RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
If he has a bumper to bumper warranty. It will be covered for example a bumper to bumper warranty for 5 years or 100,00 miles or witch ever comes first. But it has to be a bumper to bumper warranty. Sign, JP ( Joe Plummer) joeplum...@tds.net -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 7:48 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys An alternator is part of the electrical system, not the power train. You can always check but I've never heard of one being covered for the same time as the engine. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys If that is the problem, I wonder if it would be covered under the power train warranty? - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net mailto:tomhodges%40fuse.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 1:03 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys By the way the garage that diagnosed the problem wanted $400 for them to furnish and install the alternator themselves. I paid them $25 to diagnose the problem and saved a total of $175 by purchasing it from Auto Zone and installing it myself. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Tom Hodges Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:48 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys This exact thing happened to my wife just one month ago. We took it to the garage and was told that the alternator was putting out inconsistent voltage. The voltage would not run steady, which should be regulated by an internal voltage regulator. We bought a new alternator for our 2001 Ford Windstar van for about 200 dollars and I put it in myself in less than an hour. Pproblem was fixed. . -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 11:24 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Earlier this evening my wife was driving home. For a few seconds the gauges on the car went nuts. The speed odometer went up to 80 and then back to 50, the gas gauge dropped and the light went on. The temp went way up and then back to normal. It is on a 2003 grand caravan. When all of the gauges went nuts itonly lasted a few seconds. Wondering if this is because something in ghe computer or electrical is starting to fail or if some rf got into the system. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com 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 mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ p PAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ 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 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/ http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ 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/ 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 mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo
RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
By the way the garage that diagnosed the problem wanted $400 for them to furnish and install the alternator themselves. I paid them $25 to diagnose the problem and saved a total of $175 by purchasing it from Auto Zone and installing it myself. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Hodges Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:48 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys This exact thing happened to my wife just one month ago. We took it to the garage and was told that the alternator was putting out inconsistent voltage. The voltage would not run steady, which should be regulated by an internal voltage regulator. We bought a new alternator for our 2001 Ford Windstar van for about 200 dollars and I put it in myself in less than an hour. Pproblem was fixed. . -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 11:24 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Earlier this evening my wife was driving home. For a few seconds the gauges on the car went nuts. The speed odometer went up to 80 and then back to 50, the gas gauge dropped and the light went on. The temp went way up and then back to normal. It is on a 2003 grand caravan. When all of the gauges went nuts itonly lasted a few seconds. Wondering if this is because something in ghe computer or electrical is starting to fail or if some rf got into the system. --- 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 mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ p PAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
If that is the problem, I wonder if it would be covered under the power train warranty? - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 1:03 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys By the way the garage that diagnosed the problem wanted $400 for them to furnish and install the alternator themselves. I paid them $25 to diagnose the problem and saved a total of $175 by purchasing it from Auto Zone and installing it myself. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Hodges Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:48 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys This exact thing happened to my wife just one month ago. We took it to the garage and was told that the alternator was putting out inconsistent voltage. The voltage would not run steady, which should be regulated by an internal voltage regulator. We bought a new alternator for our 2001 Ford Windstar van for about 200 dollars and I put it in myself in less than an hour. Pproblem was fixed. . -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 11:24 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Earlier this evening my wife was driving home. For a few seconds the gauges on the car went nuts. The speed odometer went up to 80 and then back to 50, the gas gauge dropped and the light went on. The temp went way up and then back to normal. It is on a 2003 grand caravan. When all of the gauges went nuts itonly lasted a few seconds. Wondering if this is because something in ghe computer or electrical is starting to fail or if some rf got into the system. --- 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 mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ p PAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 4762 (20100111) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
She drives that route at least once a month. The next time I want her to look for the problem. It is quite possible that she never noticed it before. It lasted about 2 seconds. - Original Message - From: Ron Yearns ryea...@sbcglobal.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Just wondered if this was a route she takes often. My wife used to drive by a AirForce radar base and quite often the electronic dash would go berserk or out I don't remember which so perhaps some r f can do strange things. But I am with others, wait until it happens at least two more times and make sure it isn't at the same location. Ron - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 10:23 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Earlier this evening my wife was driving home. For a few seconds the gauges on the car went nuts. The speed odometer went up to 80 and then back to 50, the gas gauge dropped and the light went on. The temp went way up and then back to normal. It is on a 2003 grand caravan. When all of the gauges went nuts itonly lasted a few seconds. Wondering if this is because something in ghe computer or electrical is starting to fail or if some rf got into the system. --- 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 4762 (20100111) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
An alternator is part of the electrical system, not the power train. You can always check but I've never heard of one being covered for the same time as the engine. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys If that is the problem, I wonder if it would be covered under the power train warranty? - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 1:03 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys By the way the garage that diagnosed the problem wanted $400 for them to furnish and install the alternator themselves. I paid them $25 to diagnose the problem and saved a total of $175 by purchasing it from Auto Zone and installing it myself. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Hodges Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:48 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys This exact thing happened to my wife just one month ago. We took it to the garage and was told that the alternator was putting out inconsistent voltage. The voltage would not run steady, which should be regulated by an internal voltage regulator. We bought a new alternator for our 2001 Ford Windstar van for about 200 dollars and I put it in myself in less than an hour. Pproblem was fixed. . -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 11:24 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Earlier this evening my wife was driving home. For a few seconds the gauges on the car went nuts. The speed odometer went up to 80 and then back to 50, the gas gauge dropped and the light went on. The temp went way up and then back to normal. It is on a 2003 grand caravan. When all of the gauges went nuts itonly lasted a few seconds. Wondering if this is because something in ghe computer or electrical is starting to fail or if some rf got into the system. --- 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 mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ p PAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 4762 (20100111
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
I wouldn't worry yet. Sometimes a drop of water hitting the computer can cause trouble like this. I'd mark it up as a freak until it happens again. You'll pay a fortune to have someone look at the electrical system and then get a big CDP, can't duplicate problem on the service order. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 11:23 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Earlier this evening my wife was driving home. For a few seconds the gauges on the car went nuts. The speed odometer went up to 80 and then back to 50, the gas gauge dropped and the light went on. The temp went way up and then back to normal. It is on a 2003 grand caravan. When all of the gauges went nuts itonly lasted a few seconds. Wondering if this is because something in ghe computer or electrical is starting to fail or if some rf got into the system. --- 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 * 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: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
Bob, This is an excellent point. My experience with auto, or computer repair is unless you can duplicate the problem or there are certain predictable things that happen before it occurs, more often than not the repair shop can't find out what's wrong. Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 7:30 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys I wouldn't worry yet. Sometimes a drop of water hitting the computer can cause trouble like this. I'd mark it up as a freak until it happens again. You'll pay a fortune to have someone look at the electrical system and then get a big CDP, can't duplicate problem on the service order. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 11:23 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Earlier this evening my wife was driving home. For a few seconds the gauges on the car went nuts. The speed odometer went up to 80 and then back to 50, the gas gauge dropped and the light went on. The temp went way up and then back to normal. It is on a 2003 grand caravan. When all of the gauges went nuts itonly lasted a few seconds. Wondering if this is because something in ghe computer or electrical is starting to fail or if some rf got into the system. --- 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=pagemasterPAG E_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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=pagemasterPAG E_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 * 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
RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
This exact thing happened to my wife just one month ago. We took it to the garage and was told that the alternator was putting out inconsistent voltage. The voltage would not run steady, which should be regulated by an internal voltage regulator. We bought a new alternator for our 2001 Ford Windstar van for about 200 dollars and I put it in myself in less than an hour. Pproblem was fixed. . -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 11:24 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Earlier this evening my wife was driving home. For a few seconds the gauges on the car went nuts. The speed odometer went up to 80 and then back to 50, the gas gauge dropped and the light went on. The temp went way up and then back to normal. It is on a 2003 grand caravan. When all of the gauges went nuts itonly lasted a few seconds. Wondering if this is because something in ghe computer or electrical is starting to fail or if some rf got into the system. --- 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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] question for the car guys
I would trust a blind man or woman on a computer before I would let someone from Dodge touch it. Lee On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 07:48:14AM -0500, Alan Terrie Robbins wrote: Bob, This is an excellent point. My experience with auto, or computer repair is unless you can duplicate the problem or there are certain predictable things that happen before it occurs, more often than not the repair shop can't find out what's wrong. Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 7:30 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys I wouldn't worry yet. Sometimes a drop of water hitting the computer can cause trouble like this. I'd mark it up as a freak until it happens again. You'll pay a fortune to have someone look at the electrical system and then get a big CDP, can't duplicate problem on the service order. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 11:23 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Earlier this evening my wife was driving home. For a few seconds the gauges on the car went nuts. The speed odometer went up to 80 and then back to 50, the gas gauge dropped and the light went on. The temp went way up and then back to normal. It is on a 2003 grand caravan. When all of the gauges went nuts itonly lasted a few seconds. Wondering if this is because something in ghe computer or electrical is starting to fail or if some rf got into the system. --- 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=pagemasterPAG E_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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=pagemasterPAG E_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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
RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
Hi Lenny I would get the computer checked out, if a problem did happened the code will show up on the computer indicating that particular part is a problem. Or you can ask a question on line here http://www.justanswer.com/car/dodge?r=ppc|ga|4|Cars|DodgeJCRN=Dodge+Mechani csJPKW=dodge%202003JPDC=SJPST=JPAD=3197640480JPAF=txtJPCD=20090212-1J PRC=1gclid=CMGwzt6GmZ8CFQIupAodu2jvJQ -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Sunday, 10 January 2010 3:24 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Earlier this evening my wife was driving home. For a few seconds the gauges on the car went nuts. The speed odometer went up to 80 and then back to 50, the gas gauge dropped and the light went on. The temp went way up and then back to normal. It is on a 2003 grand caravan. When all of the gauges went nuts itonly lasted a few seconds. Wondering if this is because something in ghe computer or electrical is starting to fail or if some rf got into the system. --- 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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] question about wood filler
I doubt a filler will hold screws, If you have the space, how about drilling out the screw holes to maybe 3/8ths inch and gluing dowels in them to take the new screw holes then filling in the rest with plastic wood before sand and finishing. Drill for the dowels as deep as you dare to give yiu plenty of gripping surface. Even if you replaced the wood with a new chunk and could ,match the color, you'd want to put in some pins between tghe new and old wood to gain strength Tom
RE: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler
Hi, any good name plastic wood filler will work you can get from Lowe's or Home Depot. You can sand and paint or varnish most all of these plastid wood fillers. Sign, JP ( Joe Plummer) joeplum...@tds.net -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 4:40 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler I think I may have asked the wrong question. This article seems to be talking about wood filler to seal the wood pores. I need to fill in a place whare the wood is broken away and dril a new scrue whole then color that new filled place. At 03:30 PM 1/5/2010, you wrote: Hi Good article on fillers found here. http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet Sent: Wednesday, 6 January 2010 8:18 AM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler Hi list, I have a part of a piano which has a place on the edge of the fall board, part of the piano which closes and covers the keys that has broken away. This is at a screw whole. I will need to build this place up with some sort of wood filler or plastic wood or something then re drill a screw whole. Now this filled in place will be visible when the fall board is raised. So my question, or two questions are; 1. what do I need to fill in this place to be strong enough to drill a pilot whole and put a screw in? 2. Will touch up pencels work to cover the newly replaced surface, allowing I can get the right color of touch up pencel or pencels? I know touch up penceles work on real wood but what about on wood fillers? I am about to run out. I have a ride coming, so, if you can respond quickly I would appreciate it. Thanks. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler
Yes you can drill and put screws in plastic wood. But in case of the chair no it will not stand that kind of pressure. Sign, JP ( Joe Plummer) joeplum...@tds.net -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Max Robinson Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 5:40 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler In my admittedly limited experience you can't drill and put screws into filler. I once repaired the leg of a swivel chair. I mean the part where the caster shaft goes in. The wood had broken away around the hole. The previous owner had tried to glue the original pieces back and that lasted about 5 seconds. I bought it off him for 5 dollars. I completely cut away the damaged wood making straight smooth cuts. Then I got a block of the same kind of wood and glued it in place. Then I planed and sanded it down to be smooth and drilled a new hole for the caster shaft. I sold it several years ago for 25 dollars and as far as I know it is still holding together. I didn't take the final step of finishing the added piece to match but it could be done and with care it should be invisible. Your situation is very different than mine because your break is in a highly visible area and on something that must be made to look as good as new. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to. funwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet contac...@kevindoucet.com mailto:contactme%40kevindoucet.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 3:39 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler I think I may have asked the wrong question. This article seems to be talking about wood filler to seal the wood pores. I need to fill in a place whare the wood is broken away and dril a new scrue whole then color that new filled place. At 03:30 PM 1/5/2010, you wrote: Hi Good article on fillers found here. http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet Sent: Wednesday, 6 January 2010 8:18 AM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler Hi list, I have a part of a piano which has a place on the edge of the fall board, part of the piano which closes and covers the keys that has broken away. This is at a screw whole. I will need to build this place up with some sort of wood filler or plastic wood or something then re drill a screw whole. Now this filled in place will be visible when the fall board is raised. So my question, or two questions are; 1. what do I need to fill in this place to be strong enough to drill a pilot whole and put a screw in? 2. Will touch up pencels work to cover the newly replaced surface, allowing I can get the right color of touch up pencel or pencels? I know touch up penceles work on real wood but what about on wood fillers? I am about to run out. I have a ride coming, so, if you can respond quickly I would appreciate it. Thanks. [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 mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ 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 http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From
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Just to let the list know what I found online. We don't have this neer to home but this sounds like it would fill the bill. EPOXYGATOR® WOOD STICK EPOXY PUTTY is a wood workers go to repair product. Tenacious bonding to wood. Can be drilled, sawed, sanded, drilled and tapped. Repair fine furniture. 4 shades. Sizes available: 2oz (Length 3.5 Inches) 4oz. (Length 7 1/8 Inches) Technical Specs: EpoxyGator® Alumina Stick Two component, ready to use simply by cutting amount desired, kneading by hand to a uniform consistency and apply. Bonds tenaciously to wood. Wood Stick epoxy putty has the same characterizes of wood and cab be used on the interior and exterior. COLORS AVAILABLE: 4 COLORS AVAILABLE Area must be clean and free of oils and dirt. For best results use a wire brush to scratch the surface to ensure proper bonding. If any oil is present, please wash/wipe it away using a solvent or cleaner. Cut the desired amount using a knife. Mix by kneading to a uniform consistency. All our epoxy putty sticks are two component and are conveniently colored. While mixing make sure both colors have blended well. Cooler weather will make the epoxy hard to mix. Simply heat up the epoxy stick until room temperature and use. After mixing, immediately apply within 2 minutes to the area. During the curing phase, material can be smoothed using slight damp fingers. Wash hands with soap and water after use. Pot Life: Approximately 15 minutes depending upon ambient temperature Initial Cure: 15 minutes to harden Full Cure: 60 minutes http://epoxygator.com/ At 04:39 PM 1/5/2010, you wrote: In my admittedly limited experience you can't drill and put screws into filler. I once repaired the leg of a swivel chair. I mean the part where the caster shaft goes in. The wood had broken away around the hole. The previous owner had tried to glue the original pieces back and that lasted about 5 seconds. I bought it off him for 5 dollars. I completely cut away the damaged wood making straight smooth cuts. Then I got a block of the same kind of wood and glued it in place. Then I planed and sanded it down to be smooth and drilled a new hole for the caster shaft. I sold it several years ago for 25 dollars and as far as I know it is still holding together. I didn't take the final step of finishing the added piece to match but it could be done and with care it should be invisible. Your situation is very different than mine because your break is in a highly visible area and on something that must be made to look as good as new. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.comm...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.nethttp://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.nethttp://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.comhttp://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to. mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.comfunwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.comfunwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet mailto:contactme%40kevindoucet.comcontac...@kevindoucet.com To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 3:39 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler I think I may have asked the wrong question. This article seems to be talking about wood filler to seal the wood pores. I need to fill in a place whare the wood is broken away and dril a new scrue whole then color that new filled place. At 03:30 PM 1/5/2010, you wrote: Hi Good article on fillers found here. http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/filler s.shtmlhttp://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtmlhttp://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailt o:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet Sent: Wednesday, 6 January 2010 8:18 AM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler Hi list, I have a part of a piano which has a place on the edge of the fall board, part of the piano which closes and covers the keys that has broken away. This is at a screw whole. I will need to build this place up with some sort of wood filler or plastic wood or something then re drill a screw whole. Now this filled in place will be visible when the fall board is raised. So my question, or two questions are; 1. what do I need to fill in this place to be strong enough to drill a pilot whole and put a screw in? 2. Will touch up pencels work to cover the newly replaced surface, allowing I can get the right color
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Very good info, thanks much. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:54 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler Just to let the list know what I found online. We don't have this neer to home but this sounds like it would fill the bill. EPOXYGATORR WOOD STICK EPOXY PUTTY is a wood workers go to repair product. Tenacious bonding to wood. Can be drilled, sawed, sanded, drilled and tapped. Repair fine furniture. 4 shades. Sizes available: 2oz (Length 3.5 Inches) 4oz. (Length 7 1/8 Inches) Technical Specs: EpoxyGatorR Alumina Stick Two component, ready to use simply by cutting amount desired, kneading by hand to a uniform consistency and apply. Bonds tenaciously to wood. Wood Stick epoxy putty has the same characterizes of wood and cab be used on the interior and exterior. COLORS AVAILABLE: 4 COLORS AVAILABLE Area must be clean and free of oils and dirt. For best results use a wire brush to scratch the surface to ensure proper bonding. If any oil is present, please wash/wipe it away using a solvent or cleaner. Cut the desired amount using a knife. Mix by kneading to a uniform consistency. All our epoxy putty sticks are two component and are conveniently colored. While mixing make sure both colors have blended well. Cooler weather will make the epoxy hard to mix. Simply heat up the epoxy stick until room temperature and use. After mixing, immediately apply within 2 minutes to the area. During the curing phase, material can be smoothed using slight damp fingers. Wash hands with soap and water after use. Pot Life: Approximately 15 minutes depending upon ambient temperature Initial Cure: 15 minutes to harden Full Cure: 60 minutes http://epoxygator.com/ At 04:39 PM 1/5/2010, you wrote: In my admittedly limited experience you can't drill and put screws into filler. I once repaired the leg of a swivel chair. I mean the part where the caster shaft goes in. The wood had broken away around the hole. The previous owner had tried to glue the original pieces back and that lasted about 5 seconds. I bought it off him for 5 dollars. I completely cut away the damaged wood making straight smooth cuts. Then I got a block of the same kind of wood and glued it in place. Then I planed and sanded it down to be smooth and drilled a new hole for the caster shaft. I sold it several years ago for 25 dollars and as far as I know it is still holding together. I didn't take the final step of finishing the added piece to match but it could be done and with care it should be invisible. Your situation is very different than mine because your break is in a highly visible area and on something that must be made to look as good as new. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.comm...@maxsmusicplace.com mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.nethttp://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.nethttp://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.comhttp://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to. mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.comfunwithtransistors-s ubscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.comfunwithtubes-subscr...@yah oogroups.com mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet mailto:contactme%40kevindoucet.comcontac...@kevindoucet.com mailto:contactme%40kevindoucet.com To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 3:39 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler I think I may have asked the wrong question. This article seems to be talking about wood filler to seal the wood pores. I need to fill in a place whare the wood is broken away and dril a new scrue whole then color that new filled place. At 03:30 PM 1/5/2010, you wrote: Hi Good article on fillers found here. http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/filler s.shtmlhttp://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtmlhttp://www.woodc entral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailt o:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet Sent: Wednesday, 6 January 2010 8:18 AM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups. comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler Hi list, I have a part of a piano
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Hi Good article on fillers found here. http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet Sent: Wednesday, 6 January 2010 8:18 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler Hi list, I have a part of a piano which has a place on the edge of the fall board, part of the piano which closes and covers the keys that has broken away. This is at a screw whole. I will need to build this place up with some sort of wood filler or plastic wood or something then re drill a screw whole. Now this filled in place will be visible when the fall board is raised. So my question, or two questions are; 1. what do I need to fill in this place to be strong enough to drill a pilot whole and put a screw in? 2. Will touch up pencels work to cover the newly replaced surface, allowing I can get the right color of touch up pencel or pencels? I know touch up penceles work on real wood but what about on wood fillers? I am about to run out. I have a ride coming, so, if you can respond quickly I would appreciate it. Thanks. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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I think I may have asked the wrong question. This article seems to be talking about wood filler to seal the wood pores. I need to fill in a place whare the wood is broken away and dril a new scrue whole then color that new filled place. At 03:30 PM 1/5/2010, you wrote: Hi Good article on fillers found here. http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtmlhttp://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet Sent: Wednesday, 6 January 2010 8:18 AM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler Hi list, I have a part of a piano which has a place on the edge of the fall board, part of the piano which closes and covers the keys that has broken away. This is at a screw whole. I will need to build this place up with some sort of wood filler or plastic wood or something then re drill a screw whole. Now this filled in place will be visible when the fall board is raised. So my question, or two questions are; 1. what do I need to fill in this place to be strong enough to drill a pilot whole and put a screw in? 2. Will touch up pencels work to cover the newly replaced surface, allowing I can get the right color of touch up pencel or pencels? I know touch up penceles work on real wood but what about on wood fillers? I am about to run out. I have a ride coming, so, if you can respond quickly I would appreciate it. Thanks. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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In my admittedly limited experience you can't drill and put screws into filler. I once repaired the leg of a swivel chair. I mean the part where the caster shaft goes in. The wood had broken away around the hole. The previous owner had tried to glue the original pieces back and that lasted about 5 seconds. I bought it off him for 5 dollars.I completely cut away the damaged wood making straight smooth cuts. Then I got a block of the same kind of wood and glued it in place. Then I planed and sanded it down to be smooth and drilled a new hole for the caster shaft. I sold it several years ago for 25 dollars and as far as I know it is still holding together. I didn't take the final step of finishing the added piece to match but it could be done and with care it should be invisible. Your situation is very different than mine because your break is in a highly visible area and on something that must be made to look as good as new. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to. funwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet contac...@kevindoucet.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 3:39 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler I think I may have asked the wrong question. This article seems to be talking about wood filler to seal the wood pores. I need to fill in a place whare the wood is broken away and dril a new scrue whole then color that new filled place. At 03:30 PM 1/5/2010, you wrote: Hi Good article on fillers found here. http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtmlhttp://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet Sent: Wednesday, 6 January 2010 8:18 AM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler Hi list, I have a part of a piano which has a place on the edge of the fall board, part of the piano which closes and covers the keys that has broken away. This is at a screw whole. I will need to build this place up with some sort of wood filler or plastic wood or something then re drill a screw whole. Now this filled in place will be visible when the fall board is raised. So my question, or two questions are; 1. what do I need to fill in this place to be strong enough to drill a pilot whole and put a screw in? 2. Will touch up pencels work to cover the newly replaced surface, allowing I can get the right color of touch up pencel or pencels? I know touch up penceles work on real wood but what about on wood fillers? I am about to run out. I have a ride coming, so, if you can respond quickly I would appreciate it. Thanks. [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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.431 / Virus Database: 270.14.125/2600 - Release Date: 01/04/10 19:35:00
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Great and timely post! Thank you, Betsy At 11:30 AM 1/5/2010, you wrote: Hi Good article on fillers found here. http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtmlhttp://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet Sent: Wednesday, 6 January 2010 8:18 AM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler Hi list, I have a part of a piano which has a place on the edge of the fall board, part of the piano which closes and covers the keys that has broken away. This is at a screw whole. I will need to build this place up with some sort of wood filler or plastic wood or something then re drill a screw whole. Now this filled in place will be visible when the fall board is raised. So my question, or two questions are; 1. what do I need to fill in this place to be strong enough to drill a pilot whole and put a screw in? 2. Will touch up pencels work to cover the newly replaced surface, allowing I can get the right color of touch up pencel or pencels? I know touch up penceles work on real wood but what about on wood fillers? I am about to run out. I have a ride coming, so, if you can respond quickly I would appreciate it. Thanks. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Victor, di you know the brand name of your new remote? .is this a replacement remote or is it just a whole new setup? thanks. Lee On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 05:13:22PM -0400, Victor wrote: I just got a new remote for my garage door, and the instructions said that I had to press the learn button on the motor part of the opener, then, when the green light flashed, I was to press the button to open the door, at which point, the motor would pick up the signal of the remote, and use it to open the garage door when ever the button was pressed. Victor -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! .
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Victor, I would need a Universal type. I am not sure of the make nor model. The unit came with the townhouse, built about 12 years ago. Thanks. C - Original Message - From: Victor To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 10:30 PM Subject: [SPAM] Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers Hi Cathy, I bought it as a full kit from Dodds Garage Doors here in Toronto. I'm not sure if they'll do U.S. orders or not, but I've got a connection there, and so will find out for you. Can you send me the make and model garage door opener you have? If not, I'll see if they've got a universal one you can use or buy. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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there must be something similar out there as I have on star in my 2003 gmc envoy and it came with a programmable home link in the car I had it programmed to my former home in Houston now here in this house in Dallas and soon the new house we will be moving to so there must be something out there we have a fold out keyboard that provides remote access from the outside of the garage on the new house I need to get a garage door guy come out to reprogram it best of luck Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone se...@mailsent.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 8:37 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers thanks Al. I did not think of that before. one remote not working with a different companys product. the one I had before was an old craftsman and the original remotes were not with the house when we bought it but there were two fixed buttons inside the house and ajpartment. again. thanks.Lee On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 09:06:56AM -0400, Alan Terrie Robbins wrote: Lee, What I have found in the past is you need to buy an opener that can be programmed to the type (brand) door you have. For instance, a couple of years ago we installed a Liftmaster garage door opener. Prior to that we had Craftsman. There was no way I could get the remotes that went with Craftsman to properly program with the Liftmaster. We had to get additional remotes from Liftmaster. Not sure about others but that was our experience . There may be a company that makes an opener that accepts numerous manufacturers similar to TV remotes. thanks Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 8:09 AM To: Blind Handyman Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers let me rephrase this. is there such a thing as a universal garage door opener door . and what would be any complications. Lee On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 07:57:09AM -0400, Lee A. Stone wrote: Is there such a thing as a remote garage door opener ? I am asking for a FRiend who recently installed a new garage door lock by the way which is all plastic but it works. Her antenna inside the garage seems fine but neither the old garage door opener or the new one to include the one in the car works. failure to comply is what I think. she has programmed the remote to the specs. any ideas will be appreciated. thanks. Lee -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! .
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let me rephrase this. is there such a thing as a universal garage door opener door . and what would be any complications. Lee On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 07:57:09AM -0400, Lee A. Stone wrote: Is there such a thing as a remote garage door opener ? I am asking for a FRiend who recently installed a new garage door lock by the way which is all plastic but it works. Her antenna inside the garage seems fine but neither the old garage door opener or the new one to include the one in the car works. failure to comply is what I think. she has programmed the remote to the specs. any ideas will be appreciated. thanks. Lee -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! .
RE: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers
Lee, What I have found in the past is you need to buy an opener that can be programmed to the type (brand) door you have. For instance, a couple of years ago we installed a Liftmaster garage door opener. Prior to that we had Craftsman. There was no way I could get the remotes that went with Craftsman to properly program with the Liftmaster. We had to get additional remotes from Liftmaster. Not sure about others but that was our experience . There may be a company that makes an opener that accepts numerous manufacturers similar to TV remotes. thanks Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 8:09 AM To: Blind Handyman Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers let me rephrase this. is there such a thing as a universal garage door opener door . and what would be any complications. Lee On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 07:57:09AM -0400, Lee A. Stone wrote: Is there such a thing as a remote garage door opener ? I am asking for a FRiend who recently installed a new garage door lock by the way which is all plastic but it works. Her antenna inside the garage seems fine but neither the old garage door opener or the new one to include the one in the car works. failure to comply is what I think. she has programmed the remote to the specs. any ideas will be appreciated. thanks. Lee -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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thanks Al. I did not think of that before. one remote not working with a different companys product. the one I had before was an old craftsman and the original remotes were not with the house when we bought it but there were two fixed buttons inside the house and ajpartment. again. thanks.Lee On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 09:06:56AM -0400, Alan Terrie Robbins wrote: Lee, What I have found in the past is you need to buy an opener that can be programmed to the type (brand) door you have. For instance, a couple of years ago we installed a Liftmaster garage door opener. Prior to that we had Craftsman. There was no way I could get the remotes that went with Craftsman to properly program with the Liftmaster. We had to get additional remotes from Liftmaster. Not sure about others but that was our experience . There may be a company that makes an opener that accepts numerous manufacturers similar to TV remotes. thanks Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 8:09 AM To: Blind Handyman Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers let me rephrase this. is there such a thing as a universal garage door opener door . and what would be any complications. Lee On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 07:57:09AM -0400, Lee A. Stone wrote: Is there such a thing as a remote garage door opener ? I am asking for a FRiend who recently installed a new garage door lock by the way which is all plastic but it works. Her antenna inside the garage seems fine but neither the old garage door opener or the new one to include the one in the car works. failure to comply is what I think. she has programmed the remote to the specs. any ideas will be appreciated. thanks. Lee -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! .
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No, I really don't know for sure about the programming Dan but I'll share the information I get with her to see and a good idea to maybe compare with a neighbor about the use of a different remote. thanks.Lee On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 09:48:33AM -0400, Dan Rossi wrote: I don't believe there is a universal garage door opener, but I do know that within brands, there can be several different settings. You say that she has it programmed correctly, how do you know that for sure? Are you sure the receiver is properly connected and set up? If you can find someone with the same brand of opener, you might be able to borrow their transmitter as a test. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! .
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The one in our van can be programmed for any garage door opener. I can program up to 4 different ones, including the ones that change frequency for security reasons. So, if this is available in a van, they might make a universal portable one. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:57 AM To: Blind Handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers Is there such a thing as a remote garage door opener ? I am asking for a FRiend who recently installed a new garage door lock by the way which is all plastic but it works. Her antenna inside the garage seems fine but neither the old garage door opener or the new one to include the one in the car works. failure to comply is what I think. she has programmed the remote to the specs. any ideas will be appreciated. thanks. Lee -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Michael. do you know of the brand that you have in the van? thanks.Lee On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 12:58:48PM -0500, Michael baldwin wrote: The one in our van can be programmed for any garage door opener. I can program up to 4 different ones, including the ones that change frequency for security reasons. So, if this is available in a van, they might make a universal portable one. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:57 AM To: Blind Handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers Is there such a thing as a remote garage door opener ? I am asking for a FRiend who recently installed a new garage door lock by the way which is all plastic but it works. Her antenna inside the garage seems fine but neither the old garage door opener or the new one to include the one in the car works. failure to comply is what I think. she has programmed the remote to the specs. any ideas will be appreciated. thanks. Lee -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! .
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It is by U-connect, or something like that. i don't know if they do portable ones, or if they just do in car ones for Chrysler. But I think we have to have a working portable one to program it, so it might not be exactly what your looking for. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 1:10 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers Michael. do you know of the brand that you have in the van? thanks.Lee On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 12:58:48PM -0500, Michael baldwin wrote: The one in our van can be programmed for any garage door opener. I can program up to 4 different ones, including the ones that change frequency for security reasons. So, if this is available in a van, they might make a universal portable one. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:57 AM To: Blind Handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers Is there such a thing as a remote garage door opener ? I am asking for a FRiend who recently installed a new garage door lock by the way which is all plastic but it works. Her antenna inside the garage seems fine but neither the old garage door opener or the new one to include the one in the car works. failure to comply is what I think. she has programmed the remote to the specs. any ideas will be appreciated. thanks. Lee -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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OH BOY, now the thieves can still a Chrysler and brake in to all kinds of garages.. - Original Message - From: Michael baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 2:15 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers It is by U-connect, or something like that. i don't know if they do portable ones, or if they just do in car ones for Chrysler. But I think we have to have a working portable one to program it, so it might not be exactly what your looking for. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 1:10 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers Michael. do you know of the brand that you have in the van? thanks.Lee On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 12:58:48PM -0500, Michael baldwin wrote: The one in our van can be programmed for any garage door opener. I can program up to 4 different ones, including the ones that change frequency for security reasons. So, if this is available in a van, they might make a universal portable one. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:57 AM To: Blind Handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers Is there such a thing as a remote garage door opener ? I am asking for a FRiend who recently installed a new garage door lock by the way which is all plastic but it works. Her antenna inside the garage seems fine but neither the old garage door opener or the new one to include the one in the car works. failure to comply is what I think. she has programmed the remote to the specs. any ideas will be appreciated. thanks. Lee -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Only the garages that have been programmed into the system. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rob Monitor Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 3:15 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers OH BOY, now the thieves can still a Chrysler and brake in to all kinds of garages.. - Original Message - From: Michael baldwin To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 2:15 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers It is by U-connect, or something like that. i don't know if they do portable ones, or if they just do in car ones for Chrysler. But I think we have to have a working portable one to program it, so it might not be exactly what your looking for. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 1:10 PM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers Michael. do you know of the brand that you have in the van? thanks.Lee On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 12:58:48PM -0500, Michael baldwin wrote: The one in our van can be programmed for any garage door opener. I can program up to 4 different ones, including the ones that change frequency for security reasons. So, if this is available in a van, they might make a universal portable one. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:57 AM To: Blind Handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers Is there such a thing as a remote garage door opener ? I am asking for a FRiend who recently installed a new garage door lock by the way which is all plastic but it works. Her antenna inside the garage seems fine but neither the old garage door opener or the new one to include the one in the car works. failure to comply is what I think. she has programmed the remote to the specs. any ideas will be appreciated. thanks. Lee -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers
I just got a new remote for my garage door, and the instructions said that I had to press the learn button on the motor part of the opener, then, when the green light flashed, I was to press the button to open the door, at which point, the motor would pick up the signal of the remote, and use it to open the garage door when ever the button was pressed. Victor
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Is it working for you, so far? I need a garage door remote due to the fact, I lost the only one I have. Where did you purchase your new remote? C From: Victor To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 5:13 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers I just got a new remote for my garage door, and the instructions said that I had to press the learn button on the motor part of the opener, then, when the green light flashed, I was to press the button to open the door, at which point, the motor would pick up the signal of the remote, and use it to open the garage door when ever the button was pressed. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Shane, I do think that you would have a better chance with receiving some help on the jaws users list. Moderator - Original Message - From: Shane Hecker shanehec...@gmail.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 12:06 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question I posted this question on blind tech but didn't get a response. So I'm hoping someone here can help. Has anyone used the latest version of nero, currently 9.4? If so, how accessible is it with the latest version of Jaws? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Shane Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 4172 (20090619) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
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I agree that you might have better luck else where especially as this is not a software support list by nature. David Ferrin I tried thinking once but decided it was a bad idea. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question Shane, I do think that you would have a better chance with receiving some help on the jaws users list. Moderator - Original Message - From: Shane Hecker shanehec...@gmail.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 12:06 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question I posted this question on blind tech but didn't get a response. So I'm hoping someone here can help. Has anyone used the latest version of nero, currently 9.4? If so, how accessible is it with the latest version of Jaws? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Shane Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 4172 (20090619) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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] Question to Electricians on this List
actually there is a sonic difference in high end applications. re: 2% and 4% silver/tin regularly used. But the temp shock aspects I didn't know. Disimilar metals can make it interesting. Rhodium is a nasty plating to which to attempt soldering, a tin/silver/copper solder seems to work well. thanks On Tue, 28 Apr 2009, Tom Fowle wrote: Silver solder melts at a much higher temp than tin/led and creates a much stronger bond mechanically. It'll stand the temp shock of refrigeration much better than tin/led You wouldn't use silver for audio cause it's more expensive and there is no point, unless maybe in a very corosive environment. Also, some metals, Re: brass, don't take tin/led and need silver to alloy with. Tom
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I do seem to recall that european fuses may be blow' at rated current and U.S. are'flow through at rated current. changing fuse ratings should make no difference to how the device operates, fuse resistance is minuscual compaired to the impedance of the device. Reminds me of a guy who called us wanting to know what kind of solder to use on his vaccuum tube projects so as to get less joint resistance. Since tubes are high impedance devices, joint resistance is totally irrellivant, but he just wouldn't believe, or maybe one should say he wanted to believe against facts. Tom
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Silver solder melts at a much higher temp than tin/led and creates a much stronger bond mechanically. It'll stand the temp shock of refrigeration much better than tin/led You wouldn't use silver for audio cause it's more expensive and there is no point, unless maybe in a very corosive environment. Also, some metals, Re: brass, don't take tin/led and need silver to alloy with. Tom
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Temperature can be one consideration, but the main reason for using the silver in a c work is its ability to withstand the greater pressures. Its cost would keep me from using it for everyday electrical soldering which is usually mechanically sound first and uses the solder for the best connection and reduce any corrosion inside a joint if it is just wrapped. Ron - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 6:15 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List tell him to have kester make him up a 5% or 6% silver solder. Some folks just want to believe. My question is this: if a 40% or 50% silver solder is somewhere what they use for refridgerant tubing, why *isn't it also for audio; is it the temp required would fry many components? I didn't have the terms right, but that was the idea. They are great fuses, if you can stretch that far. Best Regards and thanks. On Tue, 28 Apr 2009, Tom Fowle wrote: I do seem to recall that european fuses may be blow' at rated current and U.S. are'flow through at rated current. changing fuse ratings should make no difference to how the device operates, fuse resistance is minuscual compaired to the impedance of the device. Reminds me of a guy who called us wanting to know what kind of solder to use on his vaccuum tube projects so as to get less joint resistance. Since tubes are high impedance devices, joint resistance is totally irrellivant, but he just wouldn't believe, or maybe one should say he wanted to believe against facts. Tom [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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I don't see a problem with this. Oh course in the U S we normally start at 15 and then go to 20, 25, 30 etc unless someone is using the old fuse stats which are about extinct. A little give and take works wonders in electricity. Ron - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 3:29 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Hi I have a fuse box in the shed where I am going to put my caravan and I asked my son to tell me the Amperage of the fuses. The one I am interested in is currently marked 16 Amps but the caravan runs 15 Amps should I changed the Fuse so it is 15 Amps. Or is the 16 Amp fuse OK. I will change the face of the power point so I can plug in a 15 Amp extension lead. Ron help me on this one. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3
What Max told you earlier is basically true. But do not assume anything. Check between the two hot wires to be sure you have 240 volts between them. They could have been hooked to the same phase for some unknown reason. The one thing I learned many times over about electricity is check, check, check try it and then check again. Just to make some things clear is the white of the three wire cable on the tub grounded to metal or just running to one side of a pump motor and or controller? If yes then the fourth wire, green or bare from the source will hook to any metal and or the metal water pipes in the tub. The green, grounding wire shall never carry current, unless there is a fault. The white carries the other side of 120 volt loads. Ron. - Original Message - From: Charles Reichardt To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3 Hi all. I have a hot tub that runs on 240v 3 wire cable and I have two 120 lines coming together in a 4 wire cable. How do I connect a 3 wire appliance to the 2 120 lines. I assume there are 2 hot wires, a ground and a nutral in the 4 wire cable and 2 hot wires and a ground for the hot but. Plese help. Charlie - Original Message - From: Don To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List That is ezactly, what I thought of, a dodge Caravan, which we have one of. Talk later. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Don't feel bad, I used to work for Dodge and I thought he had a minivan... - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Oh, duh. Thanks, Betsy At 11:34 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: We, in North America are more likely to call it a camper trailer. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Okay, what is a caravan, some sort of electric vehicle? Betsy At 10:29 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: Hi I have a fuse box in the shed where I am going to put my caravan and I asked my son to tell me the Amperage of the fuses. The one I am interested in is currently marked 16 Amps but the caravan runs 15 Amps should I changed the Fuse so it is 15 Amps. Or is the 16 Amp fuse OK. I will change the face of the power point so I can plug in a 15 Amp extension lead. Ron help me on this one. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [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]
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ray, We'll see what Ron thinks, but I'd not bother changing for just an ampere of difference. The rating of the fuse is the current it will pass in normal operation NOT, as some think, the current required to blow it. You're only up by an amp even if the caravan pulls its full 15 amps, so no deal. tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3
Problem might be that you don't know for sure that the 2 120 volt lines are actually from the two sides of the service. There may be an easier way, but I think you'll need an A.C. voltmeter that goes at least to 250 volts to chec between the two hots to see that they are actually 240 volts apart. They could be just 2 120s from two breakers on the same side of the service. Tom
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Hi Tom This is why this list is so good that you can ask any question and many members who have the experience you do not, will give you the answer. Many thanks to all who have taken the time to respond. Regards Ray From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Fowle Sent: Tuesday, 28 April 2009 3:54 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List ray, We'll see what Ron thinks, but I'd not bother changing for just an ampere of difference. The rating of the fuse is the current it will pass in normal operation NOT, as some think, the current required to blow it. You're only up by an amp even if the caravan pulls its full 15 amps, so no deal. tom [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3
Tom wrote. They could be just 2 120s from two breakers on the same side of the service. But would that make any difference for what he wants to do? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle fo...@ski.org To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3 Problem might be that you don't know for sure that the 2 120 volt lines are actually from the two sides of the service. There may be an easier way, but I think you'll need an A.C. voltmeter that goes at least to 250 volts to chec between the two hots to see that they are actually 240 volts apart. They could be just 2 120s from two breakers on the same side of the service. Tom Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3
Max Yes, if so he'd not get 220, they'd be in phase. As someone else said the two 120s should lead back to the same double breaker. Tom On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 06:44:51PM -0500, Max Robinson wrote: Tom wrote. They could be just 2 120s from two breakers on the same side of the service. But would that make any difference for what he wants to do? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle fo...@ski.org To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3 Problem might be that you don't know for sure that the 2 120 volt lines are actually from the two sides of the service. There may be an easier way, but I think you'll need an A.C. voltmeter that goes at least to 250 volts to chec between the two hots to see that they are actually 240 volts apart. They could be just 2 120s from two breakers on the same side of the service. Tom Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3
Maybe I'm miss remembering the question but I think he wanted to derive two 120 volt circuits from the 4 conductor cable. If I'm wrong, put it down to old age. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle fo...@ski.org To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 6:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3 Max Yes, if so he'd not get 220, they'd be in phase. As someone else said the two 120s should lead back to the same double breaker. Tom On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 06:44:51PM -0500, Max Robinson wrote: Tom wrote. They could be just 2 120s from two breakers on the same side of the service. But would that make any difference for what he wants to do? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle fo...@ski.org To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3 Problem might be that you don't know for sure that the 2 120 volt lines are actually from the two sides of the service. There may be an easier way, but I think you'll need an A.C. voltmeter that goes at least to 250 volts to chec between the two hots to see that they are actually 240 volts apart. They could be just 2 120s from two breakers on the same side of the service. Tom Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3
On a normal breaker panel, every other breaker is the same polarity and will give a zero voltage reading to each other. In a three phase panel every third breaker is the same. The reason for it is any one single breaker is 120 volt usually. A double 220 volt breaker can be plugged in anywhere and have 220 volt. On a three phase panel a three phase breaker can be plugged in anywhere and you will have three phase power. There are some that aren't, but they center in commercial applications. ..bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List
Oh, duh. Thanks, Betsy At 11:34 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: We, in North America are more likely to call it a camper trailer. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Okay, what is a caravan, some sort of electric vehicle? Betsy At 10:29 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: Hi I have a fuse box in the shed where I am going to put my caravan and I asked my son to tell me the Amperage of the fuses. The one I am interested in is currently marked 16 Amps but the caravan runs 15 Amps should I changed the Fuse so it is 15 Amps. Or is the 16 Amp fuse OK. I will change the face of the power point so I can plug in a 15 Amp extension lead. Ron help me on this one. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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We, in North America are more likely to call it a camper trailer. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Okay, what is a caravan, some sort of electric vehicle? Betsy At 10:29 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: Hi I have a fuse box in the shed where I am going to put my caravan and I asked my son to tell me the Amperage of the fuses. The one I am interested in is currently marked 16 Amps but the caravan runs 15 Amps should I changed the Fuse so it is 15 Amps. Or is the 16 Amp fuse OK. I will change the face of the power point so I can plug in a 15 Amp extension lead. Ron help me on this one. Ray [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]
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Or a bunch of trailers all going the same place at same time. At 05:34 PM 4/26/2009, you wrote: We, in North America are more likely to call it a camper trailer. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Okay, what is a caravan, some sort of electric vehicle? Betsy At 10:29 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: Hi I have a fuse box in the shed where I am going to put my caravan and I asked my son to tell me the Amperage of the fuses. The one I am interested in is currently marked 16 Amps but the caravan runs 15 Amps should I changed the Fuse so it is 15 Amps. Or is the 16 Amp fuse OK. I will change the face of the power point so I can plug in a 15 Amp extension lead. Ron help me on this one. Ray [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] Tim trouble Verizon FIOS support tech Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance. --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List
Don't feel bad, I used to work for Dodge and I thought he had a minivan... - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Oh, duh. Thanks, Betsy At 11:34 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: We, in North America are more likely to call it a camper trailer. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Okay, what is a caravan, some sort of electric vehicle? Betsy At 10:29 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: Hi I have a fuse box in the shed where I am going to put my caravan and I asked my son to tell me the Amperage of the fuses. The one I am interested in is currently marked 16 Amps but the caravan runs 15 Amps should I changed the Fuse so it is 15 Amps. Or is the 16 Amp fuse OK. I will change the face of the power point so I can plug in a 15 Amp extension lead. Ron help me on this one. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List
That is ezactly, what I thought of, a dodge Caravan, which we have one of. Talk later. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Don't feel bad, I used to work for Dodge and I thought he had a minivan... - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Oh, duh. Thanks, Betsy At 11:34 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: We, in North America are more likely to call it a camper trailer. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Okay, what is a caravan, some sort of electric vehicle? Betsy At 10:29 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: Hi I have a fuse box in the shed where I am going to put my caravan and I asked my son to tell me the Amperage of the fuses. The one I am interested in is currently marked 16 Amps but the caravan runs 15 Amps should I changed the Fuse so it is 15 Amps. Or is the 16 Amp fuse OK. I will change the face of the power point so I can plug in a 15 Amp extension lead. Ron help me on this one. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3
Hi all. I have a hot tub that runs on 240v 3 wire cable and I have two 120 lines coming together in a 4 wire cable. How do I connect a 3 wire appliance to the 2 120 lines. I assume there are 2 hot wires, a ground and a nutral in the 4 wire cable and 2 hot wires and a ground for the hot but. Plese help. Charlie - Original Message - From: Don To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List That is ezactly, what I thought of, a dodge Caravan, which we have one of. Talk later. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Don't feel bad, I used to work for Dodge and I thought he had a minivan... - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Oh, duh. Thanks, Betsy At 11:34 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: We, in North America are more likely to call it a camper trailer. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Okay, what is a caravan, some sort of electric vehicle? Betsy At 10:29 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: Hi I have a fuse box in the shed where I am going to put my caravan and I asked my son to tell me the Amperage of the fuses. The one I am interested in is currently marked 16 Amps but the caravan runs 15 Amps should I changed the Fuse so it is 15 Amps. Or is the 16 Amp fuse OK. I will change the face of the power point so I can plug in a 15 Amp extension lead. Ron help me on this one. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3
The 4 wire cable will have two hots, a neutral and a safety ground. The two hots are on opposite sides of the line and there is 240 volts between them. But between each hot and neutral there is 120 volts. So you connect each 120 volt outlet between its own hot and the common neutral. The ground must be connected to the safety ground of the outlets. Never connect the neutral of the outlet to the safety ground and never connect the ground and the neutral together except at the electrical panel. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Charles Reichardt charlie...@stny.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3 Hi all. I have a hot tub that runs on 240v 3 wire cable and I have two 120 lines coming together in a 4 wire cable. How do I connect a 3 wire appliance to the 2 120 lines. I assume there are 2 hot wires, a ground and a nutral in the 4 wire cable and 2 hot wires and a ground for the hot but. Plese help. Charlie - Original Message - From: Don To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List That is ezactly, what I thought of, a dodge Caravan, which we have one of. Talk later. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Don't feel bad, I used to work for Dodge and I thought he had a minivan... - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Oh, duh. Thanks, Betsy At 11:34 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: We, in North America are more likely to call it a camper trailer. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Okay, what is a caravan, some sort of electric vehicle? Betsy At 10:29 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: Hi I have a fuse box in the shed where I am going to put my caravan and I asked my son to tell me the Amperage of the fuses. The one I am interested in is currently marked 16 Amps but the caravan runs 15 Amps should I changed the Fuse so it is 15 Amps. Or is the 16 Amp fuse OK. I will change the face of the power point so I can plug in a 15 Amp extension lead. Ron help me on this one. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3
thanks much. That's pretty much what I thought. Charlie - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 9:16 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3 The 4 wire cable will have two hots, a neutral and a safety ground. The two hots are on opposite sides of the line and there is 240 volts between them. But between each hot and neutral there is 120 volts. So you connect each 120 volt outlet between its own hot and the common neutral. The ground must be connected to the safety ground of the outlets. Never connect the neutral of the outlet to the safety ground and never connect the ground and the neutral together except at the electrical panel. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Charles Reichardt charlie...@stny.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List 4 wire to 3 Hi all. I have a hot tub that runs on 240v 3 wire cable and I have two 120 lines coming together in a 4 wire cable. How do I connect a 3 wire appliance to the 2 120 lines. I assume there are 2 hot wires, a ground and a nutral in the 4 wire cable and 2 hot wires and a ground for the hot but. Plese help. Charlie - Original Message - From: Don To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List That is ezactly, what I thought of, a dodge Caravan, which we have one of. Talk later. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Don't feel bad, I used to work for Dodge and I thought he had a minivan... - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Oh, duh. Thanks, Betsy At 11:34 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: We, in North America are more likely to call it a camper trailer. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Okay, what is a caravan, some sort of electric vehicle? Betsy At 10:29 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: Hi I have a fuse box in the shed where I am going to put my caravan and I asked my son to tell me the Amperage of the fuses. The one I am interested in is currently marked 16 Amps but the caravan runs 15 Amps should I changed the Fuse so it is 15 Amps. Or is the 16 Amp fuse OK. I will change the face of the power point so I can plug in a 15 Amp extension lead. Ron help me on this one. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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] Question to Electricians on this List
Yep, that one I knew. At 12:29 PM 4/26/2009, you wrote: Or a bunch of trailers all going the same place at same time. At 05:34 PM 4/26/2009, you wrote: We, in North America are more likely to call it a camper trailer. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question to Electricians on this List Okay, what is a caravan, some sort of electric vehicle? Betsy At 10:29 AM 4/26/2009, you wrote: Hi I have a fuse box in the shed where I am going to put my caravan and I asked my son to tell me the Amperage of the fuses. The one I am interested in is currently marked 16 Amps but the caravan runs 15 Amps should I changed the Fuse so it is 15 Amps. Or is the 16 Amp fuse OK. I will change the face of the power point so I can plug in a 15 Amp extension lead. Ron help me on this one. Ray [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] Tim trouble Verizon FIOS support tech Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance. --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudorahttp://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about Demagnetizing Cards?
Aloha Claudia, I truly have impathy for you. I wish I had an answer about your basement. As for your cards, they may be okay. We've had similar experiences here, and sometimes they survive the washing. Your keycard will probably fair the best. Betsy At 09:27 PM 3/9/2009, you wrote: Hi, I have accidentally washed my jacket, and inside one of the pockets, was my debit card, as well as a time card and key card, used for work purposes. I'm assuming that the cards have been ruined, and I have to obtain replacements? They're currently in the dryer, and I'm about to go fish them out! This has been such a crap day, I'm sorry for the use of that word, but if it isn't one thing, it's another. We have water coming into our basement again, and I just don't know what to do anymore! We don't have the money to fix this 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. mailto:our-safe-haven-subscribe%40googlegroups.comour-safe-haven-subscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:makinghouseworkeasier-subscribe%40googlegroups.commakinghouseworkeasier-subscr...@googlegroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about Demagnetizing Cards?
Hi Claudia, In most cases, the magnetic strip will survive being washed and spun with your clothes, delicates included, so no worries there. In fact, those are the least of your problems, as I know how difficult it can be having water come into your home, and not being able to stop it until it's too late and the damage is done. Good luck, and hope you get that problem resolved quickly. Victor Co-moderator Audio Central List Blind Movie Buffs List Guidedogs List
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about Demagnetizing Cards?
I doubt the cards are demagnetized from running in a dryer. Even with static electricity they should be insulated inside a pocket. The bigger problem may be scratched from rubbing together. Only way to know if they have a problem will be to use them again. - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 3:27 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Question about Demagnetizing Cards? Hi, I have accidentally washed my jacket, and inside one of the pockets, was my debit card, as well as a time card and key card, used for work purposes. I'm assuming that the cards have been ruined, and I have to obtain replacements? They're currently in the dryer, and I'm about to go fish them out! This has been such a crap day, I'm sorry for the use of that word, but if it isn't one thing, it's another. We have water coming into our basement again, and I just don't know what to do anymore! We don't have the money to fix this 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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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I think you did a great job at remembering what you did Claudia . grins. I have washed a whle pocketbook. why because someone was staying here and she was used to hiding her pocketbook in the washer. Low and behold she hears the washer running , now headed for the second rinse when she told me her pocketbook was in there.. Now, think of this. this is our house and at the end of a wash, yes, I do check the machine for any leftover socks , nails or whateer. but prior to doing a wash why would I want to recheck the machine.. so that no longer happy camper got all clean credit cards, license and what ever a woman would carry in her pocketbook , oops, yes she also had a mini vise grip . well she was lucky as it was sunny so she could spread alll her stuff out on the [pinic table. my words just simply say we are all human and we all make mistakes whether you live in a house, a apartment or mobile home out in the boondocks. Have a better day. Lee On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 02:27:24AM -0500, Claudia wrote: Hi, I have accidentally washed my jacket, and inside one of the pockets, was my debit card, as well as a time card and key card, used for work purposes. I'm assuming that the cards have been ruined, and I have to obtain replacements? They're currently in the dryer, and I'm about to go fish them out! This has been such a crap day, I'm sorry for the use of that word, but if it isn't one thing, it's another. We have water coming into our basement again, and I just don't know what to do anymore! We don't have the money to fix this 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 -- I place economy among the first and most important virtues, and public debt as the greatest of dangers to be feared. To preserve our independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. If we run into such debts, we must be taxed in our meat and drink, in our necessities and in our comforts, in our labor and in our amusements. If we can prevent the government from wasting the labor of the people, under the pretense of caring for them, they will be happy. -- Thomas Jefferson Are you curious? Visit my web site: http://www.sedac.mailsent.net
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about getting your basement repaired
Aloha Claudia, Is this problem caused by a flood or other disaster that might be covered by your insurance? Seems to me I remember that you had some problem that you were going to apply for FEMMA funding to fix. Is this still the same problem or a new one? Is it a problem resulting from some repairs that were not done completely or correctly? All the best, Betsy On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 02:27:24AM -0500, Claudia wrote: Hi, I have accidentally washed my jacket, and inside one of the pockets, was my debit card, as well as a time card and key card, used for work purposes. I'm assuming that the cards have been ruined, and I have to obtain replacements? They're currently in the dryer, and I'm about to go fish them out! This has been such a crap day, I'm sorry for the use of that word, but if it isn't one thing, it's another. We have water coming into our basement again, and I just don't know what to do anymore! We don't have the money to fix this 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. mailto:our-safe-haven-subscribe%40googlegroups.comour-safe-haven-subscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:makinghouseworkeasier-subscribe%40googlegroups.commakinghouseworkeasier-subscr...@googlegroups.com -- I place economy among the first and most important virtues, and public debt as the greatest of dangers to be feared. To preserve our independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. If we run into such debts, we must be taxed in our meat and drink, in our necessities and in our comforts, in our labor and in our amusements. If we can prevent the government from wasting the labor of the people, under the pretense of caring for them, they will be happy. -- Thomas Jefferson Are you curious? Visit my web site: http://www.sedac.mailsent.nethttp://www.sedac.mailsent.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Betsy, Yes, we did have a flood here, back in September! We did apply for FEMA funding, but all we received was $487. I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but that didn't even do anything for us, except get someone to come out and pull out all of the drywall and tile that was laid, over the cement floor! TThis problem has not been fixed, as of yet, and again, I just don't know where the money would come from! It's steadily raining here, and the water just keeps seeping in! We're under flash flood warnings, until 2 PM. tomorrow afternoon! Claudia - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 10:10 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about getting your basement repaired Aloha Claudia, Is this problem caused by a flood or other disaster that might be covered by your insurance? Seems to me I remember that you had some problem that you were going to apply for FEMMA funding to fix. Is this still the same problem or a new one? Is it a problem resulting from some repairs that were not done completely or correctly? All the best, Betsy On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 02:27:24AM -0500, Claudia wrote: Hi, I have accidentally washed my jacket, and inside one of the pockets, was my debit card, as well as a time card and key card, used for work purposes. I'm assuming that the cards have been ruined, and I have to obtain replacements? They're currently in the dryer, and I'm about to go fish them out! This has been such a crap day, I'm sorry for the use of that word, but if it isn't one thing, it's another. We have water coming into our basement again, and I just don't know what to do anymore! We don't have the money to fix this 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. mailto:our-safe-haven-subscribe%40googlegroups.comour-safe-haven-subscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:makinghouseworkeasier-subscribe%40googlegroups.commakinghouseworkeasier-subscr...@googlegroups.com -- I place economy among the first and most important virtues, and public debt as the greatest of dangers to be feared. To preserve our independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. If we run into such debts, we must be taxed in our meat and drink, in our necessities and in our comforts, in our labor and in our amusements. If we can prevent the government from wasting the labor of the people, under the pretense of caring for them, they will be happy. -- Thomas Jefferson Are you curious? Visit my web site: http://www.sedac.mailsent.nethttp://www.sedac.mailsent.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about Demagnetizing Cards?
having just been through that, as I wrote to you privately; I'll do what I can to contribute any combination of the good advice I found here; (questioning for over 6 months) regarding the water problem. We din't pay a much as we expected. On Tue, 10 Mar 2009, Victor wrote: Hi Claudia, In most cases, the magnetic strip will survive being washed and spun with your clothes, delicates included, so no worries there. In fact, those are the least of your problems, as I know how difficult it can be having water come into your home, and not being able to stop it until it's too late and the damage is done. Good luck, and hope you get that problem resolved quickly. Victor Co-moderator Audio Central List Blind Movie Buffs List Guidedogs List
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers
Thanks Tom,. On Mar 3, 2009, at 5:02 PM, Tom Fowle wrote: Scott, I'm told radio shlock makes cables of the type you may want, They might be called isolator cables or ground loop prventers or the like. I'll have a colleague look when I have time. tom [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers
I could do that, but the only reason I put the machine to sleep is after hours and I still need it ready in the event somethng comes up. Yes, I could probably do that or even just disconnect it, but I am trying more to udnerstand the problem really. tnx, On Mar 2, 2009, at 6:19 PM, Mike Rusk wrote: What if you turn off the computer instead of putting it to sleep? Maybe it is still trying to access something even though it is sleeping, just a thought. - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 4:44 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers Hey folks, I have a rather interesting problem that I hope is acceptable for the list. Let me explain my setup and then I'll explain the problem. I have a small mixer that has three or so inputs. I have my employer's Dell laptop, my Macintosh, and a cable into which I plug my electric bass. All this is served by one pair of headphones. Now in order to save on space and so forth, I have a usb KVM switch. servicing both computers. THis KVM only handles a keyboard and mouse, but you could connect video, which I do not. So, when I have the Mac and PC laptop connected and running, everything is fine. If I shut the laptop lid/ put it to sleep, but leave it connected, I get this humming noise that is not 60Mhz, but probably almost twice that. I can disconnect the laptop and then soud goes away or if I adjust the mixer controls just so, I can cancel out the sound. For some reason it sometimes gets messed up and that usually is because I have made a slight adjustment to something and then I have to start all over again isulating the sound by tweaking things. So, has anyone have any thoughts on how I might correct this problem, so I do not have to keeep messing with the controls? It could be the mixer, but I suspect there is an issue with both machines being connected to the KVM and this is a pretty cheap KVM. The KVM is not near the computers, it is under my desk. Thanks, [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers
It is both computers causing the noise and it could be they are creating some sort of loop. I dont' know the technical term, but removing either does eliminate the noise. Like I said, just tweaking the mixer will generally remove or put the sound way in the background. So, it is not a really big deal, but I would like to understand what the cause is. On Mar 2, 2009, at 7:46 PM, Trouble wrote: The kvn shouldn't have a problem with that setup. however, if you think it is, unplug it and see if hum goes away. That will tell for sure if the laptop is doing it or the kvn. At 05:44 PM 3/2/2009, you wrote: Hey folks, I have a rather interesting problem that I hope is acceptable for the list. Let me explain my setup and then I'll explain the problem. I have a small mixer that has three or so inputs. I have my employer's Dell laptop, my Macintosh, and a cable into which I plug my electric bass. All this is served by one pair of headphones. Now in order to save on space and so forth, I have a usb KVM switch. servicing both computers. THis KVM only handles a keyboard and mouse, but you could connect video, which I do not. So, when I have the Mac and PC laptop connected and running, everything is fine. If I shut the laptop lid/ put it to sleep, but leave it connected, I get this humming noise that is not 60Mhz, but probably almost twice that. I can disconnect the laptop and then soud goes away or if I adjust the mixer controls just so, I can cancel out the sound. For some reason it sometimes gets messed up and that usually is because I have made a slight adjustment to something and then I have to start all over again isulating the sound by tweaking things. So, has anyone have any thoughts on how I might correct this problem, so I do not have to keeep messing with the controls? It could be the mixer, but I suspect there is an issue with both machines being connected to the KVM and this is a pretty cheap KVM. The KVM is not near the computers, it is under my desk. Thanks, Tim trouble Verizon FIOS support tech Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance. --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers
Hey Max I don't live near a transmitter of any sort, but a ground loop would make sense. What this board has is quarter-inch inputs and one per channel. So, I use two inputs for stero output. I assume these are balanced inputs, but I am a little embarrassed to say I don't know exactly the difference between the two types. I used ot know this stuff, but I have forgotten it oer the years. I'm not sure how I could address the ground loop issue, but I have a few ideas and maybe disconnecting the laptop from ac power might yield some results, or just pulling the audio cable out of the mixer for the laptop and see what happens. tnx, On Mar 2, 2009, at 9:18 PM, Max Robinson wrote: You may have a ground loop. They are very difficult to break without loosing a ground on something. If your mixer has balanced inputs it might be easier. I have a 12 x 4 channel mixer, an 8 track digital recorder, sound module, signal processor, and monitor amplifier, all hooked together and to my computer. Only one computer though. It took a lot of making special patch cords to get all the hum and other interference out of the system. Do you live near a TV transmitter? I do and that was a problem too. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Scott Howell s.how...@verizon.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 4:44 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers Hey folks, I have a rather interesting problem that I hope is acceptable for the list. Let me explain my setup and then I'll explain the problem. I have a small mixer that has three or so inputs. I have my employer's Dell laptop, my Macintosh, and a cable into which I plug my electric bass. All this is served by one pair of headphones. Now in order to save on space and so forth, I have a usb KVM switch. servicing both computers. THis KVM only handles a keyboard and mouse, but you could connect video, which I do not. So, when I have the Mac and PC laptop connected and running, everything is fine. If I shut the laptop lid/ put it to sleep, but leave it connected, I get this humming noise that is not 60Mhz, but probably almost twice that. I can disconnect the laptop and then soud goes away or if I adjust the mixer controls just so, I can cancel out the sound. For some reason it sometimes gets messed up and that usually is because I have made a slight adjustment to something and then I have to start all over again isulating the sound by tweaking things. So, has anyone have any thoughts on how I might correct this problem, so I do not have to keeep messing with the controls? It could be the mixer, but I suspect there is an issue with both machines being connected to the KVM and this is a pretty cheap KVM. The KVM is not near the computers, it is under my desk. Thanks, Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers
Try turning the power plug of the laptop over in the socket if it is not polarized. Sometimes this can help. - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 3:23 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers I could do that, but the only reason I put the machine to sleep is after hours and I still need it ready in the event somethng comes up. Yes, I could probably do that or even just disconnect it, but I am trying more to udnerstand the problem really. tnx, On Mar 2, 2009, at 6:19 PM, Mike Rusk wrote: What if you turn off the computer instead of putting it to sleep? Maybe it is still trying to access something even though it is sleeping, just a thought. - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 4:44 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers Hey folks, I have a rather interesting problem that I hope is acceptable for the list. Let me explain my setup and then I'll explain the problem. I have a small mixer that has three or so inputs. I have my employer's Dell laptop, my Macintosh, and a cable into which I plug my electric bass. All this is served by one pair of headphones. Now in order to save on space and so forth, I have a usb KVM switch. servicing both computers. THis KVM only handles a keyboard and mouse, but you could connect video, which I do not. So, when I have the Mac and PC laptop connected and running, everything is fine. If I shut the laptop lid/ put it to sleep, but leave it connected, I get this humming noise that is not 60Mhz, but probably almost twice that. I can disconnect the laptop and then soud goes away or if I adjust the mixer controls just so, I can cancel out the sound. For some reason it sometimes gets messed up and that usually is because I have made a slight adjustment to something and then I have to start all over again isulating the sound by tweaking things. So, has anyone have any thoughts on how I might correct this problem, so I do not have to keeep messing with the controls? It could be the mixer, but I suspect there is an issue with both machines being connected to the KVM and this is a pretty cheap KVM. The KVM is not near the computers, it is under my desk. Thanks, [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Thanks, unfortunately this one is. The good thing is I have found a way to cancel out the noise for the most part, but at the same time it would be nice to really figure out what is going on. I'm wondering if there is possibly an issue with the cable not being insulated enough. These patch cable are just rca cables that terminate in a 1/8-inch plug. Of course the mixer is not a very expensive or of the highest quality I'm sure either. tnx On Mar 3, 2009, at 7:33 AM, Gerry Leary wrote: Try turning the power plug of the laptop over in the socket if it is not polarized. Sometimes this can help. - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 3:23 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers I could do that, but the only reason I put the machine to sleep is after hours and I still need it ready in the event somethng comes up. Yes, I could probably do that or even just disconnect it, but I am trying more to udnerstand the problem really. tnx, On Mar 2, 2009, at 6:19 PM, Mike Rusk wrote: What if you turn off the computer instead of putting it to sleep? Maybe it is still trying to access something even though it is sleeping, just a thought. - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 4:44 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers Hey folks, I have a rather interesting problem that I hope is acceptable for the list. Let me explain my setup and then I'll explain the problem. I have a small mixer that has three or so inputs. I have my employer's Dell laptop, my Macintosh, and a cable into which I plug my electric bass. All this is served by one pair of headphones. Now in order to save on space and so forth, I have a usb KVM switch. servicing both computers. THis KVM only handles a keyboard and mouse, but you could connect video, which I do not. So, when I have the Mac and PC laptop connected and running, everything is fine. If I shut the laptop lid/ put it to sleep, but leave it connected, I get this humming noise that is not 60Mhz, but probably almost twice that. I can disconnect the laptop and then soud goes away or if I adjust the mixer controls just so, I can cancel out the sound. For some reason it sometimes gets messed up and that usually is because I have made a slight adjustment to something and then I have to start all over again isulating the sound by tweaking things. So, has anyone have any thoughts on how I might correct this problem, so I do not have to keeep messing with the controls? It could be the mixer, but I suspect there is an issue with both machines being connected to the KVM and this is a pretty cheap KVM. The KVM is not near the computers, it is under my desk. Thanks, [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Since the usb also supplies power to accessories, it could just be reading that because of a lack of other signal. ..bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers
Thank you Max, this all does sound sort of familiar. Gee it has been a while. On Mar 3, 2009, at 2:11 PM, Max Robinson wrote: A balanced input is accomplished using quarter inch jacks by using a plug and jack like the type used on stereo headphones. They are commonly referred to as T R S which stands for tip, ring, and shield. Such plugs use two conductor shielded cable. The shield is connected at only one end. To connect a single ended output tip and shield only, to a balanced input, at the single ended end connect the green inner conductor to the shield and the red to the tip. At the other end connect the shield of the cable to the shield of the plug, the green wire to the ring and the red wire to the tip. Take a look at the following web page. http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Eliminating_Ground_Loops.html All of the diagrams have verbal descriptions. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Scott Howell s.how...@verizon.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 4:29 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers Hey Max I don't live near a transmitter of any sort, but a ground loop would make sense. What this board has is quarter-inch inputs and one per channel. So, I use two inputs for stero output. I assume these are balanced inputs, but I am a little embarrassed to say I don't know exactly the difference between the two types. I used ot know this stuff, but I have forgotten it oer the years. I'm not sure how I could address the ground loop issue, but I have a few ideas and maybe disconnecting the laptop from ac power might yield some results, or just pulling the audio cable out of the mixer for the laptop and see what happens. tnx, On Mar 2, 2009, at 9:18 PM, Max Robinson wrote: You may have a ground loop. They are very difficult to break without loosing a ground on something. If your mixer has balanced inputs it might be easier. I have a 12 x 4 channel mixer, an 8 track digital recorder, sound module, signal processor, and monitor amplifier, all hooked together and to my computer. Only one computer though. It took a lot of making special patch cords to get all the hum and other interference out of the system. Do you live near a TV transmitter? I do and that was a problem too. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Scott Howell s.how...@verizon.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 4:44 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers Hey folks, I have a rather interesting problem that I hope is acceptable for the list. Let me explain my setup and then I'll explain the problem. I have a small mixer that has three or so inputs. I have my employer's Dell laptop, my Macintosh, and a cable into which I plug my electric bass. All this is served by one pair of headphones. Now in order to save on space and so forth, I have a usb KVM switch. servicing both computers. THis KVM only handles a keyboard and mouse, but you could connect video, which I do not. So, when I have the Mac and PC laptop connected and running, everything is fine. If I shut the laptop lid/ put it to sleep, but leave it connected, I get this humming noise that is not 60Mhz, but probably almost twice that. I can disconnect the laptop and then soud goes away or if I adjust the mixer controls just so, I can cancel out the sound. For some reason it sometimes gets messed up and that usually is because I have made a slight adjustment to something and then I have to start all over again isulating the sound by tweaking things. So, has anyone have any thoughts on how I might correct this problem, so I do not have to keeep messing with the controls? It could be the mixer, but I suspect there is an issue with both machines being connected to the KVM and this is a pretty cheap KVM. The KVM is not near the computers, it is under my desk. Thanks, 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
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Hi Scott, Max's idea of using ballanced inputs may work if your mixer has them, but I doubt that it does, that's usually limited to commercial audio gear. What you probably need to do is break the ground to one or other of the computers, probably the laptop. Now, of course, just breaking the ground won't work because you'd loose signal. What you need is transformer isolation. There are setups intended to connect audiofrom ham radios to computers that perform this trick, but they aren't cheap and may require a deal of fiddling around to adapt to your setup. I wonder if somebody makes a transformer isolated stereo cable? I'll look around and see if i find anything. I'm pretty sure radio shlock makes small audio transformers having a 1 to 1 turns ratio which is what you need, but I assume you're not into doing much soldering up of cables your self. With all the similar hookups people are doing these days an isolated cable should be a product whose time has come. As for understanding ground loops, read what max's site has to say, and know that you need a degree in magnetics and that may not even help. Basically when you have lots of stuff with common grounds which of course have nothing at all to do with real earth ground, runnig through lots of wires, noise energy couples between and amongst them and things end up at different potentials in relationship to each other thus generating unexpected current flow where you don't want it--- hum. Everybody nuts yet? If not, why not, i tried! GRIN Tom
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hey Tom, thanks and depending upon the soldering, I might be up for the task. I do pretty well with soldering cables together. NEver could quite get the hang of soldering wire to those small pins you find on boards and such. You might just have a point and I'll have to try a few things I guess, but the transformer sounds interesting. On Mar 3, 2009, at 2:37 PM, Tom Fowle wrote: Hi Scott, Max's idea of using ballanced inputs may work if your mixer has them, but I doubt that it does, that's usually limited to commercial audio gear. What you probably need to do is break the ground to one or other of the computers, probably the laptop. Now, of course, just breaking the ground won't work because you'd loose signal. What you need is transformer isolation. There are setups intended to connect audiofrom ham radios to computers that perform this trick, but they aren't cheap and may require a deal of fiddling around to adapt to your setup. I wonder if somebody makes a transformer isolated stereo cable? I'll look around and see if i find anything. I'm pretty sure radio shlock makes small audio transformers having a 1 to 1 turns ratio which is what you need, but I assume you're not into doing much soldering up of cables your self. With all the similar hookups people are doing these days an isolated cable should be a product whose time has come. As for understanding ground loops, read what max's site has to say, and know that you need a degree in magnetics and that may not even help. Basically when you have lots of stuff with common grounds which of course have nothing at all to do with real earth ground, runnig through lots of wires, noise energy couples between and amongst them and things end up at different potentials in relationship to each other thus generating unexpected current flow where you don't want it--- hum. Everybody nuts yet? If not, why not, i tried! GRIN Tom [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Scott, I'm told radio shlock makes cables of the type you may want, They might be called isolator cables or ground loop prventers or the like. I'll have a colleague look when I have time. tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers
What if you turn off the computer instead of putting it to sleep? Maybe it is still trying to access something even though it is sleeping, just a thought. - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 4:44 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers Hey folks, I have a rather interesting problem that I hope is acceptable for the list. Let me explain my setup and then I'll explain the problem. I have a small mixer that has three or so inputs. I have my employer's Dell laptop, my Macintosh, and a cable into which I plug my electric bass. All this is served by one pair of headphones. Now in order to save on space and so forth, I have a usb KVM switch. servicing both computers. THis KVM only handles a keyboard and mouse, but you could connect video, which I do not. So, when I have the Mac and PC laptop connected and running, everything is fine. If I shut the laptop lid/ put it to sleep, but leave it connected, I get this humming noise that is not 60Mhz, but probably almost twice that. I can disconnect the laptop and then soud goes away or if I adjust the mixer controls just so, I can cancel out the sound. For some reason it sometimes gets messed up and that usually is because I have made a slight adjustment to something and then I have to start all over again isulating the sound by tweaking things. So, has anyone have any thoughts on how I might correct this problem, so I do not have to keeep messing with the controls? It could be the mixer, but I suspect there is an issue with both machines being connected to the KVM and this is a pretty cheap KVM. The KVM is not near the computers, it is under my desk. Thanks, [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers
The kvn shouldn't have a problem with that setup. however, if you think it is, unplug it and see if hum goes away. That will tell for sure if the laptop is doing it or the kvn. At 05:44 PM 3/2/2009, you wrote: Hey folks, I have a rather interesting problem that I hope is acceptable for the list. Let me explain my setup and then I'll explain the problem. I have a small mixer that has three or so inputs. I have my employer's Dell laptop, my Macintosh, and a cable into which I plug my electric bass. All this is served by one pair of headphones. Now in order to save on space and so forth, I have a usb KVM switch. servicing both computers. THis KVM only handles a keyboard and mouse, but you could connect video, which I do not. So, when I have the Mac and PC laptop connected and running, everything is fine. If I shut the laptop lid/ put it to sleep, but leave it connected, I get this humming noise that is not 60Mhz, but probably almost twice that. I can disconnect the laptop and then soud goes away or if I adjust the mixer controls just so, I can cancel out the sound. For some reason it sometimes gets messed up and that usually is because I have made a slight adjustment to something and then I have to start all over again isulating the sound by tweaking things. So, has anyone have any thoughts on how I might correct this problem, so I do not have to keeep messing with the controls? It could be the mixer, but I suspect there is an issue with both machines being connected to the KVM and this is a pretty cheap KVM. The KVM is not near the computers, it is under my desk. Thanks, Tim trouble Verizon FIOS support tech Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance. --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers
You may have a ground loop. They are very difficult to break without loosing a ground on something. If your mixer has balanced inputs it might be easier. I have a 12 x 4 channel mixer, an 8 track digital recorder, sound module, signal processor, and monitor amplifier, all hooked together and to my computer. Only one computer though. It took a lot of making special patch cords to get all the hum and other interference out of the system. Do you live near a TV transmitter? I do and that was a problem too. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Scott Howell s.how...@verizon.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 4:44 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question on interference form computers Hey folks, I have a rather interesting problem that I hope is acceptable for the list. Let me explain my setup and then I'll explain the problem. I have a small mixer that has three or so inputs. I have my employer's Dell laptop, my Macintosh, and a cable into which I plug my electric bass. All this is served by one pair of headphones. Now in order to save on space and so forth, I have a usb KVM switch. servicing both computers. THis KVM only handles a keyboard and mouse, but you could connect video, which I do not. So, when I have the Mac and PC laptop connected and running, everything is fine. If I shut the laptop lid/ put it to sleep, but leave it connected, I get this humming noise that is not 60Mhz, but probably almost twice that. I can disconnect the laptop and then soud goes away or if I adjust the mixer controls just so, I can cancel out the sound. For some reason it sometimes gets messed up and that usually is because I have made a slight adjustment to something and then I have to start all over again isulating the sound by tweaking things. So, has anyone have any thoughts on how I might correct this problem, so I do not have to keeep messing with the controls? It could be the mixer, but I suspect there is an issue with both machines being connected to the KVM and this is a pretty cheap KVM. The KVM is not near the computers, it is under my desk. Thanks, Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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] Question about smoke alarms
yeah, it took a week to convince a hard of hearing elderly landlady in my first gf's apartment building that I could replace her smoke alarm battery. Just inside the hall doorway. On Fri, 17 Oct 2008, Dan Rossi wrote: Lenny, Sounds like the more appropriate question is, has anyone ever picked a lock. Have you tried a bit of breaking and entering? Check the easy to get to windows and doors? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: (412) 268-9081
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms
Will someone expand on the statement that smoke alarms should be replaced after seven years. I have heard whisperings about this, but why isn't it stressed more if they won't do their job after a while? Mine are going on 16 years old. Wayne H. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 6:18 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms Betsy, It is recommended to replace the batteries every six months, The time change in the fall and spring use to be good times, but now the government screwed that up But know, from my experience with them, they should not all beep when the battery gets low in one. I would have the wiring checked out. If they are not connected right, they might not work when they need to. And if they are more then 7 years old they should be replaced. Each detector should have 3 wires, white, black, and red. The white and black are for the power, and the red is the signal wire, that tells them to go off together. It is simple to hook up, just make sure all colors are matched up with each other. Then their should be a test button on them, press the test button on one, and they all should go off. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 1:00 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms Aloha, This is a question about smoke alarms that are hardwired with battery backup. The house belongs to my friend and the wiring was redone about a year and a half ago, to bring it up to code. Are these alarms generally wired in such a way that if one of the batteries gets low, all of the alarms will start beeping? This happened about six months ago and it took awhile to figure out which alarm battery needed to be replaced. Then, a couple days ago, another alarm started beeping by itself, but when she replaced that battery, it didn't stop. She finally started replacing batteries in all the alarms and when she replaced the one in her hallway, an alarm that was not beeping, the beeping stopped. Is it usual for the batteries in these hard-wired alarms to get low every six months? Thanks, Betsy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms
They work until they don't in my experience. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: Wayne W Hinckley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 3:09 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms Will someone expand on the statement that smoke alarms should be replaced after seven years. I have heard whisperings about this, but why isn't it stressed more if they won't do their job after a while? Mine are going on 16 years old. Wayne H. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 6:18 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms Betsy, It is recommended to replace the batteries every six months, The time change in the fall and spring use to be good times, but now the government screwed that up But know, from my experience with them, they should not all beep when the battery gets low in one. I would have the wiring checked out. If they are not connected right, they might not work when they need to. And if they are more then 7 years old they should be replaced. Each detector should have 3 wires, white, black, and red. The white and black are for the power, and the red is the signal wire, that tells them to go off together. It is simple to hook up, just make sure all colors are matched up with each other. Then their should be a test button on them, press the test button on one, and they all should go off. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 1:00 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms Aloha, This is a question about smoke alarms that are hardwired with battery backup. The house belongs to my friend and the wiring was redone about a year and a half ago, to bring it up to code. Are these alarms generally wired in such a way that if one of the batteries gets low, all of the alarms will start beeping? This happened about six months ago and it took awhile to figure out which alarm battery needed to be replaced. Then, a couple days ago, another alarm started beeping by itself, but when she replaced that battery, it didn't stop. She finally started replacing batteries in all the alarms and when she replaced the one in her hallway, an alarm that was not beeping, the beeping stopped. Is it usual for the batteries in these hard-wired alarms to get low every six months? Thanks, Betsy [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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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] Question about smoke alarms
Betsy, It is recommended to replace the batteries every six months, The time change in the fall and spring use to be good times, but now the government screwed that up But know, from my experience with them, they should not all beep when the battery gets low in one. I would have the wiring checked out. If they are not connected right, they might not work when they need to. And if they are more then 7 years old they should be replaced. Each detector should have 3 wires, white, black, and red. The white and black are for the power, and the red is the signal wire, that tells them to go off together. It is simple to hook up, just make sure all colors are matched up with each other. Then their should be a test button on them, press the test button on one, and they all should go off. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 1:00 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms Aloha, This is a question about smoke alarms that are hardwired with battery backup. The house belongs to my friend and the wiring was redone about a year and a half ago, to bring it up to code. Are these alarms generally wired in such a way that if one of the batteries gets low, all of the alarms will start beeping? This happened about six months ago and it took awhile to figure out which alarm battery needed to be replaced. Then, a couple days ago, another alarm started beeping by itself, but when she replaced that battery, it didn't stop. She finally started replacing batteries in all the alarms and when she replaced the one in her hallway, an alarm that was not beeping, the beeping stopped. Is it usual for the batteries in these hard-wired alarms to get low every six months? Thanks, Betsy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms
Betsy I have no experience with the wired in ones, but the battery only ones I've used all get low battery after 6 months or so. It's always at 3:30 in the morning too, makes one wonder about the sadism of the designers. I would be suspicious about the situation your friend has, it does not sound correct that alarms with good batteries beep and the bad one doesn't I'd call the manufacturere and see if they know. Of course they were probably made in china and have high levels of fake protine! GRIN tom Fowle
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms
How about asking the fire department if they can help ssince the alarm is no longer doing its job to warn neighbors of a possible fire? I'd be more worried about the abandoned character of the home as an attractive neusence to any local questionable characters. tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms
with this discussion of either hard wired or just battery folks might want to think of a new place they are interested in, if they so choose to move. I say this as a friend of mine has the same problem as Betsy friend but it seems that the one detctor that is hard wired in a fairly new modular 2 story home goes beserk. and wouldn't you know it that detector needs someone with at least a 16 foot step ladder because of the heigth in a very high stairwell ceiling. so when we are looking for a new place to live consider what will I have to do to maintain this place. Pratical is not always easy but it is something to consider. Lee On Sat, Oct 18, 2008 at 07:18:30AM -0500, Michael Baldwin wrote: Betsy, It is recommended to replace the batteries every six months, The time change in the fall and spring use to be good times, but now the government screwed that up But know, from my experience with them, they should not all beep when the battery gets low in one. I would have the wiring checked out. If they are not connected right, they might not work when they need to. And if they are more then 7 years old they should be replaced. Each detector should have 3 wires, white, black, and red. The white and black are for the power, and the red is the signal wire, that tells them to go off together. It is simple to hook up, just make sure all colors are matched up with each other. Then their should be a test button on them, press the test button on one, and they all should go off. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 1:00 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms Aloha, This is a question about smoke alarms that are hardwired with battery backup. The house belongs to my friend and the wiring was redone about a year and a half ago, to bring it up to code. Are these alarms generally wired in such a way that if one of the batteries gets low, all of the alarms will start beeping? This happened about six months ago and it took awhile to figure out which alarm battery needed to be replaced. Then, a couple days ago, another alarm started beeping by itself, but when she replaced that battery, it didn't stop. She finally started replacing batteries in all the alarms and when she replaced the one in her hallway, an alarm that was not beeping, the beeping stopped. Is it usual for the batteries in these hard-wired alarms to get low every six months? Thanks, Betsy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- Would ye both eat your cake and have your cake? -- John Heywood Come and chat with me at #quietzone on irc.newnet.net
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms
i usually change my batteries for my smoke alarms each year during when i set the clocks ahead for daylight savings time and i will replace the batteries in november when i have to set the clocks back for the winter. I replace them all to be sure i got all of them. _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 2:00 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms Aloha, This is a question about smoke alarms that are hardwired with battery backup. The house belongs to my friend and the wiring was redone about a year and a half ago, to bring it up to code. Are these alarms generally wired in such a way that if one of the batteries gets low, all of the alarms will start beeping? This happened about six months ago and it took awhile to figure out which alarm battery needed to be replaced. Then, a couple days ago, another alarm started beeping by itself, but when she replaced that battery, it didn't stop. She finally started replacing batteries in all the alarms and when she replaced the one in her hallway, an alarm that was not beeping, the beeping stopped. Is it usual for the batteries in these hard-wired alarms to get low every six months? Thanks, Betsy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms
Lenny, Sounds like the more appropriate question is, has anyone ever picked a lock. Have you tried a bit of breaking and entering? Check the easy to get to windows and doors? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms
This is a true story. I live in Hawaii and went to visit my grandma in California. My grandma's smoke alarm chirped for about five weeks. She thought she had a cricket in her bathroom and all but scrubbed the paint off the wals with pine sol trying to get rid of that cricket. I happened to visit her and said, Oh Grandma, good I'm here. I can change the battery in your smoke alarm. Needless to say I was the heroine of the month with my grandma. So, Lenny, there may be no relief in ear for awhile. At 08:31 AM 10/17/2008, you wrote: Does anyone know how long the low battery chirp will last? A few weeks ago the next door neighbor passed away and her son lives in Florida. about 1200 miles away. About a month ago the smoke detector in her home started chirping and there is no one available to change or remove the battery. I wish it would soon quit. - Original Message - From: WESLEY BURDEN mailto:wesley.burden%40verizon.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 2:06 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms i usually change my batteries for my smoke alarms each year during when i set the clocks ahead for daylight savings time and i will replace the batteries in november when i have to set the clocks back for the winter. I replace them all to be sure i got all of them. _ From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 2:00 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms Aloha, This is a question about smoke alarms that are hardwired with battery backup. The house belongs to my friend and the wiring was redone about a year and a half ago, to bring it up to code. Are these alarms generally wired in such a way that if one of the batteries gets low, all of the alarms will start beeping? This happened about six months ago and it took awhile to figure out which alarm battery needed to be replaced. Then, a couple days ago, another alarm started beeping by itself, but when she replaced that battery, it didn't stop. She finally started replacing batteries in all the alarms and when she replaced the one in her hallway, an alarm that was not beeping, the beeping stopped. Is it usual for the batteries in these hard-wired alarms to get low every six months? Thanks, Betsy [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: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/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=saturdayhttp://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/http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/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/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: mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo[EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links __ NOD32 3532 (20081017) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms
Maybe you should try calling the Fire Department, Sometimes they will come out and usually will change the battery. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms Does anyone know how long the low battery chirp will last? A few weeks ago the next door neighbor passed away and her son lives in Florida. about 1200 miles away. About a month ago the smoke detector in her home started chirping and there is no one available to change or remove the battery. I wish it would soon quit. - Original Message - From: WESLEY BURDEN [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 2:06 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms i usually change my batteries for my smoke alarms each year during when i set the clocks ahead for daylight savings time and i will replace the batteries in november when i have to set the clocks back for the winter. I replace them all to be sure i got all of them. _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 2:00 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Question about smoke alarms Aloha, This is a question about smoke alarms that are hardwired with battery backup. The house belongs to my friend and the wiring was redone about a year and a half ago, to bring it up to code. Are these alarms generally wired in such a way that if one of the batteries gets low, all of the alarms will start beeping? This happened about six months ago and it took awhile to figure out which alarm battery needed to be replaced. Then, a couple days ago, another alarm started beeping by itself, but when she replaced that battery, it didn't stop. She finally started replacing batteries in all the alarms and when she replaced the one in her hallway, an alarm that was not beeping, the beeping stopped. Is it usual for the batteries in these hard-wired alarms to get low every six months? Thanks, Betsy [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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 __ NOD32 3532 (20081017) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
the rotors are so cheaply made these days i will not even tern them at my shop if the customer don't want new one's i will not even do the job its not worth it to me if the shop tries to make you pay again simply tern them in to the state also tell them you want your old parts - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:30 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys I will also ask about that. - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:26 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys No one has mentioned the anti-lock breaks? Why they should become a problem under those circumstances I don't know but I do know that they do shimmy when applied if not working correctly and in some models even when working apparently correctly. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys A long shot but I bought new tires once and had a bad vibration right afterwards. When I got home I popped the cap off and found the problem right off. The idiot put the lugs on backwards so the tapered end faced away from the wheel... Diagnosing by email is much harder. By vibration we need to get a bit more specific. A warped rotor doesn't vibrate at 25 to 40, it feels more like jerking. A smooth run, a jerk or bump and a smooth run again. The bumping or jerking gets slower obviously as you slow down. I could happen, especially if the rotors got turned too thin the last time. I've known some um well idiots is really too nice a word. But I've known of people that read the specs on the brake lathe and think that is what the first cut should be. If the lathe says it can cut 90 thousandths in one pass then by god that's what you have to do. 90 thousandths off any rotor will put it under the minimum. If it is thin and slammed home with a tire gun they can warp fairly quickly. Not a couple weeks I wouldn't think though. I have known the outer pad to be put on without either putting the anti vibration glue on, or not bending the tabs to keep the pad tightly in place. Those situations cause a vibration that is often loud as well. When the brakes are applied you hear sometimes a squealing or a humming type sound. That isn't nearly as dangerous as it is annoying. But since it started after brake work, I'd take it back and see what they offer. One thing you can do on your own is to take a wrench to the lugs and make sure they tightened them all. 1 left loose won't cause a serious problem, I have had to run a race car on 3 lugs on 1 wheel before. But that isn't the brightest way to go. Take a torque wrench if you have one and 75 to 80 footpounds will keep the wheels on. If you don't have a torque wrench, take a socket or something and make sure everything is tight. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 6:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys We have a 2003 grand caravan sport all wheel drive. Two weeks ago for inspection it needed breaks at the same time I upgraded the break fluid to dot 5.1 and also had the tires rotated. Now about 45 mph when Karen applies the break she can feel a chatter or vibration. When she first said it was shaking at that speed I thought she lost a balancing weight. I now suspect rotors. Is there anything that can cause a rotor go bad after about two weeks after installing new breaks? The vehicle has about 40,000 miles and the rotors were cut around 25,000 miles. Got to get this thing fixed quickly, next week we are taking my grandson to Canada to see the falls. Lenny 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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] question for the car guys
Bob, yes it is when she applies the breaks. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Just to be clear, she feels it while driving or while braking? If it's just while driving and not using the brakes, we are all off base. That would go back to the balancing of the tires, or it's possible a belt has shifted in a tire and that has to be replaced real quick. A shifted belt causes tremendous heat and will explode the tire. It's possible a balance weight wasn't completely mounted and has come off through centrifugal force. We have to be clear on whether it is a braking or regular driving condition in any event to head in the right direction. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:57 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Bob, not sure how to describe it. I just asked Karen and she said it feels like a chatter in both the break peddle and steering wheel when she applies the break. It is very slight at 25 but very prominate at 45 or 50. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys A long shot but I bought new tires once and had a bad vibration right afterwards. When I got home I popped the cap off and found the problem right off. The idiot put the lugs on backwards so the tapered end faced away from the wheel... Diagnosing by email is much harder. By vibration we need to get a bit more specific. A warped rotor doesn't vibrate at 25 to 40, it feels more like jerking. A smooth run, a jerk or bump and a smooth run again. The bumping or jerking gets slower obviously as you slow down. I could happen, especially if the rotors got turned too thin the last time. I've known some um well idiots is really too nice a word. But I've known of people that read the specs on the brake lathe and think that is what the first cut should be. If the lathe says it can cut 90 thousandths in one pass then by god that's what you have to do. 90 thousandths off any rotor will put it under the minimum. If it is thin and slammed home with a tire gun they can warp fairly quickly. Not a couple weeks I wouldn't think though. I have known the outer pad to be put on without either putting the anti vibration glue on, or not bending the tabs to keep the pad tightly in place. Those situations cause a vibration that is often loud as well. When the brakes are applied you hear sometimes a squealing or a humming type sound. That isn't nearly as dangerous as it is annoying. But since it started after brake work, I'd take it back and see what they offer. One thing you can do on your own is to take a wrench to the lugs and make sure they tightened them all. 1 left loose won't cause a serious problem, I have had to run a race car on 3 lugs on 1 wheel before. But that isn't the brightest way to go. Take a torque wrench if you have one and 75 to 80 footpounds will keep the wheels on. If you don't have a torque wrench, take a socket or something and make sure everything is tight. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 6:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys We have a 2003 grand caravan sport all wheel drive. Two weeks ago for inspection it needed breaks at the same time I upgraded the break fluid to dot 5.1 and also had the tires rotated. Now about 45 mph when Karen applies the break she can feel a chatter or vibration. When she first said it was shaking at that speed I thought she lost a balancing weight. I now suspect rotors. Is there anything that can cause a rotor go bad after about two weeks after installing new breaks? The vehicle has about 40,000 miles and the rotors were cut around 25,000 miles. Got to get this thing fixed quickly, next week we are taking my grandson to Canada to see the falls. Lenny 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
Well that narrows it down. But since the work was just done I'd take it back and see what they are willing to do. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Bob, yes it is when she applies the breaks. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Just to be clear, she feels it while driving or while braking? If it's just while driving and not using the brakes, we are all off base. That would go back to the balancing of the tires, or it's possible a belt has shifted in a tire and that has to be replaced real quick. A shifted belt causes tremendous heat and will explode the tire. It's possible a balance weight wasn't completely mounted and has come off through centrifugal force. We have to be clear on whether it is a braking or regular driving condition in any event to head in the right direction. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:57 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Bob, not sure how to describe it. I just asked Karen and she said it feels like a chatter in both the break peddle and steering wheel when she applies the break. It is very slight at 25 but very prominate at 45 or 50. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys A long shot but I bought new tires once and had a bad vibration right afterwards. When I got home I popped the cap off and found the problem right off. The idiot put the lugs on backwards so the tapered end faced away from the wheel... Diagnosing by email is much harder. By vibration we need to get a bit more specific. A warped rotor doesn't vibrate at 25 to 40, it feels more like jerking. A smooth run, a jerk or bump and a smooth run again. The bumping or jerking gets slower obviously as you slow down. I could happen, especially if the rotors got turned too thin the last time. I've known some um well idiots is really too nice a word. But I've known of people that read the specs on the brake lathe and think that is what the first cut should be. If the lathe says it can cut 90 thousandths in one pass then by god that's what you have to do. 90 thousandths off any rotor will put it under the minimum. If it is thin and slammed home with a tire gun they can warp fairly quickly. Not a couple weeks I wouldn't think though. I have known the outer pad to be put on without either putting the anti vibration glue on, or not bending the tabs to keep the pad tightly in place. Those situations cause a vibration that is often loud as well. When the brakes are applied you hear sometimes a squealing or a humming type sound. That isn't nearly as dangerous as it is annoying. But since it started after brake work, I'd take it back and see what they offer. One thing you can do on your own is to take a wrench to the lugs and make sure they tightened them all. 1 left loose won't cause a serious problem, I have had to run a race car on 3 lugs on 1 wheel before. But that isn't the brightest way to go. Take a torque wrench if you have one and 75 to 80 footpounds will keep the wheels on. If you don't have a torque wrench, take a socket or something and make sure everything is tight. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 6:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys We have a 2003 grand caravan sport all wheel drive. Two weeks ago for inspection it needed breaks at the same time I upgraded the break fluid to dot 5.1 and also had the tires rotated. Now about 45 mph when Karen applies the break she can feel a chatter or vibration. When she first said it was shaking at that speed I thought she lost a balancing weight. I now suspect rotors. Is there anything that can cause a rotor go bad after about two weeks after installing new breaks? The vehicle has about 40,000 miles and the rotors were cut around 25,000 miles. Got to get this thing fixed quickly, next week we are taking my grandson to Canada to see the falls. Lenny 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
We have an 8:00 AM appointment Monday - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 6:25 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Well that narrows it down. But since the work was just done I'd take it back and see what they are willing to do. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Bob, yes it is when she applies the breaks. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Just to be clear, she feels it while driving or while braking? If it's just while driving and not using the brakes, we are all off base. That would go back to the balancing of the tires, or it's possible a belt has shifted in a tire and that has to be replaced real quick. A shifted belt causes tremendous heat and will explode the tire. It's possible a balance weight wasn't completely mounted and has come off through centrifugal force. We have to be clear on whether it is a braking or regular driving condition in any event to head in the right direction. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:57 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Bob, not sure how to describe it. I just asked Karen and she said it feels like a chatter in both the break peddle and steering wheel when she applies the break. It is very slight at 25 but very prominate at 45 or 50. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys A long shot but I bought new tires once and had a bad vibration right afterwards. When I got home I popped the cap off and found the problem right off. The idiot put the lugs on backwards so the tapered end faced away from the wheel... Diagnosing by email is much harder. By vibration we need to get a bit more specific. A warped rotor doesn't vibrate at 25 to 40, it feels more like jerking. A smooth run, a jerk or bump and a smooth run again. The bumping or jerking gets slower obviously as you slow down. I could happen, especially if the rotors got turned too thin the last time. I've known some um well idiots is really too nice a word. But I've known of people that read the specs on the brake lathe and think that is what the first cut should be. If the lathe says it can cut 90 thousandths in one pass then by god that's what you have to do. 90 thousandths off any rotor will put it under the minimum. If it is thin and slammed home with a tire gun they can warp fairly quickly. Not a couple weeks I wouldn't think though. I have known the outer pad to be put on without either putting the anti vibration glue on, or not bending the tabs to keep the pad tightly in place. Those situations cause a vibration that is often loud as well. When the brakes are applied you hear sometimes a squealing or a humming type sound. That isn't nearly as dangerous as it is annoying. But since it started after brake work, I'd take it back and see what they offer. One thing you can do on your own is to take a wrench to the lugs and make sure they tightened them all. 1 left loose won't cause a serious problem, I have had to run a race car on 3 lugs on 1 wheel before. But that isn't the brightest way to go. Take a torque wrench if you have one and 75 to 80 footpounds will keep the wheels on. If you don't have a torque wrench, take a socket or something and make sure everything is tight. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 6:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys We have a 2003 grand caravan sport all wheel drive. Two weeks ago for inspection it needed breaks at the same time I upgraded the break fluid to dot 5.1 and also had the tires rotated. Now about 45 mph when Karen applies the break she can feel a chatter or vibration. When she first said it was shaking at that speed I thought she lost a balancing weight. I now suspect rotors. Is there anything that can cause a rotor go bad after about two weeks after installing new breaks? The vehicle has about 40,000 miles and the rotors were cut around 25,000 miles. Got to get this thing fixed quickly, next week we are taking my grandson to Canada to see the falls. Lenny Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
Sounds like hard spots in the rotor to me. Does she feel a pulsing on the brake pedal? Ward - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:57 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Bob, not sure how to describe it. I just asked Karen and she said it feels like a chatter in both the break peddle and steering wheel when she applies the break. It is very slight at 25 but very prominate at 45 or 50. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys A long shot but I bought new tires once and had a bad vibration right afterwards. When I got home I popped the cap off and found the problem right off. The idiot put the lugs on backwards so the tapered end faced away from the wheel... Diagnosing by email is much harder. By vibration we need to get a bit more specific. A warped rotor doesn't vibrate at 25 to 40, it feels more like jerking. A smooth run, a jerk or bump and a smooth run again. The bumping or jerking gets slower obviously as you slow down. I could happen, especially if the rotors got turned too thin the last time. I've known some um well idiots is really too nice a word. But I've known of people that read the specs on the brake lathe and think that is what the first cut should be. If the lathe says it can cut 90 thousandths in one pass then by god that's what you have to do. 90 thousandths off any rotor will put it under the minimum. If it is thin and slammed home with a tire gun they can warp fairly quickly. Not a couple weeks I wouldn't think though. I have known the outer pad to be put on without either putting the anti vibration glue on, or not bending the tabs to keep the pad tightly in place. Those situations cause a vibration that is often loud as well. When the brakes are applied you hear sometimes a squealing or a humming type sound. That isn't nearly as dangerous as it is annoying. But since it started after brake work, I'd take it back and see what they offer. One thing you can do on your own is to take a wrench to the lugs and make sure they tightened them all. 1 left loose won't cause a serious problem, I have had to run a race car on 3 lugs on 1 wheel before. But that isn't the brightest way to go. Take a torque wrench if you have one and 75 to 80 footpounds will keep the wheels on. If you don't have a torque wrench, take a socket or something and make sure everything is tight. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 6:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys We have a 2003 grand caravan sport all wheel drive. Two weeks ago for inspection it needed breaks at the same time I upgraded the break fluid to dot 5.1 and also had the tires rotated. Now about 45 mph when Karen applies the break she can feel a chatter or vibration. When she first said it was shaking at that speed I thought she lost a balancing weight. I now suspect rotors. Is there anything that can cause a rotor go bad after about two weeks after installing new breaks? The vehicle has about 40,000 miles and the rotors were cut around 25,000 miles. Got to get this thing fixed quickly, next week we are taking my grandson to Canada to see the falls. Lenny 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
yes, also in the steering wheel - Original Message - From: Ward Kathy Dudley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 8:23 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Sounds like hard spots in the rotor to me. Does she feel a pulsing on the brake pedal? Ward - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:57 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Bob, not sure how to describe it. I just asked Karen and she said it feels like a chatter in both the break peddle and steering wheel when she applies the break. It is very slight at 25 but very prominate at 45 or 50. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys A long shot but I bought new tires once and had a bad vibration right afterwards. When I got home I popped the cap off and found the problem right off. The idiot put the lugs on backwards so the tapered end faced away from the wheel... Diagnosing by email is much harder. By vibration we need to get a bit more specific. A warped rotor doesn't vibrate at 25 to 40, it feels more like jerking. A smooth run, a jerk or bump and a smooth run again. The bumping or jerking gets slower obviously as you slow down. I could happen, especially if the rotors got turned too thin the last time. I've known some um well idiots is really too nice a word. But I've known of people that read the specs on the brake lathe and think that is what the first cut should be. If the lathe says it can cut 90 thousandths in one pass then by god that's what you have to do. 90 thousandths off any rotor will put it under the minimum. If it is thin and slammed home with a tire gun they can warp fairly quickly. Not a couple weeks I wouldn't think though. I have known the outer pad to be put on without either putting the anti vibration glue on, or not bending the tabs to keep the pad tightly in place. Those situations cause a vibration that is often loud as well. When the brakes are applied you hear sometimes a squealing or a humming type sound. That isn't nearly as dangerous as it is annoying. But since it started after brake work, I'd take it back and see what they offer. One thing you can do on your own is to take a wrench to the lugs and make sure they tightened them all. 1 left loose won't cause a serious problem, I have had to run a race car on 3 lugs on 1 wheel before. But that isn't the brightest way to go. Take a torque wrench if you have one and 75 to 80 footpounds will keep the wheels on. If you don't have a torque wrench, take a socket or something and make sure everything is tight. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 6:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys We have a 2003 grand caravan sport all wheel drive. Two weeks ago for inspection it needed breaks at the same time I upgraded the break fluid to dot 5.1 and also had the tires rotated. Now about 45 mph when Karen applies the break she can feel a chatter or vibration. When she first said it was shaking at that speed I thought she lost a balancing weight. I now suspect rotors. Is there anything that can cause a rotor go bad after about two weeks after installing new breaks? The vehicle has about 40,000 miles and the rotors were cut around 25,000 miles. Got to get this thing fixed quickly, next week we are taking my grandson to Canada to see the falls. Lenny 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op
RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
Lenny, Did they turn the rotors when you had the brakes done the last time? In my unhumble professional opinion not turning or replacing rotors when doing pads is akin to not using toilet paper. If they were turned once you can probably plan on replacing them. There is a minimum thickness that brake rotors can be machined to, I think it is 10MM. Warped or thin rotors is probably the vibration she is feeling. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 4:44 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys We have a 2003 grand caravan sport all wheel drive. Two weeks ago for inspection it needed breaks at the same time I upgraded the break fluid to dot 5.1 and also had the tires rotated. Now about 45 mph when Karen applies the break she can feel a chatter or vibration. When she first said it was shaking at that speed I thought she lost a balancing weight. I now suspect rotors. Is there anything that can cause a rotor go bad after about two weeks after installing new breaks? The vehicle has about 40,000 miles and the rotors were cut around 25,000 miles. Got to get this thing fixed quickly, next week we are taking my grandson to Canada to see the falls. Lenny 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 -- BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS -- Teach InfoWest Spam Trap if this mail (ID 200308578) is spam: Spam: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=200308578m=148e77daecd3c=s Not spam: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=200308578m=148e77daecd3c=n Forget vote: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=200308578m=148e77daecd3c=f REMEMBER: Never give out your account information, password, or other personal information over e-mail. -- END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS
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hi blenny when you installed your brakes did you rotate and balance the tires I had a similar problem and that along with a front end alignment took care of the vibrations now she is smooth now there's your weekend project good luck Allen - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 5:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys We have a 2003 grand caravan sport all wheel drive. Two weeks ago for inspection it needed breaks at the same time I upgraded the break fluid to dot 5.1 and also had the tires rotated. Now about 45 mph when Karen applies the break she can feel a chatter or vibration. When she first said it was shaking at that speed I thought she lost a balancing weight. I now suspect rotors. Is there anything that can cause a rotor go bad after about two weeks after installing new breaks? The vehicle has about 40,000 miles and the rotors were cut around 25,000 miles. Got to get this thing fixed quickly, next week we are taking my grandson to Canada to see the falls. Lenny 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 * 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/
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I agree with Lary and will add this; Check that all your lug nuts are tightened to the proper torque. I had some young kid working at the garage where I get mine inspected, over tighten the lug nuts and had a similar vibration. One other thing, check to make sure they tightened the caliper . A loose caliper could cause a chatter when the brakes are applied. - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 19:00 Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Lenny, Did they turn the rotors when you had the brakes done the last time? In my unhumble professional opinion not turning or replacing rotors when doing pads is akin to not using toilet paper. If they were turned once you can probably plan on replacing them. There is a minimum thickness that brake rotors can be machined to, I think it is 10MM. Warped or thin rotors is probably the vibration she is feeling. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 4:44 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys We have a 2003 grand caravan sport all wheel drive. Two weeks ago for inspection it needed breaks at the same time I upgraded the break fluid to dot 5.1 and also had the tires rotated. Now about 45 mph when Karen applies the break she can feel a chatter or vibration. When she first said it was shaking at that speed I thought she lost a balancing weight. I now suspect rotors. Is there anything that can cause a rotor go bad after about two weeks after installing new breaks? The vehicle has about 40,000 miles and the rotors were cut around 25,000 miles. Got to get this thing fixed quickly, next week we are taking my grandson to Canada to see the falls. Lenny 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 -- BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS -- Teach InfoWest Spam Trap if this mail (ID 200308578) is spam: Spam: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=200308578m=148e77daecd3c=s Not spam: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=200308578m=148e77daecd3c=n Forget vote: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=200308578m=148e77daecd3c=f REMEMBER: Never give out your account information, password, or other personal information over e-mail. -- END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Thanks, That is what I thought. I don't know if they turned them or not. It took about 300 miles for it to start. I suspect that they are now warped. - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 7:00 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Lenny, Did they turn the rotors when you had the brakes done the last time? In my unhumble professional opinion not turning or replacing rotors when doing pads is akin to not using toilet paper. If they were turned once you can probably plan on replacing them. There is a minimum thickness that brake rotors can be machined to, I think it is 10MM. Warped or thin rotors is probably the vibration she is feeling. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 4:44 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys We have a 2003 grand caravan sport all wheel drive. Two weeks ago for inspection it needed breaks at the same time I upgraded the break fluid to dot 5.1 and also had the tires rotated. Now about 45 mph when Karen applies the break she can feel a chatter or vibration. When she first said it was shaking at that speed I thought she lost a balancing weight. I now suspect rotors. Is there anything that can cause a rotor go bad after about two weeks after installing new breaks? The vehicle has about 40,000 miles and the rotors were cut around 25,000 miles. Got to get this thing fixed quickly, next week we are taking my grandson to Canada to see the falls. Lenny 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 -- BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS -- Teach InfoWest Spam Trap if this mail (ID 200308578) is spam: Spam: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=200308578m=148e77daecd3c=s Not spam: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=200308578m=148e77daecd3c=n Forget vote: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=200308578m=148e77daecd3c=f REMEMBER: Never give out your account information, password, or other personal information over e-mail. -- END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 __ NOD32 3357 (20080814) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
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The tires were rotated and balanced. Karen just told me that it is now doing it at a lower speed 25 mph. Monday it goes to a garage - Original Message - From: allen dunbar [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 7:36 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys hi blenny when you installed your brakes did you rotate and balance the tires I had a similar problem and that along with a front end alignment took care of the vibrations now she is smooth now there's your weekend project good luck Allen - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 5:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys We have a 2003 grand caravan sport all wheel drive. Two weeks ago for inspection it needed breaks at the same time I upgraded the break fluid to dot 5.1 and also had the tires rotated. Now about 45 mph when Karen applies the break she can feel a chatter or vibration. When she first said it was shaking at that speed I thought she lost a balancing weight. I now suspect rotors. Is there anything that can cause a rotor go bad after about two weeks after installing new breaks? The vehicle has about 40,000 miles and the rotors were cut around 25,000 miles. Got to get this thing fixed quickly, next week we are taking my grandson to Canada to see the falls. Lenny 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 __ NOD32 3357 (20080814) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com 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=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The 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 * 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
