Mechanics
113179120 Craftsman Sears Shop Vacuum Filters
They make finding the right filter a puzzle so I am noting here:
Research Links
- Model 113 Accessory Page
- 113177120/113177431/113177440 filter page – wrong filter but shows which other models use the same filter
- 113177120 Manual PDF
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Sears 17816 red stripe filter fits the 113177120
- Fits all Craftsman Sears Wet Dry 8, 12, 16, and 20 gallon vacs sold since 1986.
- Also fits Craftsman 6 gallon models: 113.177431, 113.177440, 113.177120, 113177431, 113177440, 113177120
- Replaces "Red Stripe" or "Red Line" Filters.
- Measurements: 6-3/4" OD, 4-1/4" ID, 7-3/4" Tall >>>> This is much too tall to fit
- Replaces Sears item number: 00917816000, 00917912000
- Replaces Manufacturer Model Number: 17816, 17912
- 17612 filter – looks like it might be the filter – It's for the 4 gallon units but somehow my 6 gallon unit is using a much shorter filter than depicted in the manual
Electronics
Tube Based Audio Amplifier Kits
There are a surprising array of tube amp kits on Ebay.
The audiophiles are nuts for tubes and kits have been created that combine silicon with vacuum tubes. An example is shown in the following:
Related Work
Business
CPAP Manufacturers and Terminology
Manufacturers
- Fisher and Paykel
I ended up buying a Fisher and Paykel HC221E on the black market. As I understand it F&P sued ebay saying the aftermarket sales of their units was depressing their pricing power. Boo hoo. Medical cartel strikes again.
Now I have to adjust the pressure.
Comments after the first night of usage: Woke up and I can feel how deeply I slept. It's difficult getting accustomed to the mask but appears it will be worth it.
Business
Emergency Stop: Honest Reliable Automobile Repair in Washington DC
Went to Washington DC. While there the serpentine belt broke on the magic bus. Cherrydales Motors helped me out same day so I did not have to stay overnight which would incur the high Washington DC hotel rates.
Cherrydale Motors
3412 Lee Highway
Arlington, Virginia 22207
Phone= 703-527-5511
Fax=703-527-0344
To anyone that finds this I recommend highly. Honest treatment when you are in less than optimum circumstances for shopping around for service is a good thing to find.
Brazil
Applying for a Brazilian Tourist Visa 2016
Steps
- As always you must apply to the consulate in the correct jurisdiction. See the map above. I have noticed slight variances in the instructions per area. These notes detail my application for an Ohio address.
- Overview of Applying for a Visa – You can no longer mail in a visa application. You can not pick a visa up in person. They will mail the passport with visa back to you via USPS only with self addressed stamped envelope
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Tourist Visa Requirements
- Passport
- Visa application form: Fill this out online. They say to print the application but it is really the receipt for the application that you print out and glue a passport photo to.
- Passport photo with white background 2×2 inches in size – this will be glued on to the visa application receipt: Says: Recibo de entrega de requerimento – RER that is printing out after filling out the online forms.
- Itinerary: Copy of purchased round-trip ticket or letter from a travel agent under applicant’s name with complete itinerary, flight number and arrival/departure dates and reservation code provided by the airline company.
- Proof of Jurisdiction: copy of driver’s license, utility bills, copy of lease, bank statements and in some cases school documents are all acceptable documents as proof of jurisdiction.
- Self addressed & stamped envelope with your address filled in. Return address of the consulate. Note the tracking number so you can track the return. U.S. Post Office only.
- Visa Fees: 160 USD. US Post Office money order filled out as described on the linked page. They only accept US Postal MOs.
