[BlindHandyMan] out look settings

2006-08-10 Thread Robert J. Moore
Some one wrote I used to have my emails in alphabetical order. you have to click on By sender. That should put them in alphabetical order. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 220 box moddification

2006-08-10 Thread Max Robinson
I see someone else suggested changing the cord set on the airconditioner. That could involve removing the AC from the cabinet. If it were me I would go with changing the socket. It involves turning off the breaker and taking out a few screws. No matter witch end you change you need to get the

RE: [BlindHandyMan] How to Operate a Snow Blower

2006-08-10 Thread Robert J. Moore
Jim good idea. I don't know why I did not think of that. I do have a set of cobras and I will try to find a set of head phones that will work. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address

[BlindHandyMan] This weeks show's.

2006-08-10 Thread Don
Hi there,. well two more really good show's this week. handy show Tom read some list mail,. then we visited with our guest a cabinet maker/furniture builder named Dennis Walker, he has a great wood working set up,. listen to find out about that. This week on blind like me Phil visits with a

[BlindHandyMan] Trimmer, Recall

2006-08-10 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle G

[BlindHandyMan] Gas Control, Recall

2006-08-10 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi Name of Product: Robertshaw FS Flame Switches and FM Automatic Safety Valves (installed in commercial cooking appliances) Units: About 7,800 Manufacturer: Robertshaw Controls Co., of West Plains, Mo. Hazard: These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out

[BlindHandyMan] Toro Snow Thrower, Recall

2006-08-10 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immed

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 220 box moddification

2006-08-10 Thread Tom Fowle
Let's see what Ron says as he's a real elctrician, but I'd change the cord set on the new air contisioner,not the socket. much safer. You can probably buy a cord set in any electrical supply house with the plug to match your socket.t then just match the colors up on the inside of the air box. Ass

[BlindHandyMan] 220 box moddification

2006-08-10 Thread Eugene Baroni
Hay Max, or any other electricians, I need to change the receptacle in my 220 box because the new airconditioner has a different configuration. My old plug has 2 live leads that are positioned in such a way that they are aligned in the same direction. My new air conditioner plug has the leads a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] do you keep the book on a new product ?

2006-08-10 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
And staple the receipt and a copy of the warranty card that you sent in to the manual. If appropriate, write braille on it. It's amazing to me how many times someone who can see will look through the appliance and tools file and say something isn't there. Betsy At 03:37 AM 8/10/2006, you wrote:

[BlindHandyMan] Warning on Extension Cords, Recall

2006-08-10 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi Dollar Tree Stores Recall Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Shock Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled product

[BlindHandyMan] How to Trouble Shoot a Sump Pump

2006-08-10 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi If your sump pump isn't moving water when it should, here are some things to check to help figure out what's wrong. Steps: 1. Take a couple of personal safety precautions: If there's water standing in the basement, wear rubber boots to insulate you from accidental electric shock. Make sure t

Re: [BlindHandyMan] do you keep the book on a new product ?

2006-08-10 Thread NLG
Check the top of the battery and feel for a distinct groove, or 6 screw off caps. can remove the caps or in the case of a groove, you may have to place a thin blade screw driver and work the cap off. After you remove the cap, fill the battery cells with distilled water up to the top of the pl

RE: [BlindHandyMan] How to Operate a Snow Blower

2006-08-10 Thread jim
hi using walkie talkies does work both for snowblowing and lawn mowing. i have 2 of the fsr radios. for snowblowing she sits in the warm van and tells me where to go grin and man does she love that. yes you can hear using the earphone. i have about the same thing a 200 or so foot drive and a 9 h

RE: [BlindHandyMan] How to Operate a Snow Blower

2006-08-10 Thread Cy Selfridge
Geez David, you just have all the fun! (LOL) Now, back to reality, I do see some real hazards for a blind person to use a snow blower without any sighted assistance. It is not that we are incompetent, it is that there are some very real hidden dangers to consider. A cane or any electronic navagatio

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Operate a Snow Blower

2006-08-10 Thread David Ferrin
The worse thing I ever caught in the impellers was a garbage bag at my parents house the first winter after I got married. Let me tell you that was a lot of fun picking all of that plastic along with the bag's contents out of there. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - Fr

Re: [BlindHandyMan] do you keep the book on a new product ?

2006-08-10 Thread Tom Fowle
Lee, We all do it more often that we'd like. There should be a lid of some sort on the top of the battery, they don't much look like caps anymore as they used too. Pry this off and have somebody look down there to see that the liquid is well over the plates. If not fill. Of course keep your littel

RE: [BlindHandyMan] How to Operate a Snow Blower

2006-08-10 Thread Cy Selfridge
We did use the earphones a way long time ago when I lived in Snow Country. David, you are correct, the noise from the engine does make it very hard to hear but I do not have any better idea. Because the snow is (usually) so deep you just can not depend on any tactile reference points. Because the s

Re: [BlindHandyMan] I don't know if this is on topic but I need to get it fixed.

2006-08-10 Thread A. Chew
the other notes give you good suggestions... but I find it easier to just click on the word received... the title over the date/time column.. click it until it is sorted in the order you want r no - - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.co

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Operate a Snow Blower

2006-08-10 Thread rj
I found using a good car wax last longer on the shute and it only has to be done about three times during the season. We also use a high temp paint on the inster body of the auger and shute before putting it away for the season. This seem to keep the machine along with the wax from plugging and rus

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Operate a Snow Blower

2006-08-10 Thread David Ferrin
I don't know if this is a good idea or not but consider if you will some sort of walky talky system with an ear phone so she can stay maybe inside and direct you remotely. The problem is of course those things are so loud it would be very hard to hear what she's saying over the ear peace. Unfo

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Operate a Snow Blower

2006-08-10 Thread David Ferrin
You are quite right on that my friend. I've got a 5.5 horse which does the job fairly well over 90% of the time but if I ever get another it's going to be at least an 8 hopefully an 11 horse power model for those really nasty storms we get often enough. Most any blower though will throw the sn

Re: [BlindHandyMan] do you keep the book on a new product ?

2006-08-10 Thread David Ferrin
Absolutely keep all owners manuals so long as you have the product in question. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: stonedge To: Blind Handyman Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 9:37 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] do you keep the book on a new product ? Ladies and G

[BlindHandyMan] do you keep the book on a new product ?

2006-08-10 Thread stonedge
Ladies and Gents, do you keep the book that comes with a new pump or other product ?Let me try to briefly tell you why. at this moment I have an alarm going off in my basement a steady beep a pause and another beep. now for three days. it is the same alarm that I hear when the power goes of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about central air conditioning

2006-08-10 Thread Trouble
One thing you need to know is can they use existing ducts or need to run mew. Also if get a attic style or heat pump out side to inside unit. What are advantages and disadvantages in cost and running. At 02:08 PM 8/9/2006, you wrote: >We are going to start taking estimates this evening on having

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How To Fix a Jammed Garbage Disposal

2006-08-10 Thread Robert Riddle
YOu can do this in a much easier way too. Use a plunger on the drain. Shut off the unit, as it can't work well in a vacuum. Turn on the water, plunge the drain sharply a couple of times, then try the unit again. If that doesn't work, turn off the unit and move the fly wheel manually as the arti

[BlindHandyMan] Building a ramp

2006-08-10 Thread Geno
August 8TH: sent out at: 8:10 AM Good luck with the project. This building two ramps. As, I am sure Dale will jump right in! Along with the other guys that know! My only input here would be in this would be: A: if in a city and requires permits? B: If the first is true and have to follow them what

[BlindHandyMan] installing a sat-dish

2006-08-10 Thread Geno
August 8TH: sent out at: 7:59 AM One of the most important things to look at even before setting up or spending the money on the dish is to see what level you are receiving satellite reception. I can't remember the level required for the least interruptions. This being rain storms, snow storms and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] I don't know if this is on topic but I need to get it fixed.

2006-08-10 Thread Jewel Blanch
Robert! go to view on your menu alt v and arrow down to "current view" and check the box for descending order, or if that does not arrange the messages from newest to oldest, try ascending order instead. How did you get the messages in alphabetical order? I used to have mine arranged that way,