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by new guy
Fri Mar 11, 2011 12:27 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: trouble e-mailing photos??
Replies: 2
Views: 3176

trouble e-mailing photos??

I recently lost the ability to save pictures to my computer. Funny pictures that I download from the internet. When I try to look at them or e-mail them all I get is a page of letters, symbols, and numbers. I was last using Google Chrome but I erased that from my computer and then this problem arose??
by new guy
Fri Feb 25, 2011 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OHM'S LAW, same for AC and DC??
Replies: 3
Views: 2572

OHM'S LAW, same for AC and DC??

I am working on a 230vac circuit that keeps blowing a 1 amp fuse. To find the short without using too many fuses I want to use an ohmeter on the load side of the fuse. What is the minimum resistance I should measure, 230 ohms?? or higher. should I be measureing between the fuse holder and ground or ...
by new guy
Tue Feb 08, 2011 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what is the basic function of an "ENCODER"
Replies: 2
Views: 2010

what is the basic function of an "ENCODER"

I have an escalator handrail SPEED ENCODER. It has a wheel that is held against the handrail and spins when the handrail moves (escalator running). It has 24 volt dc power fed to it through 2 wires one positive and one negative. Then there are 4 other wires that go to an input module. a+ ,a- and b+,...
by new guy
Tue Feb 01, 2011 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: connecting a 3 phase (480v ac) motor
Replies: 4
Views: 2719

connecting a 3 phase (480v ac) motor

If I have a 3 phase motor (480) volts ac, 25hp . With 12 wires hanging out of the connection head, and none of the wires are labeled. How do I hook it up correctly. I know this motor has six coils inside and I know the numbers that should be on the leads. I can figure out which wire ends make up one...
by new guy
Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: no tv picture
Replies: 5
Views: 2686

no tv picture

My television picture went out. I can hear the tv and I can change channels. I can even hear a DVD playing or a VHS tape playing, but no picture just a black screen. Comcast says everything looks normal from their end. Does this sound like maybe it might be an easy fix or is it time for a new TV. Th...
by new guy
Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:40 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: can't see pictures
Replies: 3
Views: 3513

can't see pictures

I get e-mails with pictures that don't show. all I get is a square box with a very small box in the left upper corner. The small box has red,green and blue marks in it. What program am I missing in order to open thes pictures??
by new guy
Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:58 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: expensive ink!!
Replies: 12
Views: 7804

expensive ink!!

I have an HP printer that is about 10 years old. I just bought a new black ink and a new color ink cartridge. The "combo pack" cost $73.00. (900 pages of black and 530 pages of color) Is this price for this amount way out of line? If so, does anyone know of a QUALITY printer with less expe...
by new guy
Thu May 13, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ni-cad to li-ion
Replies: 9
Views: 3708

ni-cad to li-ion

I have an old NI-CAD rechargeable battery recharger. Can I use it to recharge new LITHIUM ION batteries? For "AA" or "AAA" batteries?
by new guy
Sat May 01, 2010 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: circuit board battery chargers???
Replies: 2
Views: 1874

circuit board battery chargers???

I have circuit boards that are fed 120vac and are supposed to charge a 4.8vdc battery and also ring a 6vdc 1/2 amp bell. If the 120vac goes off the battery is supposed to supply power for the bell and emergency lighting (two small 6vdc bulbs). The problem is when the 120vac is there the battery term...
by new guy
Sat Apr 17, 2010 2:09 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: switch users, how does it work??
Replies: 4
Views: 4713

switch users, how does it work??

My laptop runs windows XP. We have three accounts on the computer. If one person is logged on then no one else can log on and access the internet. (everone can be logged on but just cannot access the internet). A message says "Internet explorer cannot display the webpage". To access the in...
by new guy
Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If I don't buy the inductive probe
Replies: 3
Views: 2248

If I don't buy the inductive probe

I am working on an electric heater. It works on 480v/ac and has a cold resistance of 216 ohms. If I measure current draw using my FLUKE79 multimeter on the 10 amp scale by opening the circuit and putting the leads in series with the circuit, will the high voltage destroy the meter or blow the fuse O...
by new guy
Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: inductive current probes
Replies: 2
Views: 1792

inductive current probes

I want to purchase an inductive current probe. Most of the wiring I will be checking is small, 18-12 gauge. most of the current readings will be lower than 50amps/ac. some as low as 145ma. SNAP-ON has a nice probe that will measure 10ma-60amps. I like that accuracy, and has a clamp that is small.(ma...
by new guy
Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AC/DC ohms law
Replies: 2
Views: 1951

AC/DC ohms law

does OHMS LAW apply equally to dc circuits and ac circuits. (ex.) an electric heater with a resistance of 216 ohms in a 480v ac circuit. Is the current draw going to be 2.22 amps? and will the current draw go down as the heater gets hot?
by new guy
Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:50 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: Inserting titles into I-TUNES??
Replies: 1
Views: 2227

Inserting titles into I-TUNES??

I recently got my first I-POD and downloaded some old cd's to I-TUNES then synced them onto my I-POD. The problem is they have no titles on I-TUNES, only track1 and track2 etc.. How can I label these songs on I-TUNES??
by new guy
Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any good books??
Replies: 2
Views: 1876

any good books??

I would like to learn about microchips. I don't know anything about them now. So I was wondering if anyone can recomend some GOOD BEGINNER, BASIC books about microchips.