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    Basic car stereo question

    I have a basic 2 speaker stereo in my PU truck, I wish to add some rear speaker boxes, I understand a little about ohms and daisy chaining the speakers, but can I add a fader control between F and R speakers ? There is no fader built into the stereo.
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    TPMS for Idiots please

    This is my first car with TPMS it is a 2009 Toyota Matrix. The warning light has come on in the past, but correcting the tire pressures always turned the light out. However this last time, although the pressure is fine the light stayed on and if starting flashes for a minute before becoming a...
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    Samsung A7 European model ?

    I bought my wife a new A7 off Amazon, good price, but it came with a European plug on the charger and after starting North America in not listed in the region menu ?? This suggestes to me I have a European market model. What are the implications of this ?
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    Bluetooth amp circuit board input jack

    I wish to use the amp board in the picture but in my application the aux in would be hard to access. I would like to have a jumper cable permanently plugged into the aux plug so I can connect to it remotely, but doing so prevents use of Bluetooth function, even if the other end of the cable is...
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    CD to flash drive

    Bare with me I am not vary computer literate. My wife is going into hospital (no WIFI) and wants to have some music and Audio books during her stay. I would like to transfer a few old CD's from home directly to her Android Tablet or better still to a thumb flash drive. We do not have a...
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    Dealing with lack of trust

    Without going into full details this is a close long term associate/'friend' that is insisting on what might be called the equivalent of a certified bank draft over a personal cheque. I should say that I have NEVER given anybody ANY reason for them to suspect me of being underhanded. Many times...
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    Russian turquoise control panels. Any reason ?

    I have seen many videos of Russian military aviation equipment and invariably the control panels are a bright, God awful, turquoise blue colour. Is there any reason for this ?
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    Colour of ignition spark question

    I have heard arguments both ways. Some will argue that an Orange spark is weaker than a blue spark. Others may argue that the spar colour is no real indication of the power behind that spark. I am not really interested in hearsay arguments but I am asking if anybody has a definitive 'Scientific'...
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    Strange Chainsaw problem, Gas tank shrunk ?

    I have a 16" Poulan pro saw that has been great for our needs for about 6 years. However going to use it today I had great difficulty removing the gas cap, and once removed it won't go back ! It looks for all the world like the neck of the tank has shrunk ! Is this possible? The saw has not been...
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    Help me make sense of what could have happened

    Earlier this year a close relative of mine was killed by a gun shot wound to the chest while trail bike riding. During the ride those with him had heard rifle shots but not close. The bullet hit him while he was riding at moderate speed and struck him in the chest killing him almost instantly...
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    Oscillating Tools.

    I have had a cheap corded Canadian tire Oscillating Tool for some years, it has been a love hate relationship. Some jobs it has been invaluable, But the blades are expensive, don't last long, the tool gets very hot at the transmission and generally was not nice to use :-( Yesterday it burnt out...
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    Low micron oil filters and high viscosity oil

    Is there any reasoning that owners of cars using high viscosity motor oil, should stay away from low micron filters for fear that flow may be restricted or the may filter by-pass the media during cold starts ?
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    Looking for a pancake air compressor

    Thinking of the Ridgid 6 gallon. Any advice ?
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    Another ProTec

    After seeing some less than Stella Protects here I thought I would cut one from my stash
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    Craftsman radial arm saws best models

    I am planning to upgrade the 8" RAS in my shop with a better saw that will have the power to run a dado blade. This is not a saw I use a lot, so do not want to spend as much as the old De Walt saws often fetch. It seems the Craftsman's sell at better prices (under $100) but I understand some...
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    Fire and smoke in my truck!

    In August my wife bought me a gadget that plugs into a cigarette lighter (power socket) and provides back up power for my cell phone, a flashlight, seat belt cutter, glass breaker and other safety functions. I spend much time on rural roads and she thought this could be a safty device...
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    Interesting scenic walk

    http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1438490562%20
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    Car sale (scam)

    So I am selling a vintage car as part of a deceased friends estate. The Car (a 1927 Austin) was advertised in Hemmings, and I recived an equiry, to which I responded with photos. Today I get this response; Alright XXXXXX, Thanks for your prompt response.The good news is that my customer has...
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    What deturmins viscosity

    Sorry if this has been covered before, but here is MY case: I am building an engine designed in the 1950's the original oil spec (for our climate) is 20w-50, which by today's standard is very heavy. If I were to rebuild that engine with modern bearings and tolerances how would I determine what...
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