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OLED65B7A-U LG TV comes on for one or two seconds and shuts off
I have an LG TV that comes on for one or two seconds to shows the screen saver, and then it shuts off. Does anyone know the likely fix on this symptom? Thanks in advance. Model number OLED65B7A-U Or...
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California salvage title - lessons learned fixing all the lights, electronics, and brakes
California salvage title - lessons learned (it took 3 tries to pass!) 1. If your car is old (like mine) then it's easy to "total" it 2. Their insurance company pay almost nothing for it (at over 300K...
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brush supplier
Seeking a supplier of motor brushes by dimension, as seeking by model # has proven futile. (Rigid shop vac WD06350). Suggestions?
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Bad Magnetron in microwave oven?
My over-the-stove microwave oven stopped cooking. Here are some facts: 1) it is over 20 years old 2) Every now and then, it would make a ticking noise and not cook. Turning it off then on again, would...
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Selecting a diode for an AC solenoid
I've got a solenoid (vibratory) water pump (Fluid-o-tech) that uses a series diode to lower the fundamental drive frequency from 60 to 30 HZ. 120 volts, 70 watts. It's in an expresso machine. DC...
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Making connection to very fine wire?
I have a length of wire that's from an ear-pod. The outer diameter is only about 1mm and there are 2 conductors, each consisting of 8 strands of very fine filaments twisted together: (the scale is...
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Re: oscilloscope image partial collapse
On Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:18:39 -0800 (PST), Mike Hooker wrote: Good to hear this. happy scoping. RL
 
DIY weight activated heating pad?
I have been using a spare heating pad to keep an outdoor feral cat warm. Although I have it on a timer now so it doesn't heat continually, I'd rather go with something weight activated so that, once...
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Roland JV-80 Keyboard repair
My son-in-law asked me to look at his JV80 Roland keyboard as it didn't seem to work properly. Found the operators and service manuals on line and discovered the keyboard wouldn't go into self test....
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is nichrome wire corrosion proof?
I have a need to use some nichrome wire for an outdoor project where it will be partially exposed to the elements (mainly humidity extremes but also might get wet at times). Is it corrosion proof?...
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Who's On First
The Daly-Antra types of BMS (Battery Monitor Switch) require charging current before they'll turn on. Unfortunately, most 'smart' inverter/chargers won't turn on until the battery is connected, so...
 
WHere to park a phone number
I have a 212 number I bought way back and want to shut down my google account where it is parked. Where could I park the phone number, and maybe use it for text and voice mail. I have no celfon. I had...
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Kikusui COS6100M Oscilloscope
This old oscilloscope was given to me and I am attempting to restore as a pandemic hobby. I am aware of the HV dangers and take precautions. The screen does display a green blob that can be moved with...
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Googey framing optical pickup head
I was cleaning an optical pickup head and there was some fuzz where the frame holds the pickup in place. Underneath was a dab of gooey stuff, ie, unhardened glue. Same on four corners, so it's not...
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Re: Old plasma screen Y_SUS anomalies
On Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:17:51 -0700 (PDT), " " wrote: After replacing the 74AC540s on the YSUS board, a 2nd buffer board replacement didn't pop it's top 47R resistor - although I'm only running the...
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