A gas stove in our family room uses a thermocouple, millivolt valve and manual switch to control the gas to the stove. I need to solder a new switch to the leads that go to the old switch (the total wire length is about 4 feet). What precautions do I need to take to ensure that I do not blow out the millivolt gas valve when I do the soldering?
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posted by mbarryf
on Feb 18, 2013 -
7 answers
I broke a part of my car's tire valve (the TPMS sensor, maybe?), dropped my car off at the tire shop and realized I have no idea how much this will set me back. Does anyone have an idea what these repairs might run me?
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posted by JannaK
on Dec 19, 2012 -
11 answers
I need some help building a gadget with an Arduino board. Specifically, I need help finding a way to dispense very tiny quantities of fluid (10 μL) once an hour. The valve assembly is the part I'm having trouble with...
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posted by dialetheia
on Dec 12, 2012 -
14 answers
Indoor Plumbing Filter: Help me understand a valve on my hot water line and how to stop a leak.
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posted by msbutah
on Apr 14, 2012 -
8 answers
Car geeks: I'm having trouble identifying
this knock [.MOV on Dropbox] in the engine of my 1991 Dodge Spirit. It sounds a bit like a clicking sound, except it turns out to be a wheeze when it gets worse. I've just replaced one of the valve rocker arms because it turned out to be broken. I also Do you know what might be causing this?
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posted by koeselitz
on Jun 5, 2011 -
18 answers
Cycling filter: Is it a big deal if my presta valve doesn't go through the rim exactly perpendicularly?
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posted by thecaddy
on Jun 4, 2011 -
13 answers
I'm looking for a good plumbing supply store, preferably in lower Manhattan.
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posted by cazoo
on Feb 18, 2011 -
3 answers
I live in an old apartment with radiators. Pipe in kitchen (radiator has been removed, heated pipe remains) has a leaky valve that smells awful. Can someone take a look at these pictures and tell me if there is anything I can do to cover the leaky bit and reduce the smell?
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posted by raztaj
on Jan 6, 2011 -
10 answers
Help me diagnose my (probably user-induced) intermittently crackling tube guitar amp!
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posted by unSane
on Oct 24, 2010 -
8 answers
Bizarro-world clog? The water tank on a guest room toilet no longer fills at all; all other water in the house is fully operational. Supply valve appears to be fully functional (and wide open). Thoughts?
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posted by aramaic
on Aug 20, 2010 -
10 answers
I'm looking to control the flow to the hot/cold water inputs into my washer, with a twist.
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posted by aflores
on Jul 17, 2010 -
6 answers
need help replacing the valve which supplies water to my toilet tank. As usual, there are some minor (?) complications.
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posted by xbonesgt
on Jun 22, 2010 -
14 answers
My father will likely have to have an aortic valve replacement. He's 63. His choices are a pig valve (with an expected replacement time of 15 years) or a mechanical valve (and a lifetime of coumadin). Any personal experiences? What do you recommend? You are not a doctor.
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posted by sully75
on Apr 1, 2010 -
24 answers
I am an admitted plumbing novice, and my current predicament has me stumped: how do I remove an old "smart valve" American Standard assembly from inside my toilet tank?
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posted by moz
on Jul 13, 2009 -
5 answers
If Valve's
Steam means that games developers can do away with publisher, distributor and retailer overheads... um... why isn't everyone doing it, or similar things?
posted by Pretty_Generic
on Nov 10, 2004 -
13 answers
