Articles for tag: Solenoid, Welders

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How to Set Up and Adjust Mig Welding for the Beginner

Welder Voltage 115 Volt welders: Most machines are between 70-130 amps. The lower-end machines (70-90 amps) will usually weld with flux-core wire only. This is to keep the welders affordable. The top end machines come with a solenoid, ready to weld hard wire or flux-cored wire. The maximum thickness for the lower end welders (70-100 ...

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Daewoo Nubira Starter Replacement Tips

Both the dealer service manual and the applicable Chilton guide make removing and replacing the starter on the Daewoo Nubira sound simple: remove the wires, unbolt the old one, bolt the new one on, replace the wires, and you’re done. What they’re not so clear on is where the starter is located: above the transaxle, ...

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Dishwasher Won’t Drain? Repair, Don’t Despair

Are you having trouble with your dishwasher? Is the machine full of water? Does it refuse to drain? Don’t despair, this can be an easier DIY fix than you could imagine. Most dishwasher repairs can be made by a homeowner armed with a few tools, a little knowledge and some mechanical skills. The first thing ...

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Troubleshoot and Repair an Old Fashioned Toaster

Do you have an old fashioned toaster that you refuse to get rid of? Is it starting to malfunction? If so, I have a few suggestions that may help. Over the years, I have managed to prolong the life of a few old fashioned toasters using a handful of techniques. Here they are: Supplies Needed ...

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Introducing the KegBot — Automated Beer Dispenser

Finally the solution for those of you who dedicate way to much time tilting back a cold one and not enough time considering the consequences: it’s called the KegBot and I’m betting that one day this computer/keg/refrigerator hybrid will revolutionize the way we drink beer. Of course, I could be wrong. Anyway, the KegBot was ...

DIY Confetti Launcher

Confetti launchers are used to throw a rainbow of colored paper into the air at festive events. Several events that where confetti is commonly used are weddings, birthdays, showers and anniversaries. A homemade confetti launcher provides the individual the control of the time of launch along with the amount of confetti used. The origin of ...

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Do You Need a New Car Starter?

It may be one of the single worst feelings in the world, that feeling you get when your car just won’t start. However, far from squealing brakes or shaky steering, diagnosing a problem with your starter, or even finding the reason why your car won’t start can sometimes be very difficult. Many variables are controlled ...

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How to Repair a Ride Around Lawn Mower

Ride around lawnmowers are very useful when they are running properly. They can be very frustrating when they fail to start, do not run smoothly, or have some other problem. In this article we will look at how to diagnose and repair some of the common electrical starting problems that may occur in your ride ...