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The KSB said:
Did you cover the threads in Teflon tape prior to reassembly? That's an important step. It won't screw you immediately if you missed it, but in time it will. I would fix it by this weekend if you didn't. Otherwise, give yourself a pat on the back. I love the satisfied feeling after conducting a repair.
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I have teflon tape. I decided, after doing some more online research, to also add on pipe dope, which I have to go pick up today. I tested it with the tape by putting a kleenex into the slot and running the water a few minutes. It felt like there had been a drop on it (not soggy by any means) but enough to make me a little paranoid about the seal. I had only hand tightened it that time. I have a little trepidation about forcing one more turn, but I think I'll give it a very gingerly try after applying the dope.

If I was sure I'd never have to touch it again, I'd seal the joint up with epoxy or something. Of course, that would be an evil thing to do to whoever came after me that needed to remove the darn thing.
 
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LostLassie said:
I have teflon tape. I decided, after doing some more online research, to also add on pipe dope, which I have to go pick up today. I tested it with the tape by putting a kleenex into the slot and running the water a few minutes. It felt like there had been a drop on it (not soggy by any means) but enough to make me a little paranoid about the seal. I had only hand tightened it that time. I have a little trepidation about forcing one more turn, but I think I'll give it a very gingerly try after applying the dope.

If I was sure I'd never have to touch it again, I'd seal the joint up with epoxy or something. Of course, that would be an evil thing to do to whoever came after me that needed to remove the darn thing.
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Pipe dope is for plastic piping, not metal.

Pay a plumber when in doubt.

Electrical and plumbing are two things not to mess with if you do not know what you are doing.
 
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buckeyebri said:
Electrical is a bitch. Plumbing, meh not that hard when you don't have to sweat pipes. Love the shark bites....
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One of the best things my dad ever did for me while growing up was while we added on a garage to our house... he made me follow the electrician (a friend of the family) around for two days while he did all the wiring... from pulling the wires through to wiring the circuit breaker. While I'm not exactly a union electrician, I know a crap ton more than most. I ended up doing a lot of the electrical work in our family house in *ichagan 20+ years ago or so. Didn't do all of it, but did enough that I earned my keep for sure.

House is still standing. :wink:
 
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Not really the right place for this question, but I couldn't find the right one.

Given the construction starting near me, I ordered a noise cancelling Bluetooth headset. I want to be able to use it with my TV for cable/Netflix, etc. But, the TV is several years old.

Any suggestions about the kind of adapter I'd need to buy to plug into the TV so it will send a signal compatible with Bluetooth?
(Yes, I am technologically outdated.)

Edit: Found what I needed. Thanks.
 
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LostLassie said:
Not really the right place for this question, but I couldn't find the right one.

Given the construction starting near me, .... blah blah words blah blah?
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What kind of construction. road, housing, commercial building? Please tell me it's a high rise, I would totally be like sploosh.

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So the brush roll on the cheap Bissell I picked up at Walmart 3 years ago froze up, but my mom just moved down and in with us as well, and she brought her 20+ year old Kenmore canister with her at my request to see how it ran and if we should replace it. Well, the verdict is in and it is definitely giving up the ghost, so time to replace it. That leaves me with the question of what to buy. I'd prefer a canister over an upright, and my first inclination was to just go to Sears and pick up another Kenmore (either a 400 or Elite series). After some research, Miele entered the picture, but they're hard to find around me, with only Bed Bath & Beyond carrying a few models and then the small local appliance stores which aren't anywhere near me. Also eyeing up the Dysons now, and their cordless ones look interesting. The recent Kenmore reviews are making me a little weary of if I could even expect 5 years out of their new models, so I'm leaning towards Miele or Dyson.

So, anyone with a Kenmore, Miele, or Dyson, any thoughts/praises/gripes? Heading out in an hour or so to go browsing, so I'm not hopeful for a lot of feedback, but any I do get would be greatly appreciated. Also, yes, I know, they all suck.
 
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