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11-29-2008, 08:39 PM
Thread: Beer Battered Deep Fried Chicken
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I'll bite... This batter will handle about 1-2...
I'll bite...
This batter will handle about 1-2 lbs of product...
1-12 Ounce beer of choice...Use your own judgment here...I prefer using darker ales, but hey, what do I know...stouts, lagers,... -
09-05-2008, 06:07 PM
Thread: Which Steak Is Best??
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Top 5 Beef Steaks 1.) PORTERHOUSE:D--with the...
Top 5 Beef Steaks
1.) PORTERHOUSE:D--with the Filet Mignon on one side and a sirloin on the other, cut nice and thick, there is no better steak...
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07-23-2008, 05:26 PM
Thread: vacuum gauge [Fieldpiece]
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I had to buy that Fieldpiece model in a pinch...
I had to buy that Fieldpiece model in a pinch once when my Robinair crapped out and it was all the distributer had, aside from Supco, which I hate; I like the Fieldpiece and now, it's definitely the...
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05-09-2008, 07:30 AM
Thread: The removal of a dino
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Beautiful. Smooth choreography by obvious...
Beautiful. Smooth choreography by obvious professionals. Wish my company got jobs like that!
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04-28-2008, 07:43 AM
Thread: pizza crust
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One thing I'd say about the previous two sauces,...
One thing I'd say about the previous two sauces, is that one should cook the dry spice mix in some olive oil--before the addition of water...Briefly sauteing dried spices really invigorates their...
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Poll: Just playing devil's advocate here, but the heat...
Just playing devil's advocate here, but the heat comes from the home, transferring to the colder condensate pipe (assuming it's copper), just as it would the DX coil just a bit further upstream.
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04-17-2008, 05:15 AM
Thread: Air-to-Water heat pump?
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Unichiller with a buffer tank.
Unichiller with a buffer tank.
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04-15-2008, 05:32 AM
Thread: Failed electrical inspection
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1.) I don't know of a licensed electrician (here...
1.) I don't know of a licensed electrician (here in NJ at least) that would not check the condenser name plate before installing any breaker, regardless of what the HVAC told them to do, their name...
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04-09-2008, 04:54 PM
Thread: What's Huckabee up too?
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As a fan of Huckabee, I'm curious too. Something...
As a fan of Huckabee, I'm curious too. Something to do with Tax Day though, that seems sure enough.
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04-07-2008, 11:59 AM
Thread: Insulation Question
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Joe, I had a similar situation in a Cape I...
Joe,
I had a similar situation in a Cape I used to live in. Try removing the insulation temporarily were it eases up between the roof rafters. In each rafter bay, install corrugated baffles... -
04-07-2008, 10:26 AM
Thread: Radiant Floor Heating
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I've seen this done, but the customer had a...
I've seen this done, but the customer had a storage (buffer) tank in between the the source and the load so as to keep the water heater from cycling excessively at low temps. Loop was pumped from...
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03-30-2008, 08:42 AM
Thread: Unico or SpacePak systems
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On this point it's important to note that the...
On this point it's important to note that the "SEER" rating is the Fed's DOE benchmarking tool, and is a rating developed to compare units in strictly controlled, pre-market setting. It's like the...
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03-29-2008, 06:15 AM
Thread: Unico or SpacePak systems
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You may also be losing heat through the attic...
You may also be losing heat through the attic access (either a scuttle or pull-down), through a loose fitting return box and/or poorly installed insulation above your ceiling (or a generally lack...
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03-26-2008, 07:50 AM
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Glenn: There...as in, There is an owl over...
Glenn:
There...as in, There is an owl over yonder.
Their (possessive)...as in, Their house was painted blue and yellow.
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03-26-2008, 07:43 AM
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Wow, things have finally gone way too far. ...
Wow, things have finally gone way too far. Everybody's afraid to say no mas! I guess, thinking they'll look racist. Imagine your daughters frustration when she's the one who needs to find our where...
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03-24-2008, 08:17 AM
Thread: Whole House Humidifier in AC System Only
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Condensation will form not due to heat, but...
Condensation will form not due to heat, but because of the lack thereof in the ducts. Cooler air holds less water, thus if the air which is currently blowing out of your registers in the winter...
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03-24-2008, 08:08 AM
Thread: Very simple: Rate Bush
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Poll: Ibid I agree with everything here. Further,...
Ibid I agree with everything here.
Further, Dubya would've scored higher if he had been willing to not only stick to his guns abroad, but impose a national sense of sacrifice on all of us, including... -
03-20-2008, 07:34 AM
Thread: pizza crust
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Whale posted a good crust. Yeast feeds on the...
Whale posted a good crust. Yeast feeds on the sugar, producing more CO2 as a byproduct, resulting in a nice, less dense crust. Since it also flavors the crust slightly, honey is a better choice...
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03-17-2008, 10:33 AM
Thread: Grilling Boneless Leg of Lamb
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If it were me, I'd dry it off real well. Pat it...
If it were me, I'd dry it off real well. Pat it real dry with paper towels (so it sears well but doesn't steam) and season well with salt. Preheat your grill (or start your coals). Leave the meat...
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03-13-2008, 05:39 AM
Thread: The Cost Of Cheap Labor
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Sad that everyone in a key position seems too...
Sad that everyone in a key position seems too scared of looking racist to do something about what is clearly a national security issue.
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03-11-2008, 08:06 AM
Thread: Cooking with BEER!
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Lamb shanks braised in Guiness stout (plus...
Lamb shanks braised in Guiness stout (plus mirepoix vegs).
Brown the lightly floured shanks on high heat in canola oil, remove.
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03-11-2008, 07:57 AM
Thread: Motorized Damper Issue
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Above, plus, disclaiming DIY then asking for...
Above, plus, disclaiming DIY then asking for elaboration on the simplest of tasks is a contradiction, and airmechanical saw through it. Stop whining already.
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03-10-2008, 06:35 AM
Thread: Which size Unico to go with?
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Also, did the 2 and 2.5 ton proposers make...
Also, did the 2 and 2.5 ton proposers make similar "stand by their numbers" statements, with reasons? Did they provide copies of the system sizing sheet? Better yet, ask them to sit down next to...
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03-08-2008, 11:55 AM
Thread: Foam vs Fiberglass
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Millions and millions of tiny little bubbles no? ...
Millions and millions of tiny little bubbles no? Taking together, there's quite a bit actually. Although the gas isn't atmospheric air, the principal of resistance to thermal migration is the same.
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03-07-2008, 03:06 PM
Thread: HVAC for Earth Sheltered Home
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Ahhh, didn't read closely enough...Thought he was...
Ahhh, didn't read closely enough...Thought he was still in the planning phase
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