Archive for February, 2010

Gold Plated

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Gold Plated
What’s the best way to clean gold-plated bathroom fixtures?

Calcium deposits are beginning to show (hard water problem). Is vinegar and water acceptable, or is there a special cleaner for gold-plated stuff?

Toothpaste and a toothbrush will work great. It has to be paste, not gel.

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Star Choice

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Star Choice
star choice t.v help?

i have star choice i live in british columbia and i cant watch tv, the light on the reciever goes red and it wont let me watch tv wat do i do?

Do you have a down converter and LNA ( low noise amp)? The satellite signal cannot be decoded by a standard television set without being converted to an NTSC signal. The converter should have extensive shielding to avoid interference.

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Satellite Digital

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Satellite Digital
Is it possible to get a pay per view event (ufc 104) to a non digital/satellite tv?

I want to watch the next ufc this weekend but i just have plan basic cable and want to get it to my tv, is it possible?

No. You need a cable/satellite capable of PPV.

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Satelite Digital

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Satelite Digital
Any analog television satellite / cable still work when the digital kicks?

People who subscribe to cable TV not be affected immediately as the cable or satellite receiver to convert the analog signals as they do now. Currently, there are FCC rules require cable systems for digitizing no later than 2012 if you want to have a professional television industry, talk to your community group free of charge on the transition, contact the National Association of Broadcasters Speaker Bureau at (202) 232-6579. You can also find information on http://www.DTVAnswers.com.

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Digital Hdtv

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Digital Hdtv
You can run a digital TV, when connected to HDTV converter?

Panasonic (digital). LG HDTV converter hooked to now, we can used with HDTV digital TV converter?

> You can run a digital TV, when connected to HDTV converter? Yes, but most People do not do that. Digital TVs and has a digital tuner built into them. If you use a coupon for the type of Conveter (I guess that's what you mean) you just see a non-HD picture quality. The only reason you might want to use a discount rate converter with an HDTV is if the converter had a tuner that was better for receiving marginal signals. To use an external tuner and still want to see a high definition resolution picture, you need to use HD tuner that extends around $ 160.

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Nfusion Solaris

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

The installation of NAFTA? Help a dummy!?

My BF came home with all this gear and we must find a way to install it. Here is what we have Solaris Router Netgear nFusion receiver blue wire (I think it's DSL), cable gray (9 points, type of computer) not the instructions. Explain this to me I'm a 5-year-old. Somehow the receiver connects to your PC for automatic updates. Our team is on the other side of the room (not laptop). Our internet provider is Bell, so our internet phone comes from Jack, and passes through a black box from Bell. I really appreciate any help. Thanks!

If the new, the best place to go is that http://www.ftabins.net guides and materials for people who are new to FTA

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Quad Output

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Quad Output
can an LED light bulb be dimmed? Can it be run on less wattage that it’s total output is?

I plan to put an LED headlight system on my quad which does not have a battery, only has power from a magneto (like a generator), which powers a 45W standard bulb, when you slam the gas down the bulb goes bright, and at idle it’s dim. I want to replace it with an LED fog light system, but I’m wondering if they will work if they don’t have a constant power source delivering full wattage. I know halogen bulbs can be dimmed, but they all draw 55W which is probaly too much juice. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Led’s will also dim because the power dips and spikes when the rpm changes. Atv’s just have a crude electrical system.

I have played around with Luxeon led’s, I’m thinking this would work better. Luxeon’s need a driver circuit. Basically you wire this electrical box to the Atv’s 12v input and the Luxeon to the output. This box sends out a specific amperage and voltage to the led. It should help the dimming problem

Luxeon led’s are really bright and are now being used in flashlights. They draw very little power. The only bad part about them is that they get hot and need a heat sink(radiator).

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Connector Satellite

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Connector Satellite
How do I connect my XM satellite radio, which to me as part of my DirecTV service to my stereo system?

I want to connect the XM Satellite Radio to my stereo receiver to output audio to my speakers. Can I connect directly from my satellite TV box directly to the recipient and, if so, How can I make the connections. I need specific instructions. Type connectors, etc. Thank you very much for your help.

First is talking about the radio XM to be played through your DIRECTV Receiver? If so I can have a couple of options. If you coxial cable (black wire only with nuts on the end) the receiver to your TV you can connect the RCA cables (red and white for audio) of the audio output on the receiver to the input of accessories in the stereo receiver. Another option is to connect RCA cables from the audio output (if available) on the back of the TV at the entrance of accessories in the back of the stereo receiver. Both options will allowed to listen to your TV through your stereo as well.

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Compression Coax

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Compression Coax
1996 Yamaha pw80 revs fine in first gear through full range – mid range in 2nd & 3rd it begins to lose power?

pw80 revs fine in first gear through full range – mid range in 2nd & 3rd it begins to lose power – as if not enough fuel or air getting in. If you turn throttle on & off, I can coax the engine revs up – but will die if I go on full throttle. replaced carb already. Same problem. Air filter clean, gas tank vent clear. Compression problem? Reed valve? any other ideas?

May need a top end rebuild (cylinder, piston & rings).
2 stroke engines need to be rebuilt quite often.
If it’s never been rebuilt, have it checked.

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Catv Converter

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Catv Converter
Question for those that live alone Have Gas prices and cost of living forced you to cut back?

Just Curious.

I live alone with 2 cats, I live in Ohio and make about 25K a year. I’ve been cutting back this last year due to cost of living and gas. I was living beyond my means.
I had 2 cars, I Sold the 94 Buick and the 04 Toyota Camry and got a new Kia Rio. New car with warranty and lower payment then the Camry. paid off credit cards most of the way when I sold my Buick. I may give up my custom license plate on my car and just get the standard one.

I dumped Cable TV and bought an amplfied rabbit ears(and an HD converter box) that was 47$ right there. It was CATV or the internet. I would just go to the library for the net but it is my main form of entertainment so I guess I’ll give in on that one.

Cut out cell phone texting(put a blocker on it) and dumped my land line.
Started shopping more at Aldi’s for some stuff. Ebayed some stuff and took some stuff to a mens consigment shop that I wasn’t wearing.

How about you?

I drive 95 miles round trip to the job 5 days a week. The car gets 38 mpg by only going 60 on the e-way. It stays parked on Sat & Sun.

Quit dating altogether > women don’t seem to want to cover their half of the charges. Rarely eat out > frozen pizzas every now & then.

Never had a land line since my divorce > cell phone only. Never text. Do have cable tv > so don’t go to movies very often & only matinees when I do >no concession spending either.

Had to quit running air > fans only. Keep most of the lights off & use a dimmer switch on most of them. A toaster oven does most of oven work & occasional reheats in the microwave.

Luckily though, gas is down to $3.69 where I live > was up to $4.25 a couple of weeks ago. Every now & then, I will spend $2 on the lotto> it’s a total waste, but you have to play to win.

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