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RE: Prostate problems
Well I'm not recovered from the Uro-Lift procedure and I have to say the sensation of FULL FLOW and a fully emptied bladder.. Fantastic.
This gets me off some med's (Always a good thing) and solves the problem.
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wa8yxm
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02/04/23 05:15am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: No 110 Volts to Hot Water Heater Element
As I recall Surburans have 2 switches in the 120 volt side and two thermostats (Min and High Temp cut out) and possibly a thermal fuse (do not know on that).
The 120 volt side is independent of the Propane side
Atwood has just one set of thermostats and a control computer.
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wa8yxm
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02/01/23 03:04pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Replacing AC; can a 15k btu go where a 13.5k btu used to be?
I got a great deal on a used roof AC but after the guy delivered it to me, the sheer size of its footprint has me concerned. Is this not going to work or will it be okay?
Short answer YES.
They both fit on a 14" square hole in the roof
The larger one may have a larger box over the hole
But the hole is the exact same size.
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wa8yxm
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02/01/23 04:58am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: BAL Accu-Slide maxed out on adjustment
The link is to NAPA and if you put the device as close to the adjusters as you can it should shorten the cable a bit.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/UP_BC500A?cid=paidsearch_shopping_dcoe_google&campaign=GSC-Brakes&campaign_id=8659198719&adgroup_id=106304766654&adtype=pla&gclid=CjwKCAiAuOieBhAIEiwAgjCvckee0TsUCB4pojydM69zW0gSyo0swbgfRkTuNFhuQSe6YSUNC9ue-xoCc9MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&
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wa8yxm
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02/01/23 04:56am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Got forced into MS 365
That sound like a 1st class argument for LINUX. (I'm kind of not all that happy witn Windoze either but alas.. Some software not on Linux yet.
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wa8yxm
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01/29/23 03:44pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Prostate problems
Well as I said the drugs the urologist had me on seemed to make a major improvement.
And then we did a outpatient surgical proceduure Uro-lift.. and that .. Well technically I'm still in recovery but let me tell you life is about 95% back to normal.
What is Urolift? This is actually a very poor description of it but there are a set of 'Clips' they slide in to the uretha where itpasses past the prostrate..they basically work like a catheter would to keep open. however they are 100% internal.. and except for the rare case where there are complications they are "non-reactive" so side effects are basically.. NOT. You do not notice it at all.. all you notice is increased flow and full emptying of the bladder like you were .... younger... again. (No sexual side effects either they tell me.. Do not ask me to verify that).
One "Side" effect... post recovery I lost about 10 pounds.. and noticed a reduction in edema in my legs (where the 10 pounds came from) My THEORY (Which I will ask about at next Urologist visit) with the bladder empty. Kidneys working better.
In short that's a side BENEFIT.
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wa8yxm
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01/29/23 03:42pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Defroster workaround
Well first I'd work at finding out why it's weak.
Blower issues?
Heater/AC/core clogged?
Vacuum motors not working? (The cans that pull/push the air doors/gates open and closed)
Meanwhile a fan blowing on the windsheld may help to defog.. Defrost however needs heat.> They make 'em with a 12 volt heat element but... That's gonna cost you amps
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wa8yxm
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01/28/23 03:31pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: yet another door look bites the dust
Hi,
Does anyone have a source for a trimark all steel lock?
As far as I know Tri-mark does not make one
Seneca Engineering, A Machinist shop in Seneca, SC. made me a handful of Solid and I mean SOLID steel striker bolts for my Tri-Mark Basement locks.. Door locks are the same design but smaller bolts.
He can duplicate if you an send him the pieces. 40 bucks then likely 50-60 now.
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wa8yxm
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01/27/23 04:05pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: yet another door look bites the dust
I got mine from General RV. but.....
What breaks normally is the striker bolt. the highest stress point on the bolt is also the weakest and they make 'em out of ... **** metal (Pot metal). I took the pieces to a metal smith (Machinest) and had him carve me a new one out of steel. 40 bucks. did a fantastic job.. soak it in oil (or boil in oil) for a bit then install... That did NOT break. Note DOOR and "Basement" are same design but different sizes... I can point you to a repair tech with a few basement bolts. (4 or 5 I forget which)( but she's in Florida this time of year.
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wa8yxm
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01/27/23 04:45am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Dometic ceiling fan inoperable
There are a few parts that are suspect
First is there 12 volts to the fan assembly (Use a test light not a volt meter please) (Bright is good, Dim is not)
The 4 position switch (OFF LOW MED HIGH)
The Thermostat
The Lid Switch
You can bypass the lid switch and the T-Stat to test.
Not sure how the 4-pos is wired. so not sure how to bypass.
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wa8yxm
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01/25/23 05:03pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: PayPal Money Request Scam
My brother in law had his email account hacked and the hacker sent out emails from that account. The emails requested for the recipient to create an Amazon E-gift card and send it to a specified email address. Being suspicious I called my BIL and he was unaware that his account had been hacked. He had to call his provider and reclaim his account.
Net is if it looks suspicious, check it out.
One of the TV shows I watch is Blue Bloods.
Grandpa Regan was shopping and noticed a woman buying a bunch of Gift Cards... (Yup she got scammed) he was able to bust the scammers but they were not able to recover her loss.
When they say "Send gift cards" that's not a red flag.. that's RED FLAG!!!!!!!!!.
And there are dozens of others.. I've seen a lot of 'em both in my time on the net and my time on the job.
I'm still waiting for the Scammer to tell me my Grandson was in an accident and needs bond money to get out of jail (He is not yet 10 years old).
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wa8yxm
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01/21/23 02:51pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: PayPal Money Request Scam
Have not seen that one yet but you know how many red flags are in that E-mail?
(I tend to lose count)
You did good.
Now what need to be done and I've just seen a bit of it.. Pay Pal and the Banks and others who are impersonated need to use their tremendous resources to identify the scammers and .. HIT 'EM HARD (legally speaking) ... BUNCO (Fraud) is a billions of dollars a year business.. Identify each and every scammer and charge them the full. annual, fraud bill..... Pay down the national debt. (Put it on the scammers.) with the fines...
I get newsletter (legit) Class action (I think it's an org) and they just notified of a 3-rd class robo-caller class action.... But even that's a scam.
You see the average settlement is .. they expect.. 20 dollars.
The Federal statute says it should be 500-1500
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wa8yxm
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01/21/23 05:21am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Dometic Oasis 975 door awning help
Gas struts are kind of universal.. Mounts may vary a bit but not much.
I'd take one to a BIG RV store and match 'em up.
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wa8yxm
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01/17/23 04:54am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Replace fridge with different model?
Ok when replacing the entire fridge there are basically two considerationss
SIZE.. Smaller you can indeed shim or reframe. but the job may be more involved than you think due to the way the cooling unit works.
RV or "Residential" or .. Special
RV fridges are designed to work off either Electric or propane.. On propane they do eat a small amount of electrical power but.... Mostly propane. So they can go a LONG time on batteries alone.
Residential Do not eat propane. ever.. So you can cap off that line or trace it back to the manafold and plug it off. BUT they do eat ELECTRICITY If you plan to run off battery power you will need some upgrades... and in inverter.
There is a new "Special" type. I call it "Danfoss" after one of the companies that makes this class of compressor.. If someone knows the proper class name. PLEASE let me know.
These are all electric... around 50 watts. (Door closed) Both Norcold and Dometic at one time made them in RV-Sizes.. I have a chest freezer in this class (Small job) used to have one slightly larger lasted 18 years. THey too last quite a while on battery and work very very well. especially under adverse conditions (High/Low ambient temps) (Same as residential in that respect).
And finally: As someone said why not replace just the cooling unit... Thats how I fixed mine..
Some information on RV fridges The box is basically styrafoam. There is a metal frame on which the door hangs.. There are Electronics that sense temp and control it (Scattered about both inside and out)
And the cooling unit. this bolts on the back of the box.. No part of it is inside the box (The fins are not part of the cooling unit) you pull the thing out dissassemble. reassemble with new cooling unit and put it back.
NOTE: I'm making it sound a bit easier as you will reuse the burner and electric heater. the control computer and other stuff so there is quite a bit to disassembly and re-assembly but it can be done "on the bench" as it were.
Technician and I did mine in about 2-3 hours and then since I was last customer of the day we took each other to supper (She drove I paid) got back and it was already cold.. Total for two jobs was (That and a new floor in the slide out) was 2300.00 give or take pocket change. The floor took longer. LOT longer.
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wa8yxm
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01/16/23 03:30pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: BlueTooth ear buds and phone on airplane mode...?
joebedford was making a joke. That was a quote from a movie titled Blazing Saddles. Hedy Lamarr actually won a lawsuit against the producers of the movie for using her name.
I knew it was a joke.. He made that clear.. Did not know about the lawsuit.
The reason I replied to it was that some folks seem to think (Correctly I might add) that I can not know all I post.. They are right.. I do, however, know how to Google. and that was the point of the post.
If I'm not sure.. I google.
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wa8yxm
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01/16/23 04:59am |
Technology Corner
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RE: BlueTooth ear buds and phone on airplane mode...?
It's HEDLEY!
(yes, I'm a fan of Mel Brooks)
I did not type the name used copy/paste from a document
I was only 99% sure so I googled don't you know :).
or the person who said airplane mode does not disable his BT.. IT SHOULD.. if it does not something is wrong.
For the person who said an adapter is "one more thing to lose".
Not if you attach it to the earbuds. Bit of Glue and some string Glue string to adapter and to the earbud cord.. or.. alternative. glue cord to adapter (But that costs you a bit of cord).
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wa8yxm
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01/15/23 03:33pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Slides out or autolevelers down first?
As others have said depends on the RV. I leveled first. And sometimes 3rd
If you are parked "uneven" the frame flexes and the slides can bind..
But some makers say Slid then level
And the weight of the slideouts can affect the leveling (Should not but can).
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wa8yxm
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01/15/23 09:33am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: BlueTooth ear buds and phone on airplane mode...?
The problem comes in the situation of wanting to use them on an airplane- when switching to "airplane mode" it disconnects the BlueTooth feature as well.
Is there a way to go wireless when watching a movie on a plane?
Blue tooth is RADIO.. Yes it's a rather special Radio in fact.. Invented some years ago by one Hedy Lamarr.. yes. that Hedy Lamarr.
Airplane mode turns off ALL RADIOS. Including blue tooth.
So it is working just exactly as it should.
If you wish to play music STORED on the phone.. Use a wired headset or earbuds.
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wa8yxm
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01/15/23 09:31am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Refrige operation in cold weather
Won't hurt the fridge..
Some units have a LAT switch (Low ambient temp) That turns on the inside light (incandescent) to generate a bit of heat inside the fridge which believe it or not makes it work better in cold temps.
I've been down to 11 overnight with no problem and no LAT (The RV was heated to 70 however by the furnace)
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wa8yxm
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01/14/23 05:16am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Coleman rooftop a/c
Very good chance it's NOT either the AC or the T-stat
Do you have in intelletec EMS (Energy Manageent System) It can do that. if you are on 30 amp.. it can fail if you are on 50 and do it...
But if you do not then Id go with the T-Stat more than the A/C's since they are new. or the wires connecting (mis-wire or broken wire)
I like Coleman's by the way.. They SUCK. (most blow) and that makes them way way way way easier to clean.
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wa8yxm
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01/14/23 05:14am |
Class A Motorhomes
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