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Re: Ready to pull the trigger on a 2001 Mustang Cobra - CarFax Report Help. - 3 days ago

I find Carfax to be spectacularly unreliable. They miss major accidents, sometimes. I wouldn't worry about a minor accident from 12 years ago.

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Re: What are we liking for car tire pressure gauges? - 9 days ago

I like the dial gauges linked. The relief valve allows you to adjust pressure easily, and they are generally easier to read, and more accurate than pencil types.

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Re: Dimmer switches for LED lighting - 10 days ago

1. The replacement LED fixture must be dimmable capable. 2. LED/CFL dimmers have an adjustable potentiometer that allows you to adjust the low point. If I were going to buy a dimmer, I would get an LED/CFL compatible one, even if the fixture doesn't "need" it.

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Re: Widow in mourning?!.....the 'Black Widow' movie is now free on the 'Disney+'...... - 11 days ago

Just watched - pretty disappointed. Plot holes galore.

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Re: I need a pre-paid cell phone plan for South Korea - 14 days ago

I have used T-Mobile in multiple different countries. Text and lower speed data is included in the plan, you can buy a package for higher speed data - just did that in Israel in August. Works great.

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Watched Hit & Run on Netflix - recommended - 15 days ago

Thanks to Ramdad for the recommendation -finished the first season, and really enjoyed it.

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Re: Thread on Door Locks: Brands, Price Range, and Keys - 15 days ago

I would.look for a grade 1 or 2 lockset, whether smart or not. They are much better quality (materials and construction) than grade 3. Most manufacturers have different grade/quality lockseys. As to rekeying, I'm with Chris and Gareth. It's just not that hard.

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Re: Any recommendations for deck stain - 15 days ago

I've used Cabot products - they've worked well.

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Re: Someone made a compilation video of Seinfeld and the movie references - 22 days ago

That was great. Thanks!

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Re: Ali-Express? - 28 days ago

Cutting it seems much easier than ordering from China and waiting 2 months...

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Re: can you log in to citi.com credit cards? - 28 days ago

I can.

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Re: Inexpensive volt/ohm meter you like? - 28 days ago

By the way, how about a Fluke for under $50? Fluke DVM

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Re: FU: Water Heater Warranty doesn't "Go To Eleven!" - 28 days ago

I don't think you need to replace every 2 years, but you could unfold and check... Shut off the water inlet valve to the water heater before loosening. Leave the water in - the weight will help in loosening the rod. You may want to consider an impact hammer/wrench - they can be really tight. A ball valve is a great idea. Make sure it's a full port valve - regular ones have a significant res

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Re: Inexpensive volt/ohm meter you like? - 28 days ago

Quotefreeradical QuoteCary QuoteBernie I would try an AA 1.5 volt over the 400 amp car battery. Even an A/C wall socket will shake you loose but a D/C Car battery is not something I would do with a FAULTY meter. I don't really understand this statement. An AC line voltage wall socket has the potential to kill you. A 12v DC car battery? You can grab the leads with your bare hands stand

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Re: Ali-Express? - 28 days ago

Why not just buy a long one and cut one side to the length you need?

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Re: FU: Water Heater Warranty doesn't "Go To Eleven!" - 28 days ago

Quotespace-time QuoteSpeedy They are expensive throwaway appliances that are a scam because a second anode doesn’t cost so much more. That 12 year model premium you pay over a six year model is almost all to pay for the extra years of warranty, not the cheap second anode. ... What if you replace the anode every 6 years or perhaps even 4-5 years, would these last a longer time? My plumber ch

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Re: Ali-Express? - 28 days ago

Perhaps something like this from HD or lowes , or your neighborhood hardware store: corner bracket

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Re: Inexpensive volt/ohm meter you like? - 28 days ago

QuoteBernie I would try an AA 1.5 volt over the 400 amp car battery. Even an A/C wall socket will shake you loose but a D/C Car battery is not something I would do with a FAULTY meter. I don't really understand this statement. An AC line voltage wall socket has the potential to kill you. A 12v DC car battery? You can grab the leads with your bare hands standing in a puddle of water, a

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Re: Bought 50 Gal Water Heater from Lowes with 6 Year Warranty, Add lowes warrant?? - 30 days ago

You can also replace the anode at around the 5-6 year mark...

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Re: Being Bond. James Bond. - 4 weeks ago

QuoteOmbligo What? no love for David Niven. Mentioned above.

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Re: Being Bond. James Bond. - 4 weeks ago

I'm a big Bond fan. I agree that Connery is the gold standard. Daniel Craig has been great. I liked Pierce Brosnan - didn't think I would. Roger Moore was stuck in an era of comic book-like scripts, along with coming to the role at too old an age. Timothy Dalton was wooden. Made by was a tough watch. David Niven was funny.

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Re: pick a number - 4 weeks ago

I have a good, inexpensive guy on LI if you want. I'd change the breakers myself...

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May you have an easy fast... - 4 weeks ago

For those who observe, may you have an easy fast. For those who don't know what I'm talking about, tonight is the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement. It is tradition to ask for forgiveness for any transgressions or hurts today, so, in that spirit, if I've hurt anyone here, please forgive me. G'mar Hatima Tova! ("may you be written in the book of life")

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Re: "That Shaq sure knows his $h!t when it comes to pizza...." - 5 weeks ago

You no longer have to go to New Haven for Joe Pepe's - there are a few locations, now. Not true of Sally's, AFAIK. If you're up in that area, try Nardelli's Sub Shop, too - great sandwiches.

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Re: Shang_h(a)igh surprise?!......‘Shang-Chi’ #1 at the box office...... - 6 weeks ago

Just got back from the theater. Very enjoyable - both the movie, as well as going to the movies.

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Re: Samsung TV - agreeing to the terms and conditions is a special kind of hell - 6 weeks ago

QuoteSarcany I use my router to assign a static IP to the TV and then block all traffic from/to that IP. I don't want "smart" TVs spying/reporting on everything that I watch and injecting ads. So why connect it to the network at all?

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Re: Sundown Monday: This year's Rosh Hashonah card! - 6 weeks ago

Shana Tova Tikatavu! May we be written in the book of life for another year!

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Re: Need quick advice: replacement oil for a generator - 6 weeks ago

I would go to an auto parts store or Wal-Mart - they will have a much better selection. Of motor oils than Lowes. I'd use a synthetic 10w30.

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Re: Who should be the next Bond, James Bond? - 6 weeks ago

QuoteFritz QuoteSpeedy QuoteFritz Keith Richards? is there another? Keith Moon? Brian Keith?

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Re: Dill vs Bread & Butter Pickles - 8 weeks ago

Robert, Fritz, give Pickle Me Pete in Hicksville a try. Very nice people, great pickles.

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