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  1. Vent fitting for side of 10 inch round ductwork

    Is there a standard fitting for an outlet vent on 10 inch round heating duct when the duct is in a narrow passage and the vent must vent out the side of the passage?

    I could fabricate a box shaped...
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    As well as paying for reviews that tout their own...

    As well as paying for reviews that tout their own product, companies (in countries that don't enforce libel laws) can also pay for reviews that blast their competitors.
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    I'm sure there is a power saving mode involved,...

    I'm sure there is a power saving mode involved, but could the computer command the TV to turn off? When the computers are used with dedicated monitors (as opposed to TVs) the monitors may go into a...
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    What do TVs count as "no signal"?

    I use Samsung "smart" TVs as monitors on several computers. These TVs automatically turn off after a duration of getting "no signal", However, they count a static computer display as "no signal". ...
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    Permanent glue or tape for fabric?

    Is there a permanent glue or tape (or iron-on tape etc.) that can be used on fabric and will withstand washing?

    I have several pet beds from Walmart where the fabric on the bottom has...
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    Is the other Ellison book ( How to Build...

    Is the other Ellison book ( How to Build Impossible Thngs: Lessons in Life and Carpentry) have different content or is it the same stuff with a different title?
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    "Original" Ritz crackers

    The crackers sold nowadays as "original" Ritz crackers are not the Ritz cracker that I remember from my youth. Modern Ritz crackers are better. They are flaky and sightly buttery. As I remember the...
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    ARCGis has a clunky web interface

    My local government sites often use "ARCGis" to display map information online. The behavior of ARCGis online is slow and clunky. Is there a more modern product for displaying online map data that...
  9. Getting rid of sharp nubs on hardware cloth

    Is there a way to cut hardware cloth (wire mesh) so that there are no sharp nubs of wire left on the cut edge - or a quick way to remove the nubs after cutting? It's possible to grind them off with...
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    My thoughts based on using older model 600 series...

    My thoughts based on using older model 600 series Roombas. Expect to get your hands dirty. Over the years I've used them daily and done many repairs on them. The most involved "repair" was...
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    My concern is about the height of the trap outlet...

    My concern is about the height of the trap outlet (the pipe through the wall) above (or below) the drain outlet on the washing machine. Does this matter at all?

    If the pipe through the wall is...
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    Washing machine drain plumbing

    In plumbing for a washing machine drain, is there a limit on how high the outlet of the p-trap can be relative to the outlet of the drain that's built into the base of the washing machine?

    I'm...
  13. One of my gripes about online posting is that...

    One of my gripes about online posting is that most forum software automatically removes the second space after periods even if you put it in.
  14. Will you be able to re-roof without uninstalling...

    Will you be able to re-roof without uninstalling the panels?
  15. Solid as in steel or solid as in "never-flat"...

    Solid as in steel or solid as in "never-flat" rubber tires? Never-flat tires are fine if you deal with moderate loads rolled over only moderately rough surfaces. They are much harder to roll over...
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    I'm curious how you arranged that. Did you have...

    I'm curious how you arranged that. Did you have a standard type dryer vent with a door flap to keep bugs out? How do I arrange the connection so the dryer can be pulled away from the wall when the...
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    If you are talking about the issue of lint build...

    If you are talking about the issue of lint build up inside dryers, yes, it is because not all the hot waste air is ducted through the filter. There are many felt seals in dryers, including a felt...
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    I agree that it should do that theoretically. ...

    I agree that it should do that theoretically. However, since lint comes out of the drum and gets into the chassis, it's clear that some air is also coming out of the drum - at least in the dryers I...
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    Given how much lint builds up inside dryers, I'd...

    Given how much lint builds up inside dryers, I'd say a lot of the air in the chassis is leaking out from the drum. I guess that counts as recycling some air.
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    I'm thinking of "outside" air as being the air in...

    I'm thinking of "outside" air as being the air in the room where the dryer sits - as opposed to the air inside the dryer chassis. (Of course, if it sits in an unheated area, I suppose -20 F is...
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    Clothes dryer designs

    Are their any clothes dryers that pull air directly from outside the dryer to go over the heating element and into the drum?

    The dryers I've taken apart pull air from inside the dryer cabinet to...
  22. Hose-end length of garden faucets and washing machine shut-offs

    I notice the hose-end length of garden faucets and washing machine shut-offs is short on most models - about 3 grooves of thread. But some shut-off valves for hoses have a longer length - say 5 or 6...
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    Typical tree service crews will offer to cut the...

    Typical tree service crews will offer to cut the results of their work into logs for you. However, I've never dealt with a crew that actually left me short logs. If you hope to use logs from tree...
  24. Add-on tire pressure monitoring systems

    Anyone have experience or recommendations for add-on tire pressure monitoring systems? - the kind where the sensors screw onto the accessible ends of the valve stems. (A Scotty Kilmer video about...
  25. Are their publicly traded companies that...

    Are their publicly traded companies that manufacture a lot of high tension cables? In searching online, it's surprising (to me) to find so many privately owned ones.
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