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Process engineer for semiconductor capital equipment. Specifically, we grow single crystals from molten silicon. This material is then cut into wafers and then manufactured into computer chips or solar cells.

You will only need a standard BBQ type regulator; you may be able to find one with a hose long enough for your needs. These are relatively inexpensive and will provide plenty of BTU capacity at the the right pressure for your heater. Amazon would be a good resource. Add fittings and you are good...

In 2008 purchased a 2005 Lexus ES330 for <$16k. Going on ten years of ownership and has only needed an alternator outside of normal maintenance. At 145k miles now and going strong. Not a terribly exciting car, but rock-solid reliable and comfortable. Probably the most economical car I have owned.

I have the Ryobi 1/2" 18v impact. It sees rare use but I was impressed that it could remove the wheels from my 2500HD. I already had a bunch of Ryobi tools and batteries, so it was a no-brainer for me.

I just purchased a 2013 2500HD with 18k miles having the intent of towing a travel trailer in the near future. It has the 6.0 liter (it is my understanding that the 6.2 is for lighter duty use) and I intend on using dexos certified oil as specified, even when towing. Maybe in a few years I may...

An inverter connected to the car should be a relatively low powered unit for intermittent or low power devices. Examples are: charging your phones, running your fridge (only a few times during the day), powering your TV, etc. Using a high power inverter to run an AC unit or furnace is asking for...

I am using ExpressVPN and I am currently in China using it. My needs are to get through the great firewall of China and this allows me to access Google, Gmail, Amazon Prime, etc. They have a router security product that I have not yet explored.

I purchased a TRENDnet Powerline 500 adapter to connect to the wireless router in the basement, which is connected to the cable modem and network drives. In the second floor bedroom/office I am using the adapter with the integrated 4-port switch to connect a printer, a windows box, and a linux...

The Lisle tool works great. Sometimes if the filter access is tight I have found that this vice-grip style tool from Harbor Freight works very well. I have had it for years. http://www.harborfreight.com/locking-oil-filter-wrench-66570.html

You may consider using an inverter for the limited needs that you described. There is a lot of information here: www.steven1234.com. There are links to several websites, references, and free audio classes. I found it all very informative. I have a propane-powered Yamaha inverter 2400 watt...

My wife had the same symptoms the day after Thanksgiving with the thunderclap headache and pain radiating to her arms and back. About ten minutes after onset, she started throwing-up and would not stop. I called an ambulance. When at the hospital, the cat scan showed that she suffered a...

The check I received was $8.97 for my 05 ES330.

I also have a Sony BluRay player that is nearly a year old that does the exact same thing. So.... it must be normal. I believe as well that it is updating the internet apps. When I go directly to my home network DLNA server, there is no delay. We seldom watch BluRay discs; we bought the player...

I thought that I would chime in on using the Raspberry Pi. The features on the B+ makes it a little more user friendly, while keeping the price at $35. I have a RPi model B that I have had in continuous use for more than a year. I run it as a headless file server with 2 - 2tb drives attached...

The OPD valve has an internal POL thread so that you can use the older style connectors without any issue. No adapter is needed and the existing regulator can be used. The POL connector is still used on larger tanks and commercial products. If desired, you can replace the POL connector on the...