Now, unable to quit engineering entirely, I am making available, on the Web, some of the hardware solutions and ideas that I have found useful for my home, RV and with my hobbies. Most of the products and ideas offered, are either not on the market, unique, or available only at commercial high prices.
And, by the way, if you have a problem or idea that is begging for a solution, I would like to have you challenge me with it. I live in the high desert, Apple Valley, CA. My phone number is at the top of this page and my Email is whbrack@verizon.net
PRODUCTS AND IDEAS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: (More in the oven).
SPRINKLER-DUBLER KIT
The Sprinkler-Dubler allows the independent operation of two sprinkler solenoid valves over a 1 wire circuit (plus the normal common). The present circuit may have been originally installed for only one valve. Or this may may be a repair for a wire that has opened in a cable bundle. This kit can make it unecessary to bury new wiring.
The Timer operates the two valves in the normal manner. That is, you can program each valve independetly, by connecting its valve signal wire to any zone terminal and programing it for its own unique run time.
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BURIED CABLE, HIDDEN WIRE, PLASTIC
PLUMBING FINDER
This low cost Buried Cable Exciter,
when used with a portable AM radio, allows finding and tracing conductors such as buried sprinkler
and other cables and wiring in the ground, in concrete and in walls. Also, by flushing wires into
plastic plumbing, these lines can be located and/or traced.
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on the Buried Cable Finder"
TOUCH-SWITCH FOR NIGHT-STAND OR OTHER USES
This Touch-Switch is very useful on your bedside night-stand. It
makes it easy to turn ON and OFF a lamp or other light in the dark. It reduces the chance of knocking over the lamp or
disturbing pill bottles or a water glass on your bed side table. It is particularly useful for ill or
frail individuals.
It's 600 watt capacity makes a versatile switch for other specialized situations. It works fine with fluorescent lights.
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VERY USEFUL RV DO-IT-YOURSELF UPGRADE
PROJECTS
A number of instruction pamphlets are being prepared to permit implementing very useful RV upgrades on a Do-It-Yourself basis. These pamphlets, based upon the authors experience, are prepared with detailed, clear, text. Further unique pictorial diagrams are used, as well as pictures of all needed components, both installed and uninstalled. Most importantly, sources, for all required parts are given. These included local hardware and automotive stores and, for more specialized parts, buy-on-line sources.
Listed below are the descriptive titles of pamphlets currently being prepared. The first few are done and the others are being worked on.... based upon demand. The cost of the pamphlets is $10.00 plus $1.00 for S & H.
1] Hot water at sink faucet with no water loss.
2) Gradual emptying gray water tank while driving across country
3) Remote Control & Hidden Pump Upgrades for above emptying system.
4) Toilet spray cleaner; leak proof and water conserving.
5) Low cost, universal remotely operable replacement water valves
6) Remote control radiator cooling spray - no overheating while hill climbing.
7) Outdoor water connection for Showering (warm option), Washing, etc.
8) Battery condition/alarm and current drain indicator, meter setup.