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Soldering wires to 1156 base to adapt led panel

I ordered a 10 pack of the 48 led panesls. These ones don't come with the adapter to fit a BA15S base so I had planned on just soldering the wires to some 1156 bulb sockets after breaking the glass off. It does not look as easy as I first thought.H...

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Homemade dash mat/cover?

Has anyone made a dash mat? I know one company sells them but I'm wondering if I can do it less expensively myself. What materials would be used? DH thinks indoor/outdoor from Lowes would work - I'm not so sure. What do you think?

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Rearranging FW pump

I am looking to move my FW pump and do some silencing. It currently resides under the kitchen sink and takes up valuable space for storing pots/pans. There is a small storage next to it that is where the FW fill comes through.I am thinking of mountin...

jamnw by • Explorer
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Looking for pics of car audio conversion

I am replacing my RCA 120v factory bookshelf stereo with a 12v car unit. After removing the RCA unit I have a large space to fill. I would like to install the head unit and the speakers in this space. Looking for pictures of your conversions to get...

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Magnetek 6300Q power converter failure

I have a '99 keystone Sprinter, It is my home, away from home for work. I just had the fridge die,$1500, then went to move & rooms wouldn't come back in, turns out both batteries were dead(I put in new when I bought in 2008) replaced with die hard ma...

Oxygenics Shower Head

Good morning!I am looking to replace my shower head with an Oxygenics model. I am currently looking on Amazon and there are like 100 options and I have no idea whether they would all be compatible/useful as a replacement for the original shower head...

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Refrigerator vent duct fans

I just finished my refrigerator modification. It took about 1 hour total to complete.I can't get good pics of the fans themselves. They are mounted at the top of the access panel cutout. I used two 12V computer fans and screwed them to the wood frame...

jamnw by • Explorer
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Bauer NE Keyless Entry

I'm wondering if anyone has installed the Bauer NE retrofit keyless entry lock? I'd like to know how you like it and if you'd recommend it. Thanks, Philliphttp://www.bauerproducts.com/bauerne.php

pcm1959 by • Explorer
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Fastway Flip Jack Foot

Installed my new jack foot the other day. So far, I like the idea and how it works! Because of clearance issues, I always had to remove the jack foot, but this will save a bit of time.It's advertised to add 6 inches of travel to the tongue jack. Well...

Double pole Double Throw Switch For inverter

I got a 2k watt inverter and will be running all the outlets in my camper with it. My best friend is a Electrician and he suggested using this type of switch instead of a transfer switch.I will hook up the load "outlets" to the center of the switch....

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Adding a new roof vent (& cutting the hole for it)

Hey all,Has anyone ever added a new roof vent? I don't mean replacing an existing one ... I mean cutting the hole in the roof and putting one in where there wasn't one to begin with. Any tips or thoughts?Thanks,

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