Cable wire rope consists of thousands of strands of wire. Each individual wire adds to the strength of the cable. To utilize this strength, you need to add cable eyelets or eyes to the length of the cable. A proper eye needs to have a support structure and a securely clamped “dead end” of cable. “Dead end” refers to the cable that ends shortly after the loop that forms the cable eye.

A condensate pump collects and removes the condensate a furnace's evaporator coil creates. The furnace's drain line dumps condensate into the condensate pump's holding pan. Once the condensate in the holding pan reaches a set level, the pump's float switch activates the pump motor. A furnace located in a basement usually uses a condensate pump. Things You Will Need + Wire cutters Slotted screwdriver Wire strippers The pump motor pulls the condensate out of the holding pan and forces it into a discharge drain line.

The Society of Automotive Engineers or SAE has standards for the number of threads per inch that should be on machine screws of different sizes. A machine screw is one that accepts a nut or goes into a threaded pipe or hole. These standards apply only to American, or standard, bolts and screws. British and metric systems have their own measurements for threads. There are also SAE thread standards for pipes, ports and flange ports.

Stand-up freezers, also commonly referred to by the name upright freezers, provide easily accessible storage for all types of frozen goods. Several features, like adjustable temperature controls and temperature alarms, keep your frozen foods consistently at the right temperature. Adjust the settings for your particular freezing needs; most models simply consist of a control dial to switch between selections. Temperature Control The temperature control dial selects the temperature at which your stand-up freezer should run.

When you lay ceramic floor tile, always remove both the shoe molding and baseboard first. For resilient tiles, which are thinner than their ceramic counterparts, remove only the shoe molding unless the wall only has a baseboard. In this case, remove the baseboard. Using the right tools and care to avoid damage and to make the job easier are the most important aspects to consider when you remove the baseboard.

Almost any breed of dog can peacefully coexist with any other breed of dog if both dogs are properly socialized and have the correct temperament for it. It is the dog owner's responsibility to be certain the dogs are familiar with one another and to know both dogs' personality quirks before making the decision to introduce a pit and a chihuahua. If there is the slightest possibility that either animal might be endangered by the other, putting them together and especially leaving them in an unsupervised environment can be dangerous, and even fatal.

There are certain rules to using the soak cycle on a GE washer, such as avoiding the use of the mini-basket tub or fabric softener. Check the GE website for operations manuals if you do not have one. Basic SoakCycle Some GE models have extended soak cycles. Select the soak cycle on the selector and start the washing machine. Add detergent first and then the pre-sorted clothes. If you prefer an extended soak let the washer fill and agitate long enough to dissolve the detergent.

Childproofing your home involves modifying existing furniture, appliances and other aspects of your house to prevent injury to small children. Heater vents are openings, usually situated in the floor, through which hot air flows. Things You Will Need + Screw-on vent cover Pencil Electric drill 2 screws A child can also easily pull off most vent covers, allowing them to insert objects into the vent shaft. This also exposes them to sharp metal or screws.

Removing paint from any surface can be a challenge, whether it be fabric, upholstery or leather. While different methods are used for removing oil paint as opposed to acrylic or latex paint, both types require immediate removal if possible and scraping with a knife when dry. Always cover furniture to avoid spills when painting. Remember to always read the label of the paint you are using to find out if it is oil- or water-based, and use household items to remove oil paint stains from leather items such as clothing, car seats, sofas and purses.

Electronics are probably scattered throughout your home, from your television set to DVD players and VCRs, not to mention all of your computer equipment. One of the main problems people face when maintaining electronics is dust. Dust works its way into the crevices of your electronic equipment and causes problems with connections. You can purchase dust covers, but they often do not fit properly and are not always attractive. Create custom dust covers to protect all of the electronics in your home or office when they are not in use.