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    Burned neutral, and possible Tyco Romex splice?

    Originally Posted By: JHZR2 Could this be due to the heat from the fixture? If you could absolutely verify that to be so (e.g. Via ammeter), then Id get either some heat shrink and/or some high temp fiberglass-silicone slip over insulation and fix it. The fixture itself shows signs of heat...
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    Burned neutral, and possible Tyco Romex splice?

    Figures, I learn how to fix this after blowing in more insulation. Oh well, having a working light once more will be worth it.
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    Burned neutral, and possible Tyco Romex splice?

    Not pictured is a two bulb enclosed flush mounted light fixture that had two 100w bulbs in it for an unknown amount of time and use. Fixture was only rated to have two 60w bulbs. That fixture will be replaced with a new semi flush mount fixture with LED bulbs that should tax the new wiring a lot...
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    Burned neutral, and possible Tyco Romex splice?

    This neutral wire looks pretty crispy to my eyes. It seems to go beyond the junction box. I'm thinking of using a Tyco Romex splice kit to rip out a few feet of the old, toasty Romex to replace with new. This is in a finished ceiling and the existing wire is stapled in place. Installing a...
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    Amazon Fire HD or Samsung Galaxy Tab A?

    Thanks for the replies! I'm going to pick up a Samsung Tab A since it seems like a better-rounded machine than the Amazon-centric (duh) Fire HD. I can still get my Amazon content on the Samsung, while also stream Netflix and do some light word-processing without issue.
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    Amazon Fire HD or Samsung Galaxy Tab A?

    I'm looking for an inexpensive tablet. Mainly to do Web browsing, listening to music, and watching some shows on the go. Right now I've narrowed down choices to the Amazon Fire HD 8 without ads or the Samsung Galaxy Tab A. Both are in the same ballpark price-wise and feature-wise. Either Prime...
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    pirelli P4 all season plus

    If they're like the original P4 Four Seasons, they should be a great 3.5 season tire. The original P4's wore like iron, and were still grippy. Pirelli hit a home run with that tire.
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    10k posts

    Originally Posted By: Donald Originally Posted By: sciphi Marking a milestone of 10,000 posts on this board. It's been an interesting ride spanning 3 personal daily drivers in those posts. I've learned quite a bit. About fixing things. How less can be more. About being willing to explore and...
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    10k posts

    Marking a milestone of 10,000 posts on this board. It's been an interesting ride spanning 3 personal daily drivers in those posts. I've learned quite a bit. About fixing things. How less can be more. About being willing to explore and respect other viewpoints that aren't my own. Roast away!
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    Looking At A Chevrolet Trax

    Originally Posted By: c502cid Originally Posted By: sciphi Originally Posted By: c502cid Originally Posted By: sciphi Not a bad little Sonic hatch on stilts. The 1.4T will feel underpowered in that application. Good assumption but I assure you it is not. The A/T is amazing in shift points and...
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    Looking At A Chevrolet Trax

    Originally Posted By: c502cid Originally Posted By: sciphi Not a bad little Sonic hatch on stilts. The 1.4T will feel underpowered in that application. Good assumption but I assure you it is not. The A/T is amazing in shift points and feel. It climbs Eisenhower and Vail Pass at 75 all day...
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    What House DIY maintenance you do yearly?

    PVC plumbing here. As long as it's been done correctly and you don't beast the snake into the clog, it very likely will be fine. Nibble at a large clog a bit at a time. Otherwise it shoves it down further, and makes that much more work to get it cleaned out.
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    Looking At A Chevrolet Trax

    Not a bad little Sonic hatch on stilts. The 1.4T will feel underpowered in that application.
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    What House DIY maintenance you do yearly?

    Originally Posted By: maverickfhs Originally Posted By: Rick in PA I started servicing our oil fired heater last year; replace the oil & air filter, change the nozzle, clean and check the set of the electrodes. I found it rewarding to accomplish that. Cleaning drains (several times a year)of...
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    3800 V6 Upper Intake Manifolds

    Dorman's part didn't have the metal sleeve a few years back. They must have changed that. I used the Ineedparts one back in 2009, IIRC. No issues to report.
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