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Anything I need to know on choosing a new toilet?

As mentioned earlier in this thread, go to a plumbing supply house, not Home Depot or Lowes. There is a big difference in quality. As for the actual bowl to buy, look at the Toto Drake.
- Joe C
- Post #13
- Oct 5, 2017
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Installed a transfer switch for my generator

If your panel is supported, you could use an interlock kit. How it works is the main breaker must be in the off position to allow the generator breaker to be turned on. I think its a little pricey for a piece of metal but its nice to have all circuits available for use...
- Joe C
- Post #9
- Sep 28, 2017
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Anyone setup a pi-hole? (blackhole for internet ads)

This capability exists today, with an ASUS router. I have been blocking ads on the router for a year and a half now, works great. Smallnetbuilder has all the info needed to set it up.
- Joe C
- Post #19
- Aug 23, 2017
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Generator home back feeding

The real danger is forgetting to flip the main breaker while using the genny. So, to avoid forgetting they make an interlock kit so you can't forget. They are panel specific so make sure you get the correct one. https://www.interlockkit.com/
- Joe C
- Post #14
- Oct 31, 2016
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Where appropriate to use armored electrical cable?

NetWareHead, Are permits needed in NH? If so, then the correct answer will be given to you from the inspector, so ask him. Getting responses from others with "around here such and such is accepted" means nothing, your building dept has the final say. Good luck in your project.
- Joe C
- Post #17
- Jul 20, 2016
- Forum: Home and Garden
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stump killer

Here is what I have done with success every time; 1. Drill a hole or 2 in any root of the stump, about 1" deep is fine. 2. Pour Roundup Concentrate or similar into the drilled holes. To minimize spillage around the root area, transfer the liquid from the container into a small cup. 3...
- Joe C
- Post #11
- Jun 28, 2016
- Forum: Home and Garden
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deck stain...again

A lot of good info here. http://www.deckstainhelp.com/
- Joe C
- Post #19
- Jun 1, 2016
- Forum: Home and Garden
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New central heat and air system is freaking expensive

This is the correct answer. The contractor must do a "Manual J" to predict the heat gain and size a unit to that. Never size a new unit on what is there now.
- Joe C
- Post #11
- Apr 14, 2016
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Gas furnace BTU- how much do I need for my home in NJ?

A properly done Manual J will give a conservative estimate on BTU loss during the COLDEST expected day of the year. So buy default the system will be slightly oversized. In my part of NJ for example, the coldest expected temp is 0 degrees F. So here you design a system to maintain the desired...
- Joe C
- Post #38
- Nov 4, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Gas furnace BTU- how much do I need for my home in NJ?

Try here for DIY Manual J. I used the Slant Fin program on my house and discovered my boiler was almost twice as big as needed to heat the space. Wasted $$ every time it runs...
- Joe C
- Post #36
- Nov 2, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Gas furnace BTU- how much do I need for my home in NJ?

Zeze, there is a lot of bad advice given in this thread. Before you do anything have that HVAC company do a Manual J heat loss on the house. A properly done heat loss calc. will tell you the right size equipment to buy. DO NOT ever just look at the ratings of the existing equipment and replace...
- Joe C
- Post #20
- Oct 28, 2015
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Who's your cell carrier, what's your plan like?

Activate your existing phone on Page Plus, they use the VZW network so the coverage is the same as you have now. They have a $29 plan that gives you 1gb data, with tax you're around $33 a month.
- Joe C
- Post #32
- Sep 16, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Switched from dish to directv

Directv core satelite locations are 99, 101 & 103 degrees. Those locations can been seen throughout the continental U.S. with a single dish. Dish has an Eastern and Western Arc wich is essentially 2 identical systems because neither orbital location can been seen reliably CONUS.
- Joe C
- Post #32
- May 15, 2015
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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My plan for a stronger WIFI signal

Update.. I put the code at /temp/home/root#, rebooted after each block of code was entered and its working great.
- Joe C
- Post #6
- Jan 24, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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My plan for a stronger WIFI signal

Yes, they do have pretty clear instructions, I think... One question though, using Putty, after entering user name/ pass I'm at /temp/home/root# Is this where the code gets pasted or do I have to navigate to another area ?
- Joe C
- Post #5
- Jan 23, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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My plan for a stronger WIFI signal

Rampant, Thanks for the tip on Merlin, I did not know that was possible. I will have to thoroughly research this as it may be above my "skill set".
- Joe C
- Post #3
- Jan 22, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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My plan for a stronger WIFI signal

I recently retired my old Linksys gear witch consisted of a BEFSR81 router and a WAP54G access point. The router was in the basement in the media closet and the AP was on the main level in a corner. Wireless signal was strong in all needed areas house and even the yard. I now have a ASUS RT...
- Joe C
- Thread
- Jan 21, 2015
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Networking
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How to parent-proof my parents computer?

Do a search in the security forum of this site for "software restriction policy". Very strong protection and totaly free.
- Joe C
- Post #37
- Aug 27, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Free official MS office 2013?

Does your employer participate in the HUP ? Go to microsofthup.com and enter your work email to check if your employer participates. Mine does, cost was $9.95 plus S/H.
- Joe C
- Post #9
- Apr 22, 2014
- Forum: Windows
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Gonna put family on smart phones...best I can do on Verizon???

Look into PagePlus. They use the Verizon network. Depending on each person's usage you could get a plan as low as $12 a month. 3G only though.
- Joe C
- Post #14
- Apr 16, 2014
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Bike racks for the car and MPG difference

Check etrailer for adaptors to do this. Also, look around the site, they have bike racks and replacement parts. http://www.etrailer.com/
- Joe C
- Post #37
- Apr 14, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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Bike racks for the car and MPG difference

This is the rack you want. Pricey but worth it. Can be used on any vehicle with a hitch, protects the finish of the bikes and the vehicle. Go for it, you won't be sorry.
- Joe C
- Post #28
- Apr 11, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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Applebees Customer Says She Got A Free Metal Bolt With Her Hamburger

Most if not all food processing plants in the United States would use some form of metal detection like this: http://us.mt.com/us/en/home/products/Product-Inspection_1/metal-detection.html Also, lockwire bolts on some machinery: http://blog.loosco.com/bid/72098/Loos-Co-Safety-Lockwire
- Joe C
- Post #28
- Apr 9, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Can we install a new 1920 screen into a laptop which has 1366*768 screen laptop

Look on laptopscreen.com and see if there is a fhd screen for your specific laptop. On my Dell, to upgrade to fhd, I would also have to replace the cable that connects the mobo to the screen.
- Joe C
- Post #7
- Mar 24, 2014
- Forum: Laptops
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I need a toilet in a hurry... (recommend a toilet)

Bemis makes slow close removable toilet seats. They can be found locally, thats what I have.
- Joe C
- Post #69
- Mar 17, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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I need a toilet in a hurry... (recommend a toilet)

More info on low flow toilets. http://www.terrylove.com/crtoilet.htm
- Joe C
- Post #68
- Mar 17, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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About to order 30 PC for my company, Windows 7 license question

I used my 7 Home Premium disk (Dell) on my friends Gateway and it activated just fine.
- Joe C
- Post #16
- Mar 14, 2014
- Forum: Operating Systems
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I need a toilet in a hurry... (recommend a toilet)

If you want a toilet that will work, skip Home Depot and Lowes as you suggest and go to a plumbing supply house. The blackman plumbing link did not open for me, anyway the toilet I would get is the Toto Drake. Great bowl, 1.6 gallons per flush, never clogs. I have 2 in my house.
- Joe C
- Post #9
- Mar 14, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Gutter Heaters

Several years ago I corrected the problem areas in my attic, using that link as a guide. Right now, I have over 2 feet of snow on my roof with no icicles.
- Joe C
- Post #65
- Feb 20, 2014
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Gutter Heaters

Don't waste time and money with heaters. Fix the problem from the inside and you will not have icicles. http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/digests/bsd-135-ice-dams?full_view=1
- Joe C
- Post #62
- Feb 20, 2014
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Once upon a time, I don't use any of Windows default software...

Can you explain this further please ? Are you saying you changed malwarebytes.exe to something else so it would not get disabled by malware ?
- Joe C
- Post #21
- Jan 29, 2014
- Forum: Windows
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Looking for a new cheap cell phone plan

If you are with Verizon now, switch to PagePlus. PP uses the Verizon network and you can bring your existing phone. They have a plan with 250 minutes of talk for $12 a month.
- Joe C
- Post #2
- Nov 21, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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DirecTV is trying to screw me out of $200

You screwed up. You should have called for them to have the dish installed at the new place. When the installer comes and see no line of site available you will be released from the contract without penalty.
- Joe C
- Post #45
- Sep 18, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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DirecTV is trying to screw me out of $200

This is wrong. Replacing a defective receiver does not re start a contract. Calling a front line CSR can screw things up, you need to talk to the access card dept when activating a replacement.
- Joe C
- Post #44
- Sep 18, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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State Sales Tax Holidays 2013

Also no tax on unprepared food items everday.
- Joe C
- Post #7
- Jun 13, 2013
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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My home's a/c compressor comes on but not the fan on top of it.....new capacitor??

I thought Grainger was buisiness to buisiness sales only. Will sell to the general public ?
- Joe C
- Post #27
- Apr 22, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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newbie plumbing help

Just tighten the packing nut, the stem goes into it. There is nothing wrong with the valve.
- Joe C
- Post #8
- Mar 14, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Who makes decent, rugged, inexpensive earbuds?

These are more than you wanted to spend, but worth a look. http://www.scansound.com/index.php/earphones-with-microphone.html
- Joe C
- Post #5
- Nov 21, 2012
- Forum: Health and Fitness
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Anyone know anything about home generators?

The correct way to backfeed a panel is here:http://www.nooutage.com/interlock_kits.htm#How%20does%20the%20Interlock%20kit%20work?
- Joe C
- Post #19
- Jun 16, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Anyone know anything about home generators?

You are telling him to backfeed the panel, wich is extremely dangerous for just the reason you cited and it is not legal and up to code unless a lockout kit is installed on the main panel. Also if he forgot to turn the main OFF and power was restored while the generator was running a fire will...
- Joe C
- Post #16
- Jun 16, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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