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    Home automation apps. Anyone use Smart Life?

    Im beta testing a device that monitors current,voltage,temp,freq,PF,etc. KWS-302WF. The app it recommended is Smart Life. I have it running on tablet so I know it works. I m planning on adding some other smart devices so wondering what its capabilities are.
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    Whats return policy on Kobalt 24V batteries?

    I bought a Kobalt bare battery from Amazon. It was still in the package so didnt suspect a counterfeit. It goes bad on me while still having about 2 yrs left on the 3 yr warranty. I call the warranty dept and they denigh the claim,stating it has to be bought at a Lowes. This is the first Ive...
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    tracing a broken wire

    97 GMC van cruise control has a broken wire Son was looking for a tracer and came across a solderstick. Seems cheap enough @$40,but does it work or is there something better? I have tracers used for communications cables,which may work https://us.solderstick.com/listicle-circuit-tester
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    welding pinholes in sheetmetal,TIG?

    Ive got some pinholes from rust in a trunk floor. I dont want to go thru the replacement of trunk floor. I have a small 140A multiprocess welder,that Ive bought a scratch start TIG gun for,but wondering if thats the right way to go. Should I scrap the scratch start and go with a finger control?
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    3D metal printing on low volume items

    Completely new at this. would like to duplicate an auto part that is diecast(potmetal). brass or aluminum may be a better material,as it needs to be chrome plated I have no scanner.part is approx 16x4 inches
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    Please ID this double shaft buffer

    got this buffer but no background...owner passed tag missing 3/4" shafts,right and left threads stamped number may be 166441623 what looks like green paint under the grey,possibly primer I dont have the amperage, will be a week or so before I can get to my plug in watt meter runs smooth and...
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    looking for a small trim hammer

    need a small pick hammer for automotive trim any suggestions?
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    portable(suitcase) generators

    Ive ordered a Wen 3600W dual fuel inverter generator,hoping its big enough to start my 13K AC unit on my RV. Anyone have a first hand experience with this?I do have a new soft start unit but its not installed as Im not sure it will void warranty and unit has been replaced twice under warranty...
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    any suggestions on wifi thermometers for multiple locations

    A remote building with wifi access,basement in the house,outside temp. So I need at least 3.
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    show us your 2 pole 100a manual transfer switches

    looking for one for inside would prefer a name brand
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    terminating single mode SC fiber connectors

    Its been at least 20 yrs since Ive terminated any fiber, going back to days of epoxy UV cured,and hot melt glue, polishing with sandpaper etc. I need to terminate a couple of fibers and was wondering how technology had changed since then.
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    need a solar battery maintainer

    I need something that will last longer than the HF junk.
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    pressure washer sand blasting attachment input please

    Do these really work? I have a 4000psi unit need to lightly blast metal roof before painting
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    welding rod Filler material

    I just got a set of stamped drawings from a structural engineer for a project Im doing. Under the heading of "weld" is a topic" Weld Filler material grade" 1100 then weld size 3/16". What is 1100? I told the engineer I was going to use 1/8" 7018 rod but have no idea if this and 1100 are the...
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    What Isolation pad for indoor unit?

    unit weighs about 350# and will sit on basement concrete floor. I would like an isolation pad to absorb noise and vibration. I see one called PolarPad which is 3 inches thick,but have no idea how well it is at isolating. AC unit manufacturer suggested 1 inch rubber pad 24"x24" but didnt offer...
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    Garage Lighting & Electrical USA made solar panels

    looking for recommendations Even better if they qualify for the additional 10% tax credit by having USA made steel and or aluminum I have since found at least 2 that qualify for domestic content Mission Solar in Texas,and Canadian Solar(some models) Supposedly Q Cells is building a plant in...
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    Tax credit on self installed Geothermal,whos done it?

    looking for info on whos done this.
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    who trains these service techs? wild diagnostics here

    travel trailer AC unit went south. Under warranty so called a mobile guy to come out rather than drag unit in. Guy confirmed the unit was out of freon so ordered a replacement. New unit was put in Monday. It was a cloudy day yesterday , I turned unit on and ran it for an hour or so and all...
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    Kydex experts here?

    working with a plastic whose name brand is Kydex-V its there any way to weld this with a plastic welder? Im using a heat gun to form and that works fine but need to join the joints.I have tried a little welding and it can be overheated.
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    power on indicator for panel main

    I need a small LED or neon type indicator to attach to line side of main that will monitor power. Reasoning is if main is off and generator running you dont know when commercial power is restored. Yea I know I could put in an ATS,but not ready to get that involved.
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