Saturday, March 15, 2014

Can the screen on a sears free standing fireplace be replaced?




m_evelyn


We had this installed in our house before we moved in in 1986. Over the years of having a fire in it the screen as become crimped. Before anyone says to replace it with a electric fireplace or gas one I will not. Not fond of gas and don't want to pay my electric company more than I have to. If I could I would go completely off the grid.


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If Sears still sells the part, then you can. Look on searspartsdirect.com You'll need the Sears model number off the fireplace.

You know those 'silica gel' packs that come with shoes, electronics?




a kinder,


Do they really need to warn people not to eat them? Would someone say, "Hey, look! They gave me a packet of salt with my new shoes! Let's go out to eat!"?

Wouldn't someone who ate such a thing deserve what they got anyways?
You people are GREAT!!



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You would be suprised what people will do. And what they will sue for if not forewarned!! Here's some more I found-

More Silly Warning Labels

Do not iron clothes on body - warning on a Rowenta Iron
Do not use while sleeping. - warning on a Sears hair dryer

Product will be hot after heating - warning on Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding

Warning: may cause drowsiness - warning on Nytol

Warning: contains nuts - warning on Sainsbury's Peanuts

Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands - warning on a Swedish chainsaw

For play only. Cape does not enable user to fly. - warning sign on a Batman costume

This item is intended only to be used as a can cooler and not as a flotation device for cats, guinea pigs, squirrels, or other unsuspecting wildlife. - warning found on a foam can wrap.

Ceiling Fans in Operation. Please be careful when lifting small children. - sign in a fabric warehouse in Wells, South England

On a blanket from Taiwan:
Not to be used as protection from a tornado.

Warning on fireplace log:
Caution -- Risk of Fire.

A warning on a pair of shin guards manufactured for bicyclists:
Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover.

Warning on an electric router made for carpenters:
This product not intended for use as a dental drill.

On a bottle of shampoo for dogs:
Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish.

On a string of Chinese made Christmas lights:
For indoor or outdoor use only.

On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
Instructions - open packet, eat nuts.

On a hotel provided shower cap:
Fits one head.

On Nytol Nighttime Sleep-Aid:
Warning: May cause drowsiness.

Warning on a cartridge for a laser printer:
Do not eat toner.

Can of self-defense pepper spray warns:
May irritate eyes.

Warning on a Conair Pro Style 1600 hair dryer:
Do not use in shower. Never use while sleeping.

On Silly Putty package warning:
Not for use as earplugs.

On a baby stroller:
Remove child before folding.

On a household iron:
Never iron clothes while they are being worn.

On a fireplace lighter:
Do not use near fire, flame or sparks.

On a handheld massager:
Don't use while sleeping or unconscious.

On a cardboard car sun shield:
Do not drive with sun shield in place

On a sharpening stone:
Knives are sharp.

On bottled water label :
Twist top off with hands. Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth.

On a box of rat poison
Warning: Has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice.

On a toilet bowl cleaning brush:
Do not use orally.

On an electric cattle prods:
For use on animals only

On a can of air freshener:
Keep out of reach of children and teenagers

On a rubber ball toy:
Choking hazard: This toy is a small ball.

On a package of dice:
Not for human consumption.

In the manual of a chainsaw:
Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand.

On the barrel of a .22 caliber rifle:
Warning: Misuse may cause injury or death.

On an electric thermometer:
Do not use orally after using rectally.

On the wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up snack:
Remove plastic before eating.

On a TV remote controller:
Not dishwasher safe

On a fireplace log:
"Caution - Risk of Fire"

On a CD-Player:
"Do not use the Ultradisc2000 as a projectile in a catapult."

On a box of birthday candles:
"DO NOT use soft wax as ear plugs or for any other function that involves insertion into a body cavity."

On novelty rock garden:
"Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth."

On the "Cycle-Aware" helmet-mounted mirror:
"Remember: Objects in the mirror are actually behind you."

On a packet of juggling balls:
"This product contains small granules under 3 millimeters. Not suitable for children under the age of 14 years in Europe or 8 years in the USA."

On a camera:
"This camera only works when there is film inside."

On a bottle of flavored milk drink:
"After opening, keep upright."

On a can of windscreen de-icing spray:
"Spray works in sub-zero temperatures."

On a Halloween Batman costume:
"This cape does not give the wearer the ability to fly."




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Friday, March 14, 2014

Home Heating oil. How long will it last?




Lewis


I would like to have an idea of how long it would take to burn a gallon of it with the temp set at 72 degrees
I just had 150 gallons delivered at Six hundred and fifty four dollars. Highway robbery! I guess I'm
trying to figure out how long I will get warmth in the house.
Thank you very much.



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There are too many variables that effect the amount of fuel used like your home insulation, size of home etc..certainly checking the gage is the best way to get a rough idea, but as temps outside change so will your usage of fuel! To conserve energy you can seal windows and door cracks, check online for ideas.. turn the temp. down at night or when you are not home. Close doors of unused rooms, put small electric heaters ( or electric fireplaces) in rooms you use a lot and use this in combination with your regular heating. I was afraid up running up my electric bill but it was so much cheaper than the oil, especially if you can shut a door with a little heater inside ..and you can get it so toasty warm! Also 72 is high to keep your entire house unless you are not mobile or elderly. If not, you might want to lower that number significantly ( as far as you can stand it) and dress warmer by wearing sweaters, wraps and even scarves. Also make sure you have insulated window coverings and use them at night. This may sound silly but it could save you more then half your fuel cost in a season. Tip....run your hand completely around every seam of each window and door on a cold day.. if you find any cold coming in your heating the outdoors! Seal up these areas right away.

i need to know who is the owner of 5338 N.E 12th ave Ocala fl 34479?




roxxane w





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5338 NE 12TH AVE OCALA, FL 34479-7651
Property Last Updated: 1/4/2007 4:12:43 PM
County Last Updated: 2/15/2007 2:59:01 AM

Ownership Information
Parcel No: 1517-000-214
Owner(s): GARY MALCOLM
Site Address: 5338 NE 12TH AVE OCALA, FL 34479-7651
Mail Address: 4320 NE 25TH TER OCALA, FL 34479-8730

Sales and Loan Information
Recording Date: 07/09/2004
Lender Name: SUNTRUST MTG INC
Sale Price: $79,500.00
Title Company: ASSOCIATED LAND TITLE INS/OCAL
Document #: 000000096335
Seller: BURNETT ADAM & AMY R
Document Type: GRANT DEED
Prior Sales Price: $68,000.00
Deed Type: MORTGAGE DEED
Prior Sales Date: 03/21/2003
Loan Amt 1 St: $71,550.00
Prior Doc #: 000000036625
Loan type: CONVENTIONAL
Prior Doc Type: GRANT DEED

Assessment and Tax Information
Assessed Value: $102,796.00
Assessed Improved Value: N/A
Market Value: $102,796.00
Market Improved Value: $78,061.00
Market Land Value: $24,735.00
Market Improved %: 75.94%
Tax Area: 9001 Tax Year: 2006
Tax Amount: $1,935.59

Property Description
Use Code: SFR
Zoning: MR R1
Legal: SEC 29 TWP 14 RGE 22 PLAT BOOK 2 PAGE 75 ASHLEY HEIGHTS BLK B LOT 14
Map Grid: PAGE 14S GRID 22E-29
County: MARION
Municipality: CTY - SJRWMD-OR
Subdivision Name: ASHLEY HEIGHTS
Lot: 14

Bathrooms: 2.00
Square Feet: 1,092
Bedrooms: 3
Square Footage Living Area: 1092
$/SqFt: 72.80
Square Footage Garage: 240
Lot Size: 11,325
Lot Frontage: 85 Lot Depth: 135
Acreage: 0.26
Yr Built / Effective Yr Built: 1996
No Of Units: 1
Quality: AVERAGE
Foundation: SLAB
Roof Cover: SHINGLE
Roof Shape: HIP
Exterior: CONCRETE BLOCK/STUCCO
Heating: HEAT PUMP
Fuel Type: ELECTRIC
Fireplaces: YES
Flood Zone ID: 1201600475B
Census Tract: 001301 Census Block: 2




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Thursday, March 13, 2014

I am looking for one of those electric fireplace entertainment centers for my living room?




Sarah


Where is a good place to buy a electric fireplace entertainment center


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I found a great deal on the one for my house online at ElectricFireplace-EntertainmentCenter.net. The customer service was great and I love my new electric fireplace entertainment center it brings my living room to life.

Can you buy an electric peninsula fireplace?




islandally


I've been shopping around and searching online, but it seems to me that peninsula fireplaces are only available in natural gas or propane. I really hope this is not the case! I really want a fireplace and have no available walls for a typical unit. For various reasons, I am not interested in propane, natural gas, or wood burning.


Answer
I don't see why you couldn't use a wall mount on the outside of the peninsula. Why not give one of the companies a call?




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Using small electric portable heaters in rooms at night and turning gas heat way down?




katesreven


I live in a large 3000 sq ft home in a winter city. This past winter our natural gas bill ran $400-$500 a month to heat the home from November through March. So, we divised a plan to cut costs down.

At night, I am turning down the main thermostat to 55 degree and we are closing our 3 bedroom doors and using smaller portable electric heaters. The smaller heaters will heat the rooms nice and warm easily and run off and on about 40% of the time during the night.

So, will this help cut costs down? I know even with gas prices more then tripple in the past few years, electric is probably more, but do you expect this stretegy will save some $? Thanks



Answer
Electricity is Cheaper than Gas at this time. Just make sure those Electric Heaters do have Thermostats and tip over Safety devices on them. I have A Gas Log Fireplace, and the price of a gallon of Gas is outrageous now, so I rarely use it. You can also use Electric Blankets on the Bed at night to help stay warm. Personally I like it cooler when I am sleeping.

Do gel fireplaces produce heat?




wiccangal


I was thinking about getting an electric fireplace. However, I live in a mobile home and I am not sure about the wiring because it is pretty old. I like the idea of a gel fireplace too, but does it produce heat? Is it safe, does it cause fumes and does it run at all on electricity?


Answer
There are literal 100's of eclectic fireplaces that are on the market today to choose from.

They have them with a nice wooden mantle and some that even look like wood stoves.

They have an electric fan that throws out the heat and fake logs and lights to make them look real.
I bought the wood stove type for my bedroom because I live in a log home so it looks nice.

Mines throws out lots of heat and I am very happy with it.

They are very safe, affordable and look great.
To make mine look more real I added some small real logs to the exciting ones. It turned out looking great.

I would not use anything in your home with old electrical wires. Either have the electrical wires completely replaced or buy one of the new ones I describe.
There are always lots of these for sale in my local newspaper where people are moving and don't need them any more.

Also in just a couple of weeks there will be lots of these new and on sale after the holidays. In January all of these types of things are on sale to make way for spring items.

Be safe and good luck.




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Electric Fireplace Power Usage?!?!?!!?




victor v


I'm looking into getting an electric fireplace for a my basement. Most of them have a power usage of about 1500watts. It would be running all day/all night but probably at least 5 nights a week for 2-6 hours at a time. Would this put a huge hit on my electric bill??


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This answer really depends on electric rate. Finding your fireplaces wattage is the first number you need. Then look at your electric bill and find the rate( mine is .087276). A 1500 watt fireplace will use approx. 360 KwH in a month if run as you state. So take the rate times that number and your getting about $31.50 a month for the usage. You then have to factor in all the charges that your electric company adds. Generally, at the rate you wish to use it, and depending on your rate, it should be no more than a total $50 extra dollars a month. However, if you have a gas furnace, you wouldn't be using it so your gas bill would be lower.

Does anyone know if it is possible to power an electric fireplace & blower with only solar energy?




Traveler





Answer
Yes, it is possible even if it has heating elements. It sounds as if the Electric Fireplace has an electric heating element and a blower fan.

The higher the kilowatt rating of the connected load; the higher the cost to purchase and install a solar system to supply it.

A 50 watt system with Photo Voltaic module, batteries, controller, and invertor costs about $700.

A 600 watt system with Photo Voltaic module, batteries, controller, and invertor costs about $8,000.

Here is a good site which will further explain solar power.

http://www.speciesatrisk2004.ca/designing-power-solar.php

Good Luck.




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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

How much will not having a fireplace hurt our sales price?




bcyouletme


We live in Nebraska and built our home last year. To keep costs down, we didn't build in a fireplace and opted to have an electric type to move around instead. All the comps I have been doing have fireplaces/hearth rooms and I am hard pressed to find a home without a fireplace here. How much will that hurt when we sell? I know we may exclude certain buyers who absolutely want one, but it really wasn't that important to us. I am just looking for a general figure.....our home is 4 beds, 2.5 baths and about 3000 sq ft with finished basement and 2 car garage, built in 2007 and bought for 177k.


Answer
On our appraisal when we bought our house (with a fireplace) 6 months ago we had $1000 added against the comps without fireplaces. Our house is 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2K sf, 3 car garage for slightly higher price than yours in Idaho.

Does anyone know if the Amish fireplace mantle is legit?




WonderWoma


I'm thinking of buying the amish fireplace mantle I see so advertised in the infomercials and sunday paper...has anyone bought one or know of someone and can verify if it's legit or a rip off? Supposedly heats the room well, and doesn't run up the electric bill...thanks for your feedback!!


Answer
The Amish only build the wooden mantles. A group of Beachy Amish in Ohio are subcontracted to build them by the company that markets the product. The Amish have nothing to do with the sale or marketing of the the finished product. The people in the printed and TV ads are actors, not actual Amish.

The electric heater itself is built in China. An electric heater from Wal-Mart at probably 25% the cost will do just as good a job.




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Any one out there ever buy an electric fireplace?




Atsa me At


for your home? Not an insert. Which did you buy? I would like to get one that has a large open face so I can see more of the flame..a no headache one...seems everything you buy anymore, if you don't know the correct questions to ask the sellers, they don't go out of their way to warn you of potential problems/hazards, well of course not they want to sell their items...thank you.


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I wouldnt buy an electric if your looking for heat. They are stictly for looks. Sales guys will tell you "OH and it does 3000 or 5000 BTU" If you have a $30 space heater from Target that sits under your kitchen table, then you know how much heat that is. That will heat your bathroom after some time and thats it. All they put in them is a cheap little space heater. If your looking for something large to view Lennox makes the best one on the market but they charge for it. You will spend $2-3000 just for the fireplace and with 220v it will do 10,000BTU with 110v it just does 5000btu. But at that price I would just go for gas or wood, because you still have to purchase a full surround mantel. It def. looks the best out of all though because it doesnt use just standard lights. Other wise all the other brand are just cheap little boxes with lights in them with a 20 dollar space heater. Heat Surge claims to be Amish, but when purchased look on the back and you will see MADE IN CHINA, it's all chip board, Amish don't use chip board, so if the sticker is missing thats proof rite there.
I just recommend pick the one you think look the best, just don't plan on purchasing it for heat. And I would not leave the heater on for long times. Leaving just the fireplace on is just a 60W. bulb but with the heater at the same time you have about 1500w an hour

What are your views when it comes to putting a fireplace in a teens bedroom? How about bathroom?




Layla Mans





Answer
Depends on what kind of fireplace. Is it gas, electric or wood burning?

Gas or electric would be just fine. Nothing adds to a bedroom like a fireplace.

Wood burning is a def no. Think of the smoke, and the fire hazard. Best stick with a nice gas fireplce. Plus you will increase the value of your home, providing its done right.

Bathroom...hmmmm I'm yet to see one in a bathroom. If the bathroom is hugh with proper ventiliation then a non wood buring fireplace could be really nice.




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Any one out there ever buy an electric fireplace?




Atsa me At


for your home? Not an insert. Which did you buy? I would like to get one that has a large open face so I can see more of the flame..a no headache one...seems everything you buy anymore, if you don't know the correct questions to ask the sellers, they don't go out of their way to warn you of potential problems/hazards, well of course not they want to sell their items...thank you.


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I wouldnt buy an electric if your looking for heat. They are stictly for looks. Sales guys will tell you "OH and it does 3000 or 5000 BTU" If you have a $30 space heater from Target that sits under your kitchen table, then you know how much heat that is. That will heat your bathroom after some time and thats it. All they put in them is a cheap little space heater. If your looking for something large to view Lennox makes the best one on the market but they charge for it. You will spend $2-3000 just for the fireplace and with 220v it will do 10,000BTU with 110v it just does 5000btu. But at that price I would just go for gas or wood, because you still have to purchase a full surround mantel. It def. looks the best out of all though because it doesnt use just standard lights. Other wise all the other brand are just cheap little boxes with lights in them with a 20 dollar space heater. Heat Surge claims to be Amish, but when purchased look on the back and you will see MADE IN CHINA, it's all chip board, Amish don't use chip board, so if the sticker is missing thats proof rite there.
I just recommend pick the one you think look the best, just don't plan on purchasing it for heat. And I would not leave the heater on for long times. Leaving just the fireplace on is just a 60W. bulb but with the heater at the same time you have about 1500w an hour

Do gel fireplaces produce heat?




wiccangal


I was thinking about getting an electric fireplace. However, I live in a mobile home and I am not sure about the wiring because it is pretty old. I like the idea of a gel fireplace too, but does it produce heat? Is it safe, does it cause fumes and does it run at all on electricity?


Answer
There are literal 100's of eclectic fireplaces that are on the market today to choose from.

They have them with a nice wooden mantle and some that even look like wood stoves.

They have an electric fan that throws out the heat and fake logs and lights to make them look real.
I bought the wood stove type for my bedroom because I live in a log home so it looks nice.

Mines throws out lots of heat and I am very happy with it.

They are very safe, affordable and look great.
To make mine look more real I added some small real logs to the exciting ones. It turned out looking great.

I would not use anything in your home with old electrical wires. Either have the electrical wires completely replaced or buy one of the new ones I describe.
There are always lots of these for sale in my local newspaper where people are moving and don't need them any more.

Also in just a couple of weeks there will be lots of these new and on sale after the holidays. In January all of these types of things are on sale to make way for spring items.

Be safe and good luck.




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How much is your electric bill?




trovalta_s


When I was in Austin my electric bill was around $90 to $130 dollars, and this was with roomates. After I moved to Houston, my electric bill climbed to $170 all the way to $220 or so per month.

The difference as far as I can tell. Austin had a community owned electric utility. In Houston, you have the corporate owned Reliant.

Could this be the reason or does it also have to do with deregulation of the power industry (which led to the Enron disaster)?
What I have noticed about my reliant bill is this thing called "fuel cost" or something with the word fuel. That's almost half the cost there.

I don't remember ever seeing something similar with the Austin utility.



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Mine is $113 per month year around. I also have electric heat but my home isn't even quite 1000 square feet. I'm switching to the light bulbs that are supposed to last for years and I got new windows and doors. I'm curious to see if this helps. I'm also thinking of putting in a wood burning fireplace but they can also cause a big heat loss if not in use.

Our power goes off what seems to me to be rather frequently which has resulted in a destroyed TV, an entire refrigerator/freezer of lost food, and much aggravation. Does anyone else have that problem in their town?

Where can I buy a DCS brand grill in Houston, TX?




Stina


I'm looking for an outdoor grill made by Dynamic Cooking Systems in Houston, TX. What stores would carry this brand of bbq grills?


Answer
K & N BUILDER SALES
1401 SHEPHARD
HOUSTON
713 868 3611
Distance: 2.20 km, 1.37 mi

FERGUSON
4245 RICHMOND AVE
HOUSTON
281 350 3355
Distance: 6.99 km, 4.34 mi

FACTORY BUILDER STORES
4242 RICHMOND
HOUSTON
713-572-4242
Distance: 7.08 km, 4.40 mi

NOR-WEST APPLIANCE SALES INV
4618 RANDWICK
HOUSTON
713-688-0372
Distance: 8.31 km, 5.16 mi

SEARS APPLIANCE OUTLET #4057
5901 GRIGGS RD
HOUSTON
713-644-9351
Distance: 10.04 km, 6.24 mi

THE FIREPLACE MAN INC.
5902 S.W. FREEWAY
HOUSTON
713-785-8399
Distance: 10.37 km, 6.44 mi

JOHN HENRY FOOD PRODUCTS
7676 NORTH FREEWAY
HOUSTON
281-272-1875
Distance: 11.69 km, 7.26 mi

KIVA KITCHEN & BATH
7071 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
HOUSTON
713-781-2222
Distance: 13.52 km, 8.40 mi

MANNA DISTRIBUTORS
8708 Westpark Drive
HOUSTON
713-977-3318
Distance: 13.68 km, 8.50 mi

GAS&ELECTRIC ARCHITECTURL
1756 BLALOCK RD
HOUSTON
713-464-9319
Distance: 13.81 km, 8.58 mi




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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Can any (natural) gas stove be modified to run on propane?




oikos


Or does it require a specific model to burn propane?
Thanks, guys. It's a pleasure to get answers from people who seem to know what they are talking about, even if you don't agree on everything.

If we ever move, my wife wants another self-cleaning oven and hasn't seen any propane stoves with this feature.



Answer
To do so, you MUST get a conversion kit from the original manufacturer. They will give you a new rating plate which is their proof that this appliance is "certified" for use with that fuel. If you "Mcgyver" the appliance and try and convert it by changing orifices etc yourself, you will void the manufacturer's warranty. Also, the manufacturer will take no responsibility if this appliance hurts anyone or property is damaged because you have "altered" the appliance. Insurance companies will deny claims for the same reason.

If the original manufacturer does not provide a conversion kit it can't be legally converted.

If by "stove" you are referring to a kitchen cooking appliance and not a free-standing fireplace, they are often what we call "dual-plated". The rating plate will show approval for both fuels. If this is the case it may be possible for a properly licenced technician to make adjustments to the appliance without replacing any parts to work properly with the alternate fuel. It depends on the unit. I would consult the manufacturer's certified operating instructions. They often cover this topic.

PS: The days of drilling out orifices are long gone guys. Anyway, natural gas has LESS btu's per volume so to convert from NG to propane you need smaller orifices not larger ones!

Hope this helps!

Edit: Personally I like the hybrid stoves that use propane ( or NG ) for the top burners but have an electric oven. You get the nice fast and hot top burners and the electric oven maintains a more even temperature than the gas ones. It's not as critical for cooking, but for baking that can be very important. Also you can get the self cleaning feature that way!

We no longer drill out orifices purely for liablility sake. Again, if that appliance hurts anyone or damages property it will be critiqued by fire and safety authorities as well as the authority having jurisdiction over the local gas codes. If that orifice is marked as a #32 it better be #32 size or you will have a problem! That is why drilling orifices has gone the way of the Do-Do bird. Years ago we could alter appliances, drill orifices and all kinds of things. But we don't dare do it anymore. Most propane and natural gas installation codes strictly forbid it now.

Metals Class Sheet Metal Projects?




Pedro


I need an idea for a sheet metal project to do at my school.
I've already done a toolbox and a dustpan. Any ideas you got please i need 'em. If you got one please send the layout with it please. Thank You.



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Hi:

Try the following books for ideas :

Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics
by Timothy Remus


101 Metal Projects for the Novice Blacksmith: A how-to Shop Manual for Beginners
by Ken Scharabok

Projects idea from me :


1) A metal/wire bender

2) a Hammer or Judge mallet

3) a Steam engine

4) a metal lathe

5) a wood lathe

6) a One lug engine

7) a trip hammer

8) a vice

9) a mechanical clock

10) a electric generator or motor

11) a forge or kiln

12) a heat treat oven

13 ) a metal wood plane

14 ) a scale model steam tractor or make it full size- really score some points for that

15. a Scale model of a working steam engine train

16) a Sawmill or bandmill

17) a screwdriver or wood chisel set

18) a bit and brace drill with home made drill bits.

19 ) a steam organ

20 ) a center punch

21) A nail punch

22) a tesla engine

23) A drill press made out of pipe fittings

24) A odemeter or mechanical counter

25) A pluse jet

26 ) a super simple CNC Machine

27) A go Cart

28) A torch or parts carrier- all metal contruction expect the wheels

29) Sheet metal Brake

30) A tap & die set

31) A slip roll

32) A 5 or 6 cylinder radial engine ( gas or Steam Powered)

33) A electro-dischage Machine ( EDM)

34) a Windmill

35 ) a small blast furance for melting aluminum,brass,bronze..ect

36) English wheel

37) A Tool box

38) A dust pan

39 ) A watch maker lathe

40) a workbench

41 ) sheet metal hole maker

42) A mailbox or holder

43) a Dust pan

44) a Cup holder

45) a whistle ( the type you blow into)

46) a Chow Chief( type you see in western movies to call the cowboys to breakfast, lunch,dinner) Triangle

47) A grill for cooking food ( like steaks)

48) a Pitcher

49) a cuttery set

50) bracelets, necklaces,ear rings - great for moms and sisters

51) Candlabras, fireplace gates, front gates, candle stick Candle holder

52) Spoon rest, Cooking rack, metal plates, knife,fork & spoon, coffee pot, coffee cup, canteen, Coffee mug rack Plate holder, caddy

53) Gun holder, fishing holder, tree stand,gun rack, fishing takle box

54) Lamp, shelf for knicknacks

55) a Lunch tray along with a knife,fork, and spoon ( made from the same material)

56) A windmill

57) A sheet metal/ pop can airplane.( with propeller) that you hang and the propeller spins

58) a Cookie, Flour,Sugar,Coffee and Tea can container with lids

59) cookie cutters, Cake pan, skillet, guard railing glamp holders

that all I can think of for right now.




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I want to buy an electric fireplace at a store not on line where do I go?




TIM





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Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware, Sears, WalMart.

Bert

How do you heat your home and keep Heating prices low?




olivia6799


With natural gas prices rocketing sky high - what are you doing to keep your heating bills at a minimal? Any unique ideas to heat up your place without giving up your arm this coming winter?

Currently we have an air-forced duct system in place. I really hate it, the heat does not distribute evenly throughout the house and despite of having a so-called humidifier installed
into the system, we still have excessive dry air.

I really liked those old water based - radiator heaters, it minimized static and really kept homes warm -- whatever happen to those?

Anyway, give me ideas on how to maintain a nice warm house this winter, I do not want to make this a major project -- keep it nice and simple.

I also have two non-working fireplaces in this old house, I don't have the slightest idea how to use / maintain one. Currently there are sealed off, and if I get it going ... will it even be safe? will it be worth it ? Please share your ideas with me -- I am desperate! ~thanks



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The house I own had no heating system other than a blower box on the fireplace when I bought it. Several thousand dollars later I had central heat with a heat pump in place. I thought all would be great, until I got my first heating bill. If I use that thing I can expect heating bills to range from $300-600 a month in the winter.

SOOOoo I have become something of an obsessive about tricks and alternative heating sources.

1. You would not believe how much outside air leaks into your house. Go around when it's cold and windy and put your hand over door cracks, keyholes in the knobs, window sills, even along the floor by the wall. If you can't plaster over the leak, tape it. All that cold air coming in just drives up your costs.

2. A $4 flannel blanket from Walmart works wonders when hung over doorways that are not regularly used. I also hang them over windows as a cheap alternative to heavy drapery.

3. Those fireplaces? Forget 'em. They'll suck out more heat than they put in. The only time a fireplace really does good is if you are either right in front of it, or you have a blower insert that forces the heat out into the house instead of sending it all up the chimney.

4. I can't say enough about those $1.25 draft dodgers that you stick on the base of your doors. Just peel the backing and stick them on. Any hardware store or Walmart will have them.

5. Insulation. When is the last time you checked it in your attic? You lose a LOT of heat through the ceiling, so a few hundred bucks worth of blown in insulation can save you thousands over a few years. You need at least 6 inches of insulation up there (I put in a foot!), so if it's all compressed down to a few inches, it's time to resupply.

Look around, you'll find one of those radiators. I finally realized the heat pump was very efficient until the outside temp dropped below 45, then the meter nearly spun off it's base. So, I hooked up a free standing, vent free, propane fueled fireplace that will make the place toasty warm when the temp drops into the 30s or below.

Avoid the temptation to get little electric space heaters. The energy they use up to make that little bit of heat is NOT worth it.




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Monday, March 10, 2014

Cheap Electric Fireplace?




Ry


I am in the process of redoing my room...I'm looking for a electric fireplace that is a deep mahagony color...not black...thats not bigger than 2 feet thats no more than 150 dollars...similiar to the CLASSIC FLAME Americana Bronze Electric Stove...does any one know where i can find one for that price?


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Hi, You might like these electric fireplaces http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=electric%20fireplace&tag=recommended0b-20&index=garden&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325 Hope this helps.

wood pellet electric fireplace?




jbarker


i have an electric wood pellet burning fireplace. its cold i want to use it and i dont know how. can someone help me? dont have insructions and too late to call landlord. please help me.


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There should be a hopper into which you pour the pellets, the easiest way to get the fire started is with a "starter stick", you can get them at any stove/fireplace shop or a place like Home Depot. Put one of those and a few pellets along with a little newspaper to get it going. There should be a timer on the stove to regulate the flow of the pellets. To make things even easier look in the Yellow Pages under stoves and call them with the make & model you have, they may have an owners manual for your type of stove.




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Sunday, March 9, 2014

do electric fireplaces look real?




amor1954


or do they look really fake? and do they actually heat up the house? and do you find the electric bill high?


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Yes, I have one in my own home, and every year people complement me on how well I decorate it. But, my house is over 100 years old, and we have a chimney that leads to a small hole in the wall in the basement, where they would feed coal into it to keep the house warm. So, with the fake fireplace, and the chimney on the roof, they might not allways match up. They do surprisingly enough heat the house very well, and in the chicago winters we always have toasty toes. They don't raise the bill anymore then a conventual heater would, but it depends on if you leave it on all winter long, and what kind of electric fireplace you buy. Hope I helped, Happy Holidays to you.

Which is more efficient--a gas or electric fireplace?




Carole B


We recently purchased a new home and the basement is quite cool as the heat rises. We want to purchase a fireplace/mantel package but we're not sure which way is best. It would be simpler to purchase an electric one, but would gas be better in the long run? Which is going to heat the basement more efficiently? It's approximately 1700 sq. ft. and we already have a gas furnace. Any suggestions?
C.B.



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It all depends on how much electricity or gas cost in your area.

Advantage of electric is you do not need a vent vs gas which needs an exhaust to dispose of the burned gas.

Advantage of gas is you still have a fireplace when there is a storm and power goes out, but you can always buy a portable kerosene heater.

I found this article which will help you decide.

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/gas-vs-electric-vs-wood-burning-fireplaces.html




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Electric Fireplace vs. Gel Fuel Fireplace?




hh


I am thinking of putting a fireplace in my living room on an interior wall, just for looks and maybe a little extra heat in the winter. I dont know anyone who has either of these fireplaces so i was hoping for a little advice from someone with some experience in this area-- thanks for your help.


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I don't agree with the previous comments.

I would suggest that you see the actual model of electric fireplace you are looking at. The downfall is that they don't look very real! Probably the most realistic is the dimplex multifire. Lennox has a nice one also that uses a dvd. Electric will give more heat, and be cheaper to operate. But make sure you see it first.

With the gel you are getting a REAL fire, which even the best electric can't compete with. The gel also crackles like a real fire. It will be more expensive to maintain. Cheaper gels do emit a slight odor. If you go with the gel I would recommend you use Sungel, it is the cleanest. You can even make it yourself, to reduce costs. They also make scented gels as well.
If you use it alot there will be some residual soot after a while, not a big deal.

If you use it on rare occasions, I would lean towards a gel, electric if you think it will get used more than twice a week.

Opinion...Electric Heater vs Radiant Heater....?




marcee00


Ok I am looking at the bigger model of the EdenPure Radiant Heaters. Or the Electric Heaters that look like a fake fireplace with same wattage as edenpure.

Can someone give the their opinion on which they like better.
I have a 14 X 60 mobile home that I use propane, but I am in an electric co-op which make my electric cheaper the Ohio Edison. I am not wanting to heat the whole home just to cut the chill from main living room. I generally keep the temp at 60 degrees not and not above 65 degrees in the extreme winter. Thank you for your input.



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Radiant without a doubt. Electric heaters are cheaper but waste your energy.
If you must use electric (as you get a good deal) how about an oil filled electric radiator?




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