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KPC Keys DIY Build-Install-Fix
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 6 ธ.ค. 2011
I'm a remodeling contractor and I feel I have a wealth of knowledge to impart to others that may need it. My goal is to help you find a solution and that can save money since you're doing it yourself. I've found many answers to problems on TH-cam and I want to give back if I can. Many of my videos were made because I couldn't easily find one on that topic.
Hauslane Rangehood Test, Model UC-PS18-30
I test the output of this 30" wide unit and the wattage draw. I don't measure actual discharge CFM but the wattage draw on highest speed (6 speeds) should be around 260 watts, since it has twin 130 watt motors and fans. This one only draws about 180 watts on high. A demonstration can be found where they hold party cups up to the grate and keep adding cups until the entire surface is covered. I can't get one cup to stay up.
It is exhausting air, but I don't think it's near its claimed 500 CFM.
It is exhausting air, but I don't think it's near its claimed 500 CFM.
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Cut and install Rockwool mineral wool batt insulation
มุมมอง 287ปีที่แล้ว
Here, I show how to cut and install Rockwool mineral wool insulation, or stone wool as it’s sometimes referred to, batt insulation. Rockwool is a name brand. Mineral wool can be found in other brand names such as Owens Corning. It’s not the best video but it gives the gist. It may be hard to tell but I am using only my tape to mark a line down the length of the batt. And yes, I’m as slow as I a...
RV shower drain fix of slow drain and gurgling sinks
มุมมอง 603ปีที่แล้ว
In this video, I give suggestions how to fix an uphill-draining RV shower in a 2015 Jayco Melbourne 29D motorhome. It had back pressure from the gray water tank due to water being trapped in the line. This blocked proper venting and caused slow draining, spewing and sputtering water to be forced through the vanity and kitchen sinks because that was the easier way for the gray water tank to vent...
Set a toilet bowl, part 2 of 2
มุมมอง 1Kปีที่แล้ว
This is part 2 of 2. See part 1 first, including the description, here th-cam.com/video/kfvU8pa-e2g/w-d-xo.html
Set a toilet bowl, part 1 of 2
มุมมอง 128ปีที่แล้ว
In this video, I will show you how I like to set a toilet bowl. I don't show the tank installation, sorry. You might be able to figure out that I had to buy a different wax ring than what was provided with the toilet that I had purchased. This may be your case as well, depending on the relationship between the height of the top of the toilet flange (this is the flat plumbing ring that is mounte...
RV Propane-Carbon Monoxide detector replacement, Atwood model 31011
มุมมอง 3.6Kปีที่แล้ว
I replace a propane-carbon monoxide detector in the RV that has reached its 7-year end-of-life, with the same model. I describe how to remove the trim ring, which is challenging without breaking it. Do not press straight down on the tabs to release the ring. Those tabs don't flex at all. The trim ring's slots that snap on those tabs is what flexes to snap on, but is a bear to remove. The detect...
Homemade DIY Portable Solar Panel Charger, Part 2 of 2
มุมมอง 14ปีที่แล้ว
I keep on yakkin' to add some details and also explain why I chose to go this route. (see Part 1 here: th-cam.com/video/YDnJ9nKN0PI/w-d-xo.html)
Homemade DIY Portable Solar Panel Charger, Part 1 of 2
มุมมอง 47ปีที่แล้ว
Build your DIY portable solar panel charger system. I chose not to buy one of the many premade portable units for several reasons: 1. The charge controller used on those is the simpler and cheaper PWM charge controller. PWM means "pulse width modulation". While they work and are less expensive, they're not as good at making the most of the available input as the MPPT controllers, which means "m...
LG Fridge sticking Door-in-Door Fix
มุมมอง 4042 ปีที่แล้ว
In this, my first Fix-It video, I show you how to fix a sticking door-in-door latch for an LG refrigerator. I don't give the model number or anything because this may fix many different models. This fridge was purchased from Conn's in January of 2021. We started having issues with that door sticking within a couple of months I believe. I couldn't find another video out there for fixing this, be...
The 7 year life span (some say 5 years) is only after it is connected to 12v power. At least that's what I was able to research.
Does anyone know if the 7 year life expectantcy is just the total powered up time or the calendar years after the first time you power it up? My RV sits idle with the dectector not powered for more than 6 months out of the year. Does the testing button indicate whether the unit is still operable or not?
I don't know the answer to that but my manual states that you will know because the unit will chirp and not stop. I think there is a period of time where you can silence it for days at a time, but eventually you wouldn't be able to silence it. So you completely shut off the main power switch inside your camper? I used to do that too when I kept the RV in a different location because I found that the in-dash stereo, which is hooked to house power, and the propane detector both used some juice and would drain the house batteries.
Yep, this is just what I needed. Same model detector, same issue about how to get the darn thing off the wall. Same experience with the prices being all over the place, from over $150 to as low as $35. Even if the $35 unit is a year or two old it's a huge savings. Now that I know how to get the unit off the wall without breaking anything or marring the wall I'm good to go. Thanks!
Did you see below where @KylgoreTrout1 found the best way to release it? It's not the way I mention in the video.
@@KPCKeysDIYBuild-Install-Fix Yeah I did, thanks to you both.
Thanks for the explanation on how to remove the bezel!
Read the other reply above or below where it's shown a better way to remove it. Flat screwdriver in that center-top slot flexes it enough to lift it off the tabs.
The seven year life span is when the unit is in use. The manufacture date is not included in the life span.
Yes, I note in the description that it should be from power up, but don't mention that in the video. No one reads the descriptions, including me!
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I don't know what that means.
Right above the word “NOT” at the top of the bracket is a slot big enough for a flat head screwdriver. You can easily “pry” the bracket off by inserting and bending down.
Yep, that ought to do it. Thanks for that tip! Everywhere I looked before, all I found was "push down on the tabs." A screwdriver in there should flex it nicely.
I found it by mistake lol. I wasn’t sure how to get the bracket off which led me to your video.
Nice info, Mike!
Nice fix, Mike. Thanks!