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Economics-couple t1_j6gdf0j wrote
Reply to comment by AltruisticMonkey in How do I remove a stuck bolt holding my bike's kickstand in place? by S_Orbital
Can add brake fluid as well, found to be a good agent to get stuff loose.
Daniepi3 OP t1_j6gden8 wrote
Reply to comment by ElBrad in Stain and Varnish using Mohair Roller on timber causing streaks? by Daniepi3
I'll definitely give your suggestion another go on the other side. This is just an off-cut of the timber I am using hence the carelessness, so I'll treat this attempt like the real deal. I appreciate your help :)
sf_sf_sf t1_j6gdd1z wrote
Reply to Can I drill a hole in this door, and are there open/closable hole caps I can add to both sides? by rolliejoe
What type of battery are you using? Most batteries worth charging with a solar panel will outgas exploding gases when charging.
If you are using a smaller SLA (sealed lead acid) battery I’d wonder if this project is worth it at all.
What is your main goal?
What sized solar panel are you using?
What sized and what type battery?
adifferentmike t1_j6gdaaa wrote
Reply to comment by Reptar4President in Turned an Outdated Living Room into a Functional Living/Play Room by Reptar4President
Agreed. I added a room last year for my kids and carpeted it. Contractor said it clashes with the hardwoods in the rest of the house, I said so what? Ever hear a toddlers head knock on hardwood? Yeah... thick carpeting is the way to go for a play room. Plus it's sacrificial!
Background-Ad-343 t1_j6gd4ks wrote
Reply to Can I drill a hole in this door, and are there open/closable hole caps I can add to both sides? by rolliejoe
You shouldn't drill through the door to run an electrical cable, that's just an accident waiting to happen. Where are the panels and batteries located exactly?I'm guessing the panels are in your yard and not on your roof?
j45780 OP t1_j6gd2y2 wrote
Reply to comment by warlocktx in moving heavy water heater upstairs by j45780
An 80 gallon AO Smith hybrid water heater is 280# empty.
18418871 OP t1_j6gd2t5 wrote
Reply to comment by coolhandluke45 in Hot water tank malfunctioning by 18418871
Did that. And vacuumed the inside of the burn chamber, flame is now burning blue.
coolhandluke45 t1_j6gcvnx wrote
Reply to Hot water tank malfunctioning by 18418871
Try cleaning the flame sensing rod
TrekOperator2020 t1_j6gcf1f wrote
Can't be tight if it's liquid.
jet_heller t1_j6gc0in wrote
Reply to comment by wiffleplop in Hot water tank malfunctioning by 18418871
I doubt it. Generally, when they fail the burner won't even light.
My guess would be something with the exhaust. It's could well be clogged or something.
GoodGoodGoody t1_j6gbqws wrote
Hardware stores sell small empty tin paint containers and lids.
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Reply to comment by [deleted] in Is it okay to cut out a small section of a drywall stud? by Wolferesque
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Reptar4President OP t1_j6gb64e wrote
Reply to comment by Bucksandreds in Turned an Outdated Living Room into a Functional Living/Play Room by Reptar4President
Yeah, 99/100 times, hardwood looks better. But quality carpeting both looks good and feels good too, so I think people tend to think of old, cheap carpeting. In this case, it just made more sense to do it so we can get more practical use out of it. If you have a good looking room but you never use it because it’s not practical, what’s the point? I’d rather a room where I feel like we can actually use it. We use it every day now, but I doubt we’d ever use it though if it wasn’t carpeted.
rocketmonkeys t1_j6gax20 wrote
Reply to comment by once_was_enough in How to fix deep scratches in engineered wood floors? by _sugartits
That's a good idea.
jet_heller t1_j6gatcm wrote
That's no stud. It's a light drywall support. Cut away.
hostile_washbowl t1_j6gas99 wrote
Reply to comment by md9918 in Can this concrete be salvaged? by md9918
If you mix it too stiff or too loose is when you run into strength issues. It looks like you only use about half the water needed.
Sorry but I’m gonna have to blame the user on this one.
dilscallion t1_j6gaqu4 wrote
Reply to Struggling with repairing this Restoration Hardware concrete tabletop. Any suggestions? by littlejulio
I'd try some dyed epoxy and enjoy the slight difference as character of the piece. Perfect matches are way over rated.
extra_specticles t1_j6gan4d wrote
Reply to comment by 86tuning in Any way to use a 12mm shank drill bit in a drill chuck that only accepts up to 10mm? by CephasPetraPeter
Hahahha love it.
extra_specticles t1_j6gak74 wrote
Reply to comment by twinpac in Any way to use a 12mm shank drill bit in a drill chuck that only accepts up to 10mm? by CephasPetraPeter
You don't watch YouTube a lot do you?
Bucksandreds t1_j6gabkr wrote
I saw the comments on Imgur with people liking the before better. Wood floors always look better. Often times, nice carpet feels alot better though. I carpeted my basement and great room due to having kids that want to wrestle all the time. I’m so glad I did.
everybanana OP t1_j6ga7yy wrote
Reply to comment by NotWorthTheTimeX in Whole house humidifier keeps leaking by everybanana
The leak appeared before I replaced the water line, but I didn't see any kind of restrictor when I changed it. The only thing that was on the line was a compression sleeve on the outside and the compression nut.
wastedpixls t1_j6ga74p wrote
Reply to Can I drill a hole in this door, and are there open/closable hole caps I can add to both sides? by rolliejoe
Please find another way to get this run - this is a terrible idea that will come up with future owners of this house and could cost you a lot of money to replace.
Also, if this is a fibreglass or vinyl door - absolutely do not do this. It will never be the same and could lead to some serious condition issues if water gets in and starts to degrade stuff.
RunTheBull13 t1_j6g9ysx wrote
Reply to comment by hippopotamus82 in How best to connect counter to tile wall without a trim backsplash or without using grout. by hippopotamus82
Find the stud from above the tile and try to trace it down. Is there part of the tile that's not visible underneath the cabinet you can use a diamond tipped drill bit to put a hole through? Then just use a wood screw.
CanadianBaconMTL t1_j6gdnip wrote
Reply to moving heavy water heater upstairs by j45780
open window and yeet, or dolly