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Review: Tripp Lite U007-40M USB 1.1 Over Cat5 Extender Kit

by Dave • January 11, 2015 • 1 Comment

Overview A recently purchased AcuRite weather station requires a USB connection to a computer in order to update online services such as the Weather Underground or AcuRite’s My Backyard Weather.  In this case, the optimal location for the display unit…

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Appliance Repair

Keurig 2.0: Oops Message

by Dave • December 31, 2014 • 0 Comments

Keurig Trying to Control the Market through DRM The Keurig that has been in use for about three years was finally starting to fail, it would not always brew a complete cup, or it would turn off mid-brew.  And it…

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Install, Weather

Mast Installation for the AcuRite Professional Weather Center 02032C

by Dave • December 29, 2014 • 9 Comments

The plastic mast that comes with the AcuRite Professional Weather Center 02032C is sufficient, if mounting on a fencepost is acceptable.  In this case it wasn’t as there are squirrels to contend with and it was actually over a walkway. …

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Install, Reviews, Software

VIS Reader Installation and Configuration for AcuRite 02032C – Updated

by Dave • December 29, 2014 • 0 Comments

This post will be a work in progress and will be updated/edited a few times most likely. As mentioned in the AcuRite 02032C review, the company that makes the interface software, Valley Information Systems, has released a standalone product that…

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Reviews, Weather

Review: AcuRite Professional Weather Center 02032C – Updated

by Dave • December 26, 2014 • 10 Comments

Overview This is an initial review of the AcuRite Professional Weather Center model 02032C.  The review will cover the build quality, installation and configuration of this weather station. There will be updates to this review as information becomes available. Background…

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Projects, Stereo

Loudspeaker DIY in the 80’s

by Dave • December 20, 2014 • 0 Comments

Speakerlab Design Guide from 1983 and the Speakerlab 1985 Catalog.   SpeakerlabDesignGuide_1983 SpeakerlabCatalog_1985  

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Automotive

2011 Audi A4 Brakes

by Dave • December 20, 2014 • 0 Comments

In preparation for an upcoming brake job on the Audi pictures of the rotors, calipers and entire wheel assemblies were taken (just the front end).

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Electronics, Projects, Workshop

DIY LED Task Lighting

by Dave • November 23, 2014 • 1 Comment

I have a fluorescent light under the shelf on the workbench that provides some additional light to the two task lights I use, but it is not as bright or as efficient as I would like like.  A LED fixture…

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Appliance Repair, Home Repairs

Furnace Repair: Control Module and Pilot Replacement

by Dave • October 12, 2014 • 4 Comments

Overview Our Comfort Maker furnace (Model FBF100F14A4) starting acting odd at the end of last winter; when the ignitor would start the pilot, the control module would click twice and that clicking became slower and slower as the winter progressed. …

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Reviews, Tools

Review: Pittsburgh Professional 35 Piece Socket Set

by Dave • August 31, 2014 • 2 Comments

Manufacturer: Harbor Freight Model: 35 Piece High Visibility 3/8 in. Drive SAE/Metric Socket Set #67927 Web: Harbor Freight Place of Purchase: Harbor Freight Cost: $39.99 Overview This is an initial review of the Pittsburgh Professional 35 Piece High Visibility 3/8…

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Automotive, Reviews, Tools, Workshop

Harbor Freight Review: Air Tools

by Dave • August 17, 2014 • 0 Comments

Overview A four gallon hotdog style air compressor was purchased about ten years ago, primarily for running a Grizzly brad nailer and occasionally inflating tires.  But with more and more car care projects, it would be nice to have some…

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Automotive, Projects

Honda Element Steel Rim Repaint

by Dave • August 16, 2014 • 0 Comments

Project Overview The Element was recently taken in for new tires.  With new tires installed, it was very apparent that the steel rims were in poor condition.  Since the steel rims were originally black, a gloss black paint was going…

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