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If in fact you hear a fan running, as most units do, then I would leave it on for a bit after use, unless you are going to change settings, or are done for the day. Uncle Bob

I usually just make some out of hefty pipe and flanges to fit. Of course that would require that you be able to fabricate, or know someone that can help out. Uncle Bob

Next time you need a contractor, stop by one of the lumber/hardware/ whatever store that you either frequent or know of. They usually have a wall of business cards. Further, they have the skinny on who is good, and who is not. The contractors that they sell to are the ones they get to...

Try multitasking when you blast. Use the blaster until the pressure is low enough to call for compressor to run. Work on your other project while compressor is running, and then for an equal amount of time after it stops to let it rest, before going back to the blaster. You will get...

3-way switches have a "common" connection, usually a black screw, and the other two are called "runners". usually gold screws. Feed line (hot) to the common of one switch and the load (lights) to the common of the other switch. You need to run 2 unbroken wires between the other two runner...

I am also an advocate for anti-seize compound, but when it comes to lug nuts, IF the threads are clean, sharp and in good shape, then I don't use any, however, if the threads are in well used shape, (rusty, dirty, etc) then I clean the threads with a tap and die set, apply compound to the...

If the battery was discharged, and it probably was, and the liquid inside froze at any time, then consider the battery to be toast. If you will not be using a vehicle during the winter, then either remove the battery to a warm place, or make some provisions to keep it charged, like with a...

No ! Most dishwashers, if not all, are usually hard wired direct from the panel to the connection at the machine. Wired the way yours is, is not a problem until you find out that it is just unplugged. (the first sentence in almost all appliance trouble shooting sections asks: "Is the...

We had one particular job that had a shallow pitched roof over a front porch. We double papered with 30# felt (it was before Water and Ice shield was available) on a stagger, then reduced the tab to the weather. Instead of 5" to wx, we used a 3" to wx pattern, and nailed a bit higher than...

If the unit itself calls for 15A, and you don't run a 20A two pole breaker, and 12-2 w/grd romex to it, I feel you will be making lots of trips to the panel to reset the new 2 pole 15A breaker. But you will discover that soon enough. Uncle Bob