what mm electrical cable do I need to run the following?

December 17, 2010 by admin · 9 Comments
Filed under: Maintenance & Repairs 
power tools
installmytv asked:

I need to run amoured cable from my house to a consumer box in my garage. In the garage I will have two 6ft strip lights and a ring circuit. Will be using power tools , fridge, kettle, tv off the ring circuit. Before I get a lecture about messing around with electrics ..I’m not. I’m only running the cable now as the decking is already up.

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How do I remove XP and all of my files so that I can boot Fedora from a disk?

December 17, 2010 by admin · 3 Comments
Filed under: Other - Hardware 
power tools
Okasen asked:

I recently found an old computer in storage and got it running. Now I’m downloading Fedora and I plan to put it on a disk and boot my comp with it. First, though, I want to delete all of the old files, software, hardware, everything- including my old OS. However, upon going to google the best advice I could find regarding completely obliterating my computer’s innards required the use of Power Tools. So, advice?

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I’m moving back to Australia from US. Can I use my 60hz tools on their 50hz power. I have power converters?

May 5, 2010 by admin · 3 Comments
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power tools
Manda asked:

I have drill press, 10″ compound mitre saw, band saw, bench belt sander, router, reciprocating saw, circular, variable speed drill, etc.
I have voltage converters for my tools. Replacement cost will be very high and I could never sell the tools for what they are worth. My concern is whether or not I will have trouble with them running properly on 50hz power when they are rated for 60hz and if it will shorten the life of the tools. Just running a little slower won’t be a problem.

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Can you replace a fuse in the fuse holder of power cable to an amp while it is still connected to the battery?

March 25, 2010 by admin · 5 Comments
Filed under: Car Audio 
power tools
StillRidin’_BigWheels asked:

Is this possible?

I need to replace a fuse in this fuse holder on the power cable running to my amp.

I don’t have the tools to disconnect the power cable from the battery first…

But is it possible to just unscrew the damn fuse holder, replace the fuse, and screw it back on without any consequences?

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Veg Oil in air tools?

March 17, 2009 by admin · 6 Comments
Filed under: Do It Yourself (DIY) 
air tools
Kitty L asked:


I am using my air tools for the first time and I have no oil. They gave me a small sample of oil for it but not a lot. To me it looked remotely like veg oil. my question is can i use vegetable Oil to keep my air tools running?