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Today, 06:45 PM

DonL replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Time to get out the amp probe and find the problem. With the looks of that connection, The connection was loose or the motor is drawing to much...

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Today, 08:59 AM

DonL replied to a thread Pressure regulator install for water hammer in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

That is what I would do. PRV on the Input to the House. Chances are, You can use the California Flow Regulating Washer Discs for the rest of the...

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Yesterday, 12:44 PM

BobL43 replied to a thread I picked up a used pumptec that looks good. $10 buck was worth the gamble?? in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

WHY is that wire nut in the first photo burned? that can't be good, and there must be/have been a bad connection which would create a voltage drop...

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Yesterday, 11:43 AM

DonL replied to a thread Pressure regulator install for water hammer in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Using a Valve like that will only throttle the volume and not the pressure. Some Valves want to be opened or closed, and may leak in a different...

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Yesterday, 04:03 AM

DonL replied to a thread pumptec problem in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Did You cut back the bad place in the wire that had the loose connection ? The wires should be cut back to Good Clean wire. You should check...

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05-22-2013, 01:36 PM

DonL replied to a thread New Shallow Well Jet Pump and Tank Won't Prime in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Sometimes it takes a lot of water to get all of the lines filled with water. If a Well Service has already tried to help in person, then getting...

1 replies | 69 view(s)

05-22-2013, 07:53 AM

BobL43 replied to a thread Trying to debug GFCI tripping in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

I can agree 100% without hesitation here with every word of advice JW gave you on this. Replace that cable after everything you have described. I...

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05-22-2013, 03:13 AM

DonL replied to a thread Flotec pumps in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

The cast Iron ones are OK, if you get one that Sears sells, You can get parts easy. The Plastic ones are junk.

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05-21-2013, 08:13 AM

BobL43 replied to a thread Shim toilet in front and back? in Toilet Forum discussions

well Terry is practically your neighbor.

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05-20-2013, 11:11 AM

DonL replied to a thread Safe Sex in Bob & Don's Electronics Forum

I have a lot of tools still in the box. Many are a waste of money, If not used. When you get older then you see your addiction. As long as...

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05-19-2013, 04:00 PM

BobL43 replied to a thread Toro 53709 valve won't close in Irrigation / Sprinkler Forum

Don, Goog;le is your friend; use it: http://www.sprinklerwarehouse.com/Toro-Irrigation-Valves-Replacement-Parts-s/7343.htm. ...

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05-19-2013, 08:21 AM

BobL43 replied to a thread Safe Sex in Bob & Don's Electronics Forum

To be honest, when I sw your last post, I did not know exactly waht it was, and a search for Malco Coax compression tool found me this, which is th...

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05-19-2013, 05:36 AM

BobL43 replied to a thread Safe Sex in Bob & Don's Electronics Forum

Malco does make some nifty tools; Is that an attachment for their/a power unit? Kind of hooks like a hand compreesion tool for coax, but it has...

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05-19-2013, 05:21 AM

DonL replied to a thread R-22, How much per pound? in HVAC Heating & Cooling

There was a lot of money in smuggling it from Mexico. I believe they still use it there.

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05-18-2013, 08:22 AM

DonL replied to a thread Safe Sex in Bob & Don's Electronics Forum

It should have been in electronics in the first place. Where are the Ground Rods ???? Don't get Thread Lock.

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05-18-2013, 08:04 AM

BobL43 replied to a thread Safe Sex in Bob & Don's Electronics Forum

I created this thread to avoid offending the moderator (any more than I might have) in the other forum. Glad I did

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05-18-2013, 03:49 AM

DonL replied to a thread Pump blowing pressure switches, Help me please.. in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

You may want to make sure your tank is not water logged. Does it have a bladder ? You can check the voltage and current, to see if it is a voltage...

3 replies | 157 view(s)

05-18-2013, 03:38 AM

DonL replied to a thread Pin Sleeve Boxes in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

Yes I think she bought that on Ebuy for $100,000 from Maddona. That must be the case because Maddona has not been wearing it lately.

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05-18-2013, 03:32 AM

DonL replied to a thread What pump choices for a 400 ft well,residential use only in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

Just get the calculator out and see what you need. There are a few Variables in the formula. There are online calculators that can do a best...

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05-18-2013, 03:21 AM

DonL replied to a thread Safe Sex in Bob & Don's Electronics Forum

That does look good. Where are the Fuses ? Nice work.

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05-17-2013, 08:42 PM

BobL43 replied to a thread Safe Sex in Bob & Don's Electronics Forum

Very nice work. Your use of string and paper twist ties shows a lack of caring 100%, lol. NIce tag too.

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05-17-2013, 07:23 AM

BobL43 replied to a thread Pin Sleeve Boxes in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

looks like she stole maddona's bra ensemble

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05-17-2013, 07:21 AM

BobL43 replied to a thread Toro 53709 valve won't close in Irrigation / Sprinkler Forum

Did you replace JUST the solenoid itself, or the whole valve? My limited experience has taught me that these valves have to have thier solenoids...

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05-17-2013, 07:12 AM

DonL replied to a thread Pin Sleeve Boxes in Electrical Forum discussion & Blog

Good deal, That leaves more for me.:rolleyes:

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05-17-2013, 06:46 AM

BobL43 replied to a thread Why do plumbing jobs always leak in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

If it involved seat soldering, they probably did not know what they were doing or did not care. If they are Pros, than they lose money by having to...

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05-17-2013, 06:14 AM

DonL replied to a thread Cannot remove impeller on Diamond 1HP jet pump in Pumps and Tanks Well Forum & Blog

That Pump most likely has a Onetime use Lock-nut that also adjusts the Impeller Spacing. If the pump was not leaking then you may make things...

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05-16-2013, 03:57 PM

BobL43 started a thread Safe Sex in Bob & Don's Electronics Forum

Its a good thing we don't have all kind of UL rules regulating the thickness of Condoms; that's all I can say. Electrical rules is rules

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