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Month: May 2017

Family Room Problems – Signal & Power – Part 3

Family Room Problems – Signal & Power – Part 3

Added to this wall: A second AC outlet just to the left of the fireplace to power all the expected electronic components. Conduit (white conduit) to offer HDMI runs. AC above the fireplace to power the TV set that will be mounted over the fireplace. Nail plates to thwart drywall screws from going into electrical and conduit runs. Note that blue paint tape is used to expect to show the bottom of the TV set when it is mounted.  …

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Family Room Problems – Lessons Learned. Part 1

Family Room Problems – Lessons Learned. Part 1

Customer had to have the ceilings scraped of popcorn due to asbestos.  In the family room they also had the paneling removed.  Over the fireplace was a drywall box installed that needed to be removed.  When the paneling was removed termite damage was discovered.  Fortunately, the termites had only eaten the paper covering of the drywall.  The ceiling and walls were not finished.  Drywall tape and mud was missing on the walls.  Ceilings were not finished. Next Part >

Family Room Problems – Lessons Learned – Examine and Plan – Part-2

Family Room Problems – Lessons Learned – Examine and Plan – Part-2

Family room remodel – problems and planning: The drywall box was removed on top of the fireplace.  All drywall on the termite walls was removed.  Decisions needed to be made.  The client wanted to mount a TV over the fireplace.  In my mind this required that power, antenna, optical audio and HDMI connections needed to be provided above the fireplace, out of sight and run to the left side of the fireplace where the support electronics would be placed: Cable…

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Bosh Dishwasher Error Code E:24

Bosh Dishwasher Error Code E:24

Bosh Dishwasher Error Code E:24 Model:  SHE6APO2UC/05 After enjoying our Bosh dishwasher  for years, we began getting an error code E:24 and the washer would not start the wash process. Solution: Turn the dishwasher on. Press the Start button.  There will be 3 pump motor sounds, one after the other. I place a finger on the front top of the lid to also feel the first pump sound segment.  Listen for the pump motor to go through its first pump…

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