Re: [BlindHandyMan] antifreeze leak

2008-12-02 Thread Bob Kennedy
If it is the pump it should make a bit more noise when you turn the wheel. You don't even have to be moving to try this. Another couple of ideas are possibly the transmission filter being somewhat plugged or low fluid. That is a low rating on the look for list but a possibility. The other

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antifreeze leak

2008-12-02 Thread Bob Kennedy
That's a far cry from the Camino. She must be one of those bigger is better ladies. - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 8:34 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] antifreeze leak Carol just bought a new

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Coating MDF

2008-12-02 Thread Bob Kennedy
Well at least you have the obey part figured out. hahaha - Original Message - From: Agent86b To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 10:49 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Coating MDF Hi all, some time ago I wrote to the list asking about sealing an

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antifreeze leak

2008-12-02 Thread Don
Great suggestions, I will check these things.   Thanks  Don --- On Tue, 12/2/08, Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] antifreeze leak To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 4:44 AM If it is the

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Drawer Slides

2008-12-02 Thread Michael Baldwin
Dale, Even when i extend it out completely there is no latch. But i did get a hold of the person who gave me these drawer glides, and he said there is a piece on the drawer that latches to the slide, so that makes me glad i can use these slides. Now I just have to pick out some hinges, any

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shark Bights copper connectors

2008-12-02 Thread chiliblindman
Spiro, there are little brackets that are plastic that hold the pex in place and it has no ping like copper. I think they are made out of hard nylon to be correct. It is quite easy to install. ..bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

RE: [BlindHandyMan] antifreeze leak

2008-12-02 Thread Michael Baldwin
If you have to add power steering fluid, once again mopar has their own special crap to add. I do believe it is the same ATF+4 that they use in their transmissions. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Sent: Tuesday, December 02,

[BlindHandyMan] Re: Shark Bights copper connectors

2008-12-02 Thread Gil Laster
Whistling noises in plumbing usually originate from flow restriction points. In the case below it is likely to be the faucet handle valve. A new valve washer may eliminate the noise. I have not read if PEX tubing would transmit less noise, but being plastic it appears to me that it should

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Shark Bights copper connectors

2008-12-02 Thread RJ
How far is your toilet from the sink. For if it isn't the kitchen faucet, it could be the float valve or ball cock causing the problem. What happens, is the faucet being turned on reduces the pressure on the ballcock and the whistling or rattling begins. [Non-text portions of this message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Circuit breaker finder.

2008-12-02 Thread Tom Fowle
There is also the tiny pen like gizmo called an Electric finder which looks like a pen lite with a small disc capacitor sticking out its nose. When brought near wires in which an electrical potential, not a current is present, it buzzes. Can tell live hot from neutral in a socket or zip cord.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] wireless indoor/outdoor thermometers

2008-12-02 Thread Tom Fowle
Oh nuts, I wanted the talking atomic thermometer with the wireless clock built in that does the cleaning too. GRIN Tom Fowle

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using fire extinguishers as a bat

2008-12-02 Thread Tom Fowle
Bob, I did find I could easilly move the burning box, and have some worries that a strong stream might spread the fire. Another reason to do the oval movement idea so as maybe to get below and above the heart of the fire. Yeah, worrying about when things have gone too far for an extinguisher is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using fire extinguishers as a bat

2008-12-02 Thread Tom Fowle
I think using almost any extinguisher on a bad guy is a fine idea, A CO2 unit might do some real harm, and Hailon could leave him having real trouble breathing. Tom

[BlindHandyMan] Carbon Monoxide detecters



2008-12-02 Thread Bill Stephan
about four years ago I bought a carbon monoxide detector that runs on house current. This was a bad idea and I have no idea what I was thinking about at the time. Anyway, the service tech that did some work on our furnace yesterday suggested to my wife that we should have these detectors on

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Carbon Monoxide detecters

2008-12-02 Thread Lenny McHugh
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Carbon Monoxide detecters

2008-12-02 Thread Bill Stephan
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Carbon Monoxide detecters??????

2008-12-02 Thread Tom Fowle
We looked at them a year or so ago, and one thing that stopped us getting one is that the ones we checked needed to be placed some distance, maybe fifteen feet, from any open flame re: heater etc. Well in our place the coincidence between reccommended locations and being that far from either the

[BlindHandyMan] click Rule

2008-12-02 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi List, Below is an email I had archived and now that I need this item the url seems to be changed. Does any one have info on how to get this item? From: Doug Rose [EMAIL PROTECTED] Standard Click Rule.htm Reply-To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Standard Click RuleHi Dale and others. I once

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Carbon Monoxide detecters

2008-12-02 Thread Dale Leavens
Why was a hard wired CO1 detector a bad idea? I have three wired together on three levels of this home and intend to add a fourth. I am certain I wouldn't hear the basement one sounding from the upstairs bedroom in the night. Mine are combined smoke CO1 but that is not likely necessary, CO1

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drawer Slides

2008-12-02 Thread Dale Leavens
Oh glad you have that sorted. I like those European style hinges but that isn't a wonderful option where there are face frames. I don't know what they call the more or less hidden hinges but the sort which pivot on a rivet and cut into the top and bottom corner of the door. - Original

[BlindHandyMan] alternative to talking tape measure

2008-12-02 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi, My talking tape measure has gone crazy and I need to find an alternative way to accurately measure up to 6 FT. Also, as my accur-rip circular hand saw guide only allows for a 24 IN. cut I am also looking for a way to guide larger cuts. Any and all help is welcome. Thanks. Kevin

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using fire extinguishers as a bat

2008-12-02 Thread Bob Kennedy
The guy I used mine on had a knife. So after giving him a few shots about the head and shoulders with purple K, I couldn't resist the impulse to give him a little rap on the head with the cylinder. Those things can happen when you bring a knife to a gun fight... I did have trouble trying

Re: [BlindHandyMan] alternative to talking tape measure

2008-12-02 Thread Bob Kennedy
Well there is the 25 foot tape with the 6 inch aluminum tab attached. They run around $30 at most specialty stores. Maxi Aids and so on. As far as ripping, I have the 8 foot ProGrip guide. It is essentially a toggle clamp that holds the track in place. There are quite a few knock off

[BlindHandyMan] antifreeze leak fixed

2008-12-02 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well they replaced the water pump this morning. On the parts list there was a tube listed, The part list was pump wtr, gasket,, antifreeze and tube wtr. Ok you car guys what is this tube. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the

RE: [BlindHandyMan] antifreeze leak fixed

2008-12-02 Thread Larry Stansifer
Lenny, I don't know what it would be on your van but on the late model Corvettes there is an aluminum tube that is taper fitted into the pump and flange bolted to the block in front of #1 cylinder. If memory serves it provides a hot-water by-pass to the heater-core. -Original Message-

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antifreeze leak fixed

2008-12-02 Thread Bob Kennedy
I can't say for sure but there are a lot of preformed hoses running around the engine. There is also some tubes or pipes that carry the coolant from the engine block to the heater core and back again. It's possible one of those let go, or got bent, folded or otherwise destroyed while taking a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] alternative to talking tape measure

2008-12-02 Thread Dale Leavens
Would it be appropriate to cut some fraction of 24 inches off of what you are cutting to get the right dimension? Ripping a thirty inch width from a sheet of plywood can be achieved by ripping off 17 and 13/16ths or so depending on the thickness of your saw blade. Otherwise you want a straight

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antifreeze leak fixed

2008-12-02 Thread Lenny McHugh
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