Will a universal Craftsman charger work with my 15.6V drill? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 2 answers

So I'm installing a new dishwasher. I've yanked the power cable from the old one (not paying a bit of attention as to how it was connected, of course), and now I haven't a clue as to how to attach it to the new one. [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 9 answers

I guess the question should really be, "how to overcome a MENTAL roadblock that has taken the form of a person?" I guess my situation can be likened to those age-old stories of someone not being able to forgive a parent for a bad childhood, and blames the parent for his/her failures. But my story is about an unwelcomed competition from a cousin, one that instead of facing I've always cowered to, and have thus grown in resentment and have become stifled as I continue watcihng my life unfold in misery, Wondering how to reclaim a personal sense of power regardless of her presence in my life, even though it seems it keeps "haunting" me. [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 20 answers

Is anyone working on harvesting the energy of lightning? [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 13 answers

Help me understand electricity and physics and how they apply to motors. I have my head around electricity basics and electromagnetism, but I have a few unanswered questions about the more subtle aspects. [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2008 - 11 answers

I have a mystery wall socket. What can I do with it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2008 - 13 answers

Can anyone help me figure out what kind of power source I need for my outdoor art project? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 10 answers

Is there open, free, or inexpensive comprehensive data on the location of coal-fired power plants in the United States available anywhere? [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I get hold of a power supply for an old - pre-USB - Mustek 600 UC scanner? [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2008 - 10 answers

I broke a pin on the power supply to my Lacie external hard drive. Only problem is they have ceased to exist, in stores or on ebay... Is there a generic version that would work, or do I have to get someone to solder the pin back on? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 7 answers

Diesel generator question: What is the typical fuel consumption rate of a 5kW, 10kW or 20kW unit at various load factors? How much does this vary (in litres per hour, or per day) between the same sizes of unit from different manufacturers? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 2 answers

Fighting Blubber—The Gym Reassurance Questions. [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 10 answers

Is there a cheap (free) way to get information off my old Toshiba Satellite laptop now that I've lost the AC adapter? Read more about my plug-holes of differing sizes inside. [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 7 answers

What is, and what is the purpose of this part of a laptop power adapter? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2008 - 6 answers

Help me figure out why I seem to predominantly attract sexually submissive guys. [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 14 answers

Let's say there are two identical light fixtures, on two identical dimmer switches. One fixture has two 15W dimmer-compatible compact fluorescent lights, the other has two standard 60W incandescent bulbs. The dimmer switches are turned just beyond the "off" position to the "dimmest" position (identical on both dimmers). What will the difference in power utilization be between the two fixtures?
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 8 answers

When my parents' PC is turned off, the fans on the motherboard (case and cpu) spin. What's the deal? Setup and more info inside... [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 8 answers

What kind of weird outlet is this? [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 16 answers

Anyone ever managed to power a USB flash drive independent of the bus-power? [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - 10 answers

Finally got a condenser microphone - now what? Help me find my Phantom Power! (please, thanks) [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - 7 answers

I have a Windows box (~1yr old) that spontaneously developed an eldritch USB failure mode: The first device I plug in works indefinitely, despite Windows' complaint of "power surge on hub port," but no additional devices I plug in respond at all, and if I remove and replace the first device, it no longer works. This condition can be reset by unplugging and replugging the motherboard front USB header. [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 5 answers

Working on DIY solar charger from modified garden power lamps. Of course the panels look different than the ones in the pictures! [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I find this 40-some-year-old power cord? [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 7 answers

I am searching for a power cable similar to the 2-way "kettle lead" but with C7 (or figure 8) ends. Does such a cable exist? [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 2 answers

I would like to power my laptop with the sun. [more inside]
posted on Feb 10, 2008 - 19 answers

I want to use color-coded cables for critical servers. Is it possible to purchase PC power cables in colors other than black and grey? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 13 answers

Why can't I use power standby mode on my computer anymore? [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 10 answers

I have a Dell 8600 laptop on which it seems that the power switch has slowly died. Is there any way to save him? [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 3 answers

Like most mefites, I have far too many gadgets, and the wall warts to match. I suspect most of them could be replaced with a single USB charger - is this something that already exists? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2007 - 8 answers

I have a laptop with a completely discharged battery, but no power lead. I do have a power lead from my other laptop, but the outputs differ slightly... [more inside]
posted on Dec 23, 2007 - 6 answers

How interchangeable are laptop power supplies? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2007 - 9 answers

Barely competent homeowner question about siding and power washing. [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2007 - 8 answers

British appliance, US power: can they find happiness together? [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm running XP SP2, and I'd like to setup my laptop to do a couple of things once it comes out of hibernation. Pretty much everything I want to do is scriptable, but I have no idea how to trigger the scripts. [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2007 - 6 answers

Anyone know a simple and cheap solar panel setup to run a small boombox about 9-12V DC? [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2007 - 3 answers

Can someone spell out for me the hierarchy of doctor(s), certified nurse midwives, nurses and others in the setting of the labor and delivery room? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 12 answers

What is wrong with my surge protector??!! [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2007 - 13 answers

I recently lost the power adapter for my olde tyme Creative Nomad Zen NX. I'd like to just drive down to RadioShack and get a replacement, but I'm not sure what I need. The Nomad wants 5V, but it looks like RadioShack's adapters skip from 4.5V to 6V. Will I kill my player if I use one of those options?
posted on Nov 21, 2007 - 12 answers

What, if any, is the relationship between bandwidth and power? [more inside]
posted on Nov 19, 2007 - 14 answers

Every since the daylight savings change last weekend, my favorite local AM talk station only comes in sporadically. What in the world could be going on? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Will an iGo WallPower 120 AC adapter work with a Compaq Presario R3000? [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 4 answers

Chemistryfilter: I'm looking for a solution (colliod? emulsion? gel? resin?) of a few inexpensive and non-dangerous ingredients whose composition can be adjusted to create a melting point near to room temperature (and moderate pressures). [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 21 answers

Any electricians out there? How can a household circuit *halfway* stop working? I am confused. Details inside. [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2007 - 13 answers

Why does my MP3 player run out of battery power so rapidly when I connect it to an amplifier and speakers as versus when it is connected to my headphones? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 4 answers

Where can I get a replacement Macbook Pro power cord fast? [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2007 - 9 answers

I have a laptop cooling fan which runs on USB power. It works well but it's a fairly monotonous drone. The internal fans are linked to the cooling unit and the temperature monitor, so they operate based on the current temperature. Is there any way I can control the USB fan based on temperature as well? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 3 answers

Where can I find an AC adapter with 18-24 Volt DC output capable of 1.5+ amps in New York City. [more inside]
posted on Oct 12, 2007 - 8 answers

I am an American on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Valencia, Spain. I left my electronic travel tools at home. Help! [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2007 - 7 answers

When it rains / storms our power inevitably blinks out (usually comes right back online in a few seconds) and we have lost 1 TV and another one is now behaving erratically. Need help coming up with a plan of action. [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 8 answers

Looking for Power Consultants for Data Centers that service the NY-Metro Area. Can anyone make any recommendations on 15-25 kva UPS systems and engineering firms/contractors who can help implement this from end-to-end ? Or even point me into the right direction so i can code call myself. [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2007 - 1 answers