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* Quick basic advice on a dripping gas 40-gal hot-water heater - 3 messages, 2
authors
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/e565eaf98e0e70b6?hl=en
* Question on potentially sediment-clogged dishwasher (how to diagnose &
repair)? - 1 messages, 1 author
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/ab38615660f0cdb0?hl=en
* HD-TV converter box rip-off .... - 1 messages, 1 author
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/4a9061c13abe5727?hl=en

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TOPIC: Quick basic advice on a dripping gas 40-gal hot-water heater
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/e565eaf98e0e70b6?hl=en
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== 1 of 3 ==
Date: Tues, Feb 19 2008 11:05 pm
From: "Donna Ohl, Grady Volunteer Coordinator"

On Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:37:11 +1100, Only Just wrote:
> Any good installation of an appliance like a washing machine, dishwasher etc
> should have a filter screen / rubber washer fitted to the hose fitting

I looked underneath today. There is a hose going to the garbage disposal
and another hose going to the faucet. There is a wire going to an
electrical outlet. I'll look more later this week as I had to visit my
grandchildren tonight and didn't get back home till late.

Here is what the dishwasher looks like:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnaohl/2279233722/

When I take the kick plate off, I'll snap a picture and show you what that
"solonoid" looks like.

Donna

== 2 of 3 ==
Date: Tues, Feb 19 2008 11:07 pm
From: "Donna Ohl, Grady Volunteer Coordinator"

On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:52:48 -0800 (PST), N8N wrote:
> I still err on the side of too much PM because

PM?

== 3 of 3 ==
Date: Tues, Feb 19 2008 11:48 pm
From: "James Sweet"

>
> I looked underneath today. There is a hose going to the garbage disposal
> and another hose going to the faucet. There is a wire going to an
> electrical outlet. I'll look more later this week as I had to visit my
> grandchildren tonight and didn't get back home till late.
>
> Here is what the dishwasher looks like:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnaohl/2279233722/
>
> When I take the kick plate off, I'll snap a picture and show you what that
> "solonoid" looks like.
>
> Donna

Hey that looks identical to the one I just yanked out of my place, the motor
died and the rest was in pretty sad shape, but the new one is very similar
and works great. At any rate I'm familiar with the innards. When you remove
the kick plate, you'll find adjustable screw feet and you should be able to
lower it down enough to get it to fit under the counter lip. The solenoid
valve will be right up front on the left side, mine is blue.

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TOPIC: Question on potentially sediment-clogged dishwasher (how to diagnose &
repair)?
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/ab38615660f0cdb0?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Tues, Feb 19 2008 11:09 pm
From: "Donna Ohl, Grady Volunteer Coordinator"

On Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:25:50 GMT, Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> Tub is no different than the sink.

It sure looks different. There's no screen. Will look more.

> Dishwasher may be more difficult.

Will take it apart and post pictures.

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TOPIC: HD-TV converter box rip-off ....
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/4a9061c13abe5727?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Tues, Feb 19 2008 11:52 pm
From: Anthony Matonak

Ralph wrote:
> I bought this Microsoft keyboard with a rebate. Carefully read the
> instructions and filled out the rebate form. Sent it in with a copy of
> the recept and top of box with the barcode (proof of purchase) like it
> said. Got a letter back from Microsoft saying I hadn't properly
> satisified all the conditions of the rebate without telling me what I
> did wrong or sending anything back. Total bullshit. They ripped me off.

You could try a class action lawsuit with all the other people that
Microsoft has ripped off. It'll take ten years and cost you all the
money you have and when you win, you'll get a coupon for a discount
on the retail price of a Microsoft product. :)

Anthony
--
Sometimes the bad guys win.

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