27/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Harbor Freight, a good tradeoff
I bought a small compressor from them last year and have been pleased with it. I recently purchased a hose reel on ebay. Its not the self winding model but was cheap and is very sturdhy and is much better than messing with the hose. Tony -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Stephan Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 11:47 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Harbor Freight, a good tradeoff Well, I've been whining for a year or so about how much I need one of those Tissot vibrating watches that cost $400 or so. And, my wife I believe was going to buy me one for Xmas. Yesterday though, I decided I could save money and really be happier buying a compressor, which I've also been whining about not having. So, after I got the "clearance" from my wife, I checked around a bit and finally bought a small relatively inexpensive one from Harbor Freight. I was able to get the compressor, hose, coupling set, blow gun, 3/8 drill and 3/8 air ratchet for about $160.00, and that includes shipping. And, since I saved us so much money, I'm going to have another 30 amp line put on the breaker box in the basement, which is something else I've wanted for a while. BTW, I got really good service from the folks at Harbor Freight. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.5/483 - Release Date: 10/18/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
