If I buy solar panels for my home, what are things that I need to consider in the supplier and product?
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posted by gttommy
on Feb 26, 2013 -
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How do I get the front panel off to install a second hard drive in my new computer?
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posted by KRS
on Aug 20, 2012 -
9 answers
Where can I get a giant electrical throw switch?
I've been tasked with finding & buying a gigantic ( ideally 1-2 foot long ) lever. It will go up on the wall of our web development office and it will be labeled "Interwebs: on/off". Where can I find some kind of switch that is worthy of turning the internet on or off?
That's the immediate problem, but let me give you the background - I'd love other ideas too:
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posted by doub1ejack
on Aug 5, 2012 -
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I just bought a house (yay!) and I need some schoolin' by educated mefites about the relative importance of various electrical upgrades my inspector recommended. If you're an electrician, a handyman with electrical expertise, or just a homeowner that's been through this, I'd love some thoughts on what is worth spending $$$ to upgrade now, versus not that important.
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posted by iminurmefi
on May 18, 2012 -
26 answers
Panel to Garage sub-panel. How many amps can my sub-panel hold? (You are not my electrician.)
I will be hiring a licensed electrician, I’m just curious as to what to expect.
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posted by otto42
on Mar 6, 2012 -
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I'm shopping for an HDTV, and might have lucked into an excellent deal on a Panasonic TH-50PF30U "digital signage display". Help me understand the difference between a consumer plasma HDTV and a
digital signage plasma HDTV, because this is the first time I've heard of the latter.
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posted by churl
on Feb 1, 2012 -
10 answers
Wordpress.org Links Widget Problem: This seems like it should be relatively easy, but I can't figure it out – Is there a way I can change the titles of the Wordpress Links Widgets (Blogroll)
as seen in the admin panel? I'm using many instances of the the links widget for different groups of links (trust me that there's a good reason for this), and currently what I see in my sidebar section in the Widgets area of the admin panel is a column of LINKS, LINKS, LINKS, LINKS, etc., when what I want to see is LINKS Topic A, LINKS Topic B, LINKS Topic C, etc.
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posted by taz
on Aug 17, 2011 -
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Looking for pointers for leading a great panel discussion or roundtable interview, in front of an audience. Tell me something that made an event you attended really memorable (in a good way), and/or give me some examples of what not to do. Thanks!
posted by hermitosis
on Aug 5, 2011 -
9 answers
We are a small company with 3 subdivisions, each with their own sub-domain:
Main Website:
www.widgets.com
Sub Domain 1: things.widgets.com
Sub Domain 2: stuff.widgets.com
Sub Domain 3: morestuff.widgets.com
Right now we can login to our webhost's control panel & admin our website. We are wondering if there's a web host out there that would give us a separate control panel for each subdomain so that the head of each division can admin his own subdomain?
posted by motorambler
on Jul 26, 2011 -
5 answers
Upgrading electric wiring in an old house. Help me sound smart when I call contractors.
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posted by zvs
on Jul 18, 2011 -
14 answers
You're at a science-fiction and fantasy convention. As you peruse the programming schedule, you come across a panel titled "Sexual Harassment in SF&F Fandom (one hour)". What would you expect to learn from that panel?
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posted by magstheaxe
on Dec 1, 2010 -
26 answers
I have just re-installed Windows Vista, and when trying to change power settings, rundll32 crashes. Help!
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posted by edbyford
on Sep 17, 2010 -
6 answers
Can Windows be persuaded to ignore lies the BIOS tells it about what video monitors are connected?
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posted by flabdablet
on Aug 2, 2010 -
8 answers
I have a mini solar-panel (it's about 2sf) and claims to good for about 75w. In full sunlight it outputs about 19v. Of course when the light fades, the output voltage drops. There doesn't seem to be any 'electronics' built in - it just the silicon panels and output wires (with a female car charger socket soldered on actually). I want to use it to charge a mobile phone and laptop. But ... what seems to happen (with the laptop) is that is actually drains the battery somehow.
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posted by Xhris
on Jul 26, 2010 -
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Please help me formulate a great question (or two) for a panel on Afghanistan/Pakistan/Iraq!
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posted by HopperFan
on May 4, 2010 -
14 answers
I'm replacing the 6.5" door speakers on my 1999 Chevy S-10 (regular cab) and I have two questions.
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posted by carsonb
on Feb 13, 2009 -
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Help me identify an Optrex 10 pin lcd panel/controller so I can program it.
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posted by fingo
on Nov 23, 2008 -
4 answers
I've been asked to set up a panel for a conference many people in my field will be attending in June.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 15, 2008 -
6 answers
Anyone know a simple and cheap solar panel setup to run a small boombox about 9-12V DC?
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posted by Bengston
on Dec 4, 2007 -
3 answers
My friend flung a Wii remote into my new 40" LCD TV during a heated session of Wii Sports Bowling. No, really.
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posted by tumult
on Dec 14, 2006 -
36 answers
I need a replacement lcd controller board for an AU Optronics LCD screen, model number L170E3 / M170EN04. Does anyone know where I could find an afforable replacement board, or should I just trash the perfectly good LCD panel?
posted by jackofsaxons
on Jan 10, 2006 -
2 answers
I'm speaking on a panel at a tech conference tomorrow for the first time. I'm nervous. Any last-minute suggestions or advice for preparing for a 1.5 hour moderated discussion in front of a big crowd?
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posted by waxpancake
on Dec 5, 2005 -
19 answers
I have a Dell flat panel (2001FP) that is beautifully crisp with my PowerBook (DVI) but woefully blurry and sad-making with my Windows 2003 box (VGA). Any tips?
posted by xmutex
on Jul 6, 2005 -
9 answers
My friend has a 1995 Saturn (as do I). For some reason, the plastic paneling in part of the interior, around the doors, is falling away from the frame.
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posted by amtho
on Mar 9, 2005 -
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