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    Line Voltage Wall Thermostat For Automotive Use

    I do not see why this would not work in a low voltage application. The only thing I can think of the difference when breaking a DC circuit versus an AC circuit. Penn Controls also make the A19 series thermostats that is rated 24-600 VAC, 125VA...
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    Heat Pump in Northern Climates?

    I am in Norther Virginia had have a Gas Furnace (95% eff) and a Heat Pump (14SEER 2-speed) for almost 25 years (Yes, the same ones!) Up until the past 8 years or so the heat pump was cheaper to run down to about 15 degrees. The comfort changeover point was about 20 degrees. When I need a new...
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    Songs that give you goosebumps.

    Countdown by Rush from their Signals album.
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    One weight/brand for all my vehicles?

    What was the Toyota recommended fix for that? I am hoping that today's quality oil and good maintenance will help. Not related to oil: The engine runs a little rough at idle, when I was given the car it was much worse, replaced upper engine mount, ran a couple doses of Techron though it and it...
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    One weight/brand for all my vehicles?

    I was thinking about that with the Corolla but Mobil says their 0w-30 is acceptable for 5w-30 and 10w-30 vehicles. Seems to run fine, no smoke. I doubt the engine is hard on oil but I have heard that the 1.8 was prone to oil consumption due to sticking rings. I
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    One weight/brand for all my vehicles?

    Looking for advice for an oil weight and brand for three of my vehicles. Here is my fleet: 1994 Toyota Corolla, 1.8, 95,000 miles, spec 10w-30, running Mobil 1 0w-30 2007 Toyota Solara 3.3, 131,000 miles, spec 5w-30, running Mobil 1 0w-30 2009 Honda Odyssey 3.5 107,000 miles spec 5w-20...
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    How big of a generator would I need?

    To add to the furnace issue: My Carrier gas furnace will not run properly when disconnected from the house wiring and connected to the generator with a plug and cord. Looks like the furnace control board is looking for the neutral and ground bond at the panel. Another possibility is my Honda...
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    07 TSX passenger vents AC blow colder than driver side - Why?

    While the system design may be a bit different my Honda Odyssey had the same problem. The cause turned out to be the expansion valve on the evaporator coil under the dashboard. The tech found the charge OK, but the front left zone was colder that the right.
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    “Back feeding” generator to breaker box

    The right way (depending on local code approval) is this: https://www.interlockkit.com A breaker interlock kit that installs in your panel so the main will always be off before the breaker from the generator is closed. This is the only safe way without an external circuit based or service based...
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    Which BatteryMinder?

    They look the same, the 1510 seems to have an additional certification, that plus the longer warranty might mean high quality components. I had two of the original model, 1.5A, wall wart design. Lost them both, not to failure, but friends/family! I just purchased two CTEK models, the .8 A and...
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    Good Indy Shop in Washington D.C. area?

    Try Stan Rollison's Automotive in Woodbridge, VA I have had very good experience with them and they have never tried to upset me on any service.
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    Furnace filters

    Originally Posted By: Gebo Originally Posted By: dschultz Almost all the pleated 1 inch filters have the problem of quickly restricting airflow. The higher the rating (MERV, etc.) the faster the filter will load up. The washable filters can also be too restrictive. Although systems with ECM...
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    Furnace filters

    Almost all the pleated 1 inch filters have the problem of quickly restricting airflow. The higher the rating (MERV, etc.) the faster the filter will load up. The washable filters can also be too restrictive. Although systems with ECM motors can compensate for restriction there is a limit and...
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