[BlindHandyMan] Determining belt type and size, in Electronic Equipment.

2007-09-19 Thread Ray Boyce
Belts are normally specified by their cross section - square, flat, round, and their inside circumference (IC). The IC is used since it is virtually impossible to accurately measure the diameter of a belt. Assuming you cannot locate an actual part number, determine the type of belt; square, fla

[BlindHandyMan] Replacing batteries in digital watches

2007-09-19 Thread Ray Boyce
About the only type of service you can expect to perform is battery replacement but even this can save a few dollars compared to taking the watch to a jeweler. The typical watch battery will last anywhere from a year (alkaline) to 5 years (lithium). The most likely cause of a watch that has a de

[BlindHandyMan] Installing Integrated Deck Handrails

2007-09-19 Thread Ray Boyce
Part One of this two-part series focused on fast and reliable framing techniques for building a sundeck. As with all framing, that process sets the stage for the finish work, which for a deck includes the decking, handrail posts and handrails. But, this is no light-duty trim-out. Rather, this is s

[BlindHandyMan] Re: AC shutoff problem.

2007-09-19 Thread John M
G'day Don, Is it possible that the air conditioner circuit breaker is doing exactly what it is designed to do? that is sensing current overload/excess heat and tripping to shut off the circuit to protect your household wiring against fire. If the circuit breaker has tripped off only 3 times i

Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Max Robinson
Mine has been doing that for years. I just go out and reset it. Common causes of tripping are power surges or power hits, short interruptions of power. These cause the compressor to stop and it isn't able to restart because the pressure is very high on the outlet side. If there aren't any po

Re: [BlindHandyMan] OT, phone time service over:

2007-09-19 Thread Max Robinson
For the standard time go to http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Central/d/-6 If you want a different time zone you will have to go to http://www.time.gov/ After you select your time zone the next page isn't too jaws friendly. Select the link that says go to non animated page without java. That

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drag Racing, with a Difference

2007-09-19 Thread Max Robinson
What's the date today? Is it April first? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Don
I think I'll try the breaker idea first. I need to find out how many amp breaker, and what brand it is. Thanks Don - Original Message - From: NLG To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 8:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem. I wou

[BlindHandyMan] Garden Plants at Stake

2007-09-19 Thread Ray Boyce
Staking your plants is important for vegetables and flowers alike. Sometimes large showy flowers like dahlias, asters or peonies can become quite top-heavy after a rain, so staking is a simple technique to keep them from sagging. Tall and delicately stemmed plants often require some support - es

Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Lenny McHugh
The only way that I know is to replace it. Eight years old with a lot of power surges could weaken it. Also the charge suggestion is a real possibility. I think that replacing the breaker should be fairly inexpensive. - Original Message - From: "Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wedn

Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread NLG
I would suspect that the breaker is getting week and needs to be replaced. - Original Message - From: Don To: blind handy man Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 20:58 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem. HI list, twice this cooling season, the out side unit of my central

Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Don
Know it is not - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem. Don, Is the breaker ground fault interrupted? Sometimes you can have a fault or the trip

Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Don
I think that is probably right all so, grin. Don - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 6:44 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem. Well... I guess there is something to be said for playing sq

Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Don
OK, how can I know, if the breaker is week? Don - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem. Don, A few years ago I had a similar problem with my furnace. The

RE: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Larry Stansifer
Well... I guess there is something to be said for playing squeeze and guess with those Northern girls in front of a big log fire. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 7:41 PM To: blindhandyman@

RE: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Larry Stansifer
Don, Mine did that intermittently for about two years before the compressor went out. You might spend $50.00 and have some one come out and check the charge. If the Freon level is down they tend to work harder. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Don
I agree with, that, I just don't know if it will happen. Don - Original Message - From: Jeff Kisecker To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 6:02 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem. I can say the best way to fix your AC problems, i

Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Don
OK, it has happened so seldom, not sure if it happens in the beginning when the unit first kicks on are not? Like I say, I can't hear the out side unit in side, so I don't even realize there is a problem, for a little while when the air isn't cooling. The system is 8 years old It happene

Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Dale Leavens
Don, Is the breaker ground fault interrupted? Sometimes you can have a fault or the trip becomes hyper sensitive or maybe even a little moisture actually makes a path to ground. In that case all you need do is change the breaker. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype Da

Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread cheetah
maybe the breaker is getting old? jim At 07:58 PM 9/19/2007, you wrote: >HI list, twice this cooling season, the out side unit of my central >AC system, has kicked a breaker. With city code we have a breaker >box, write beside the unit out side. I simply walk out side and flip >the breaker. The

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Phoenix Races

2007-09-19 Thread Larry Stansifer
Jim, That's 151 MPH in 1720 feet. I've been in it during a couple of full power passes dialing in the tune-up and the G-forces are incredible. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of cheetah Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 6:00 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Lenny McHugh
Don, A few years ago I had a similar problem with my furnace. The problem was a weak breaker. Might be a simple starting place. Lenny - Original Message - From: "Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "blind handy man" Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 8:58 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Phoenix Races

2007-09-19 Thread cheetah
wow now that sounds like to much fun. i have gone about 120 mph in a corvette but 151 oom!!! can she take me for a ride in that car? jim At 08:13 PM 9/18/2007, you wrote: >Hi Guys, > >Here is the basic run down on the Races in Phoenix. We >arrived at the drag strip complex at Phoenix Int

Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Tom Fowle
don, If it happens just as the compressor kicks on, it may be a loose connection causing resistance so that the compressor can't start as fast as it should and pulls too heavy a load for too long thus tripping a slowblow breaker. Or the lines or breaker may just be a bit marginal for the demand.

RE: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Jeff Kisecker
I can say the best way to fix your AC problems, is to move north. <> -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Don Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 7:59 PM To: blind handy man Subject: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem. HI list, twice this coo

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Phoenix Races

2007-09-19 Thread Larry Stansifer
Lee, To be totally honest with you I'm not sure what caused fifth gear to shatter. Castrol wand's to autopsy their transmission oil and the Lenco engineers are coming up from Riverside Ca. to look at the trans itself. It is a top-loader style trans so there is no linkage adjustment to mess up and

[BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread Don
HI list, twice this cooling season, the out side unit of my central AC system, has kicked a breaker. With city code we have a breaker box, write beside the unit out side. I simply walk out side and flip the breaker. The unit comes back on fine, and runs with know problems, for weeks are ev

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Phoenix Races

2007-09-19 Thread Lee A. Stone
I just knew it Dan Rossi. you have that sense of adventure for racing. Now i want to know what happened to the transmission. Did you accidentally jam a gear Larry?Lee -- What we anticipate seldom occurs; what we least expect generally happens. -- Bengamin Disraeli

Re: [BlindHandyMan] OT, phone time service over:

2007-09-19 Thread Lee A. Stone
I'll write you off list Tom as to why I left AT and T years ago . but never heard of that popcorn service. Lee -- What we anticipate seldom occurs; what we least expect generally happens. -- Bengamin Disraeli

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Phoenix Races

2007-09-19 Thread Larry Stansifer
Dan, I spoke at some length with a couple of the public affairs people from Castrol about a events that would feature navigator assisted blind drivers competing in a couple of different events. They seemed somewhat interested especially when they found out that similar activities were already goin

[BlindHandyMan] Voltage Transformers / Converter

2007-09-19 Thread Ray Boyce
If you would like to read more there are descriptions below the URl http://www.220-electronics.com/Transformers/trans/prod.html Voltage converter voltage transformer regulator step up step down 110 volt to 220 volt 220V 240V 110V 100V Voltage Transformers / Converter 110, 120, 220, 240 volts po

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Phoenix Races

2007-09-19 Thread John Schwery
Larry, I forwarded your post to my wife. She and her son were in drag racing for 30 years, so she understood your post. earlier, Dan Rossi, wrote: >Larry, > >ROCK ON MAN! That sounded awesome. And if you need any drivers for the >new blind league, let me know. *GRIN* > >-- >Blue skies. >Dan Ros

[BlindHandyMan] OT directions

2007-09-19 Thread William Stephan
This is probably off-topic, but might be of interest. There is an article in Today's Wall Street Journal reviewing a telephone direction service that might be of use to some of us which is free even. You dial Directions (347)3284667 >From a cell phone that can be recognized and from which you ca

Re: [BlindHandyMan] OT, phone time service over:

2007-09-19 Thread Tom Fowle
Bill, Didn't have the number will save it. Thanks Tom

Re: [BlindHandyMan] OT, phone time service over:

2007-09-19 Thread Tom Fowle
Thanks Dan, I'd forgotten about TellMe and not tried it will do. Tom

Re: [BlindHandyMan] OT, phone time service over:

2007-09-19 Thread rs_denis
Well, AT&T merged with Bellsouth so I guess they now own me. I have no idea what popcorn time service is so I doubt I'll miss it. RD

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Phoenix Races

2007-09-19 Thread Dan Rossi
Larry, ROCK ON MAN! That sounded awesome. And if you need any drivers for the new blind league, let me know. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081

Re: [BlindHandyMan] OT, phone time service over:

2007-09-19 Thread William Stephan
Tom, I imagine you know this, but in case you don't, I generally call WWV at (303)499-7111 I think you get two minutes of listening time per call. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: "Tom Fowle"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> .Sent: 9/19/07 3:25:34

Re: [BlindHandyMan] OT, phone time service over:

2007-09-19 Thread Dan Rossi
Use 1800 555 tell or 1800 555 8355 After you hear the TellMe tone, just say time and it will give you the time in your time zone. If you need to hear it again, just say your time zone and it will say the next time increment. TellMe also has lots of other functions like stock quotes, driving

Re: [BlindHandyMan] OT, phone time service over:

2007-09-19 Thread Tom Fowle
not any more, the service is gone Tom

Re: [BlindHandyMan] OT, phone time service over:

2007-09-19 Thread Curtis Delzer
My friend in Sacramento still gets the time by dialing 767-8900, (pop corn is just an easy to dial 767 plus anything, corn is 2 6 7 6 and so works. I have had to dial in some areas, 767-8900 because other 767 numbers would just not work. Curtis Delzer - Original Message - From: Tom

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet troubles

2007-09-19 Thread mardal urwin
I brice how is drain.from mardal Brice Mijares <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Have you stuck your hand down in the tank and felt the flapper lift as you flush it? If it don't come up enough for the water to get a good drain going the water pressure will just close the flapper. When you adj

[BlindHandyMan] OT, phone time service over:

2007-09-19 Thread Tom Fowle
This is probably borderline off topic, and I don't want to start a major thread but how many of you U.S. folks who are stuck with AT&T phone service are insulted at the discontinuance of the popcorn time service? Not that there aren't many other ways to set a clock, but I'd bet lots of older folks

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing carpet

2007-09-19 Thread William Stephan
It's true the grinders get clogged up, I thought she was just wanting to smooth out some rough spots. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: "RJ"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> .Sent: 9/18/07 5:58:53 PM .To: "blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com" .Subject: R

[BlindHandyMan] sighted telephone company employees

2007-09-19 Thread Lee A. Stone
at one time in this house I had two telephone lines working. recently my so called dead line became active again and I now call it" Carls" phone. when that kitchen phone rings I have found out it is for a man who lives two doors away. what I did is call a Friend who has caller i.d. f