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There are cases when the battery terminals become covered with a white or greenish coating. This is the oxidation of metals, it is also called electrochemical corrosion. At first it does not manifest itself in any way, except for its unaesthetic appearance, but in the end

An excellent homemade product for a summer house, which on a good summer day will provide you with hot water, heated by absolutely free solar energy. Hot water can be useful for washing dishes, hands and for other needs. solar water heater

Many cat lovers are faced with the fact that their pets sharpen their claws on furniture, which is why it loses its appearance. Since cats have such a need, the best solution would be to purchase a special scratching post. It can be purchased at

Wobblers are one of the most popular lures among spinners, but the price of branded lures with good action that attracts fish is often steep. It’s especially disappointing when an expensive, catchy bait remains in the snags that

When you repair a computer power supply or perform modifications, you need to constantly take voltage measurements. It is also sometimes necessary to measure resistance using output voltages. I decided to assemble an adapter device between the power supply and

Watermelon lemonade is an incredibly tasty and refreshing drink. It is often served at resorts and seaside holiday destinations. The recipe is very simple, minimal ingredients and amazing results. Watermelon itself is very refreshing, and in the form of lemonade this

Buying mosquito repellent and midge repellent is not difficult at all these days. In any associated pharmacy there is a huge and varied number of them. But sometimes it happens that this very remedy ends unexpectedly at the right moment or

A regular tape measure can do much more than taking measurements using a retractable tape. The hidden abilities of the well-known instrument will be discussed in this article. Let's start with the simplest things.

I think that everyone is already familiar with this problem, when one fine day you take your screwdriver, turn it on, and it doesn’t work. Next, the first thing you do is try to charge it, assuming that the batteries are simply dead. But not

Any repair work is real work. In order to properly line the bathroom walls with plastic panels with your own hands, you must adhere to certain rules and instructions.

The complex taste of the liqueur is its undoubted advantage. Cherry and currant leaves give it a mysterious spicy flavor. Cherry branches are also added to the liqueur, which creates that special shade that is characteristic of drinks stored in wooden barrels.

More and more powerful electrical appliances are appearing in our homes: coffee makers, kettles, air conditioners, boilers, etc. All this significantly increases the load on the home power supply network. The first thing that reacts to an increase in circuit current is

In July, large silver carp are often caught with caviar. Frying it just gets boring. You can salt the caviar yourself. Many people do it wrong. The result is boiled caviar, which is disgusting in taste and consistency. But right

This is the most common method of opening doors with mortise locks with inserts if you have lost the key. This method is used by special organizations providing relevant services. Emergency services usually immediately knock down the door, since

Apparently, it’s time to talk about the aspects of creating a reinforced concrete fence post. Because I've been wanting to do this for a long time. And for beginners in the business of concreting something, it would be useful to learn the true technology for creating cement mortar.

All owners of manual meat grinders, if they have not already encountered it, will definitely encounter a similar problem when the meat grinder has sharpened or new knives, but it does not chop or cut the meat, but instead chews it. Such a defect as you possibly can

Everyone knows that kvass has always been considered a traditional drink in Rus'. Times change, but the foundations remain the same. Just like many years ago, tasty, spicy kvass is valued for its unusual taste and invigorating power. There are several options

There are quite a few ways to remove a piece of a broken pin or bolt. But this method can be called traditional or classical. Here you will not need any initiative or ingenuity, but all you need to do is simply carry out a certain, long-standing

Solid state relays have gained popularity recently.For many power electronics devices, solid state relays have become essential. Their advantage is a disproportionately large number of operations compared to electromagnetic ones

Good afternoon Now we will assemble a low frequency amplifier. The TDA2004 microcircuit is taken as the basis. It has two outputs, but the power of each individually is 8 watts, which is not so much. Therefore, we will use bridging. Such inclusion

Those who were engaged in plumbing, various repairs of cars and motorcycles, probably found themselves in a similar situation when they had to drill out a washer exactly to the required diameter. It would seem, take it and drill it out, what’s the problem? But not everything is like that

Hi all! If you have pets, then this article will be of interest to you. In it I will tell you how to make a very convenient drinking bowl, into which you will not need to constantly pour water, and the liquid will be dosed itself in the required proportions. Such

If you have ever encountered drilling stainless steel, then you know very well that it is quite problematic to drill through this metal just like that. It is necessary to have certain knowledge and experience, because unlike ordinary steel,

Homemade chicken ham does not compare in taste to store-bought ham.It is prepared at home with aromatic seasonings, mushrooms, dried fruits, vegetables, nuts and green sauces made from garlic, basil, parsley,