Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing the color of ceramic tile
Kevin, Have you considered a bathroom rug? At 01:29 PM 10/27/2008, you wrote: Well, the subject line says it. Can it be done and if so how? BTW, this is a bath room floor. Thanks to all. Thanks. Kevin Doucet mailto:contactme%40kevindoucet.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] confuse as says Blind man with unmarked forehead has large belly! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Gary in TX
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
Hi Gary, When the switch is turned on current is sent to the light fixture. If the bulb is missing or burned out there is no completion of the circuit. Only when a circuit is completed is there a use of power. Like your outlets current is to the outlet but no use until something is plugged in or turned on. - Original Message - From: Gary Hale [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:48 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Gary in TX Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links __ NOD32 3566 (20081029) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
Hi, I was talking to a friend in London one time, and he said all the power plugs over there have an on off switch. I know there system is different than ours. But I wonder if that would make any difference if you could turn plugs off if your not using them? - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Hi Gary, When the switch is turned on current is sent to the light fixture. If the bulb is missing or burned out there is no completion of the circuit. Only when a circuit is completed is there a use of power. Like your outlets current is to the outlet but no use until something is plugged in or turned on. - Original Message - From: Gary Hale [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:48 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Gary in TX Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links __ NOD32 3566 (20081029) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
Hi Shawn, It could depending on what is plugged in. For example I have my computer,modem etc all switched so when it is turned off nothing draws any power. If the appliance does not draw power when not in use it would make no difference such as a lamp. Other things would become a hassle when the power is cut, if power is cut to my cable box when turn back on it takes almost 30 minutes for all programming to be re-initialized. Things with clocks would most likely have to be reset. - Original Message - From: Shawn Keen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:59 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Hi, I was talking to a friend in London one time, and he said all the power plugs over there have an on off switch. I know there system is different than ours. But I wonder if that would make any difference if you could turn plugs off if your not using them? - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Hi Gary, When the switch is turned on current is sent to the light fixture. If the bulb is missing or burned out there is no completion of the circuit. Only when a circuit is completed is there a use of power. Like your outlets current is to the outlet but no use until something is plugged in or turned on. - Original Message - From: Gary Hale [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:48 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Gary in TX Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links __ NOD32 3566 (20081029) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links __ NOD32 3566 (20081029) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
[BlindHandyMan] emergency flash lights
For those of you who have sighted family members in the household. I have two emergency battery powered lanterns and a few flashlights. From now on the batteries will be stored in plastic bags tied to the lanterns and flashlights. We just checked them since it is starting to snow and yesterday the snow knocked out power for a lot of people in the area. We usually don't get snow this early when the leaves are still on the trees knocking them down. Anyway when checking the lights one of the flashlights had a battery leak. Just glad it was not one of the expensive lanterns. Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ Lenny Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
No, not all, only the 13A 3 rectangular pin ones at 240V. The 2 and 5 amp ones have three round pins which sockets are not usually individually switched. Obviously, if the power is turned off, there is no consumption! -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shawn Keen Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 1:59 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Hi, I was talking to a friend in London one time, and he said all the power plugs over there have an on off switch. I know there system is different than ours. But I wonder if that would make any difference if you could turn plugs off if your not using them? - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Hi Gary, When the switch is turned on current is sent to the light fixture. If the bulb is missing or burned out there is no completion of the circuit. Only when a circuit is completed is there a use of power. Like your outlets current is to the outlet but no use until something is plugged in or turned on. - Original Message - From: Gary Hale [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:48 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Gary in TX Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://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/ 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links __ NOD32 3566 (20081029) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://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/ 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 5.5 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 406 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message
Re: [BlindHandyMan] News from CPSC - Two Recalls
Dale, That's a cute idea, first means of doing it that comes to me involves a so-called bridge rectifier directly off the battery with a single seperate diode that would feed a voltage to some pin in one direction and not the other. Only problem with this scheme is the rectifiers cause you to lose a volt and a half of supply voltage. There may be a more modern voltage regulator of the switching type that does a better job. clever design. Tom Fowle
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
Gary, Nope, when an incandescent bulb burns out the fillament that causes it to glow breaks and thus no current flows. I can't absolutely say for sure about fluorescent bulbs, it may be that a very small amount of current flows through the electronic ballasts when the bulb dies, but I'd guess not. Of course if there is no bulb present no current flows, doesn't matter what kind of bulb you were thinking of putting in there. Tom Fowle
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
Yes it does. - Original Message - From: Gary Hale To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 08:48 Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Gary in TX [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
What do you mean by difference? The outlets don't consume electricity if nothing is plugged into them I am not trying to come across as a smart ass...It is just that the subject line doesn't indicate whether we are talking about saving electricity use, or what.. - Original Message - From: Shawn Keen To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 08:59 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Hi, I was talking to a friend in London one time, and he said all the power plugs over there have an on off switch. I know there system is different than ours. But I wonder if that would make any difference if you could turn plugs off if your not using them? - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Hi Gary, When the switch is turned on current is sent to the light fixture. If the bulb is missing or burned out there is no completion of the circuit. Only when a circuit is completed is there a use of power. Like your outlets current is to the outlet but no use until something is plugged in or turned on. - Original Message - From: Gary Hale [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:48 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Gary in TX Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links __ NOD32 3566 (20081029) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
The older magnetic ballast draw some current before the bulb is put in. I believe the electronic ballasts also draw a little without the lamp.. Can't really say about the cf bulb after it burns out. Ron - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 12:07 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Gary, Nope, when an incandescent bulb burns out the fillament that causes it to glow breaks and thus no current flows. I can't absolutely say for sure about fluorescent bulbs, it may be that a very small amount of current flows through the electronic ballasts when the bulb dies, but I'd guess not. Of course if there is no bulb present no current flows, doesn't matter what kind of bulb you were thinking of putting in there. Tom Fowle [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
It goes to it, but not through it. Ron - Original Message - From: NLG To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Yes it does. - Original Message - From: Gary Hale To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 08:48 Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Gary in TX [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] motion detector
put a bungy or spring on it and it could be self closing. There must be hardware. I put something like that on the cyclone fence gate to keep my kid inside the yard when she was shorter. (now at 5 she's tall enough to operate the disengagement rod and come in and say boo of course chosing another direction is the problem. On Tue, 28 Oct 2008, Lenny McHugh wrote: That was the problem,someone went down and didn't close it. I suspect someone carrying something. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] motion detector Wouldn't there be a door leading down to the basement? If so, I'd make sure it's kept closed at all times. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] motion detector Why don't you just put some carpet or something at the top of the stairs to tell you you're heading the wrong way? - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 12:21 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] motion detector Hi All, This is a two part question post. The layout of my home is that from the kitchen into the dining room doorway about 8 inches to the righe is the doorway to the basement. A few years ago I fell thinking I was walking into the dining room and the basement door was open, oops! I then purchased a motion detector to warn me when I entered the doorway at the top of the basement steps. This unit lasted about 5 years and was around $14. I When it died I purchased one from Radio shack for about $30 which only lasted about six months. Question 1. Is there one that anyone on list would recommend? Doing some internet searches I came upon this information: Whether kids choose to set it up as a room alarm or show it off to friends as a demonstration, they'll learn about electronics as they assemble and experiment with the Snap Circuits Motion Detector. Once children from age 8 simply snap the easily identified parts onto the base by following the illustrated instructions, they'll have a handy device that detects movement via an infrared sensor, responding with a laser-like sound from the speaker component and a flashing red light. Product Features: a.. Whenever somebody walks in front of the Motion Detector, the sound of a laser comes out of the speaker and the red light flashes! b.. Easy to build, no tools needed c.. Snap circuit design makes it easy and fun so kids stay engaged d.. Requires 3 AA batteries, not included. e.. Ages 8+ f.. Dr. Toy 100 Best Educational Dr. Toy Award: Best Children's Vacation Product a.. Manufactured by: Elenco. b.. c.. I thought about purchasing this for a Christmas gift for my grandson. Has anyone purchased it for their kids? d.. Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ Lenny Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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:
Re: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics question
Aloha Bill, I'm coming in on this a bit late, but I have questions. I have had dehumidifiers running in my home for 12 years and have never found them to be infernally noisy. Mine turn off when the air is dry enough. If it is running when I want real quiet, I just turn it off for awhile. I have always had mine on the floor. I didn't want to run a drain hose outside so we need to be able to get to the container that collects the water to empty it. I really wonder if there is something wrong with your unit. Mine is sitting on the carpet and I just check to see of there was any damage to the carpet and I see nothing to indicate that the unit is vibrating as I think you mentioned that yours does. I do remember that the instruction sheet that came with mine said to put it on the floor because that is where most of the moisture is, and to make sure that there is a minimum of 18 inches of space around the sides and top for the best air circulation. Betsy At 03:59 PM 10/27/2008, you wrote: As those of you who have them will doubtless understand, dehumidifiers are infernally noisy. The table I have mine on is delaminating. I dont know if it got wet at some point, or if the dehumidifiers just vibrating it to death. In any case, my next adventure is going to be to build a replacement table. Im almost done with the shop vac silencing cabinet, and as usual, I bought too much acoustical tile. So, the plan is to make a table with a floor, roof, and two sides, and line all four surfaces with acoustical (or is that just acoustic) tile in the hope it will quiet things down some. So, my question: If I just have the tile on the floor of this box, the dehumidifier will very quickly vibrate its way through it, and the wheels will touch the tabletop. So, would it be better from an acoustics standpoint to remove the wheels and have the whole surface of the bottom of the unit setting on the acoustic tile, or should I put something like a piece of ¼ inch plywood under the wheels, it would most likely have to be the same size as the tabletop itself to keep from sinking. I know we have some folks who know way more than I about how sound actually travels, so Ill quit now and hope they give some suggestions/answers. Thanks in advance. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] motion detector
What about one of those things that are on screen doors that make them automatically close without slamming after they are opened? Betsy At 08:58 AM 10/29/2008, you wrote: put a bungy or spring on it and it could be self closing. There must be hardware. I put something like that on the cyclone fence gate to keep my kid inside the yard when she was shorter. (now at 5 she's tall enough to operate the disengagement rod and come in and say boo of course chosing another direction is the problem. On Tue, 28 Oct 2008, Lenny McHugh wrote: That was the problem,someone went down and didn't close it. I suspect someone carrying something. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares mailto:bricem%40charter.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] motion detector Wouldn't there be a door leading down to the basement? If so, I'd make sure it's kept closed at all times. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy mailto:bobken54%40bellsouth.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] motion detector Why don't you just put some carpet or something at the top of the stairs to tell you you're heading the wrong way? - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh mailto:lmchugh%40verizon.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: handyman-blind mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 12:21 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] motion detector Hi All, This is a two part question post. The layout of my home is that from the kitchen into the dining room doorway about 8 inches to the righe is the doorway to the basement. A few years ago I fell thinking I was walking into the dining room and the basement door was open, oops! I then purchased a motion detector to warn me when I entered the doorway at the top of the basement steps. This unit lasted about 5 years and was around $14. I When it died I purchased one from Radio shack for about $30 which only lasted about six months. Question 1. Is there one that anyone on list would recommend? Doing some internet searches I came upon this information: Whether kids choose to set it up as a room alarm or show it off to friends as a demonstration, they'll learn about electronics as they assemble and experiment with the Snap Circuits Motion Detector. Once children from age 8 simply snap the easily identified parts onto the base by following the illustrated instructions, they'll have a handy device that detects movement via an infrared sensor, responding with a laser-like sound from the speaker component and a flashing red light. Product Features: a.. Whenever somebody walks in front of the Motion Detector, the sound of a laser comes out of the speaker and the red light flashes! b.. Easy to build, no tools needed c.. Snap circuit design makes it easy and fun so kids stay engaged d.. Requires 3 AA batteries, not included. e.. Ages 8+ f.. Dr. Toy 100 Best Educational Dr. Toy Award: Best Children's Vacation Product a.. Manufactured by: Elenco. b.. c.. I thought about purchasing this for a Christmas gift for my grandson. Has anyone purchased it for their kids? d.. Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ Lenny Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Re: [BlindHandyMan] vip thermostat
sounds like an interface between talkingtherm and the service company is needed. If the therm has a waranty, and they keep the manual of it on your file, then they will have what they need to hold the waranty on your job. Maybe get the fax for the service company, and have talkingtherm fax them the service manual and see if an arrangement can be made. I'm sure there is legal precident somewhere on this. I've had similar problems asking AMPLIFIER company A install hardware company B'soutput posts upgrade on an amp. They are right until I remind them that I as an installer, have an account with the same hardware company as they do and that the manu says the part used, and the part requested have the same physical requirements and that I have the par and will send it at my expense for their install. The worst I've had is a $48 waranteed service/mod from the factory. (15 mins, I should make that kind of money all day) On Tue, 28 Oct 2008, Lenny McHugh wrote: Dale, you mentioned that you misplaced your cd. If you or anyone would like I can email the audio and text file from the origional cd. just send me a note at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have the files on my hard drive. Now I am not sure that I can install it. I just had a minor problem with my furnace and showed the unit to the technician. He told me that if I install it it will void my service contract. I called the company and they only use and stock honneywell round stats. If a guy is sent out at 2 A M and the problem is the thermostat they have no replacement or know how to re program. Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ Lenny Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links
Re: [BlindHandyMan] News from CPSC - Two Recalls
I am not an electronics wizard but couldn't it use a circuit something like the old Westinghouse Bridge rectifier? Regardless which polarity the battery is connected DC can only flow in one direction. Because the applied voltage will be DC either a gate or even a transistor in one leg could be used to pull a logic pin up or down to select one or other language circuit. One cool thing is that it eliminates a switch and any attendant reliability issues. The identifier has what appears at first glance to be a belt clip over a rectangular depression in one face of the device. It turns out to be part of the sensing mechanism. You slide one end of the bill under this clip like arrangement which trips the turn-on mechanism and it either announces the denomination or beeps a code or vibrates a code depending on a switch setting so it can be confidential and can be used by the deaf-blind. So far I am impressed. Of course had they designed a more robust tactile differentiation it would all be unnecessary. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 1:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] News from CPSC - Two Recalls Dale, That's a cute idea, first means of doing it that comes to me involves a so-called bridge rectifier directly off the battery with a single seperate diode that would feed a voltage to some pin in one direction and not the other. Only problem with this scheme is the rectifiers cause you to lose a volt and a half of supply voltage. There may be a more modern voltage regulator of the switching type that does a better job. clever design. Tom Fowle [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
No and no. Not all outlets have a switch. Switching the outlet off only makes a difference if something is plugged into the outlet and is turned on or in some stand-by mode. Electricity doesn't dribble out of the outlet holes or the end of a wire like water. - Original Message - From: Shawn Keen To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:59 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Hi, I was talking to a friend in London one time, and he said all the power plugs over there have an on off switch. I know there system is different than ours. But I wonder if that would make any difference if you could turn plugs off if your not using them? - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Hi Gary, When the switch is turned on current is sent to the light fixture. If the bulb is missing or burned out there is no completion of the circuit. Only when a circuit is completed is there a use of power. Like your outlets current is to the outlet but no use until something is plugged in or turned on. - Original Message - From: Gary Hale [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:48 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Gary in TX Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links __ NOD32 3566 (20081029) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics questionda
Dale: When we first moved into the house, we believed we were going to have some pretty serious flooding problems in the basement, which is where the dehumidifier's located. So, I decided to put the thing on a table, and I tapped into the drainage hoses for the air conditione ing system and a humidifier that runs in conjunction with the furnace. We fixed some of the problems we thought were going to cause flooding, so I could probably just set the thing on concrete, though I'd have to modify the drainage hoses, which is doable though kind of a pain. It might be this is ultimately the best fix, I'll try the thing on the floor and see how much less noisy it is. Thanks for the thoughts. Bill Stephan, Kansas City MO Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (816)803-2469 -original message- Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics question From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 10/28/2008 18:45 Is there any particular reason why you put the humidifier on a table? - Original Message - From: Bill Stephan To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 3:24 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics question Bob, I hadn't thought about the mess wet tiles would be. I actually had the thing on a couple sheets of packing foam and it was still pretty loud. I hadn't thought of Dale's bungy cord idea either, but I think the cabinet idea is a dead issue. Bill Stephan, Kansas City MO Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (816)803-2469 -original message- Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics question From: Bob Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 10/28/2008 05:01 My first concern with a cabinet for a dehumidifier is air flow. Setting one inside anything is going to restrict air flow to the unit and therefore efficiency. Also the tiles may collect some of the moisture and come apart. The suspension idea sounds like one to consider, but balance would worry me. The other thing you can try is putting a rug or thick rubber mat under the unit on the table it's on already. The wheels are probably vibrating against the surface causeing the extra noise. Something to cushion the wheels will take a lot of the noise away. Maybe one of those anit fatigue mats everyone is selling now. - Original Message - From: William Stephan To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 9:59 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics question As those of you who have them will doubtless understand, dehumidifiers are infernally noisy. The table I have mine on is delaminating. I don't know if it got wet at some point, or if the dehumidifier's just vibrating it to death. In any case, my next adventure is going to be to build a replacement table. I'm almost done with the shop vac silencing cabinet, and as usual, I bought too much acoustical tile. So, the plan is to make a table with a floor, roof, and two sides, and line all four surfaces with acoustical (or is that just acoustic) tile in the hope it will quiet things down some. So, my question: If I just have the tile on the floor of this box, the dehumidifier will very quickly vibrate it's way through it, and the wheels will touch the tabletop. So, would it be better from an acoustics standpoint to remove the wheels and have the whole surface of the bottom of the unit setting on the acoustic tile, or should I put something like a piece of ¼ inch plywood under the wheels, it would most likely have to be the same size as the tabletop itself to keep from sinking. I know we have some folks who know way more than I about how sound actually travels, so I'll quit now and hope they give some suggestions/answers. Thanks in advance. [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] News from CPSC - Two Recalls
Dale, Yep, a bridge is how I'd do it too, but there are so many new switching regulators out there there might be something that eliminates the 1.5 volt drop of the bridge. Our U.S. department of engraving still whines about different sized bills and wants to put bumps on them which will wear off or get torn off in a new york minute. Humbug on them all. Tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics question
Bill Stephan, Kansas City MO Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (816)803-2469 -original message- Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics question From: Betsy Whitney [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 10/29/2008 14:27 Aloha Bill, I'm coming in on this a bit late, but I have questions. I have had dehumidifiers running in my home for 12 years and have never found them to be infernally noisy. Mine turn off when the air is dry enough. If it is running when I want real quiet, I just turn it off for awhile. I have always had mine on the floor. I didn't want to run a drain hose outside so we need to be able to get to the container that collects the water to empty it. I really wonder if there is something wrong with your unit. Mine is sitting on the carpet and I just check to see of there was any damage to the carpet and I see nothing to indicate that the unit is vibrating as I think you mentioned that yours does. I do remember that the instruction sheet that came with mine said to put it on the floor because that is where most of the moisture is, and to make sure that there is a minimum of 18 inches of space around the sides and top for the best air circulation. Betsy At 03:59 PM 10/27/2008, you wrote: As those of you who have them will doubtless understand, dehumidifiers are infernally noisy. The table I have mine on is delaminating. I dont know if it got wet at some point, or if the dehumidifiers just vibrating it to death. In any case, my next adventure is going to be to build a replacement table. Im almost done with the shop vac silencing cabinet, and as usual, I bought too much acoustical tile. So, the plan is to make a table with a floor, roof, and two sides, and line all four surfaces with acoustical (or is that just acoustic) tile in the hope it will quiet things down some. So, my question: If I just have the tile on the floor of this box, the dehumidifier will very quickly vibrate its way through it, and the wheels will touch the tabletop. So, would it be better from an acoustics standpoint to remove the wheels and have the whole surface of the bottom of the unit setting on the acoustic tile, or should I put something like a piece of ¼ inch plywood under the wheels, it would most likely have to be the same size as the tabletop itself to keep from sinking. I know we have some folks who know way more than I about how sound actually travels, so Ill quit now and hope they give some suggestions/answers. Thanks in advance. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics question
Betsy: I guess infernally noisy is a relative term, and how loud these things are probably depends on where they're running. Mine's in a basemem nt with a lot of open space and no carpeting a or anything to absorb sound. This is actually the third unit I've had in four years, and all have been annoyingly loud. I like to go to the basement and read, think about things and drink cheap scotch of an evening, and I actually do have the dehumidifier on a time switch, but I'd still like to quiet the thing down. I'm going to see how moving it to the floor works though. Bill Stephan, Kansas City MO Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (816)803-2469 -original message- Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics question From: Betsy Whitney [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 10/29/2008 14:27 Aloha Bill, I'm coming in on this a bit late, but I have questions. I have had dehumidifiers running in my home for 12 years and have never found them to be infernally noisy. Mine turn off when the air is dry enough. If it is running when I want real quiet, I just turn it off for awhile. I have always had mine on the floor. I didn't want to run a drain hose outside so we need to be able to get to the container that collects the water to empty it. I really wonder if there is something wrong with your unit. Mine is sitting on the carpet and I just check to see of there was any damage to the carpet and I see nothing to indicate that the unit is vibrating as I think you mentioned that yours does. I do remember that the instruction sheet that came with mine said to put it on the floor because that is where most of the moisture is, and to make sure that there is a minimum of 18 inches of space around the sides and top for the best air circulation. Betsy At 03:59 PM 10/27/2008, you wrote: As those of you who have them will doubtless understand, dehumidifiers are infernally noisy. The table I have mine on is delaminating. I dont know if it got wet at some point, or if the dehumidifiers just vibrating it to death. In any case, my next adventure is going to be to build a replacement table. Im almost done with the shop vac silencing cabinet, and as usual, I bought too much acoustical tile. So, the plan is to make a table with a floor, roof, and two sides, and line all four surfaces with acoustical (or is that just acoustic) tile in the hope it will quiet things down some. So, my question: If I just have the tile on the floor of this box, the dehumidifier will very quickly vibrate its way through it, and the wheels will touch the tabletop. So, would it be better from an acoustics standpoint to remove the wheels and have the whole surface of the bottom of the unit setting on the acoustic tile, or should I put something like a piece of ¼ inch plywood under the wheels, it would most likely have to be the same size as the tabletop itself to keep from sinking. I know we have some folks who know way more than I about how sound actually travels, so Ill quit now and hope they give some suggestions/answers. Thanks in advance. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics question
Bill, Does your dehumidifier gather a lot of water? Ours has a 24 pint container to gather the water and then we just dump it. If it gets full, the unit just turns itself off. We generally don't have to empty it more than every ten days, and that's when things are really really wet. This might be an easier solution than redoing the drainage hose system. However, if you don't have a sink in which you could empty the container in your basement, then it would be a problem to carry the container upstairs to empty it. Betsy At 11:27 AM 10/29/2008, you wrote: Dale: When we first moved into the house, we believed we were going to have some pretty serious flooding problems in the basement, which is where the dehumidifier's located. So, I decided to put the thing on a table, and I tapped into the drainage hoses for the air conditione ing system and a humidifier that runs in conjunction with the furnace. We fixed some of the problems we thought were going to cause flooding, so I could probably just set the thing on concrete, though I'd have to modify the drainage hoses, which is doable though kind of a pain. It might be this is ultimately the best fix, I'll try the thing on the floor and see how much less noisy it is. Thanks for the thoughts. Bill Stephan, Kansas City MO Email: mailto:wstephan%40everestkc.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (816)803-2469 -original message- Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics question From: Dale Leavens mailto:dleavens%40puc.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 10/28/2008 18:45 Is there any particular reason why you put the humidifier on a table? - Original Message - From: Bill Stephan To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 3:24 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics question Bob, I hadn't thought about the mess wet tiles would be. I actually had the thing on a couple sheets of packing foam and it was still pretty loud. I hadn't thought of Dale's bungy cord idea either, but I think the cabinet idea is a dead issue. Bill Stephan, Kansas City MO Email: mailto:wstephan%40everestkc.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (816)803-2469 -original message- Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics question From: Bob Kennedy mailto:bobken54%40bellsouth.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 10/28/2008 05:01 My first concern with a cabinet for a dehumidifier is air flow. Setting one inside anything is going to restrict air flow to the unit and therefore efficiency. Also the tiles may collect some of the moisture and come apart. The suspension idea sounds like one to consider, but balance would worry me. The other thing you can try is putting a rug or thick rubber mat under the unit on the table it's on already. The wheels are probably vibrating against the surface causeing the extra noise. Something to cushion the wheels will take a lot of the noise away. Maybe one of those anit fatigue mats everyone is selling now. - Original Message - From: William Stephan To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 9:59 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] An Acoustics question As those of you who have them will doubtless understand, dehumidifiers are infernally noisy. The table I have mine on is delaminating. I don't know if it got wet at some point, or if the dehumidifier's just vibrating it to death. In any case, my next adventure is going to be to build a replacement table. I'm almost done with the shop vac silencing cabinet, and as usual, I bought too much acoustical tile. So, the plan is to make a table with a floor, roof, and two sides, and line all four surfaces with acoustical (or is that just acoustic) tile in the hope it will quiet things down some. So, my question: If I just have the tile on the floor of this box, the dehumidifier will very quickly vibrate it's way through it, and the wheels will touch the tabletop. So, would it be better from an acoustics standpoint to remove the wheels and have the whole surface of the bottom of the unit setting on the acoustic tile, or should I put something like a piece of ¼ inch plywood under the wheels, it would most likely have to be the same size as the tabletop itself to keep from sinking. I know we have some folks who know way more than I about how sound actually travels, so I'll quit now and hope they give some suggestions/answers. Thanks in advance. [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]
[BlindHandyMan] cute new gizmo just for ducks.
A colleague just read me a brief blerb about a new power device that gets some small amount of electricity from Piezo sensors. The 'Joule theif as in Joules of energy, can power small 3.3 volt electronics from vibrations that are said to be below the threshold detectable by people. They tout it for remote sensing as in temperature/pressure etc, and have a demo kit with a microcontroller and wireless transmitter. We may get one just to fiddle with. No particular BHM application, just a cute idea I thought I'd pass along for fun. tom Fowle
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
If there are inquisitive kids in the house, it is advisable to turn the switch to off if there is nothing plugged into the socket so that if the little darlings poke a metal object into one of those inviting little holes, the aforesaid ld won't get a shock that it won't forget for a good long time. Of Course, there is nothing to stop our what will happen if? budding inventor from turning the switch to on, but you, the responsible adult, has done his/her best. Probably better than relying on the off position of the switch to protect children, is a plug guard, which is a simulated plug that fits very tightly into an unused socket. Jewel
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
If we speak, and write, unclearly we will think unclearly. Current is the movement of electrons through the wires, light bulb, Motor, etc. Electrons are actual things. They have mass and occupy space. They can only flow through a complete circuit. If the light is burned out the circuit is open, not complete, and no current can flow. To say there is current is incorrect. There is voltage present but there isn't any current. Think of a water pipe. Voltage is analogous to pressure and current is analogous to the flow of water. When the main valve at the water meter is turned off there is no pressure and no water will flow because there isn't any pressure to drive it. When the valve is turned on there is pressure but there won't be any flow unless a faucet is open somewhere in the house. In electricity power is voltage times current. If either one is zero there is no power. Turning off empty sockets has no benefit because the faucets are not open so to speak. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Hi Gary, When the switch is turned on current is sent to the light fixture. If the bulb is missing or burned out there is no completion of the circuit. Only when a circuit is completed is there a use of power. Like your outlets current is to the outlet but no use until something is plugged in or turned on. - Original Message - From: Gary Hale [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:48 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Gary in TX Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links __ NOD32 3566 (20081029) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links
Re: [BlindHandyMan] cute new gizmo just for ducks.
I don't know about that. Say, a few elements in the glue under tiles at the top of the basement stairs. The alarm would sound even during a power failure. I wonder how much power can be generated? - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 6:02 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cute new gizmo just for ducks. A colleague just read me a brief blerb about a new power device that gets some small amount of electricity from Piezo sensors. The 'Joule theif as in Joules of energy, can power small 3.3 volt electronics from vibrations that are said to be below the threshold detectable by people. They tout it for remote sensing as in temperature/pressure etc, and have a demo kit with a microcontroller and wireless transmitter. We may get one just to fiddle with. No particular BHM application, just a cute idea I thought I'd pass along for fun. tom Fowle [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] cute new gizmo just for ducks.
Dale, The blerb didn't spec the amount of power available, might not be enough to sound an audible alarm, although probably enough to send a radio signal to a main alarm panel which could have batteries. this gizmo would elminate the need for batteries in sensors tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
Gary asked. Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Then NLG replied. Yes it does. I beg to differ. Current can not pass through an open circuit. When a light bulb is burned out its filament is open. Current cannot possibly flow through an open circuit. That's a law of physics and you can't get around it. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: NLG [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Yes it does. - Original Message - From: Gary Hale To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 08:48 Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Gary in TX [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links
[BlindHandyMan] cheap way to cover bundles of wires:
Here's a handy idea a colleague technician suggested which I used successfully I wanted to wrap something around 2 wires from a temperature sensor to make a neat cable. The sensor came with 2 3 foot teflon wires, but nothing to hold them together. You can get teflon shrink tubing but it is expensive and tends to be kind of stiff. My colleague, martin, suggested using teflon plumber's tape thusly. I fixed two pegs to clamps on the edge of my bench so that they stuck up a few inches in the air far enough apart to hold the wires. I filed slots in the tops of these pegs to hold the wires and taped them in place so the wires were neatly stretched out above the bench edge. I took plumber's teflon tape, rolls cost a buck or so from any hard warestore, and started near one end of the wires. First I wrapped two or three turns over top of each other going around the wires, and holding a little pressure. The tape isn't sticky but sticks to its self when pulled only slightly tight. Then I began wrapping the tape in a spiral around the wires trying to keep maybe a 30 degree angle where the tape left the wires so as to make the spiral. Make sure each wrap covers the previous one by about half the tape width. It is not, as you may think, a fussy or critical job, it just takes a bit of time. As long as there is some slight tension as you wrap, it comes out fine and makes a nice neat, non-meltable covering. I slipped short lengths of actual shrink tubing over the ends, one where the wires came from the temperature probe, and one where I soldered the wires into a 1/4 inch plug. These make sure the ends of the teflon tape stay put. Shrink the tubing with your heat gun, or someone's hot breath if available, and you're done. It's been kicking round the lab for a week during testing and hasn't fallen apart yet. This scheme would be hard to do for longer lengths, but worked great for this setup. Apparrently even though my wraps aren't perfectly even, it looks fine. Have fun Tom Fowle
RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
Max wrote, in part: If we speak, and write, unclearly we will think unclearly. snip That statement applies to questions as well as answers. My question was vague and unclear. But as a result, I've learned a lot from the discussion. Thanks to everyone! Gary -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Max Robinson Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 5:24 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut If we speak, and write, unclearly we will think unclearly. Current is the movement of electrons through the wires, light bulb, Motor, etc. Electrons are actual things. They have mass and occupy space. They can only flow through a complete circuit. If the light is burned out the circuit is open, not complete, and no current can flow. To say there is current is incorrect. There is voltage present but there isn't any current. Think of a water pipe. Voltage is analogous to pressure and current is analogous to the flow of water. When the main valve at the water meter is turned off there is no pressure and no water will flow because there isn't any pressure to drive it. When the valve is turned on there is pressure but there won't be any flow unless a faucet is open somewhere in the house. In electricity power is voltage times current. If either one is zero there is no power. Turning off empty sockets has no benefit because the faucets are not open so to speak. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:funwithtubes- subscribe%40yahoogroups.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] cute new gizmo just for ducks.
so if you put them on duck feet and have them walk on a mechanical tred mill you could power the whole lab? Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] product Recall
Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09026.html) * NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2008 Release #09-026 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 897-9199 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly 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: Cybex Treadmills Units: About 19,000 Manufacturer: Cybex International Inc., of Medway, Mass. Hazard: The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Cybex International has received 24 reports of incidents involving the treadmill unexpectedly increasing speed, including six reports of consumers falling. Three of those incidents resulted in minor injuries. Description: The recall involves the Cybex 445T, 455T, 530T, 450T, 500T, 515T, and 520T treadmill models. The treadmills are black and gray with rectangular uprights. The 530T style treadmill is 81 inches long by 32 inches wide. The 445T style treadmill is 72 inches long by 32 inches wide. The treadmills have a display panel on a console as wide as the treadmill. Cybex and the model number are written on the console. Sold at: Cybex International and Cybex dealers nationwide from January 2001 through September 2008 for between $5,500 and $7,000. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled treadmills. Contact Cybex to receive a free replacement fuse. If requested, a Cybex technician can install the fuse free of charge. Cybex is directly contacting known purchasers. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cybex toll free at (866) 897-9199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Cybexintl.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/prhtml09/09026.html
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
but what about the learning effect? I mean when sed little darling sticks something in the outlet and gets knocked on his little but he will figure out that, hay maybe that wasn't such a good idea? it worked for me! no I didn't put anything in the outlet but I touched the prongs of a plug I was plugging in and out and wow!!! ouch don't touch those. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] cute new gizmo just for ducks.
Jim, I don't think you could power the pooper-scoopers you'd need to clean the tred mill! after the ducks! GRIN Tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
The light bulb may be inactive, but I believe that the socket into which you plug it is not. Therefore, when I have to change a bulb, I always turn the power off at the mains. Jewel
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
Yes, you are correct on this one. If nobody believes it just simply stick your finger in there and it'll make a believer out of you. ... 73 ... KD5QHH ... Jimmy ... http://www.podsim.us MSN or windows live... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype, jimmy.podsim ...blind people please note the period between the names. Have a great day! - Original Message - From: Jewel To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut The light bulb may be inactive, but I believe that the socket into which you plug it is not. Therefore, when I have to change a bulb, I always turn the power off at the mains. Jewel [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut
Jewel, You're of course correct, there is voltage at the light socket even when there is nothing in said socket, but there is no current flow until you, or a less intelligent consumer, sticks something in the socket. It's, as max says so well, the difference between voltage and current. There is a tendency to refer to electrical current as a a generic for voltage which it isn't.Saying is ther current present' is not correct, there can be voltage present, but no current flowing. I'm sure we all get it, but its better to keep terms straight. Tom Fowle
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OK, I stand corrected For safety reasons though, I wouldn't be sticking my finger a screwdriver or anything else in a light socket without turning the switch off. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 17:31 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Gary asked. Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Then NLG replied. Yes it does. I beg to differ. Current can not pass through an open circuit. When a light bulb is burned out its filament is open. Current cannot possibly flow through an open circuit. That's a law of physics and you can't get around it. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: NLG [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Yes it does. - Original Message - From: Gary Hale To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 08:48 Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Gary in TX [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
