Testing 240-volt receptacles is something every do-it-yourself person will have to do from time to time. You use these receptacles to supply power to electric ranges and clothes dryers. The two most common types of 240-volt receptacles that you will encounter are the National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) 14-30 and the 14-50 configuration. You use the NEMA 14-30 with clothes dryers and the NEMA 14-50 with electric ranges. The 14-30 has an L-shaped slot at the top and a half-round opening at the bottom, with a vertical slot on each side.
Metal tables, especially those used in outdoor gardens and patios, can quickly rust and deteriorate from exposure to the elements. They should be checked periodically for fading and corrosion, and then cleaned and repainted as necessary. Follow these steps for removing rust from an old metal table and repainting it to look like new.
Repaint Metal Furniture Remove glass top and other nonmetal accessories attached to the table.
If your home has a water well, then you need a pressure switch that will allow the water to pump into the storage tank only within pressure ranges that you specify. That way, water will pump when there isn’t enough water in the tank, and it will stop as soon as there is enough. Wiring a 110-volt pressure switch is actually straight forward for a reasonably handy do it yourselfer, provided that you take the proper safety precautions.
Trane is a heating, ventilation and air conditioning manufacturer and one of its main products is the Trane A/C XL 15i. The unit is made to allow preventive maintenance and Trane provides easy access to the unit with removable panels. This unit can encounter problems if not serviced properly.
Unit Not Cooling One the main problems encountered with the Trane XL 15i is the unit failing to cool the home.
A rollaway bed consists of a foam mattress within a sturdy, metal frame that folds in half for storage. The metal bed frame has wheels or casters at the center to roll in and out of storage, making it convenient to set up for guests. Rollaway beds are designed to take up minimal space when folded.
Pull out your rollaway bed when guests come to stay. Before purchasing one, measure the storage space where it will be put when not in use to ensure the folded bed dimensions fit.
Curved-back barstools are common pieces of retro furniture. These stools can be found covered in everything from vinyl to velvet, and often they are in need of new upholstery because of stains, splits or other damage. Covering the curved back may seem daunting at first glance, but with a bit of planning and careful stapling, you can cover the curve without too much trouble. If you are using vinyl, you have the added assistance of shrinking the vinyl to help shape the curve.
An air mattress, otherwise known as an air bed, is a portable, inflatable bed. Air mattresses are designed to be filled with air using an air mattress pump when your want to use the bed. There are two basic types of air mattress pumps: automatic and manual pumps.
An automatic pump uses either battery or electrical power to inflate the mattress. A manual pump uses either hands or feet to manually inflate the mattress
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Jacuzzi and hot tub timers are designed to be simple to adjust and very user-friendly. This allows you to quickly adjust the settings before entering the hot tub, and when your timer runs out, the hot tub or jacuzzi shuts itself off, letting you know it is time to get out of the water. For new hot tub users, it is important to understand the basic settings that come with every standard hot tub or jacuzzi.
Magic Chef ovens with electronic function displays may occasionally malfunction. In such a case, an error message should appear on the display. An error message that reads “F1,” for instance, means something has gone wrong with the temperature sensor inside the oven. This could be caused by a loose connection, a failed sensor or other circumstances. You may be able to troubleshoot and fix the problem yourself if you're a skilled electrical do-it-yourselfer; otherwise you are liable to need a repair professional's assistance to fix the issue and clear the code.