Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking thermometer or other solution.
Aloha Sheryl, Given that the beans are inside a drum that can be 400 degrees hotter than the actual beans, I think that some device that will speak the digital readout of the existing thermometers would be the easiest way to go since those thermometers are already installed in the big roaster. I wonder if the manufacturer of the roaster could be of any assistance in this quest. Betsy At 08:32 PM 9/7/2010, you wrote: Aloha everyone, I am looking for your great solutions. I roast coffee beans in a roasting machine that has a drum made of cast iron. The drum can get to around 700 degrees. The beans get to around 400 degrees plus depending on the darkness you want. The beans touch a sensor which tells on a print display what temperature the beans are at. It is critical to know the temperature of the beans which is vital to the roasting process . I am looking for a talking device that could read the digital temperature display or a talking thermometer that has a probe that can be put in to the barrel and the beans touching the probe will register the temperature of the beans. I might like a wireless thermometer if one exists so I can access the temperature everywhere in the wear house and do the next steps required for completing the roasting process. I suggest that the thermometer probe or sensor be able to tolerate temperatures up to 800 degrees. Look forward to hearing from you. Aloha Sheryl
[BlindHandyMan] Foaming drain cleaner
Aloha all, Our bathtub is running slow and my husband brought home a product made by drano. It's a foaming product. The bottle looks very strange. It is split into two parts but the mouth of the bottle is open to both halves of the bottle so that when pouring it, the liquid will mix together. I suspect that's when it will start foaming. The only warning is to not use it in a toilet. Anyone had any experience with this stuff? Betsy Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] old refrigerator
Hi Lenny, Any idea what they do with them that would make them require that they be working? Just curious, Betsy At 03:57 PM 9/7/2010, you wrote: Well, the old refrigerator that I am recycling through the ppl program almost totally let me down. They are picking it up tomorrow morning. There was a message on my answering machine that it must be plugged in and running. It was running when it was moved outside so I plugged it in tonight and nothing. Here it tripped the gfci outlet. after resetting it did not work just kept tripping the outlet. Just for kicks I plugged it into an outlet from inside not gfci. This time the light came on but nothing else. After toying for a few minutes my son-in-law said hit it. I picked up one end and dropped on the porch and it started running. Plugged it back into the gfci and it it still works. I suspect that a relay was stuck tripping the gfci but not enough to short out the unprotected line. Anyway it is working so I will get my $35 and free removal tomorrow morning. It reminds me of an old Burroughs field engineer who hit the computer main console and it started working, his comment was that they do not pay me to hit it but for knowing where to hit it. --- Please visit my home page, it is motivational, educational, inspirational with a touch of humor. There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind. http://www.LennyMcHugh.comhttp://www.LennyMcHugh.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: a very simple task? Sweeping your flors?Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch ligh
Aloha Blake, I think this is definitely a handyman question. If I am sweeping in the house, I will often sweep all the dust to a corner and then it is easier to get down on the floor and, using a papertowel or a cloth, you can push the dirt right into the dust pan. When you're done, you can also use a damp cloth to get the very fine dust that will probably still be there. Betsy At 01:37 AM 9/4/2010, you wrote: Hi all, we have hardwood flors in our house and most of the time i just vacume it and it works out fine but sometimes i think it would be better swept. The problem is how do you guys go about doing this in a large room? Do you use a dust pan and sweep the stuff just towards it around that are in grid paterns? Problem i seem to miss te dust pan hhahaha. I know this isn't exactly a blind handy man question but i thought maybe it would pass.
[BlindHandyMan] Recall: Toshiba, Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers
Name of Product: Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers Units: About 41,000 worldwide Manufacturer: Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif. Hazard: The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Toshiba has received 129 reports of the notebook computers overheating and deforming the plastic casing area around the AC adapter plug, including two reports of minor burn injuries that did not require medical attention and two reports of minor property damage. Description: This recall involves certain Toshiba Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite Pro T130 notebook computer models. Toshiba is printed on the top of the notebook computer. The model name and number are printed on a label on the bottom of the notebook computers. Sold at: Electronics stores and other retailers nationwide and online, including at Toshibadirect.com and other websites, from August 2009 through August 2010 for between $600 and $800. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately download the latest version of Toshiba's BIOS computer program to their notebook computer at http://laptops.toshiba.com/about/consumer-notices. This new computer program will detect whether the notebook computer is overheating, and if so, disable the notebook computer's external power and display a message directing the consumer to contact Toshiba for a free repair. Consumers who do not have Internet access should contact Toshiba to arrange for installation of the updated BIOS. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toshiba at (800) 457- anytime or visit the firm's website at http://laptops.toshiba.com/about/consumer-notices To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10330.html Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
[BlindHandyMan] Belt driven bicycles
Aloha all, Some friends of ours are overseas and wrote that they bought a bicycle with a rubber belt instead of a chain. Another person responded that these kind of belts have been used in motorcycles for awhile, but are also appearing in the bicycle world. This may be old news to some of you, but it seem cool to me that they won't rust or need lubrication. Betsy Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] skunk spray
Tomato juice, and lots of it. Yikes, Betsy At 01:06 AM 8/30/2010, you wrote: What is the best way to clean up a skunk spray and can clothing be cleaned? I just got a call from my daughter her husband got sprayed this morning taking out the trash. The skunk was along side of his porch, this is in the middle of town. Anyway he changed his clothes but had to go to work with his new fragrance. He works in a factory that has a very strict point system. If you are late, call off you get some points and ten points in a year you are fired. Anyway my daughter is very upset with the odor in her home. --- Please visit my home page, it is motivational, educational, inspirational with a touch of humor. There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind. http://www.LennyMcHugh.comhttp://www.LennyMcHugh.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] skunk spray
Wow, really? We don't have skunks here, so fortunately I haven't had to experience this issue for many years. Betsy At 06:09 AM 8/30/2010, you wrote: Tomato juice worked many years ago. Sadly the key chemical that made it effective was bred out of tomatoes long ago. Now using tomato juice simply wastes money and adds to the clean up. And that I can testify to from personal experience! Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 11:12 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] skunk spray Tomato juice, and lots of it. Yikes, Betsy At 01:06 AM 8/30/2010, you wrote: What is the best way to clean up a skunk spray and can clothing be cleaned? I just got a call from my daughter her husband got sprayed this morning taking out the trash. The skunk was along side of his porch, this is in the middle of town. Anyway he changed his clothes but had to go to work with his new fragrance. He works in a factory that has a very strict point system. If you are late, call off you get some points and ten points in a year you are fired. Anyway my daughter is very upset with the odor in her home. --- Please visit my home page, it is motivational, educational, inspirational with a touch of humor. There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind. http://www.LennyMcHugh.comhttp://www.LennyMc Hugh.comhttp://www.LennyMcHugh.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Beware of that noisy hybrid car
I just have to say this before we have to change topics... Perhaps people will be able to download car-tones like we can ring-tones. And I wonder what they will cost, and how they will work it so someone gets paid to install them? Hmm, an entrepreneurial opportunity? At 08:18 PM 8/27/2010, you wrote: can you imagine what a slow highway would sound like with more than one of them playing music? Battle of the bands. On Fri, 27 Aug 2010, jim wrote: yeah Jennifer but have you ever heard an ice-cream truck go around the block all day? grin maybe they could save about 169 dollars and just put a baseballcard to rub on the lug nuts like we did on the old bicycles. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Beware of that noisy hybrid car
Speaking of sounds, I think they should make the sound of horses clomping along. We had a bridal path near where I was raised, and loved the sound of the horses walking down the street to the trail. At 12:16 PM 8/27/2010, you wrote: yeah Jennifer but have you ever heard an ice-cream truck go around the block all day? grin maybe they could save about 169 dollars and just put a baseballcard to rub on the lug nuts like we did on the old bicycles. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] water pressure low in shower?
Blake, I've had great results soaking the head in vinegar. I know it sounds a little weird, but it has kept my water-pick shower massage head working for over 30 years. Every couple of years I soak it over night in a bowl of vinegar. I've heard from others that 30 minutes is enough. Betsy At 11:17 PM 8/25/2010, you wrote: Yep most certainly its the head. I took it off and now there is no water coming out from the bottom. I must replace the head tomorrow. Just curious can you unstop a head? On 8/26/10, Blake Hardin mailto:blakehardin5487%40gmail.comblakehardin5...@gmail.com wrote: On 8/26/10, Bob Kennedy mailto:intheshop%40att.netinthes...@att.net wrote: If water is running out of the spout at the bottom as well as the shower head, I'd pay attention to the diverter valve. You'll either have a stem you have to lift, or a handle to turn in order to send water to the shower head. If it's leaking at the spout to fill the tub, all of the water isn't reaching the top. It's always possible the head is plugged and causing a back up of pressure. Take off the head and see if there is still a leak at the spout. - Original Message - From: Blake Hardin To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 4:23 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] water pressure low in shower? Hi all, the water pressure in my shower is kind of low and allot of the water still comes out of the bottom faucet. Is it the head that needs replacing or what/ I could be wrong bu i believe the head has been replaced recently. Any ideas? Thanks. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- Interested in guitar lessons? Im me at Blindboyblake1. -- Interested in guitar lessons? Im me at Blindboyblake1.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Thanks for all your help
Aloha Blake, This list is so great because everyone encourages each other to succeed. Absolutely amazing! Wouldn't it be great if the whole world took a lesson from all of us? Take care and happy building. Betsy At 05:53 PM 8/26/2010, you wrote: Hi Phil and others on the list, First of all i would like to say thanks for the blindhandyman shows there very very helpfull. There are lots of things that i just never really thought about doing like changing a light switch or woodwork. You know the simple stuff. Doing this though almost makes me wanna call a friend of mine who does allot of projects with different things from electrical to building rooms or whatever and be like can i just tag along and see how you do things and maybe help you out if im able to. Heck i might even learn a thing or two if i did that. After someone on the list was talking about how they can hammer a nail in by hand im thinking: well if they can do that and i know how to do that whats stopping me from learning how to build walls and everything else. It feels good to just know how to do stuff if something breaks haha. Also it brings me to the same point that Phil and others have said on the show that it doesn't matter if you can see or not it doesn't make a difference. My mom came home today and was like You put the door knobs on? Well thats more than i could do. I was like mom its simple haha.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] My Oreck Upright has Died!
Claudia, There is probably a reset button on your upright. I don't have an Oreck, but all of the vacuum cleaners I've had for years had a reset. Perhaps someone on the list who has one can tell you where it might be located. Betsy At 04:55 PM 8/21/2010, you wrote: Hi, After 8 Years, my Oreck upright vacuum has died. I was using it today, feeling so proud of myself because I'd been actually moving the furniture and vacuuming behind it, and all of a sudden, it stopped. I smelled no burning rubber, nothing felt out of the usual. I thought that maybe, I may have inadvertently pulled the cord out of the outlet, but that wasn't the case. I tried it in several outlets of the home, and nothing happened. Guess the motor went out possibly? On another note, I ordered a new Oreck Cannister vac from QVC, and I'm not really liking it. It doesn't seem to pick up as well, as our original cannister vac. And, the pieces don't seem to fit tightly enough because the hose keeps disloding from the unit, or the handle dislodges from the hose. It drives me insane. You may be wondering why we have two Orecks; we bought them as a set, the upright, cannister cordless iron, and we've liked them a great deal. Now, I've been looking online at QVC, and there are several Oreck uprights there, but I just can't figure out which one will be the best. I like the lightweight feature of the Oreck upright, as I have a good deal of house to cover! There is an Oreck set that includes an upright, cannister vac cordless iron, for $549. The premice is that this upright vac is super quiet, but that's a lot of money. The one drawback to our current Oreck upright is that it is loud. What to do, what to do! Claudia Windows Messenger: mailto:cdelreal1973%40sbcglobal.netcdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net Skype: claudiadr10 __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5385 (20100821) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Recalls: Electrical wire and sledge hammer
Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: THHN Electrical Wire Units: About 1,000 Manufacturer: Cerro Wire Inc., of Crothersville, Ind. Hazard: While the actual electrical wire has 14 gauge printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves THNN electrical wire labeled on its packaging as 12 gauge solid white 100' UPC 48243982721 and 12 gauge stranded red 50' UPC 48243229215. The actual wire has THHN Cerro Wire 14 gauge printed on it. The UPC number and 12 gauge is found on the plastic wrap and on a label at the bottom of the reel. Sold at: Home Depot Menards stores in the following states: Colo., Iowa, Idaho, Ill., Ind., Kan., Ky., Mich., Minn., Mo., Mont., N.D., Neb., Ohio, Ore., Pa., S.D., Utah, Wash., Wis., Wyo. from December 2009 through April 2010. The 50-foot wire spools were sold for $9 and the 100-foot spools for about $16. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using any switches, outlets or electrical devices using this wire and contact Cerro Wire for instructions on returning the product for a refund. Any contractor or subcontractor who used this wire should inspect their work to see that their work meets local electrical wiring code. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cerro Wire toll-free at (866) 572-3776 ext. 269 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.cerrowire.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10319.html *** Brigade Hickory Handle Sledge Hammers Recalled by White Cap Construction Supply Due to Risk of Injury WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Hickory handle sledge hammers Units: About 15,000 Importer: White Cap Construction Supply Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif. Hazard: The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves Brigade sledge hammers with a hickory wood handle. There are 11 models included in this recall, ranging in size from 2 to 20 lbs. A green and white label with the word Brigade and the model name is affixed to the head of the sledge hammer, and Genuine Hickory is printed on the handle. Model and UPC information are printed on the label. Model / UPC / Part Description 444BR10675 / 847044060535 / 8LB 36 double Face Sledge Hammer 444BR10677 / 847044060559 / 12LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer 444BR10685 / 847044060634 / 4LB 16 Engineers Hammer 444BR10678 / 847044060566 / 16LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer 444BR10679 / 847044060573 / 20LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer 444BR10688 / 847044060665 / 4LB 10-1/2 Drilling Hammer 444BR10687 / 847044060658 / 3LB 10-1/2 Drilling Hammer 444BR10674 / 847044060528 / 6LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer 444BR10676 / 847044060542 / 10LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer 444BR10686 / 847044060641 / 2LB 10-1/2 Drilling Hammer 444BR10684 / 847044060627 / 3LB 16 Engineers Hammer Sold at: White Cap Construction Supply distributors nationwide from April 2009 through May 2010 for between $12 and $47. Manufactured in: India Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sledge hammers and return the product to White Cap Construction Supply for a full refund or exchange. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact White Cap Construction Supply toll-free at (877) 281-4831 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.whitecap.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10320.html Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] A sanding idea
Aloha Tom, This is a great tip! Thanks for sharing. Betsy At 04:42 PM 8/12/2010, you wrote: I've enjoyed my belt sander for a long time. But it doesn't work well for small stuff, or long thin strips. So I built a platform on which I can mount the sander on its side, and clamped down with a couple long bolts, wing nuts and a bar over the top. I have a platform that I can raise and lower a bit in front of the belt. I've designed mine to fit on top of my router stand. I can easily take it off and store it away. This makes some sanding chores much easier, and allows me to remove quite a bit of material from small pieces when necessary. Blessings, Tom [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Additional Recall info: Dehumidifiers
Additional Reports of Fires and Low Consumer Response Rate Prompt Reannouncement of Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifier Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today reannounced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Portable Dehumidifiers Units: About 98,000 (previously recalled in December 2009) Manufacturer: LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China Hazard: The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: LG has received four additional reports of fires involving the recalled dehumidifiers, including one that resulted in significant damage to a home. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the brand names in the chart below. The dehumidifiers are white with a red shut-off button, controls for fan speed and humidity control and a front-loading water bucket. Goldstar or Comfort-Aire is printed on the front. The model and serial numbers are printed on the interior of the dehumidifiers and can be viewed after the water bucket is removed. Brand: Goldstar | Model No. GHD30Y7 | Sold at: Home Depot Serial Number Range: 611TAxx1~08400, 611TAxx08401~40600, 612TAxx1~20400, 612TAxx21001~30600 Brand: Goldstar | Model No. DH305Y7 | Sold at: Walmart Serial Number Range: 612TAxx1~00600, 701TAxx1~16800, 702TAxx1~03000 Brand: Comfort-Aire | Model No. BHD-301-C | Sold at: Heat Controller Inc. Serial Number Range: 611TA01~001697, 612TA01~004200, 701TA01~000578, 710TA01~000599 Sold at: The Home Depot, Walmart and Heat Controller Inc. nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $140 and $150. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifier, contact LG to determine if it is included in the recall and return it to an authorized LG service center for a free repair. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LG toll-free at (877) 220-0479 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT on Saturday for the location of an authorized LG service center for the repair, or visit the firm's website at www.30pintdehumidifierrecall.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10316.html Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Buying a new Bed?
Aloha Claudia, You can purchase just a frame by itself. Some metal frames have adjustable height. The legs are kind of telescoping. The trick with those is to get them level. Some of the wooden frames I have seen already have holes that are supposed to be able to be used to connect to a headboard. Betsy At 08:31 AM 8/6/2010, you wrote: Okay, I need some explanation here. We have a queen-sized bed that sits on a metal frame with wheels. The bed has both its matress and box spring! The headboard is what's called a bookcase style. It's the width of the bed, with shelves on each side and an open space in the middle. We'd like a similar set-up for the new bed. However, we've been hunting, and this is what we've found. The beds don't seem to have metal or iron frames anymore; they seem to have a wood base or frame. I'm wondering if we can connect a headboard to this type of bed or not? As I said, the current frame is on wheels, so that gives the bed some height; we need something that's a little lower to the ground, so it seems that wood frames are the way to go. But, again, we also want this book case style headboard, and they're difficult to find. Walmart has one by Sauder that we can put together, and this is what I'm thinking of doing. Is it logical that you can purchase a bed frame separately from the bed itself? Am I right in thinking that you can't connect headboards to wooden frames? And if I'm wrong on this, how is this done? Would it be by drilling holes into the frame and screwing the headboard to it? I'm not sure if this is making any sense, but since I don't have any sight, all of what I'm picturing here has been things that I've only been able to touch! Claudia Windows Messenger: mailto:cdelreal1973%40sbcglobal.netcdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net Skype: claudiadr10 __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5345 (20100805) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] ceiling tile replacement
HI Mark, Is this guy a contractor trying to get money off his rent? I asked a friend of mine who is a contractor and he said there may be some sort of tile out there like that but he's never heard of any such thing in thirty years. Betsy At 06:20 AM 8/5/2010, you wrote: hey gang have a property for rent and just showed the place a few mins ago the person looking at the place asked me about the last replacement of the ceiling tiles he stated there is a expiration date on the tiles and it is code they be replaced on this date for deteareation reasons well this is not something I ever heard of so he pulled a tile out of the grid and sure enough there is a date from 5 years ago does anyone know of this and do I really need to replace my tiles thanks alot Mark [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] No ice cubes
Aloha Lee, Haven't had an ice maker for many years, but I seem to remember that you could turn off the ice maker. I wonder if they turned it off when they installed the filter and forgot to turn it back on, or if they turned off the water valve and didn't turn it back on. Things to consider, Betsy At 07:29 AM 7/18/2010, you wrote: We own a big I think 22 or 24 cubic inch Maytag sold by Sears years ago. all seemed to be fine until this week they replaced or installed a new water filter as apparently the light came on. okay oddly enough no othr changes were made except installing a new water filter which is from Sears and it just screws on. this type of filter has been replaced different times over the years but oddly enough the ice cubes are no longer being made and dropping down into the bin. any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated. thanks Lee -- Charlie was a chemist, But Charlie is no more. For what he thought was H2O, Was H2SO4.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] No ice cubes
If you have to get someone in to look at it, try someone besides the Sears repair guys, like a maytag repair person. Probably be cheaper. Betsy At 11:08 AM 7/18/2010, you wrote: Betsey, thre is like a metal wire loop which flips up or down that if it is not touching ice cubes in the bucket then the ice cube tray fills with water and later dumps until the same said ice bucket is full. This is one of those older Maytags a year or so ago you sent out the warnings on . so today they are out shopping. holy mother of Mary the prices if you get a go green new machine. . . so now we contact Sears as she wants a real repairman which will cost $120.00 to just show up. I'll use something else first. just ranting. Lee On Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 07:36:12AM -1000, Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press wrote: Aloha Lee, Haven't had an ice maker for many years, but I seem to remember that you could turn off the ice maker. I wonder if they turned it off when they installed the filter and forgot to turn it back on, or if they turned off the water valve and didn't turn it back on. Things to consider, Betsy At 07:29 AM 7/18/2010, you wrote: We own a big I think 22 or 24 cubic inch Maytag sold by Sears years ago. all seemed to be fine until this week they replaced or installed a new water filter as apparently the light came on. okay oddly enough no othr changes were made except installing a new water filter which is from Sears and it just screws on. this type of filter has been replaced different times over the years but oddly enough the ice cubes are no longer being made and dropping down into the bin. any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated. thanks Lee -- Charlie was a chemist, But Charlie is no more. For what he thought was H2O, Was H2SO4. -- Charlie was a chemist, But Charlie is no more. For what he thought was H2O, Was H2SO4.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] minor freezer problem
Aloha Brice, You might want to check your seal and also check to see if the drainage paths are clear. Since it only seems to be on one side it makes me think that maybe it isn't level and the drainage isn't working properly. At 05:15 AM 7/15/2010, you wrote: I have a upright freezer that's about 3 to 4 years old, it's suppose to be a frost free freezer. Ever since we move here last December, I am accumulating ice build up on the inside bottom. I cleaned the build up off a couple of weeks ago and yesterday I open the door and tried to pull the bottom heavy wire drawer out and found it was froze in place. So I had to pull a little harder to free it. This is on the inside bottom right side only. Any suggestions as to what's going on?
Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?
I absolutely agree that my Tempur-Pedic is the best purchase I ever made too. I also like the fact that they are mold and mildew safe. I didn't have to buy special sheets. We looked at the number beds, but they didn't guarantee no mold or mildew. The nice thing about this one is that it conforms to your body and there's no need to adjust it. Just get into bed and within about 15 seconds it molds to you. It also doesn't wiggle when the other person gets in or out of bed, thus not waking others. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. I do have an old back injury and sleep is marvelous since the purchase. Jusst another option, Betsy At 10:32 AM 7/14/2010, you wrote: Bought a Tempur-Pedic mattress a few years ago and it was the best purchase I ever made. - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli mailto:alanandsuzanne%40earthlink.netalanandsuza...@earthlink.net To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 12:07 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed? I would take a look at the comfort select beds. They let each person select their own comfort number. My wife and I tried them out of all places, at Camping World for RVs and I liked my setting of 80. She liked her side at 89. The scale is 0 to 100 so the difference between our 2 comfort settings is about 10 percent. That's a huge difference but you can change your settings at any time depending on how your back feels at any given moment. There are 2 remotes. One for each side of the bed. These beds are also in stores as well and go by several names. Comfort select, Air Select, Adjustable air comfort and others. These kinds of beds are everything the water bed never was. No hundreds of pounds of water to worry about or leaks etc. These beds have a blatter inside the mattress that is filled with air forced in by a small compressor. There are no lumpy spots. My concern was with an air blatter that there might be a hill or a valley depending on how much air was used. This was not the case however. At the time we saw these beds they sold for 3,000 bucks for a queen size but we're talking for a motor home and around 2002. Sense then, quite a few companies make them for folks who could use better back support and the costs have come down. If you try one of these beds out, I can tell you, your going to want one at any price. That's what we're going to get for our next bed. But, you be the judge. Try it! you'll like it! grin Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still available upon request. - Original Message - From: Claudia mailto:cdelreal1973%40sbcglobal.netcdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net To: Claudia mailto:cdelreal1973%40sbcglobal.netcdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:18 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed? Hi All, Here is a question for you! We have been talking about a new bed for some time; we've had ours for over 10 years now, and our backs are really starting to hurt. Tonight, we were offered a Quote Unquote New king-size bed, for $50, from the friend of a friend. I have a thing about used beds, so even though I was told that it's new, I don't trust that. I'm leery about sleeping in beds, particularly when you don't know whose been sleeping in them before you. We've been saving for it, so the money is there. What would you all do? I turned it down and will continue to look at the store ads! Claudia Windows Messenger: mailto:cdelreal1973%40sbcglobal.netcdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net Skype: claudiadr10 __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5273 (20100712) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturdayhttp://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address
[BlindHandyMan] Recalls: Snow Blowers by Toro Muddy Outdoors Climbing Sticks
Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following product. Consumers should stop using products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Power Clear 180 Single Stage Snow Blowers Units: About 35,700 in the United States and 2,300 in Canada Manufacturer: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. Hazard: Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Toro has received 2,200 reports of carburetor leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Toro(r) Power Clear 180 Single Stage snow blowers. The recalled snow blowers have model numbers 38272 and 38282. Serial numbers included in the recall range from 31001 through 31099. The model and serial number can be found on a decal on the lower right side of the snow blower. Sold at: Toro dealers and The Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2009 through May 2010 for between $400 and $440. Manufactured in: U.S.A. Remedy: Consumers should immediately check to see if their snow blowers are included in this recall and contact an authorized Toro service dealer to arrange a free repair. To obtain the location of the nearest dealer, consumers should contact Toro. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toro toll-free at (877) 738-4440 between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.toro.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10299.html Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: 2009 Muddy Outdoors tree climbing sticks Units: Approximately 2,550 Manufacturer: Muddy Outdoors, of Camdenton, Mo. Hazard: Bolts that secure the cam locs to the frame of these climbing sticks that retains the rope around the tree can break, allowing the cam locs to detach from the frame. This causes the retaining rope to detach and the climbing stick to release from the tree, posing a fall hazard to the user. Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received two reports of bolts breaking on a climbing stick. No reports of injuries. Description: The recalled climbing sticks are used for climbing a tree and include 2009 year Model 70301 - Muddy Outdoors climbing stick (a 20 inch single climbing stick) and 2009 year Model 70304 - Muddy Outdoors climbing stick (4 pack of 20-inch climbing sticks). The year and model number is printed on a label on the front of the main vertical frame of the climbing stick just below the two cam locs. Sold at: Directly from Muddy Outdoors via Internet/telephone sales and other outdoor sports retailers nationwide from July 2009 through April 2010 for about $35 (model 70301) and about $130 (model 70304). Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these climbing sticks and return the climbing sticks to Muddy Outdoors for a refund, exchange or manufacturer's credit. Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Muddy Outdoors toll-free at (877) 366-8339 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.gomuddy.com or e-mail the firm at i...@gomuddy.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10300.html Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing cured tightbond 3 glue
Hi Lenny, Is it a lot? How about a file? Betsy At 12:57 PM 7/13/2010, you wrote: I do not know when I spilled some tight bond 3 glue on my miter gauge. Is there any easy way to remove it from the metal? I really do not want to try and grind it off. It must have been there for a few months so it is quite cured. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Considering building my own apple drier or dehydrator
Speaking of using existing things, my friend that I mentioned yesterday tells me that she has now made a dryer out of the cupboard above her refridgerator. She took out the bottom and the top and replaced them with screen. For heat She installed a light fixture inside to create heat and the circulation from the refridgerator fan creates the circulation to move the air. She's been drying all sorts of things, but says that if you're drying such things as apples you may have to slice them thinner than you would for an actual dehydrator. At 04:36 PM 7/10/2010, you wrote: hahahah, funny you should mention that. I've been looking around for an existing closed cabinet or something which I could rig up like that, and one thing I have considered has been an old dressor. - Original Message - From: Keith Christian To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 4:23 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Considering building my own apple drier or dehydrator Hi Matt, I use to grow hops for brewing. I dried them by setting them in an old dresser with a fan attached to the back side. The bottoms of the drawers were removed and I inserted some wire mesh to allow the air to flow through the hops. It worked great. Sounds like fun. Let us know what you decide and how it works out. Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Considering building my own apple drier or dehydrator
Aloha Matt, My friend made trays with extruded aluminum just like some folks use to make window screens. Then she could just take them out in the yard and squirt them off with the hose. She made a tent out of screen that was open on the bottom so it could just be set over the whole stack of trays. She used some sort of round metal sticks to separate the stacked trays. I remember that she had some sort of round stops on the separation sticks, and the frames of the trays had wholes for the separating sticks to fit into. I'll try to reach her via email. She lives in California now, but she used to dry apples, pineapple, bananas, papaya, mango, parsley, and basil when she lived here. Betsy At 11:37 AM 7/9/2010, you wrote: Hi ya folks. Lately I've gotten into drying apples and cooking pies and stuff out of them. Mainly, I started out buying them already done from a Mennonite owned store. I quickly got addicted to them as snack food, then found recipes for making pies and breads out of them. I looked up instructions on drying your own. They suggested oven on the lowest setting, or in a car on a hot day. The oven works, but your spouse complains about the oven always being busy, and you can only get so many in there at 1 time. And it does take at least 6 hours the way I did it. My wife suggested I not buy a dehydrator, because as it is I am a gadget buyer. And ya start running out of space to live after so long. Just now I am considering building a wooden frame which would hold cookie sheets stacked but spaced from one another 1 on top of the other, and buying screen to cover the outside to keep some bugs out, and putting an old fan I have out in storage in one end of it. My idea lacks the heat element factor, but I live in east tx, and am figuring, I could set it up in the attic, or out in a back room where there is no air conditioning. I could go to the trouble of forming my own screen trays, if I wanted to build them, but then cleaning something like that with a wood frame? I don't think that would last long. Anyone ever done this stuff, say, to make jerky or whatever? just curious. Matt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal
Aloha Jennifer, I went online and could only find information about using it with wood. Maybe I missed something, but... Betsy At 07:17 AM 7/6/2010, you wrote: Hey Guys, Will Gorilla glue work on metal? Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal
ALoha Jennifer, I know this is a much smaller issue, but many people I know use the crazy glue to keep the tiny little screws on their glasses from coming out. My husbands glasses have metal frames and it works great. Good luck, Betsy At 09:36 AM 7/6/2010, you wrote: So this time I had the good sense to Google glue metal to metal, instead of gorilla glue. I learned that Crazy glue will most likely do the job even though it is listed as the thrird best choice. Sotering and then a two part apoxy if you must glue were what the first recommendations were. I think the Crazy glue will do for my purposes. Jennifer _ From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 2:26 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal Thanks Betsy, That is all I found too. I just have a pad lock that I want to glue the screws in so it can not be opened with a screw driver instead of the key for the padlock. I am open to other suggestions, I just already have the gorilla glue and wanted it to work without a trip to the store. Jennifer rom: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 3:16 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal Aloha Jennifer, I went online and could only find information about using it with wood. Maybe I missed something, but... Betsy At 07:17 AM 7/6/2010, you wrote: Hey Guys, Will Gorilla glue work on metal? Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] cleaning metal door knobs
Aloha David, If it's just basic day-to-day dirt and hand oil, I use pledge cleaner on a soft cloth. Shines them right up. Betsy At 06:57 PM 7/1/2010, you wrote: I've got some old door knobs and plates that cover the locking mechanisms that need some cleaning. Not sure what types of metal they are - just a hodge podge of antiquie ish knobs. any suggestions for a cleaning material that won't hurt the metal but will get it clean? thanks, david [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Recall: Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard
Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Powertec Drill Presses Units: About 500 Manufacturer: Southern Technologies of Mundelein, Ill. Hazard: Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a consumer experiencing a minor electrical shock. Description: The recall involves the Powertec 8 Drill Press with AC powered laser. The model number is DP800 and can be found on the product specification label located above the handle on the right side of the machine. Sold exclusively at: Blain's Farm and Fleet stores nationwide from November 2009 through February 2010 for about $80. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the item to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Southern Technologies at (877) 393-7121 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.southerntechllc.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10288.html Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house
Aloha Lenny, Is this supposed to be a house for the cat to stay inside? I just wonder because if it can get out, it will probably continue to scratch it's favorite furniture anyway. I have found that having more than one scratching post works well, and you put them in front of the things you don't want them to scratch. A little catnip on the scratching post gets their attention. I also think a person has to be diligent about removing them from things that are not appropriate to scratch. It takes some doing, but it's worth it in the long run. Some of my friends have used a squirt gun to shoot them when they are doing in appropriate scratching, but my aim isn't that good. Betsy At 10:56 AM 6/28/2010, you wrote: No jokes please! I have a friend who's cat is destroying some of their furniture. I first thought about making a scratching post but the houseidea might be better. The cat could hide inside or sleep on the top. She could scratch the sides as much as she likes and play with a toy on the side. I want to make the top removable for easy cleaning if necessary. the bottom inside will be carpet and probably the top as well. I am not sure if I want round or square holes for the little beast to enter. Since this cat loves to claw would indoor/outdoor carpet work? Also would plywood be ok, or should I use solid wood? On the side I plan to use an old style screen door spring with a toy attached --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
Re: [BlindHandyMan] moald growing on new PVC
How about a scrubber on a long extension. Oh, and by the way. I believe that mold can grow on just about anything in the right conditions, but this is my experience from living in the tropics. At 09:48 AM 6/21/2010, you wrote: no not realeythe top 3rd of the windoe opens so i carn't reach down the out side and i'm not tall enough to get my hand out of the windoe. i thort moald cudn't grow on new PVC anyway i'm in the north east of the UK you can contackt me on skype carlf16 and joine my list for unabridged audiobooks send a blank email to mailto:ub_ab_bookspace%2Bsubscribe%40googlegroups.comub_ab_bookspace+subscr...@googlegroups.com - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 8:43 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] moald growing on new PVC Can you reach out the window and wash it thoroughly with a bleach and water? - Original Message - From: Carl To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 3:02 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] moald growing on new PVC hi thair i'v got moald growing on new PVC windocills i didn't think it cud? but how to remove it is the question as it is on the 1st flor above grounde level. how can i remove it with out clime ing ladders? i'm in the north east of the UK you can contackt me on skype carlf16 and joine my list for unabridged audiobooks send a blank email to mailto:ub_ab_bookspace%2Bsubscribe%40googlegroups.comub_ab_bookspace+subscr...@googlegroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Hello from Colorado
Aloha Cy, Glad you're back. Wondered what happened to you. Betsy At 07:30 AM 6/18/2010, you wrote: Hey Dale, Good to be back. My eldest daughter has been on my case for several years to move back to Colorado so her Daddy would be close by. (LOLLOLLOL) She is, by the way, nearly 50. I live in Centennial, a suburb of Denver and our house is just about 8 houses down from where I used to live. The house next door to Sherri came available so she and I worked out a deal to purchase it. The house was a rental for about 30 or so years so we have been doing various things to make it safe. My son-in-law is a cavinet builder and my grandson is an electrician so that was a *BIG* help. One reason for moving was to help Sherri raise her grandchildren and also to provide another driver. (not me - LOL - my wife, Crystal) I do like Colorado especially in the summer. The humidity was something like 14% this morning and the heat does not hurt nearly as bad as Oklahoma where the humidity and temps in the summer are about equal. Do take care and remember that busy hands are happy hands. (LOLLOLLOL) Cy, The Anasazi From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 10:54 AM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hello from Colorado Well hello Si! Colorado? What ever motivated that move and where are you in Colorado? Glad to have you back. Dale Leavens. - Original Message - From: Cy Selfridge To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 11:45 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Hello from Colorado Hi All, Well, it has been about 2 years since I have been on the list. We moved from Oklahoma to Colorado in 08 and life has been most interesting indeed. Glad to be back among the group. Cy, The (former Ancient Okie) Anasazi [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for
Too bad this realtor seems to be more interested in selling property than honesty. I just can't imagine anyone thinking those windows are better, we had them in my growing-up house. oi... Betsy At 06:18 AM 6/14/2010, you wrote: The guy's full of it. The house I grew up in was of that type. The glass was always cold and formed ice. You could put storm windows on the outside which would give you several inches between the windows which would help. Isn't inspections mandatory in your state with selling a home? You should hire an inspector who does this for a living. It's not what you can see but rather what you can't. Water damage, dry rot, termites etc. Those things often can't bee seen and it takes somebody who is trained in knowing what to look for. The inspection is mandatory in many states and the home owner should have that done in order to sell the house. If your state doesn't require it, you can hire a professional to do the job for you. The fee is around 400 to 500 dollars but if your really serious about buying it it's well worth the price especially if you live in an area with high humidity. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still available upon request. - Original Message - From: Scott Howell mailto:s.howell%40verizon.nets.how...@verizon.net To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 4:03 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for Hi good people, Well let me tell you a little story and try not to bore you to tears or make this a super long message. My wife and I walk by this home and have done so for several years. She has always commented on how lovely the house looks and incredibly it went on the market about 10 days ago. Apparently the couple that owned it has passed on and the kids have decided to sell the property. So, here is a description, which will help set the tone of the question. The house is a custom-built Rambler, constructed in 1954, and is all brick. The house is not very large (according to the tax record is 1,500 square feet) and has a living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath, and four bedrooms; on one level. I neglected to bring a tape when we took a tour, but think I would if we take another look. There is an attic with a fixed set of stairs and it has flooring down and the roof is not plywood, but (I can't think of the correct name) some sort of planks with shingles over that. The basement is partially finished with solid pine paneling and interesting it has a solid block wall running down the middle and apparently this was common in the 50's. It has an oil-fired boiler that provides baseboard heat and it does have central air, but that was added later and the air handler is in the attic and the vents are in the ceiling. Ok, so the purpose of describing this house is I am curious what things I should be looking for if we seriously entertain the idea of purchasing it. I understand there is a breaker panel and not a fusebox. However, let me mention a couple other things as well. There is a separate two-car garage that does have a fusebox, but this is a very substantial structure that they even put in some ceiling fans since one of the kids used to detail cars in there. In addition, there are two (I know this sounds nuts) walk-in freezers. I am talking freezers that are stand-alone buildings. Apparently this gent used to cut up meat for people if they would bring him the animal. Now the freezers are no longer operational, but they have been used for storage and either would make an excellent workshop. Oh as a side note, they are tossing in two tractor/mowers, a big walk-behind mower, and a snow blower. SO, honestly, the only issues for me is little if any closet space and that apparently was common in the 50[s as well and I know I would have to install a dish washer and a few other changes. The place has all hardwood floors under carpet and I can't imagine it would take much to fix these up. So, of course I am researching whether I could purchase the place that does sit on 2.5 acres and gee I could sell one of them and make half my investment bak. So, again, what stuff should I look at that could really be an issue for a home of this age. Btw, I did not smell any wet oders or anything that would indicate leaking of the basement or house in general. SOrry for going on so, but hope it planted some neat images. As one final side note/question, the windows are the single-pane type with storm windows. The agent showing the home tried to tell me these are more efficient than the newer double-pane windows and I think he's
Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
I think you can put the probe inside the oven while it is heating. I have a meat thermometer and you put the probe in the meat and there is a cable that extends out of the oven to the talking unit. I just press the button on the unit to hear the temperature. No need to open the oven to check. As for accuracy, we did a test with the talking unit that we bought from Maxi Aids some time ago and the little round one that we hang on the rack. I suppose that is the spring type that you mention, but don't know for sure, but I know it's not digital. They both registered the same temp after about 11 minutes. Betsy At 12:12 PM 6/10/2010, you wrote: I wonder how much the air temp would fall in that 10 seconds while the probe unit was guessing. Accuracy ain't so easy Tom On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 02:52:57PM -0700, Alan Paganelli wrote: The talking probe thermometer works even if you just stick it in the hot air in the oven. It takes only 5 to 10 seconds to reach the temperature but it's real purpose is to measure the internal temperature of meat. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still available upon request. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.combraill...@hawaii.rr.com To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven Aloha Lenny, Just a note about this. I complained that my oven was off. When the guy came out, he said that after the oven light went out and the preheated beeps sounded, I needed to wait until I heard the oven performed two more cycles before it was actually at the right temperature. He said that the preheat light goes out when the oven hits the temperature that is set, but that the entire oven is not at a steady temperature. Since I've been doing that, everything seems to cook properly. We have one of those little round oven thermometers that hangs on the rack. It is not accessible, but it was $4 and we rarely have to use it. Betsy At 10:51 AM 6/10/2010, you wrote: Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to calibrate the oven, I need an accurate digital thermometer that will go up to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check the actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I just read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up that high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack for the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to do that job since all we need is a way to record the actual temp when the pre heat light goes out. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.comhttp://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5188 (20100610) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.co mblindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?modu le=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/ha ndyman/ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.ph p?pgm=saturdayhttp://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandy...@y ahoogroups.com/http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.com Yahooblindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman
Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
Aloha Lenny, Just a note about this. I complained that my oven was off. When the guy came out, he said that after the oven light went out and the preheated beeps sounded, I needed to wait until I heard the oven performed two more cycles before it was actually at the right temperature. He said that the preheat light goes out when the oven hits the temperature that is set, but that the entire oven is not at a steady temperature. Since I've been doing that, everything seems to cook properly. We have one of those little round oven thermometers that hangs on the rack. It is not accessible, but it was $4 and we rarely have to use it. Betsy At 10:51 AM 6/10/2010, you wrote: Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to calibrate the oven, I need an accurate digital thermometer that will go up to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check the actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I just read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up that high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack for the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to do that job since all we need is a way to record the actual temp when the pre heat light goes out. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5188 (20100610) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
[BlindHandyMan] Recall: GE Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: GE Front-Load Washing Machines Units: About 181,000 Manufacturer: GE Appliances Lighting, of Louisville, Ky. Hazard: A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: GE is aware of seven incidents in which flames escaped the units and caused minor smoke damage. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers. Brand: GE Model Number Begins With: WBVH5 Serial Number Begins With: AM, AR, AS, AT, DM, DR, DS, FM, FR, FS, GM, GS, HM, HR, HS, LM, LR, LS, MM, MR, MS, RM, RR, RS, SM, SR, SS, TM, TR, TS, VM, VR, VS, ZL, ZM, ZR, ZS Sold at: Department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 345-4124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10259.html *** 2. Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2010 Release #10-260 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 887-4433 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Beado handheld bead play toys Units: About 5,500 Importer: Rhino Toys Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif. Hazard: The toys' plastic wires can detach from the hubs due to insufficient adhesive, allowing the beads to slide off. The loose beads pose a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the Beado hand-held beaded play toy with model number 1501 and date code 02910 04323A. The product measures six inches in diameter and is composed of four blue plastic hubs, six white plastic wires and twelve multi-colored beads that slide along the wires. The model number and date code are printed on the bottom of the packaging and the date code is also inside of the blue hubs (see picture below). Beados that have a date code different than 02910 or have a date code of 02910 and an inspection sticker on the bottom of the packaging and a black mark by the date code inside the blue hub (see picture below) are not included in this recall. Sold at: Specialty toy and juvenile retailers from March 2010 through May 2010 for about $12. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this recalled toy and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement Beado hand-held beaded toy. Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Rhino Toys toll free at (877) 887-4433 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.rhinotoys.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10260.html *** 3. IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation NEWS from CPSC and HC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2010 Release #10-261 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 966-4532 CPSC Recall Hotline:
Re: [BlindHandyMan] outlet timers
Aloha Jennifer, I bet your son could set these things. I don't know much about the accessibility of any of them, but I think once they're set, they stay that way. At 07:47 AM 6/9/2010, you wrote: Hey Guys, Does anyone here use one of the outlet timers that you put in the outlet and then plug your appliance in to so you can use a timer to either turn it on or off? I remember my grandmother having them when I was a kid, but I do not remember enough about the details to know if a blind person could set them or not. I know many items now come with their own clocks and timers, but so often they are not accessible to set. This is to help with my conservation and frugality efforts. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Remove Water Ring Stains on Fine Wood Furniture eHow.com.htm
Aloha Lenny, Never tried it on water marks, but have used that method successfully to remove tree pitch/sap from wood and tile. Betsy At 04:53 PM 6/5/2010, you wrote: How to Remove Water Ring Stains on Fine Wood Furniture | eHow.comHas anyone used this procedure? The other night I had a stemmed glass with ice and some white wine. The glass was sweating and left a ring on one of the tables. Karen was going to purchase a guardsman water ring removal system and I found this information. From ehow.com water rings on fine wood furniture How to Remove Water Ring Stains on Fine Wood Furniture Who knew - the wonder's of mayonnaise - full flavor and all the fat please - easily removes water rings on your good furniture - we have used this trick for years - and it really works fantastically...no need to re-stain your grandmother's antiques... Difficulty: Easy Instructions Things You'll Need: a.. full fat mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons b.. couple of paper towels c.. 6-12 hours wait time 1.. Step 1 Locate ring from leaving your favorite ice tea or other cold drink that has now left a water mark on your Grandmother's passed down antique table top. Grab full fat mayonnaise (miracle whip OK too here folks) and spread 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise covering water ring like you would a BLT sandwich. 2.. Step 2 Gently place paper towel over water ring and slabbed on mayo - it's more to remind you that the mayonnaise is there than anything else while keeping the area moist. 3.. Step 3 We normally leave the mayonnaise on overnight, but by 6 hours, wipe clean and voila, water ring is removed. 4.. Step 4 Why does this work, you ask? The fat in the mayonnaise gently gets reabsorbed into the wax in the wood thereby removing water ring mark and leaving you and your favorite antique table top looking fantastic... This is great in the summer when people forget to use coasters under their iced drinks... __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5175 (20100605) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5175 (20100605) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Recall: Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
There are so many of these units, I thought it best to send it along. Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Dishwashers Units: About 1.7 million in the United States Manufacturer: Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa or Maytag Corp. of Benton Harbor, Mich. Hazard: An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can pose a serious fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 12 reports of dishwasher heating element failures that resulted in fires and dishwasher damage, including one report of extensive kitchen damage from a fire. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall includes Maytag(r), Amana(r), Jenn-Air(r), Admiral(r), Magic Chef(r), Performa by Maytag(r) and Crosley(r) brand dishwashers with plastic tubs and certain serial numbers. The affected dishwashers were manufactured with black, bisque, white, silver and stainless steel front panels. The brand name is printed on the front of the dishwasher. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located inside the plastic tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening. Serial numbers will start or end with one of the following sequences. SERIAL number STARTING with: NW39, NW40, NW41, NW42, NW43, NW44, NW45, NW46, NW47, NW48, NW49, NW50, NW51, NW52, NY01, NY02, NY03, NY04, NY05, NY06, NY07, NY08, NY09, NY10, NY11, NY12, NY13, NY14, NY15, NY16, NY17, NY18, NY19 OR SERIAL number ENDING with: JC, JE, JG, JJ, JL, JN, JP, JR, JT, JV, JX, LA, LC, LE, LG, LJ, LL, LN, LP, LR, LT, LV, LX, NA, NC, NE, NG, NJ, NL, NN, NP, NR Sold at: Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from February 2006 through April 2010 for between $250 and $900. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire and contact Maytag to verify if their dishwasher is included in the recall. If the dishwasher is included in the recall, consumers can either schedule a free in-home repair or receive a rebate following the purchase of certain new Maytag brand stainless-steel tub dishwashers. The rebate is $150 if the consumer purchases new dishwasher models MDB7759, MDB7609 or MDBH979; or $250 if the consumer purchases new dishwasher models MDB8959, MDB8859, MDB7809 or MDB7709. Consumers should not return the recalled dishwashers to the retailer where purchased as retailers are not prepared to take the units back. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Maytag at (800) 544-5513 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.repair.maytag.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10255.html Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.
Aloha Phil, Um, what kind of watch do you have? Betsy At 11:31 AM 5/27/2010, you wrote: I ask this question on the other list and got no answers. I forgot all the technical whizzes are over here. I have a four alarm watch that is on 24 hour time and I want it on 12 hour time. Does anyone know how to do this little action. I have pushed and held every button and combination and it hasn't happened yet. Thanks, Phil Parr. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.
Aloha Phil, I did manage to find a users manual, but of course there is no mention of how to solve your issue. However, perhaps if you call: * 866-674-3549 they can help you. They are in Arizona. * I have the user manual in a txt or pdf file that is quite readable with Acrobat, so if you want it, I can send it off list. * I wonder if because it has four alarms, perhaps it only works with the 24 hour time. * Good luck, * Betsy At 01:22 PM 5/27/2010, you wrote: It is a voice zone four alarm watch, Phil. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block
Jennifer, I absolutely adore my flat top electric stove. I've had it for ten years, and hope to never have anything else. Betsy At 02:02 PM 5/27/2010, you wrote: If I ever get to remodel the kitchen I will probably go for gas also. Though I am tempted by the smooth topped ones because of the ease of clean up. My house has gas and electric, but someone put in electric appliances in the kitchen for some reason. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Ron Yearns To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 6:51 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block I am guessing these burners are the easy to unplug and remove for cleaning. Great idea for cleaning , electrically it sucks. I spent 27 years actively in the electrical maintance field and electric stoves were a real pain. The hard wired burners are the best and the ones called monotube that are fastened in and then hinge up are the best way to go. Of course converting you stove would cost a minimum of $100 just for the burners. I have always bought gas stoves for my personal use and always will. Sorry not much real help. Ron - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 4:52 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block Hello Everybody, This is about my stove top. The elements are not setting into the terminal block correctly. I can not get them in myself a lot of the time, and when they are in it does not take much to bump them loose. Does the whole terminal block have to be replaced or is there maybe some kind of gasket that is just needing to be replaced? Any other trouble shooting thoughts on what this is? Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block
Wow, I must have been lucky when I bought mine. I paid $600 for mine and it is a complete stove. I didn't know that dropping a pan on it would crack the top. Betsy At 02:10 PM 5/27/2010, you wrote: I know a lot of people like the cooktop stoves, smooth top as you call it, but I don't care for them. Before you ever buy one, check the price of replacements. When I dispatched for Sears, they sold anywhere from $450 to over $1000. That is just the top, not the oven too. Why do you need to replace it? Drop a pan on one and watch what happens. I ordered replacements everyday there. - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 8:02 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block If I ever get to remodel the kitchen I will probably go for gas also. Though I am tempted by the smooth topped ones because of the ease of clean up. My house has gas and electric, but someone put in electric appliances in the kitchen for some reason. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Ron Yearns To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 6:51 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block I am guessing these burners are the easy to unplug and remove for cleaning. Great idea for cleaning , electrically it sucks. I spent 27 years actively in the electrical maintance field and electric stoves were a real pain. The hard wired burners are the best and the ones called monotube that are fastened in and then hinge up are the best way to go. Of course converting you stove would cost a minimum of $100 just for the burners. I have always bought gas stoves for my personal use and always will. Sorry not much real help. Ron - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 4:52 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block Hello Everybody, This is about my stove top. The elements are not setting into the terminal block correctly. I can not get them in myself a lot of the time, and when they are in it does not take much to bump them loose. Does the whole terminal block have to be replaced or is there maybe some kind of gasket that is just needing to be replaced? Any other trouble shooting thoughts on what this is? Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor
It's the wood of choice here in the islands, and we definitely give it the moisture test. At 03:22 PM 5/25/2010, you wrote: Baked lumber is what is replacing pressure treated and other. It is baked in large ovens and it destroys the sugar in the lumber and sap. Nothing will eat it because there is nothing in it for them, and it will not rot. It can however absorb tons of water and dry out time after time without warping. ...bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor
Our trucks charge $300 for the hose delivery system. Betsy At 04:29 PM 5/18/2010, you wrote: It is possible to have concrete put in through a hose from a truck, but probably very expensive and would have to be done by a contractor. Probably prohibitively costly, the high end method. tom Fowle [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] How do I grab the archives
Aloha Matt, This may not be the fastest way to do this, but it will get you there. Below this message is a link to the archives page. I have moved through it in two ways. You can type your query in the search box such as airconditioner. This will bring up lots of items including some from 2007 that didn't look like what you wanted. Or, if you leave the sort by on Thread, it will show you all of the different threads that have been discussed. These appear to be in a List View on my computer, so i used the letter l to move from one list grouping to the next. Once I find the list that I want, I open it and then I can move from one message to the next using the number 3 for Heading Level 3. That's number 3, not F3. I hope this helps. Betsy At 07:47 AM 5/13/2010, you wrote: Hi ya, I seem to be half in and half out with yahoogroups since changing my email address from mailto:themullins01%40sbcglobal.netthemullin...@sbcglobal.net to mailto:mattmullins%40suddenlink.netmattmull...@suddenlink.net And I haven't figured out how to update my email info yet. How can I grab archives from recent weeks? Can I sent email commands, like I do to subscribe and change my message receiving status and such? I want to figure out how to remove the cage off my outside airconditioner's unit to clean it and explore it, and Lee Tells me that you guys recently discussed the ins and outs of this and I missed it. Thanks, Matt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: list archives
David, The link in the footer works fine even though there is a slash aftr it. Betsy At 01:09 PM 5/13/2010, you wrote: I haven't been doing much with it for a while now as some folks complained about it from like diy.com ETC. The mail archive web site is automatic and been doing it for several years already in fact. All I had to do was manually subscribe a certain address to the list and the rest as they say is history. So if you had to remove that slash maybe I should go in and edit the footer message to reflect that fact. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle mailto:fowle%40ski.orgfo...@ski.org To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 18:43 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: list archives That'll teach me to look at the footer once in a blue moon, or maybe a purple one! Sorry David I had to remove the slash from the end of the url to get it to work. Does this mean that the jaws-users archive is no longer being kept up? Assuming the mail-archive.com is automatic, then that is of course good. Thanks tom On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 06:14:53PM -0400, David Ferrin wrote: From the footer message: http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle mailto:fowle%40ski.orgfo...@ski.org To: blindHandyMan mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 16:59 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Re: list archives And there are the easier to use text archives at: http://www.jaws-users.com/jaws/handyman/http://www.jaws-users.com/jaws/handyman/ Tom Fowle Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturdayhttp://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahooblindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturdayhttp://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahooblindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] gloves
Aloha Jennifer, As someone else mentioned, it depends on what I'm trying to protect myself from, but I did buy a box of 100 non-latex gloves at my local drugstore for things like dealing with messy stuff. I also have some that are for using harsh chemicals. I think the regular gloves from the drugstore were $7 for the box. I'm also a fan of plastic bags for cleaning cat boxes and the like. They give you plenty of room to stretch your fingers. I have a funny little thing that is actually a potholder that is worn only on the thumb. I like it for protecting my thumb when using a hammer. Betsy At 03:53 AM 5/11/2010, you wrote: Hey Guys, What kind of gloves do you all use for hand protection? Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Accessible appliances article
Aloha all, Many times on the list we have discussed the accessibility of appliances. The article at the link below has both good and bad news. It's from Access World, which I believe is a publication from the American Foundation for the Blind. http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw110209 Betsy Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] door bells.
Aloha Julio, Yes, lots of places sell them. However, I bought a mid-priced one at home depot and it lasted about eight months. The one I bought has four D batteries in the base, and one in each of the two outside buttons. The batteries that go in the buttons is smaller than a triple a battery, but it is the same shape. I bought replacement batteries but that didn't fix the problem. I wish now that I had learned how to replace a real doorbell. The wires that connected the original bell are still in the wall, so maybe I'll think about resurrecting them. I wanted a button in the front and in the back, and my original bell had only one button. Betsy At 07:46 PM 5/3/2010, you wrote: hey doesn't home depo sell door bells that run on batterys and has anyone use them for their homes? Sent from My T-mobile Dash 3g. Julio Morones Keyboardist for Los Pintores De La Cumbia MySpace page for the band www.myspace.com/pintores Nickname Soda-pop Email Address mailto:jmorones%40ca.rr.comjmoro...@ca.rr.com Skype jmorones03 Klango Sodapop Windows Live Messenger only mailto:jmorones03%40hotmail.comjmorone...@hotmail.com Home Phone 323-451-3633 Mobile Phone You can text as well. 323-842-0104 Los Angeles CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.
Aloha all I've never seen one of these things, but perhaps it could become something. If it's big enough and it can be cleaned, could it be a cabinet or perhaps a doll house? If it is much bigger, how about a place for a small person to hang out with her books, color crayons and a soft blanky. Or maybe it could be a small dog house? Obviously I know nothing about it's size. Betsy At 03:32 PM 5/3/2010, you wrote: I'm betting that you will end up cutting it into smaller pieces to get rid of it. Maybe with a cutting torch? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.comm...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.nethttp://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.nethttp://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.comhttp://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to. mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.comfunwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.comfunwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edud...@andrew.cmu.edu To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites. Max, Yeah, the very same steps. I think the only thing that saved my butt was that the weight of the pig was spread out over a large area. But I was definitely a bit put off when I saw the condition of those stringers. That damn pig is still lurking in my basement. I will either need to hook it up for heat down there, or figure out how to get it out of there. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edud...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturdayhttp://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahooblindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.
Aloha Dan, Yes, I remember the back ache I got from reading your original post, but I didn't know the shape or size of the thing, only the weight. I thought it might be hollow and wider. Hmm, back to the drawingboard, Betsy At 03:58 PM 5/3/2010, you wrote: Betsy, The pig is a five foot long, thirty inch high, eight inch thick, approximately 450 pound, cast iron radiator. I removed it from my living room, and when faced with the prospect of trying to get it down the stairs to the street, and onto a truck, I opted for the somewhat easier, and much riskier plan of sliding it down the basement stairs. Here is a post I wrote about it at the time. Well, I now have a 400+ pound, cast iron, radiator sitting in my basement. My buddy Mark came over on Saturday and we pulled off the rigging job of the decade. At least my rigging job of the decade. First, I had to empty out a cupboard in the kitchen and move the cupboard out of the way. We ripped a 4X8 sheet of 3/4 inch plywood in half and then ripped one of the halves in half to make a 24 inch wide, 12 foot long ramp. We laid that down over the steps. You know, stairs are a lot steeper than you realize when there is a ramp down them. We kept joking that we would make the Darwin awards if saw dust caught fire and we couldn't get out of the basement because of the ramp. It was quite challenging getting up and down that ramp. I opted not to take Mark up on his offer of giving me every dollar in his bank account if I would put on roller blades and go down the ramp. He even allowed that I could put a mattress against the wall opposite the bottom of the stairs. We screwed a 2X4 along the outer edge of the ramp to prevent the radiator from skidding off the open side of the stairs. We screwed a 2X4 down the middle of the ramp to join the upper and lower sections together. We wedged a 2X4 between the bottom of the ramp and the wall opposite the bottom of the stairs to keep the ramp from slipping. We took to 2X4s 5 feet long, laid them parallel to each other and 18 inches apart, outer edge to outer edge. We then put 18 inch long 2X4s on top of those, connecting them together. We put three screws in each corner. So, the cross bars were above the floor by the thickness of a 2X4. We drilled two holes in each crossbar to accept the legs of the radiator. We brought the sled upstairs and eventually managed to manhandle the radiator up onto the sled with the legs fitting nicely into the holes in the crossbars. Have I mentioned that this radiator is friggin heavy? Then we screwed big hooks into the sled rails and used those to anchor a strap around the radiator to keep it from falling over side to side. We then slid the sled over to the basement stairs and lined it up. I used my rock climbing know-how and gear and tied a line onto the radiator. I stood a 4X4 outside the kitchen window, it went from the ground up above the top of the window so you could pull it and it wouldn't pull through the window. I wrapped some flat webbing around the 4X4, ran two steel carabiners through the webbing, and attached my belay device to the carabiners. The rope went through the belay device and the carabiners. We were now ready. We spent some time going over what we might have forgotten. There were many ways this could go wrong, but at least we were pretty sure we couldn't get injured. We could do a whole hell of a lot of damage to the basement, but we would be well out of the way. One thing we were really worried about was the radiator getting hung up on something. If it got jammed on the way down, we were seriously screwed. It would be extremely difficult, and not a little dangerous if we had to try and manipulate the radiator while it was on the ramp. We briefly discussed if it was a possibility that the 2X4 sled runners might snap as all the weight of the radiator would be on a very narrow point, or line, across the runners as the radiator tipped over the edge of the beginning of the stairs, but we figured they were strong enough. Well, after running out of things to discuss, we figured it was about time to go for it. I manned the belay, Mark manned the radiator, and Teresa manned the camera for evidence at the coroner's inquest. Mark slid the sled forward to just before the center of gravity. He lifted up the back end as I kept tension on the rope. With me belaying the radiator, he was able to nudge the radiator forward until the sled eased over and laid down on the ramp. From there, I was in control and could easily belay the 400 pound pig down the ramp. It slid right over the center 2X4 that was joining the upper and lower ramp segments together. There was a bit of a bump there, but it did just fine. Within a moment, the pig had bottomed out at the bottom of the ramp. I gave the belay line to Teresa and Mark and I eased our way down the ramp and off the side of the stairs. With Teresa belaying from above, Mark and I eased the pig forward until it was sitting fully on the
Re: [BlindHandyMan] linking wii to internet
I'm so glad this subject came up. Scot, you mention using an Apple router. I have 3 PCs in the house and one Mac. I can connect my PCs to my router and get a wireless connection for my laptop. Router has external antennas and is a linksys. However, when I try to connect the Mac to the router it refuses to work. I have to keep it connected to the hub directly. Do Macs only work with Apple routers? Betsy At 02:28 AM 5/2/2010, you wrote: Actually I would disagree on the internal verses external antennas in all cases. I can only speak from experience with my Apple routers, but they all have internal antennas and they work extremely well. In fact I have one down in the basement and I can get a signal on the second floor of the house, despite the metal ductwork and other stuff in the way. Sure the signal is not 100%, but it was not even with the Linksys that has external antennas. Of course I am only referring to my experience since I have not used any routers other than Apple's routers with internal antennas. On May 2, 2010, at 8:11 AM, Trouble wrote: For that type of connection a router would be preferred. now a days just about all routers come with wireless and you can get some good ones for around $50. Just make sure you get one with external antennas because the internal type don't pick up very good. At 10:57 PM 5/1/2010, you wrote: My grandson has a wii and wants to link it to the internet. My daughter has a verizon modem. She purchased an either net adaptor and a 25 foot cable for the wii. Since her computer and modem only have one either net connection, is there a splitter or hub that could be used to hook up the wii? --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5078 (20100501) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_use r_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links Tim trouble Verizon FIOS support tech Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance. --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wife isn't happy
I'm a supporter of self-preservation of my house and self-help for myself. That's why I joined this list. I'd ask another woman to borrow her eyeballs first. Hurrah for the list! Betsy At 07:29 PM 5/1/2010, you wrote: Spiro wrote: never show how easy it is, they don't. But what you do when you need their eyeballs to help get the job done? Reminds me of a story my Grandfather Visocky used to tell me about his father (my great-grandfather Visocky). Seems that my Great-Grandfather Visocky was a major in the Austrian Imperial Army and being a commissioned officer naturally was able to read. From the story, one of Major Visocky's troops had gotten a letter from his girlfriend or wife -- at any rate it was a feminine significant other of some sort. Since this trooper could not himself read he approached my Great-Grandfather with the following request, Sir, would you please read this letter to me? And please don't listen? Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: mailto:BillGallik%40centurytel.netbillgal...@centurytel.net - With most men, unbelief in one thing springs from blind belief in another. - German Aphorist, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742 - 1799) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bissell fixed
Aloha Lenny, I'm so worried about things that fall out of, or jump across the room when taking something apart that I often work inside a cardboard box so that things can't get away from me. I also work over a cheap aluminum pan if I think I might have lots of little things such as bolts or screws. The pan is only about a half inch deep, but it is 17 inches long and about 15 wide. Keeps things contained pretty well. Congratulations! Betsy At 06:39 AM 4/23/2010, you wrote: Well, I just took the Bissell upholstery attachment apart. There were no springs to pop out but a gear that Karen had to find for me. It is now fixed but do not expect it to last very long. The vacuum motor was stuck and it is in molded plastic. I was able to get a little triflow to help free it. That thing is quite interesting. On the side of the vacuum motor is a gear about 3/8 inch then the one that I lost about 3/4 inch on one side and a 1/4 inch gear molded to it. The 3/4 mates with the motor and the 1/4 mates with one about 1 1/4 inch. There is about a 1 inch that is molded to the large one and a toothed belt goes from the 1 inch gear to the brush. The only access to any internal parts is to replace the belt. It is definitely a very interesting setup. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5053 (20100423) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?
Aloha Claudia, Your better half? Obviously he isn't the one carrying all the *** into the house. Perhaps you could have all the locks keyed to the same key? Betsy At 10:00 AM 4/23/2010, you wrote: Wow, Everything sounds so high tech. At my job, we have swipe cards; we have to swipe them downward, against the door, in order to get into the building. On a personal level, I was thinking about expediting the process of getting into my home. My better half wasn't thinking when he had the locks installed. You have to use two keys to open four different locks, on both the front door and side entrance. This is a pain in the a**, when you have a child in toe, hands full of groceries, work-related crap, etc. I just want to pear down the process that it takes for us, to unlock the door and get into the house. SOmetimes, I feel a little leery about stadning out there too long! Claudia - Original Message - From: mailto:wstephan%40everestkc.netwstep...@everestkc.net To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock? Tom: I'm not 100% sure about this, but I believe the thing is a flat see-through pannel with a display of numbers. So the individual has to touch the numbers corresponding to his/her password. In addition to that, we have badges that are probably similar to what you folks have that are supposed to be presented to some kind of device. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: mailto:wstephan%40everestkc.netwstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle mailto:fowle%40ski.orgfo...@ski.org Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010 3:15 pm Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock? So if the buttons are scrambled, then the sightlings must have to look at some display to get the scramble each time, thus standing there puzzling over how to manage that task, giving the bad guys even more time to watch and see what is being entered. Where i work we have key cards you bring near an antenna, no contact required. but that requires a whole mess of electronics and a computer to manage it with and cost tens of thousands of bucks Since most people are too lazy to take the card from there pocket to present it to the antenna, you see scientists and doctors doing a little but dance rite there in the street to get in. It's pretty funny. tom Fowle On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 02:41:09PM -0500, mailto:wstephan%40everestkc.netwstep...@everestkc.net wrote: I work in a secure facility which is currently having its systems updated. We used to have key pads at secure points of entry, then the security lads figured out that it was possible to isolate the four keys being used by the amount of wear on the buttons. So, we're getting scramble pads, where the layout of the key pad changes after every use. Needless to say, this is not useable for blinks, so I have to have a special access card. So if anybody's thinking about key pads, be aware and watch out for the scrambled ones. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: mailto:wstephan%40everestkc.netwstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle mailto:fowle%40ski.orgfo...@ski.org Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010 1:59 pm Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock? I would never consider any electronic device to be as reliable as a simple key and lock. Also as a bat, one must consider howlikely it could be that somebody could watch you enter your pass code without your knowing. And you need a key available somehow if the battery fails. Also would need to check how hard, or accessible, changing the code is to do if someone undesirable gets hold of it. Sounds like making something simple harder to no purpose. Tom Fowle On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 11:32:42AM -0500, Claudia wrote: Does anybody know how reliable these things are? I've just been researching, and apparently, there are others that recognize your fingerprint? Thanks. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock? They also make these keyless door locks where a key fob is used to unlock the door. - Original Message - From: Michael baldwin mailto:mbaldwin577%40gmail.commbaldwin...@gmail.com To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 6:40 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock? instead of using a key, you put in a pass code on a key pad located on the door, and the door
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bissell carpet cleaner
Aloha Lenny, I don't have that exact item, but something similar. When mine stopped working well, it was the connection between the end of the brush and the outer enclosure. I bought a new brush, about $10 and all was well. I think taking it apart to see what's happening will be okay. Mine didn't have any of those little nasty springs that jump out and fly across the room in it. Good luck, Betsy At 01:43 PM 4/21/2010, you wrote: We have an upright Bissell carpet cleaner. It has an option for furniture and step cleaning with a hose and power head cleaner. The upholstery cleaner attachment has a brush that is vacuum powered. The brush no longer rotates. I ran a lot of hot water over it thinking that there is a build up of cleaning solution prohibiting it from rotating. This did not help. It feels like there a few screws along the one side. I am thinking about trying to disassemble the unit to see if I can clean and lubricate it. Has anyone done this? I do not want to have to purchase a new unit because of my attempt to fix it. It can be used without the brush but a little better with it. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5048 (20100421) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Recall: SCAN Andersen 10 Wood Burning Stove
Product: SCAN Andersen 10 Wood Burning Stove Units: About 200 Importer: Jotul North America, of Gorham, Maine Manufacturer: Jøtul AS, Fredrikstad, Norway Hazard: The stove's door can dislodge and fall from its hinges, posing a risk of injury to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Three incidents were reported to the firm including one report of a bruised foot. Description: The recalled SCAN Andersen 10 wood burning stoves have serial numbers from 7951 through 8267. The serial number is printed on a label applied to the rear panel of the stove. These units are freestanding, black, cast iron stoves with a single front load door with glass pane. Dimensions are 35H x 26 2/8 W x 16 D. Sold at: Company dealers and distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada from March, 2009 to February, 2010. Manufactured in: Norway Remedy: Consumers should contact their dealer for a hinge replacement kit and to arrange for a free professional installation. Consumer Contact: For more information contact Jotul North America at (800) 797-5912, ext. 108 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's recall web page at www.jotul.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10202.html Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting black from cane handle
Lenny, Would it be possible to replace the black with a white? Sounds like a cheap grip. The only other thing I can think of is to wear a glove. Betsy At 01:51 PM 4/17/2010, you wrote: A friend of my wife is now using a support cane. The black grip similar to that of my old white cane is making her hand black. She asked me how can she prevent that. I thought about suggesting wrapping it with some cloth but wonder if there is a better way. Any suggestions? --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5036 (20100417) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting black from cane handle
This is a good idea, but I think it needs to be something that can be wiped clean. That bandage stuff gets to looking pretty awful after awhile. At 04:21 PM 4/17/2010, you wrote: Wrap the cane handle in that sort of terrycloth like sticky bandage. They use it on people and animals...so, why not a cane handle...comes in several colors...don't know the official name. Nancy - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:42 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting black from cane handle I did not see the cane. I also thought about a glove but last week we had 90 degree weather. So I did not suggest that. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.combraill...@hawaii.rr.com To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:56 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting black from cane handle Lenny, Would it be possible to replace the black with a white? Sounds like a cheap grip. The only other thing I can think of is to wear a glove. Betsy At 01:51 PM 4/17/2010, you wrote: A friend of my wife is now using a support cane. The black grip similar to that of my old white cane is making her hand black. She asked me how can she prevent that. I thought about suggesting wrapping it with some cloth but wonder if there is a better way. Any suggestions? --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.comhttp://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5036 (20100417) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.comb lindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module= pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handy man/ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?p gm=saturdayhttp://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/http: //www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandy...@yaho ogroups.com/http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYah ooblindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturdayhttp://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahooblindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus
Re: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders
Aloha Linda, I agree with Dave's email. I have used both of those threading solutions. I keep the wire loop kind in my purse in case I am out somewhere and don't have the self-threading needles around. Before 911, I used to carry a self-threading needle in my purse, but not anymore of course. If you have hand coordination challenges, there are some other needle threaders that are used by putting the end of the needle with the eye into a tiny cup shaped part of a device, and then you place your thread on another part of the threader. Then you push down on a lever and the device threads the needle. I remember using one of these when I was little and didn't like it. Another alternative is to purchase needles that are already threaded. I believe they are sold by places such as American Foundation for the Blind and/or the Braille Institute store in California. I haven't seen a catalog of blindness products from either one of these places lately, so don't know if they still carry them. Good luck, Betsy At 03:15 AM 4/13/2010, you wrote: I need to do some hand sewing and would like some advice about needle threaders. I am completely blind and I know there are needle threaders out there but don't know whick ones are the most blind user friendly. Much thanks, Linda [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders
Aloha, I think the web site was provided for the possible purchase of needles that are already threaded. I've seen the wire type needle threaders in the notions section of the grocery store. Many travel-sized sewing kits come with them inside with several colors of thread, a thimble, sometimes a pair of tiny scissors or a seam ripper. Some kits even have a few buttons and safety pins. Betsy At 11:13 AM 4/13/2010, you wrote: hi there any sewing store or maybe benfranklen stores or even a good drug store will have the threaders that are the looped wire kind you just ask and there not hard to find. there is no need to go through a products for the blind store cause that is just getting robbed. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] sticky stuff
I use Fun Gum. I got it at the art store. At 02:52 PM 4/3/2010, you wrote: Hi List, Someone gave me some wonderfully sticky stuff a few years ago and I want to get some more but I don't know what it's called. You break off a wad of this stuff, roll it in a ball like chewing gum, and then stick it to the bottom of an item that you want to stick to the surface of a table so it can't be knocked off (i.e. a clock on a night table). But this sticky stuff is not permanent and is easy to remove if you want to. Does anyone have any idea what I am talking about, what it is called, and where I can obtain it? Much thanks, Linda [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] drilling under sidewalks
Very clever. Great handy hint for all of us. Betsy At 11:49 AM 4/3/2010, you wrote: Well after a frustrating trip to Home Depot I acquired enough parts to water jet a pipe under our sidewalk steps. We have a outdoor post light fixture close to our front door and had one in the back yard. Due to the room addition I removed the one in the back yard. They use two 12 volt automotive 1156 lamps in series. The direct burial wire is then fed from a 24 volt transformer in the garage. I decided to relocate the back yard light into the front at the bottom of a long sidewalk that has about six steps strung out for 30 feet. Of course the light I wished to put on the side opposite the house as the one up by the front door is. Therefore wire must run under the sidewalk. So for the actual fun. The steps are four foot wide . I found a length of black pipe about five foot long. On one end I put a half inch coupling and then a half inch plug. In this plug I drilled a hole about one eight inch or larger. On the other end I /Put on a ball valve and a adapter to fasten a water hose on to it. I dug out about 4 inches on one side of the walk down below the bottom of the cement. Then I pushed the pipe into the dirt as far as I could by hand. Pulled it back slightly. Turned the water on very briefly, then pushed again. By repeating this turning water on and pushing I went through the four feet of dirt in less than 5 minutes. Very similar to the method I use to sink a ground rod. Large companies use power equipment to do this same function. Of course much further distances, but it is amazing how easy it goes. Ron [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] blocked drain
Usually 15 to 30 minutes and then run hot water for a full five minutes. I thought the hot water running was over-kill, but often the thing breaks open after about 4 minutes. Betsy At 06:16 AM 4/2/2010, you wrote: On this note, how long after putting nasty chemicals down a drain do I need to wait before trying something else? Jennifer - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 10:54 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] blocked drain Depends on the drain. You can always use a snake, but typically you will have to get your hands a bit wet to get it started. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edud...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hauling lumber.
Oh Dan. I'm hurting just from reading your post. I think that device with the webbing is quite ingenius. I hope someone is keeping track of all these things so that Sofia will be able to truly appreciate her big strong, dedicated dad. Betsy At 02:48 AM 4/1/2010, you wrote: Yesterday morning, the truck carrying my lumber order showed up at the bottom of the stairs. I struck an agreement with the two guys, that they would back the truck right up to the steps, pull their ramp to the first landing, which skips the first 10 steps, then hand carry to the long landing, which is another 10 or so steps. For that, I'd give them an extra 10 bucks each. Then I would have to carry the lumber from the end of the long landing, up another 25 steps, down the courtyard, around the house, and into the basement. This not being my first time at this, I broke out my tools, a 20 foot long length of flat tubular webbing. With this, and a fist full of Ibuprofen, I can move just about anything. I don't think I can accurately describe this. I tie the webbing into a large loop. I then stack up some lumber on top of a couple of bricks. I slide one end of the boards through the loop of webbing. I then crouch down next to the lumber, with the stack of boards to my right. I pull the doubled webbing up my back and over my left shoulder, then down in front of me. I take the doubled webbing and wrap it around the stack of boards twice, leaving enough of the end for me to hold. When I stand up, all the weight of the lumber is on my shoulder, not my hands or arms. Even the free end of the webbing has very little tension on it because the friction of it against the wood holds it in place. It makes it quite easy to haul the lumber for any distance. Because I had a mix of treated and untreated lumber, it reminded me of just how damn heavy the treated boards are. Lastly, my handy dandy, brand new, panel carrier did not come in handy. I tried hauling one of the OSB sheets with it, but it was just to damn heavy. So I tried looping the webbing around my shoulder and then hooking the handle of the carrier through the loop. No joy. Still too heavy to maneuver it up the stairs. So I ended up ratchet strapping the boards to a dolly. it took a long time, but I eventually got everything up there. I'm hurtin today. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail:mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edud...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hauling lumber.
He probably figured he'd get it all done while he was young and able. As a homeowner, I know it is never ending. Betsy At 12:38 PM 4/1/2010, you wrote: Dan! When you bought your castle in the clouds, did you give any consideration to all the future sweat and physical discomfort that you were letting yourself in for? Jewel - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edud...@andrew.cmu.edu To: Blind Handyman List mailto:BlindHandyman%40yahoogroups.comBlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 1:48 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Hauling lumber. Yesterday morning, the truck carrying my lumber order showed up at the bottom of the stairs. I struck an agreement with the two guys, that they would back the truck right up to the steps, pull their ramp to the first landing, which skips the first 10 steps, then hand carry to the long landing, which is another 10 or so steps. For that, I'd give them an extra 10 bucks each. Then I would have to carry the lumber from the end of the long landing, up another 25 steps, down the courtyard, around the house, and into the basement. This not being my first time at this, I broke out my tools, a 20 foot long length of flat tubular webbing. With this, and a fist full of Ibuprofen, I can move just about anything. I don't think I can accurately describe this. I tie the webbing into a large loop. I then stack up some lumber on top of a couple of bricks. I slide one end of the boards through the loop of webbing. I then crouch down next to the lumber, with the stack of boards to my right. I pull the doubled webbing up my back and over my left shoulder, then down in front of me. I take the doubled webbing and wrap it around the stack of boards twice, leaving enough of the end for me to hold. When I stand up, all the weight of the lumber is on my shoulder, not my hands or arms. Even the free end of the webbing has very little tension on it because the friction of it against the wood holds it in place. It makes it quite easy to haul the lumber for any distance. Because I had a mix of treated and untreated lumber, it reminded me of just how damn heavy the treated boards are. Lastly, my handy dandy, brand new, panel carrier did not come in handy. I tried hauling one of the OSB sheets with it, but it was just to damn heavy. So I tried looping the webbing around my shoulder and then hooking the handle of the carrier through the loop. No joy. Still too heavy to maneuver it up the stairs. So I ended up ratchet strapping the boards to a dolly. it took a long time, but I eventually got everything up there. I'm hurtin today. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edud...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturdayhttp://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahooblindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4993 (20100401) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] changed subject: dish washing.
Aloha Blaine, I have a dishwasher because my other half thinks it is his job to wash dishes and they are not clean. I've been washing dishes for more years than I am willing to admit here, but I assure you that I will never forget how. There are some items that I still wash by hand. I must say that since we installed the dishwasher, my water bill has gone down $7 per month. My dishwasher does not require me to rinse the dishes before putting them in. I only have to make sure that there are no chunks of food on them. Betsy At 08:17 AM 3/30/2010, you wrote: I actually like washing dishes but when there is company I load the dishwasher. Even if I had kids I would still do dishes or get them to, what do you do if the dishwasher breaks down? too many people depend on it. When I lived at home with my mom, two sisters, and brother I would unload the dishwasher and do the dishes that way. My mom didn't like that as I was doing the job of what everyone else did but the way I saw it is if you do the dishes after meals then there isn't that much. Plus if I have to rinse off the dishs to put them in I might as well just do them. Plus it keeps my hands soft, perfect for reading braille or doing something else. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles
Aloha Brice, I have a Whirlpool conbo washr/dryer unit. There is a setting for heavy-duty wash which does something similar. I suggest that you try to find out how to set it for a permapress load if you're not sure what it is set on. Perhaps if you could find out the model of the washer, you could download a manual or you could contact Whirlpool tech support at: whirlpool_customerexperie...@whirlpool.com BTW, when I recently contacted them to get a braille overlay for my new dishwasher, they told me they no longer provide that service. Betsy At 05:18 AM 3/28/2010, you wrote: Back in December we bought this mobile home. There is a wash room that had both a washing machine and dryer that the previous owner left. Both are in excellent condition.. Both units are made by World pool. I've never owned a world pool, just Kenmore's. With the Kenmore, a normal load took no more than 40 minutes to finish. With this World pool, it seems as if it takes a hour an a half. The tub fills up, then it does it's adjatating cycle, drains, spins, tub fills again for a cycle and starts adjatating again, drain again, then starts spinning where you hear some water being injected into the tub as it spins. Then the water injection stops and it spins for about 5 minutes. In the pas with the Kenmore, the load would be finished, but with this woorldpool after what you'd think was the final cycle, you hear a buzz alerting that the load is done. But Wrong! The whole cycle starts over again. Is there a setting that allows this second cycleto be shut off? I'm wasting both water and power with this unnecessary secon cycle. __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4979 (20100328) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles
Aloha Brice, I received a readable pdf file from that tech support email address I gave you. While shopping for a dishwasher, we wandered by the washing machines. The Whirlpools were Energy Star products. Betsy At 11:21 AM 3/28/2010, you wrote: Thank You Betsy, I believe you are correct. The web site stated the newer models had double to triple cycles. Don't think they're energy efficient though. They use allot of water. Oh well, when my wife gets back IN Town I'll have her get the users manual out and give me the model number so I can read the owners manual. She can read it to me, but I can comprehend it better if I read it myself. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.combraill...@hawaii.rr.com To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 9:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles Aloha Brice, I have a Whirlpool conbo washr/dryer unit. There is a setting for heavy-duty wash which does something similar. I suggest that you try to find out how to set it for a permapress load if you're not sure what it is set on. Perhaps if you could find out the model of the washer, you could download a manual or you could contact Whirlpool tech support at: mailto:whirlpool_customerexperience%40whirlpool.comwhirlpool_customerexperie...@whirlpool.com BTW, when I recently contacted them to get a braille overlay for my new dishwasher, they told me they no longer provide that service. Betsy At 05:18 AM 3/28/2010, you wrote: Back in December we bought this mobile home. There is a wash room that had both a washing machine and dryer that the previous owner left. Both are in excellent condition.. Both units are made by World pool. I've never owned a world pool, just Kenmore's. With the Kenmore, a normal load took no more than 40 minutes to finish. With this World pool, it seems as if it takes a hour an a half. The tub fills up, then it does it's adjatating cycle, drains, spins, tub fills again for a cycle and starts adjatating again, drain again, then starts spinning where you hear some water being injected into the tub as it spins. Then the water injection stops and it spins for about 5 minutes. In the pas with the Kenmore, the load would be finished, but with this woorldpool after what you'd think was the final cycle, you hear a buzz alerting that the load is done. But Wrong! The whole cycle starts over again. Is there a setting that allows this second cycleto be shut off? I'm wasting both water and power with this unnecessary secon cycle. __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4979 (20100328) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4979 (20100328) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4980 (20100328) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] total trolly specifications
Lenny, I'll find my book and get this info to you tomorrow. Betsy At 05:40 PM 3/24/2010, you wrote: What is the dimensions of this beast? How high is the ladder and what is the wheel diameter. Doing more searching I could not find that information. With the spelling without the e only one site popped up and I could not location the specifications. the www.totaltrolley.com site has no information since they are out of stock. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4972 (20100324) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
Aloha Bob, If I lived alone I probably wouldn't worry about replacing it, but in this household too many food pieces get into the drain. Yes, I do have a straner, but it gets removed when the water isn't running well. Betsy At 01:22 PM 3/24/2010, you wrote: Dale, they are on their way out. People use them less and less and do not replace them when they go bad. They simply use to much water for what they dispose of for a household. bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
Aloha Tom, It has a cord to unplug. I am going to get a pro to install a new one. I really appreciate all of the helpful and amusing comments that have been sent. Thanks as always, Betsy At 08:21 AM 3/24/2010, you wrote: Betsy, It may well not have aplug may be wired right to the box where the switch is. If the original installation is 30 years old, things may not be quite as they should be re: fittings, locations etc. which could make repaacing it a hastle with no experience. I'd get a pro to deal with it. tom Fowle [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
Hi Blaine, Where do you live? My friend who moved here from Scotland hadn't ever seen a garbage disposal either. Betsy At 03:24 AM 3/24/2010, you wrote: how do these things work? I've seen some where they're in the sink but how do they work? Do you have to put them in the sink? Blaine - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal After reading your last message, 30 years, yes, I'd say a new one is in order. Matter a fact, you'll be lucky to find a company that will guarantee one more than 10 years. I just bought one here this past December at Lows, it cost me just over a hundred dollars, half horse, and only 5 year warranty. There was a brand at Orchard Supply that I bought at our last home that I bought, it was called the Bone Crusher. 3 quarter horse, 10 year warranty, and at the time it was around $80. That was back in 2000. Good luck. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.combraill...@hawaii.rr.com To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 5:01 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal Unfortunately yes. Betsy At 01:58 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: Did you try turning it counter clock wise? Providing the motor turns clock wise, turning that direction would draw whatever is stuck in there deeper. Going counter clock wise would back it out, or at least free up the jammmed section . __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4969 (20100323) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4969 (20100323) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4969 (20100323) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Air conditioner carrier.
Hi all, I have something called a total trolley. It can be a dolly, a cart or a step ladder. It will hold upto 200 pounds. I bought it online but don't remember where. I cost about $80. Betsy At 10:03 AM 3/24/2010, you wrote: Hi, I am finally back to you about the small fold up two wheeler that I suggested for medium size things, like an air conditioner. My wife got it at Office Max she thinks. Point is it was an office supply store. It carries three to four boxes of paper real well. Dave A. Working together, sharing the light of salvation seen through the cross of Jesus Rev. Dave Andrus, Director Lutheran Blind Mission 888 215 2455 HTTP://WWW.BLINDMISSION.ORGHTTP://WWW.BLINDMISSION.ORG -Original Message- From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Julio and Los pintores De La Cumbia Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 10:17 AM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Air conditioner carrier. ware did you buy this item at? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders
I have a Victor Stream. I use it for recording meeting. Some of the meetings are in large rooms and include several people. I also get a good recording over the phone. If I'm attending a meeting by phone, I will put the Stream in another room with a speaker phone. Then I can listen to it and put bookmarks in at the important parts if I need to review it. Betsy At 05:31 AM 3/23/2010, you wrote: Thanks to all, now I must do more research. I primarily want it for taking notes etc. I would never, (never say never) record music. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edud...@andrew.cmu.edu To: handyman-blind mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders I didn't look at the specs for the DM420 and DM520, but assume the announcement I just read, talking about the new DM4 and DM5 is probably the same. Not only does the DM4 and 5 have audible menus, but they do text to speech, voice commands, and can read DAISY texts. Seems like the way to go for me, if I wasn't already using my cell phone for most of this. Although, my cell phone doesn't have the same recording quality as the Olympus devices. But just think of it, off-the-shelf technology with text to speech and DAISY capabilities. Nice job Olympus. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edud...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturdayhttp://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahooblindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 4968 (20100323) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] garbage-disposals2
According to some, the less expensive the unit the louder they are also. Considering the length of time one uses such a thing, I can't imagine that quietness would really be an issue. Betsy At 01:56 AM 3/23/2010, you wrote: Not to drag this thread out but yesterday I talked to a friend of mine who just had a garbage disposal replaced by a local plumber. They have about a 5 year old modular home and it came with a garbage disposal. Only two senior citizens live there but the old machine went ker plunk and died. so the plumber installed what he called a heavy duty machine a bigger moter and heavy grinder. did not know they made these in different sizes. I am told the new machine only takes up a little more space and they love it. Lee -- All the really good ideas I ever had came to me while I was milking a cow. -- Grant Wood [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
That's correct. I have really looked. I was able to turn it with a wrench in the bottom, but it is extremely stiff. And yes, I pushed the reset button. It just hums. Betsy At 12:53 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: Betsy, I am late to this thread, so forgive if I revisit issues. Do I understand you find nothing in the disposal blocking it? At 07:37 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote: Aloha all, I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal from the bottom and it does turn but it almost takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get any easier after turning it several times. RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top? Betsy At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote: Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal There doesn't seem to be anything caught in anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom. Betsy At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote: Hi, Those blades are to turn without resistant. They direct the food into the cutters. I would bet you will have to loosen the material that is caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that came with the unit or use a socket that fits the nut inside the unit. by placing it in the insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise. RJ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
Aloha Ron, I thought exactly what you're saying. Yesterday we got a flashlight and a mirror trying to see what might be in there. I'm not afraid of putting my hand in there and I even ran my finger nail around the very edge to see if I could find something. No joy. I think the poor thing may be 30 years old. It's a Kenmore and I thought about calling someone, but that will cost me more than a new one. Please feel free to send more suggestions. Betsy At 01:27 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: Most likely you have a chunk of dish cloth or sponge lodged in the cutters. It could be stuck bearings, but doubtful. Feel down inside the disposal around the edge and see, no pun intended, if you can find something of the cloth or may be some plastic like off of some packaging . Feel real good it may be hard to find. As long as the switch is off this is safe. If it is the plug in style unplug also if that will make you feel safer. You likely will need some pliers to pull out what you can to free up the disposal. Ron - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal Aloha all, I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal from the bottom and it does turn but it almost takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get any easier after turning it several times. RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top? Betsy At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote: Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal There doesn't seem to be anything caught in anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom. Betsy At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote: Hi, Those blades are to turn without resistant. They direct the food into the cutters. I would bet you will have to loosen the material that is caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that came with the unit or use a socket that fits the nut inside the unit. by placing it in the insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise. RJ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
I think I'm not comfortable doing it, and scarier than that, HWKE (he who knows everything) will think he should do it. I probably can scare him by reminding him that electricity is involved. I suggested that he unplug the unit before messing with it, and he said there was nowhere to unplug it. Poor dear, he really wants to be the Mr. fix it guy. I did not suggest that he follow the cord to the outlet. Did I say that he is sighted? We are going to get our sheet vinyl installed by the same contractor who installed our kitchen cabinets and counter, so I think I'll let him do it. However, it would be much more fun to let you guys do it... Not sure I can afford the beer bill though. Betsy At 02:06 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: Betsy, My vote at this point is to simply replace the unit. Is this something you feel comfortable doing? If not, let us know and maybe a bunch of us can come over (smile) Al -Original Message- From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:00 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal Aloha Ron, I thought exactly what you're saying. Yesterday we got a flashlight and a mirror trying to see what might be in there. I'm not afraid of putting my hand in there and I even ran my finger nail around the very edge to see if I could find something. No joy. I think the poor thing may be 30 years old. It's a Kenmore and I thought about calling someone, but that will cost me more than a new one. Please feel free to send more suggestions. Betsy At 01:27 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: Most likely you have a chunk of dish cloth or sponge lodged in the cutters. It could be stuck bearings, but doubtful. Feel down inside the disposal around the edge and see, no pun intended, if you can find something of the cloth or may be some plastic like off of some packaging . Feel real good it may be hard to find. As long as the switch is off this is safe. If it is the plug in style unplug also if that will make you feel safer. You likely will need some pliers to pull out what you can to free up the disposal. Ron - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal Aloha all, I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal from the bottom and it does turn but it almost takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get any easier after turning it several times. RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top? Betsy At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote: Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups. commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal There doesn't seem to be anything caught in anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom. Betsy At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote: Hi, Those blades are to turn without resistant. They direct the food into the cutters. I would bet you will have to loosen the material that is caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that came with the unit or use a socket that fits the nut inside the unit. by placing it in the insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise. RJ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
No, I've never gotten around to learning about voice chatting, and I don't have a microphone connected to this computer. Betsy At 02:19 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: Betsy, Sounds good, keep us posted. BTW, are you ever in the VIP Blindhandyman chat room that was setup awhile ago? Al -Original Message- From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:15 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal I think I'm not comfortable doing it, and scarier than that, HWKE (he who knows everything) will think he should do it. I probably can scare him by reminding him that electricity is involved. I suggested that he unplug the unit before messing with it, and he said there was nowhere to unplug it. Poor dear, he really wants to be the Mr. fix it guy. I did not suggest that he follow the cord to the outlet. Did I say that he is sighted? We are going to get our sheet vinyl installed by the same contractor who installed our kitchen cabinets and counter, so I think I'll let him do it. However, it would be much more fun to let you guys do it... Not sure I can afford the beer bill though. Betsy At 02:06 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: Betsy, My vote at this point is to simply replace the unit. Is this something you feel comfortable doing? If not, let us know and maybe a bunch of us can come over (smile) Al -Original Message- From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:00 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal Aloha Ron, I thought exactly what you're saying. Yesterday we got a flashlight and a mirror trying to see what might be in there. I'm not afraid of putting my hand in there and I even ran my finger nail around the very edge to see if I could find something. No joy. I think the poor thing may be 30 years old. It's a Kenmore and I thought about calling someone, but that will cost me more than a new one. Please feel free to send more suggestions. Betsy At 01:27 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: Most likely you have a chunk of dish cloth or sponge lodged in the cutters. It could be stuck bearings, but doubtful. Feel down inside the disposal around the edge and see, no pun intended, if you can find something of the cloth or may be some plastic like off of some packaging . Feel real good it may be hard to find. As long as the switch is off this is safe. If it is the plug in style unplug also if that will make you feel safer. You likely will need some pliers to pull out what you can to free up the disposal. Ron - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups. commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal Aloha all, I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal from the bottom and it does turn but it almost takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get any easier after turning it several times. RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top? Betsy At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote: Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogrou ps. commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comma ilto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal There doesn't seem to be anything caught in anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom. Betsy At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote: Hi, Those blades are to turn without resistant. They direct the food into the cutters. I would bet you will have to loosen the material that is caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that came with the unit or use a socket that fits the nut inside the unit. by placing it in the insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise. RJ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
Lololol, I think Sofia needs a trip to Hawaii. Betsy At 02:20 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: YEAH! BABY! Partay in paradise. It's been 25 years since I visited Hawaii so it's about time to go again. Don't worry Betsy, we'll supply the beer, you just need to give us a place to crash. We'll have that garbage disposal in, in like two or three weeks. Yeah, I doubt it will take us more than a month. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail:mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edud...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.
Aloha Miranda, Have you considered an alternative to paint such as paneling or wallpaper? Just a thought, Betsy At 01:19 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: Hi, We can guarantee there is no lead paint. This paint was put on in 2006, and we had the home inspected before making an offer. We have to strip the paint, as it is pealing. We are in the process of becoming lisenced as foster parents, and the agency has asked us to fix the pealing paint and repaint. Sorry for any misunderstanding. In Christ, Miranda -Original Message- From: Dale Leavens mailto:dleavens%40puc.netdleav...@puc.net Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:15 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls. There usually isn't any good reason to remove paint and if it is very old you probably don't want to remove it for fear you liberate old lead paint. Generally it is sufficient to wash the paint thoroughly so the new sticks well although you may also wish to give a gentle scrub with something like 80 grit sand paper to take off any nibs or other high points bearing in mind the caveat of the possibility of lead paint. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Andy Borka To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:32 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls. We have to repaint part of our office upstairs. Part of it is cement and the other part is wood. It looks like at least 4 or 5 thick layers of paint are already there. How would you take all of the paint off and repaint? We are total. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Old Vinyl Composite Tile
Aloha Everyone, We are ready to have vinyl flooring installed in the kitchen. We discovered that the current vinyl was installed over some old flooring that my contractor thinks is what they call VCT. Does anyone know when they stopped using asbestos in such flooring? We may be able to remove the top layer and lay the new over the bottom, but this house was built in 1979 and I suspect that the VCT was the first flooring installed here. TIA, Betsy Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Washer drainage hose lint catcher
Thanks, Tom. Added it to my grocery list. Betsy At 08:20 AM 3/22/2010, you wrote: Hi Betsy Got them at local grocery store rite near the laundry soap. They are lint catchers and fasten on with a regular cable tie. They weren't expensive at all. Tom Fowle On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 10:47:37AM -1000, Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press wrote: Aloha again, A few weeks ago we discussed solutions for keeping water from splashing when it drains from the washer. I took the suggestion to cover the end with a nylon stocking, but when it gets full it pops off of the hose even though I have it tied on and have a rubberband looped around it three times. I went to home Depo yesterday to buy one of the screen socks that someone mentioned but they didn't have one. Will whoever wrote about the sock please let me know where you purchased it? Thanks, Betsy Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Old Vinyl Composite Tile
Wow, that was quick. I hadn't even had time to start researching it myself. Wait until my contractor sees this. I was telling him about how great this list is and how knowledgeable and helpful the people are. Thanks a bunch, Betsy At 02:12 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote: Betsy, It's not possible to determine precisely by date if your tiles have asbestos, but here's quote from Wiccapedia. Vinyl composition tiles took the place of asbestos tiles, which were widely used in schools, hospitals, offices, and public buildings up until the 1980s. Use of tiles and adhesives containing asbestos were discontinued when asbestos materials were determined to be hazardous. Tiles free of asbestos are easily distinguished by their size - asbestos tiles were commonly manufactured in 9-inch squares. However, not all 9-inch square vinyl tiles manufactured before 1980 contain asbestos. Mastics and adhesives containing low concentrations of asbestos were used into the 1970s and are generally considered non-hazardous because the asbestos is not considered friable. Non-ACM (asbestos containing materials) floor tiles are not identifiable by their size. ACM flooring (tiles, sheets, panels, etc.) may come in any color or size and the use of asbestos in flooring and mastics has not been eliminated. You do need to have a smooth surface to lay new vinyl on. If old adhesive is left, any imperfection in the surface below will translate to the visible surface on top. If you cannot get a smooth surface to lay your new vinyl, you may need to strip the floor down to the subfloor and lay sheets of underlayment first. Blessings, Tom From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 5:28 PM To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Old Vinyl Composite Tile Aloha Everyone, We are ready to have vinyl flooring installed in the kitchen. We discovered that the current vinyl was installed over some old flooring that my contractor thinks is what they call VCT. Does anyone know when they stopped using asbestos in such flooring? We may be able to remove the top layer and lay the new over the bottom, but this house was built in 1979 and I suspect that the VCT was the first flooring installed here. TIA, Betsy Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
Aloha all, I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal from the bottom and it does turn but it almost takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get any easier after turning it several times. RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top? Betsy At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote: Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal There doesn't seem to be anything caught in anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom. Betsy At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote: Hi, Those blades are to turn without resistant. They direct the food into the cutters. I would bet you will have to loosen the material that is caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that came with the unit or use a socket that fits the nut inside the unit. by placing it in the insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise. RJ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
There doesn't seem to be anything caught in anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom. Betsy At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote: Hi, Those blades are to turn without resistant. They direct the food into the cutters. I would bet you will have to loosen the material that is caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that came with the unit or use a socket that fits the nut inside the unit. by placing it in the insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise. RJ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
We pay $25 per month and most of our garbage goes out to the compost. We don't actually have garbage collection here. You have to hire someone to hall it away. The dump is about 12 miles so it's worth the cost to me. Betsy At 01:36 PM 3/21/2010, you wrote: Wow, $54 per month? We also do it the old fashioned way but the cost is covered by our property taxes. They pick it up twice a week, Monday and Thursday, and they pick up yard waste on Wednesdays. I don't mind paying the taxes with services like this. Cheers, Greg St. Louis, MO -Original Message- From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 5:21 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal in our house we are still behind the times so our garbaged disposal works like this. I tie up the bag to be disposed of, then go outside and put it in the big bucket and then on a thursday night take it down to the street for $54 a month. Lee On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 05:51:29PM -0400, RJ wrote: If you have a set of socket and a extension, you can use it to loosen the blades. That is what I use since we lost the allen wrench for the disposal - Original Message [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- All the really good ideas I ever had came to me while I was milking a cow. -- Grant Wood Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_phttp://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturdayhttp://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahooblindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Molded Bathroom Walls!
Hi Claudia, I have those in both of my bathrooms and love them. Depending on where one lives they may be costly, but here I can get a replacement for about $200. When we had to replace a washer in our tub faucet, I priced a replacement because it was a good possibility that the enclosure was going to get cracked in order to get to the problem. It didn't crack for which I was most grateful. Having had tile and cleaning it for years, I would put another enclosure in if something happened to ours. What is your son using to scrape it? It's not easy. Perhaps you can remove the problem before it gets any worse. Maybe you can remove anything from the bathroom that is sharp. Betsy At 10:41 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote: Hi All, I don't know what you call this, but here is my question. In our bathroom, we have that fitted molding, around 3 walls of our tub. It's either made of acrylic or a hard plastic. I don't recall what it's called, but it's starting to chip. Why would the previous owners have put something up lie this? Is it because they wanted to protect the walls underneath, or because they were trying to hide or cover something up? These things are very expensive to purchase install, aren't they? It's pretty easy to clean, but, as I said, I'm a little worried now because I think my son is scraping off the acrylic from the walls, and I'm thinking this could be dangerous! The molding goes up, to at least 3 quarters from the top of the walls, and it's got shelves for soap, bars for wash clothes, etc. Claudia __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4961 (20100320) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
Aloha everyone, You know, I wanted to replace the garbage disposal when we did the kitchen, but I lost that one. Today the unit only hums when I turn it on. I remembered that I had taped the wrench to insert at the bottom to turn it on the inside of the old cabinet and for got all about it. So, now I have no tool to turn it. Is it an alan wrench? I have a couple but they aren't big enough. The blades on the inside turn freely and water drains through. I did press the reset button. Suggestions? TIA, Betsy Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
[BlindHandyMan] Washer drainage hose lint catcher
Aloha again, A few weeks ago we discussed solutions for keeping water from splashing when it drains from the washer. I took the suggestion to cover the end with a nylon stocking, but when it gets full it pops off of the hose even though I have it tied on and have a rubberband looped around it three times. I went to home Depo yesterday to buy one of the screen socks that someone mentioned but they didn't have one. Will whoever wrote about the sock please let me know where you purchased it? Thanks, Betsy Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
Do I need to unplug the unit before trying to turn it? Thanks, Betsy At 10:50 AM 3/20/2010, you wrote: Betsy, Yes, it is a large Allen wrench. I just checked mine under the sink. Another thing I've done in the past is use a regular flat tip screwdriver. If you have a few around give it a try. Once inserted use a pair of pliers or something to turn it back forth Al -Original Message- From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 4:41 PM To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal Aloha everyone, You know, I wanted to replace the garbage disposal when we did the kitchen, but I lost that one. Today the unit only hums when I turn it on. I remembered that I had taped the wrench to insert at the bottom to turn it on the inside of the old cabinet and for got all about it. So, now I have no tool to turn it. Is it an alan wrench? I have a couple but they aren't big enough. The blades on the inside turn freely and water drains through. I did press the reset button. Suggestions? TIA, Betsy Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Washer drainage hose lint catcher
Thanks Dan. I'll try Sears or the local hardware store. I had to laugh because when I was asking about it at Home Depo, the woman who was helping me said she didn't have it but that it was a great idea. She was going to try a nylon stocking on hers. Betsy At 02:47 PM 3/20/2010, you wrote: Betsy, I think I wrote about the lint trap on the end of the discharge hose for my washing machine. It is just a stainless steel mesh sock and it is held on to the end of the hose with a zip tie. I thought we got it at Lowes, but possibly Home Depot. As I found out today, not all Lowes carry the same stuff. I asked three different guys today about a sheet goods carrier, and they all adamantly insisted that they don't have them, never had them. Oh yeah, the lint sock stays on quite well for me, but that probably has something to do with the fact that I extended the existing hose with a piece of old vacuum cleaner hose, so the zip tie catches in the ridges quite nicely. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail:mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edud...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rent or own, that is the question
Aloha Terry, Well, you could buy one and rent it out to others for less than the rental place and then you'd have it if and when you need it. It may be one of those things like when you throw something away you need it the next day, but if you don't have it you'll need to keep renting. Betsy At 10:46 AM 3/17/2010, you wrote: Hey all: Over the past 4 years or so, I've needed a roofing nailer 3 times. If I add up all the money I've spent on renting one, I have purchased one for the tool rental company out right. In my mind, I'm thinking I won't use one enough to purchase one; but, evidently, this isn't the case. I've wasted about $250 so far. On the other hand, I don't think I'll need one for the forseeable future. Unless, I have to replace another roof plumming vent as I did last weekend. Having a nailer sure makes the job go much quicker and easier than a hammer and box of roofing nails. I'm half way tempted to get one the next time I have to do any roof work. What do you all think? Terry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Renovating my kitchen.
Aloha Blaine, My only comment at the moment is that I would definitely raise that electrical socket rather than having a hole that the cords pass through to be plugged in. First, if it is a socket that you use for more than two things you'll be crawling underneath that counter and it will eventually get old. Secondly, no matter how careful you are, crumbs, dust and spilled liquid will be able to fall through that hole. I can just imagine spilled liquid running down the cords and into the socket. Yikes... Betsy At 04:35 AM 2/26/2010, you wrote: Hello there. I'm considering, with permission from my landlord renovating the kitchen counters and cubbords. One thing that I want to do is put an oak trim along the counter edge instead of the same material that is on the counter already. The cubbords are made of MDF and I like that for the shelves but wish to put oak or an Oak finish so it looks like oak but really isn't to the untrained eye. I would keep the shelves the same but put oak in the doors and the frame would be oak. thought about having an oak trim and then putting oak plywood in the middle and using a router to shape it so it had a little decorative look to it. I also want to extend the counter to the stove, it's in a corner is where I would want to put the extention so that I could put coffee pots or microwave there and have more room on top of the counter where the microwave is now for food prep. I know that I would have to have a angled cut but trying to figure out how I would attach it to the counter already there? There also is a plug beneath where the counter is right now where I'm considering putting this extra counter. I would have to have a space by the wall to drop the chords, or I could get the landlord, who is an electrission to raise the plug so that I could put the extention right up to the wall. I was looking at using two-by-twos to attach to the counter already and against the back wall. I also would like to take the bathroom counters and fix the drawer so that it roles out instead of pulling out and also doing the same with the oak, I think I would completely redue the cabinets keeping the counter top the same but putting an oak trim on the edge and doing the cabbinets in oak. Let me know what you all think. Any suggestions would be great. Blaine [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Alternatives for Outlook Express!
Claudia, I've been using Eudora forever. You can get the version that most of us are using at: http://www.eudora.com It's free and there's a really good blindeudora users list. Betsy At 08:55 AM 3/11/2010, you wrote: Okay, So, we're having a bad week here, with computers and such. First, the significant other gets a virus; then, our DSL modem goes bad, so I convinced our telephone service provider to give us a new one! Here is my question. The other half finally bit the bullet, and he's getting a new Windows 7 Home Premium laptop; what e-mail programs have you all used successfully, since I know that Outlook Express is not an option here. Thanks. My other question is this. Can a computer virus cause problems with a modem? I'm not saying they're related because I don't think the two incidences are, but I'm just curious. Claudia __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4936 (20100311) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Recall: Coil Nailers Noncontact Electrical Tester
Name of Product: Coil Nailers Units: About 50,000 in the United States and about 15,000 in Canada Importer: Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga. Manufacturer: Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd., of Japan Hazard: The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury hazard to the user or bystanders. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 37 reports of nails being ejected sideways, including 15 reports of injuries. The injuries were primarily in the eye region, including five reports of partial blindness. Description: The coil nailers are used to project nails into drywall, wood or other materials. The model number is NV83A2 and can be found on the body of the product. Only those units manufactured between October 2002 and September 2005 are included in this recall. The manufacturing date can be identified by the serial number engraved at the end of the handle, the first digit representing the month (1 for January, 2 for February, 3 for March, 4 for April, 5 for May, 6 for June, 7 for July, 8 for August, 9 for September, O for October, N for November and D for December) and the second digit representing the year (2 for 2002, 3 for 2003, 4 for 2004 and 5 for 2005). Sold at: Lowe's, Home Depot, other home improvement and building supply stores and online at Amazon.com nationwide from November 2002 through March 2006 for between $350 and $400. Manufactured in: Japan Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coil nailer and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. for a free repair. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. at (800) 706-7337 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.hitachipowertools.com Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=959 To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10163.html * Name of Product: Fluke VoltAlert(r) Voltage Detector Units: About 33,000 Manufacturer: Fluke Corporation, of Everett, Wash. Hazard: The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns. Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported. Description: The Fluke voltage testers look like a pen with a yellow, white and gray body. The testers measure 90 to 1000 volts alternating current (VAC). Fluke and the model number are printed on the front of each unit. The recall involves Fluke 1AC-A1-I VoltAlert(r) tester with the following model and item numbers: Product Marking Description 1AC-AI FLUKE-1AC-I VoltAlert Voltage Tester Sold at: Industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $25. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fluke toll-free at (888) 983-5853 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.fluke.com/1AC-A1recall To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10164.html Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Recall: Gerber Legendary Blades: Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
Lolol, yes I know, I know. I only sent it because I thought maybe there was some safety guard missing or something. Glad that I was able to entertain you today. Betsy At 03:47 PM 3/10/2010, you wrote: Maybe they should come with a warning! This device has been known to cut! Jewel - Original Message - From: Max Robinson mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.comm...@maxsmusicplace.com To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:56 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Recall: Gerber Legendary Blades: Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard You can get cut when using a sharp knife. What a revelation. What's next, a recall of kitchen ranges because you can get burned while using them? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.comm...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.nethttp://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.nethttp://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.comhttp://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to. mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.comfunwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.comfunwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.combraill...@hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 9:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Recall: Gerber Legendary Blades: Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Gerber(r) Gator(r) Machete and Gator(r) Machete Jr. Units: About 149,000 Gator Machetes and 6,000 Gator Machetes Jr. Importer: Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis. Hazard: The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Gerber has received five reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the Gator Machete, all of whom required stitches. Gerber has received no reports of injuries associated with use of the Gator Machete Jr. Description: This recall involves the Gerber Gator Machete and Gator Machete Jr. with the original handle (see picture below). The Gator Machete is approximately 25 1/2 long and the Machete Jr. is approximately 18 3/4 long. The blade is marked with the Gerber trademark. The Gator Machete and Machete Jr. with a modified handle (an extended hand guard) are not included in this recall (see picture in recall announcement). Consumers should visually inspect their machete to determine if it is included in this recall. Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops/American Rod Gun, and through on-line stores from March 2007 through February 2010 for between $16 and $25. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled machetes immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the machete for a free replacement machete. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gerbergear.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10157.htmlhttp://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10157.html Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary. Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturdayhttp://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page
