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by spindown
Tue May 12, 2009 4:23 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: computer short of breath!
Replies: 4
Views: 2250

Re: computer short of breath!

Thanks to all who replied. I'm sorry I didn't mention that YES I am on a dial up server using an outboard US Robotics modem and get on at 44mbs sometimes. And YES I'm using microsoft internet explorer. I will try your suggestions and get back to you later. Thanks again Paul
by spindown
Sat May 09, 2009 7:08 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: computer short of breath!
Replies: 4
Views: 2250

computer short of breath!

I bought my computer new in 2005. When I first go on ebay my computer seems to go back and forth between items and listings ok, but after an hour or so it slows down and can hardly crawl. I just installed 1GB of ram to my existing 256mb. and initially seemed to run better but one day later it is bac...
by spindown
Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: schematic of current sensing detector circuit
Replies: 4
Views: 2070

schematic of current sensing detector circuit

I'm interested in determining the off or on status of my 120 volt ac single phase sump pump that draws 10 amps. when it is running. I would like to use a current sensing transformer to determine its off or on status and in turn control a relay that will turn on an led. So far I haven't been able to ...
by spindown
Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: common lcd tv service problems
Replies: 7
Views: 3896

Re: common lcd tv service problems

Thanks for the replies. I wonder if there any
books out there that describe how these sets are
constructed and how their problems are diagnosed?
Paul
by spindown
Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: common lcd tv service problems
Replies: 7
Views: 3896

common lcd tv service problems

What are the most common service problems with lcd tv sets?
I'm thinking of getting one and wonder what I may have to deal
with. Thanks Paul
by spindown
Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with schematic on page 42-N&V Feb.2009
Replies: 10
Views: 3742

Re: Need help with schematic on page 42-N&V Feb.2009

Thanks philba for your recommendations and the
clarified schematic. Now to look for the parts.
Paul
by spindown
Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with schematic on page 42-N&V Feb.2009
Replies: 10
Views: 3742

Re: Need help with schematic on page 42-N&V Feb.2009

Thanks Steve for your help. If that relay
draws 90ma I may need 6 volts from an ac supply.

Wonder if anyone has completed this circuit and how it works?
Paul
by spindown
Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with schematic on page 42-N&V Feb.2009
Replies: 10
Views: 3742

Need help with schematic on page 42-N&V Feb.2009

What would be the voltage and current
requirements of this circuit? Radio Shack
dealer said the relay number is not theirs.
What relay could be used and how would it
be wired in this circuit? What is SV2?
Thanks Paul
by spindown
Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: How to watch UTUBE on a dial up server.
Replies: 2
Views: 2058

How to watch UTUBE on a dial up server.

I have a dial up server and get on
between 16 and 30KBS. When I
attempt to watch UTUBE you see
short periods them reloads. Is there
anyway to be able to see UTUBE
without all of these interruptions?
Thanks Paul
by spindown
Fri Dec 05, 2008 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHITISH COATING ON HANDLES OF NUT DRIVERS IN STORAGE?
Replies: 6
Views: 2927

WHITISH COATING ON HANDLES OF NUT DRIVERS IN STORAGE?

My nut drivers have been in a metal cabinet and no nicads in this area. I've notice this whitish coating for at least 10 years. I agree does not
seem to effect the handles. Thanks. Paul
by spindown
Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHITISH COATING ON HANDLES OF NUT DRIVERS IN STORAGE?
Replies: 6
Views: 2927

WHITISH COATING ON HANDLES OF NUT DRIVERS IN STORAGE?

I stored some nut drivers in the basement(dry storage) and about a year later found they had a whitish coating on the handles. What causes this and is there a way of preventing it from happening? Thanks Paul
by spindown
Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TV REMOTE CONTROL IR TESTER
Replies: 16
Views: 7727

TV REMOTE CONTROL IR TESTER

Thanks for the very good ideas. I tried my digital camera and you could see the output lamps light up on the screen. Paul
by spindown
Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TV REMOTE CONTROL IR TESTER
Replies: 16
Views: 7727

TV REMOTE CONTROL IR TESTER

I would like to test my tv remote controller to see if it is emitting an infrared signal. Does anyone have a schematic or reference to one that I could build to test my controller? Radio Shack in the past sold a device that would glow when infrared was transmitted on it. Does anyone recall what was ...
by spindown
Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sump pump monitor
Replies: 26
Views: 10819

sump pump monitor

I live in a valley and about 3 years ago the basement and home shop filled with water as well as our water pump room-I live on a farm. They said it was just the "100 year flood" well I have been having a "flood" or 2 or 3 every year since that time. When the water starts to rise ...
by spindown
Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sump pump monitor
Replies: 26
Views: 10819

sump pump monitor

My sump pump is located in the basement and I cannot hear it turn on. I would like to make a circuit that would detect when it goes on and alert me upstairs with a visual and aural alarm. I do not want to open the unit and void the warranty. The pump is 120 volts ac and draws about 5 amps ac. Any id...