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drcpdltd t1_jea9ot2 wrote
Repost this in the fall- it’s springtime!
bcvickers t1_jea9mzj wrote
Your weather stripping done for and you might need to adjust the strikeplate to get the door to close against the new one a bit harder.
sonofa-ijit t1_jea9h3a wrote
Reply to How do I resolve a ceiling fan and light fixture that are controlled by same switches. by Madams135
Replace it with one that is controlled by remote. Nearly all of them are now.
LilyWhitesN17 t1_jea98xh wrote
You cannot repair that. Brushed concrete runs about $4 per square foot, and then factor in a cost for removing the old concrete.
thrasherht t1_jea980k wrote
Reply to How do I resolve a ceiling fan and light fixture that are controlled by same switches. by Madams135
I would replace the light fixture with a smart bulb that has a remote, and then a fan that also has a wireless remote, and mount both to a wall next to the normal switch.
Then cover that switch so those are always on.
anonanon1313 t1_jea92my wrote
Reply to How do I resolve a ceiling fan and light fixture that are controlled by same switches. by Madams135
I think smart switches/appliances/controllers/fixtures are the way of the future, so I'd lean into that rather than rewiring.
EliteTK t1_jea8z6m wrote
Reply to comment by Smooth-Zoom in How do I cover up these cracks in my sink by ohwell88
> I doubt they would charge you for it.
lol
Pinstrip3 t1_jea8udq wrote
Reply to comment by Domepiece9 in Can my motion detector porch light also be turned on and off by a switch? by Domepiece9
I believe You'd need a second set of cables or use third (ground) cable as a last resort.
If you connect the sensor to the switch you will be able to turn on/off the light but it will auto turn off after set period of time and go into motion sensing mode. That's how it works in my case anyway. Downside is I have to turn the switch off and back on to turn on the light.
Teftell t1_jea851r wrote
Rubber seal
1968camaro t1_jea847h wrote
You live where it freezes? Replace it, fixes will not work.
Domepiece9 OP t1_jea7xge wrote
Reply to comment by Pinstrip3 in Can my motion detector porch light also be turned on and off by a switch? by Domepiece9
currently have a regular porch light that is connected through a wall switch. I plan to replace that regular porch light with a motion detection porch light and run through the same switch. However, I was assuming wall switch would only turn motion detection on or off, but wanted to figure out a way to be able to turn on that light by overriding the motion detection with the same switch.
Pinstrip3 t1_jea7gtf wrote
Yes, rather easy. Rewire the sensor so it's connected through a wall switch.
Domepiece9 OP t1_jea6zv9 wrote
Reply to comment by mararch in Can my motion detector porch light also be turned on and off by a switch? by Domepiece9
This is great. thanks.
Reyway t1_jea6zcl wrote
Reply to comment by Oenonaut in How do I resolve a ceiling fan and light fixture that are controlled by same switches. by Madams135
Should still be since lights are also wired parallel.
TenderfootGungi t1_jea6vhy wrote
Reply to comment by Madams135 in How do I resolve a ceiling fan and light fixture that are controlled by same switches. by Madams135
One of the few scenarios that smart bulbs instead of smart switched make sense.
gomd216 t1_jea6d5z wrote
Replace
[deleted] t1_jea6cz2 wrote
Reply to comment by craigcoffman in How do I resolve a ceiling fan and light fixture that are controlled by same switches. by Madams135
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DeadMeadow_ t1_jea68t4 wrote
I wrapped bubble wrap in duct tape and taped it down under my door cus i dont have the patience to wait for my bf to do it. lol works p well for now
alundaio t1_jea65tc wrote
Even if it really is lead and not oil-based it's the same solution. Prime and paint it. Get the zinnsser Peel Stop.
Just from the photo it don't look like lead to me, lead peels in a specific way like a fish net and the paint chips are very heavy and brittle. There is no way the finish would have lasted this many years either. It's probably oil and that requires you to prime it first anyway.
mararch t1_jea62b2 wrote
Reply to comment by guy_n_cognito_tu in Can my motion detector porch light also be turned on and off by a switch? by Domepiece9
Then when you shut it off for, I think, 5 seconds or more, it resets to motion detector mode.
itdumbass t1_jea5z8y wrote
Reply to comment by KennstduIngo in How do I resolve a ceiling fan and light fixture that are controlled by same switches. by Madams135
This is it. You have a fan and a light wired together, on 3-way switches. Either re-wire, or leave the fan on and use controllable bulbs. Recognize that the smart bulbs might get confused if you switch off/on the fan sometimes; they may end up back in pairing mode. Not a big issue, but it can be annoying.
Telefrag_Ent OP t1_jea5y36 wrote
Reply to comment by mr_goofy in Frigidaire Dishwasher Dead? by Telefrag_Ent
Thank you! That helped me find a video, had to physically push the latch mechanism in and release the door lock. That got power back to the buttons. Found the replacement latch and it should be all set by tomorrow. Cheers!
Pinbrawler t1_jea5tj3 wrote
Reply to comment by Madams135 in How do I resolve a ceiling fan and light fixture that are controlled by same switches. by Madams135
A remote or hunter makes a new wall switch that has light on/off/bright fan on/off/speed and full power. Only issue is it’s ugly af and off white. I use them and it works well for not running more wires for full control but still being able to adjust
srentiln t1_jea5nps wrote
Reply to comment by very_humble in Frigidaire Dishwasher Dead? by Telefrag_Ent
Can also find it on the manufacturer's website, I believe.
KG3OFF t1_jea9r7m wrote
Reply to Ideas to neaten cement below toilet by iamgenet
Just completely removed whats there and use Plaster of Paris to set and level the toilet. You don’t want to use grout or cement