- 241. Re: [Shop-talk] mobile hotspot signal strength (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2014 18:34:31 -0500
- John, I'm afraid that an omni antenna will not get you what you need. What range from the hot spot to the users? Have you tried one of these hot spots at the local Verizon store for comparison? Compa
- /html/shop-talk/2014-09/msg00030.html (11,300 bytes)
- 242. Re: [Shop-talk] Garage door opener problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 20:53:57 -0500
- Dave, Since you have two of these you can do some comparisons. Disconnect the openers from the doors, then open and close the doors by hand, comparing how much force is needed at different positions.
- /html/shop-talk/2014-09/msg00053.html (11,932 bytes)
- 243. Re: [Shop-talk] Garage door opener problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 21:39:03 -0500
- You can swap the board between openers to see if that is the problem. If it is, the replacement board shouldn't cost over half the price of a new opener. Peace, Pat Thanks for all the quick replies.
- /html/shop-talk/2014-09/msg00057.html (13,551 bytes)
- 244. Re: [Shop-talk] Cost of commercial septic system? (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 09:40:21 -0500
- Jim, Will you be doing the work yourself, or hiring a contractor? I can't give you the current prices, but we needed to replace our septic system about 10 years ago, the leach field was plugged. Repl
- /html/shop-talk/2014-10/msg00007.html (9,804 bytes)
- 245. Re: [Shop-talk] hard fuel line replacement (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2014 16:23:22 -0500
- Tim, If the truck has fuel injection it would not be a good idea to patch it. If carburetor, a rubber hose would be fine. Peace, Pat Hi all One of the fuel lines on my rusty crusty old S10 has rusted
- /html/shop-talk/2014-11/msg00005.html (9,817 bytes)
- 246. Re: [Shop-talk] [Bulk] Re: Seasonal water hammer? (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 16:07:22 -0600
- Larry, I've had this kind of problem on taps that we don't use often. Turns out that the problem was that the packing nut on the tap was loose, allowing the valve stem to move a bit, affecting the wa
- /html/shop-talk/2014-11/msg00021.html (10,445 bytes)
- 247. Re: [Shop-talk] Music in the Shop (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2014 15:35:10 -0600
- Don't have experience with these as to range, but they should work as long as the transmitter and receiver are plugged into outlets that are on the same side of the 220v coming into the house/shop. h
- /html/shop-talk/2014-12/msg00008.html (10,472 bytes)
- 248. Re: [Shop-talk] Since it's been quiet here, I'll add a second questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2014 15:37:19 -0600
- Sounds like the alternator is not able to keep up with the load of ignition and lights. If it is easy to take the alternator off, take it to a shop for testing. Check the specs on the lights, add abo
- /html/shop-talk/2014-12/msg00009.html (10,133 bytes)
- 249. Re: [Shop-talk] TV converter box (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 16:22:04 -0600
- Jim, Several issues here. If you want to be able to watch different cable shows on each set then you will need one box per set. If you are close enough to broadcast TV stations, and you only want to
- /html/shop-talk/2014-12/msg00061.html (10,379 bytes)
- 250. [Shop-talk] Laser printer help needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 10:03:45 -0600
- I have a HP color laserjet 2840 in my shop office that I need to work on. Does anyone have access to one for a few observations? I am having trouble getting the carousel drive synchronized. I think I
- /html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00077.html (8,055 bytes)
- 251. Re: [Shop-talk] o/t Water softener (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:08:24 -0500
- Ian, FWIW, I've heard that the Fleck valve is superior to others, but no experience. I have one of the 3600gr Morton softeners that works well for us. It is only a bit over a year old, so no real his
- /html/shop-talk/2015-03/msg00009.html (13,120 bytes)
- 252. Re: [Shop-talk] A couple of dozen (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 08:09:51 -0500
- Thanks for the memories! I didn't realize how early I got in. It was 1994. Wonder where all the rest of those on lone are now. Tom Walter is still near Austin but got out of the Roadster business and
- /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00013.html (11,384 bytes)
- 253. Re: [Shop-talk] Composite Decking (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:57:30 -0500
- One thing about most if not all composite decking is that it needs more support. Check the installation instructions for the products you are considering. With wood decks you can usually go 2' on cen
- /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00032.html (11,262 bytes)
- 254. Re: [Shop-talk] 5x8 trailer decking ideas? (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:04:07 -0500
- Do some research on MDO (Medium Density Overlay). I've been told that it is what overhead highway signs are made of. I replaced the front wall of my enclosed with it a couple years ago and have had n
- /html/shop-talk/2015-04/msg00060.html (10,712 bytes)
- 255. Re: [Shop-talk] Sealants for nylon gas tank? (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 May 2015 08:48:07 -0500
- Call Rectorseal's customer support and see what they have to say about their products that you already have on hand. I don't have any handy to check, but see if you can find a tube of Teflon pipe dop
- /html/shop-talk/2015-05/msg00008.html (9,821 bytes)
- 256. Re: [Shop-talk] barn door questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:26:07 -0500
- Steve, Take a look at Lexan for the windows. I don't know how large a panel you can get, but it is very tough. I also live in Texas (South of Austin) and I used Lexan roofing panels over a porch abou
- /html/shop-talk/2015-07/msg00060.html (10,465 bytes)
- 257. Re: [Shop-talk] Water heater drain help (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Sep 2015 14:47:24 -0500
- The part you show is just half the valve, the rest is the seat the shown part seals against. I can't imagine that it is not removable. If the rest of the valve is not removable you will not be able t
- /html/shop-talk/2015-09/msg00031.html (10,459 bytes)
- 258. Re: [Shop-talk] Next question: what the $%^& is this thing? (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2015 09:49:32 -0500
- Looks like a fused disconnect to me. I'd replace or remove it. Is that circuit fused/or a breaker before it gets to this box? If so, there is no need for it. If there is no fuse or breaker, then a fu
- /html/shop-talk/2015-09/msg00054.html (11,728 bytes)
- 259. Re: [Shop-talk] Eddy current brake (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2015 16:47:47 -0500
- Ian, Any chance you know how the unit feels when it is turned off? It could be either fully braked or totally free. I would expect it to be free. If so the first thing I would do is to unplug the con
- /html/shop-talk/2015-10/msg00007.html (10,005 bytes)
- 260. Re: [Shop-talk] Floor scraper...but it's not that easy (score: 1)
- Author: "Pat Horne" <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2015 15:29:51 -0600
- As was mentioned, beware of asbestos tile. The easiest way to identify it is that asbestos tile us usually 8" or 9" size, where vinyl is usually 12" tile. Peace, Pat So, the garage had part of the fl
- /html/shop-talk/2015-11/msg00007.html (12,252 bytes)
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