[BlindHandyMan] Spiral cell battery test

With the ever-increasing demands put on our vehicles' electrical systems, getting the right battery is essential. One of the new and better technologies to come along in batteries is the spiral cell battery. In most cases, these heavy duty batteries offer twice the normal life span and 30 per cent

[BlindHandyMan] Replacement Headlight Bulbs: PIAA Extreme White Plus; Sylvania Silver Star Ultra; GE Night Hawk

It's a well known fact that new vehicles today have much better headlights than their older counterparts of just ten years ago. Most new cars use a composite headlight, with halogen bulb, which basically allows the headlight to conform to the curves of the vehicle for better aerodynamics. Unfortuna

[BlindHandyMan] Replacement headlights for older vehicles

Many people who have an older or vintage car are aware that their headlights are just not up to spec. As headlights age, the filament inside the sealed beam headlight deteriorates to a point where it produces a yellowish light which isn't as bright. As well, the receptacle that the headlights plug

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why Choose a Tankless Water Heater?

important point. I can imagine the bathtub, or whashers pulling that; but with water saver devices on items from faucets to showerheads it may be a consideration. On Sun, 23 Mar 2008, Bob Kennedy wrote: > The only ones I've seen have been gas powered. One safety/economy feature > that I haven'

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tankless Water Heater Buying Guide

thanks ray and Lenny this is a keeper. On Sun, 23 Mar 2008, Ray Boyce wrote: > > Tankless Water Heater Buying Guide > > _ > > > What is a Tankless Water > Heater? > How do Tankless Water Heaters >

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Fix a Bouncy Deck Q: Our rear deck is a little too bouncy. Is there any way to stabilize this without a complete rebuild? A: A "bouncy" deck is usually caused by long joists between beams. Assuming you can access the support framing, you can strengthen the deck by installing rows of blocking c

[BlindHandyMan] Oven Burner: Fix or Replace?

Q: One of the burners on my oven range died. Should I replace it, or can it be fixed? A: If the burner is scorched or pitted, go ahead and replace it. New burners can cost anywhere from $10 to $40. Otherwise, check the burner's electrical connections to make sure there is solid contact. Jiggle th

[BlindHandyMan] Don't Cover Turbine Vents

Q: We recently installed a new roof, with new fiberglass insulation and two new wind turbines. Would I save money during the winter if I were to cover those turbine vents with plastic? A: You should certainly not cover the vents, not even during the winter. The attic should always stay ventilated

Re: [BlindHandyMan] water heating

The trouble with that system is that it also uses the hot water for space heat as heat from the circulating water is lost to the local environment. This probably doesn't matter much during the heating season, you will use a little less energy to run your heating system and a little more for your

[BlindHandyMan] water heating

There is so much interesting thoughts about heating water. Recently on DIY with Ed the plumber he installed a water saving device on the domestic hot water. It was a very small copper line that went to the bathroom and kitchen sink. There is a special fitting that went on the hot water line nea

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why Choose a Tankless Water Heater?

I can see the advantage in a motor palace. They don't have a lot of water to waste waiting for it to get hot. - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 8:34 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Why Choose a Tankless W

RE: [Bulk] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why Choose a Tankless Water Heater?

Yeah, that's what I thought despite what the sales guy said. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Baldwin Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 4:30 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Bulk] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why Choo

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why Choose a Tankless Water Heater?

The one I saw for the house had 2.5 as a minimum just to make the thing light up. I would hope it would keep running if you slowed the flow down say in a sink where you don't need that much water blasting through at a constant rate. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin To:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Why Choose a Tankless Water Heater?

2.5 GPM is what a standard shower head flows atThe turn on flow rate is much less then this. Each manufacture will have a little different flow rate requirements. the one I looked at could handle three things demanding hot water at once. It was 7.6-8.0 GPM max flow rate give or take. Michael

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Why Choose a Tankless Water Heater?

One of my neighbors owns one of those $500,000.00 motor homes and it employs that tankless hot water system. He hates hot-rods and I hate motor homes so we don't talk much but he was telling Carol about it when she went down to do a VIN check for him. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman

Re: [Bulk] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why Choose a Tankless Water Heater?

With the tankless it's almost instant hot water because it's mounted in the wall or under a counter near the faucet. So it gets hot fast without having to warm up the pipes along the way first. I'm by no means an expert on these things though. The ones I dealt with seemed like there might be

RE: [Bulk] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why Choose a Tankless Water Heater?

Nope, 30 foot of pipe, is 30 foot of pipe, no matter how you heat your water. Move the heater closer, or get point of use water heaters for the baths. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tunecollector Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 6:14 AM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How can I make homemade laundry soap?

hi thair ray is this from extraordinary uses for ordenary things? - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 8:16 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How can I make homemade laundry soap? Making Earth- and people-friendly la

RE: [Bulk] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why Choose a Tankless Water Heater?

In southern California, water is an issue too. Will the hot water from a tankless get to the outlet faster than a tank water heater? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 2:58 AM To: blindhand

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why Choose a Tankless Water Heater?

The only ones I've seen have been gas powered. One safety/economy feature that I haven't decided if I like is the minimum flow rate before it will fire. They have or let's say some have, so we don't get out of hand here, some have a minimum of 2.5 gallons per minute flow rate before they will

[BlindHandyMan] How can I make homemade laundry soap?

Making Earth- and people-friendly laundry soap is simple and inexpensive. For starters, try this easy whitening formula from Natural Home Bleach/Brightener Substitute 1 cup hydrogen peroxide 1/4 cup lemon or grapefruit juice 12 cups water Store in a labeled