carson
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Hints, Tricks and Gadgets/Tools --- small ones.
This new topic will feature a series of hints, tricks and gadget/tools that you may have in your kit bag of experience. You are probably proud of some, being the originator.
You are encouraged to post any item that comes to mind. There must be a multitude of them between us. They should be especially helpful for the Newbies and of course to Old-timers as well.
Many of them are currently buried in old posts as well as in the library, but are hard to find in one place. We will most likely get duplications but your idea may have a twist to it, making it a valid entry. Attaching images will be appreciated to make the point.
It is important to keep it to ?small? items (see below), not engine overhaul, carpet replacement etc.
This is a bit of an experiment, but has been sanctioned by the forum management.
I will make the first post in a format that I think will work easily, below.
Hint: Smoke Alarm: ? is it really working? Not just by pushing the test button to find out.
Invite your cigar-smoking neighbor over and have him blow a good whiff of smoke directly into the detector. That?s called a dynamic test.
The CO (carbon monoxide) and the propane detectors probably can be tested the same way, I?m not sure. Maybe someone can confirm that.
Trick: Low water-flow in galley sink?
Remove the aerator from the spigot, clean the screen and remove/discard the water saver washer. Water usage will stay the same.
Gadget/Tool: A quick battery and alternator/charger tester.
This little tool features 6 colored LED lamps showing voltages @ 15.0, 14.0, 13.5, 12.5, 12.0 and 11.0 volts DC. Just apply to battery terminals with and without charger/alternator in use. (RS: 22-112). Image attached below.
carson FL
P.S.: Is this project gonna fly? ???
This new topic will feature a series of hints, tricks and gadget/tools that you may have in your kit bag of experience. You are probably proud of some, being the originator.
You are encouraged to post any item that comes to mind. There must be a multitude of them between us. They should be especially helpful for the Newbies and of course to Old-timers as well.
Many of them are currently buried in old posts as well as in the library, but are hard to find in one place. We will most likely get duplications but your idea may have a twist to it, making it a valid entry. Attaching images will be appreciated to make the point.
It is important to keep it to ?small? items (see below), not engine overhaul, carpet replacement etc.
This is a bit of an experiment, but has been sanctioned by the forum management.
I will make the first post in a format that I think will work easily, below.
Hint: Smoke Alarm: ? is it really working? Not just by pushing the test button to find out.
Invite your cigar-smoking neighbor over and have him blow a good whiff of smoke directly into the detector. That?s called a dynamic test.
The CO (carbon monoxide) and the propane detectors probably can be tested the same way, I?m not sure. Maybe someone can confirm that.
Trick: Low water-flow in galley sink?
Remove the aerator from the spigot, clean the screen and remove/discard the water saver washer. Water usage will stay the same.
Gadget/Tool: A quick battery and alternator/charger tester.
This little tool features 6 colored LED lamps showing voltages @ 15.0, 14.0, 13.5, 12.5, 12.0 and 11.0 volts DC. Just apply to battery terminals with and without charger/alternator in use. (RS: 22-112). Image attached below.
carson FL
P.S.: Is this project gonna fly? ???