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How does one have three sets of grandparents?...

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If you want to know what the polarity of each of the two wires, then use your volt meter. If this fails, then read the volt meter manual. Your original...

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It looks like a standard transformer based power supply. The transformer doesn't care which side of the outlet it is plugged in to, so just plug it in...

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The problem is that your lathe is too big. Get a smaller lathe and all will be well!

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They are made to shut off if gas is on, but not lit. It's a small, fluid filled valve that the fluid expands when heated and keeps the valve open....

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You have to jumper the "POWER GOOD" line to the always on "+5V_STANDBY" line. This tricks the supply into thinking that everything...

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Probably a power supply that is specified at levels greater than it is capable of making. Is the 7A supply a switcher (is it really heavy, or light)...

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This doesn't sound like an electric blanket, but more like a heating pad. Most EBs that I'm familiar with have a single 10 hour timer. They also have...

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Increase the voltage until the temperature of the motor starts increasing. A good place to operate a motor is where the temperature is stable. If the...

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The motor with its capacitor is useful - and it is bi-directional. The transformer is just to power the receiver board, but it too is useful.

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We have both over here. Electric blankets come in all sorts of colors, meant to be put on the top of the bed. A mattress pad is white and meant to be...

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Ditch the electric blanket and get yourself an electric mattress heating pad. It goes on the mattress first, followed by a mattress pad, then your fitted...

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I've been picking locks for 40+ years. I like the challenge of finding a locked padlock and getting it open. I can get into a locked file cabinet faster...

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The seller accidentally added a zero to his price. Tell him that you agree that $400 is a fair price....

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Don't use anything in the socket. The taper is strong enough that is isn't needed. Anyway, all the Loctite will do is add to your runout....