Restore Cricket voicemail after Google Voice

First,  dial ##004# to go back to cricket voicemail.  Then make sure in Android 5 Lollipop,  phone,  settings, voicemail,  the option for your carrrier is selected. 
Phone number should be
813-382-3347.
This will help you get rid of the annoying new voicemail icon when there is no new voicemail.

Simon XT sensor programing trick

It does not say on the installation manual so in order to program some types of window sensors you need to get to the learn sensor mode and while the sensor number is flashing remove the battery on the sensor to trip it.  Removing magnet only may not be enough

Installation Manual

Riccar vacuum motor replacement RPU-B2

This is what you are looking for. Same bolt pattern, suction power. Exhaust pipe might need an extension.

Electrolux Central Vacuum Cleaner Main Motor by Electrolux http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BZBOFE0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_u4THsb00K2FSC

Sub zero beverage cooler no display fix 700BR - 3 sub-zero

Just remove the top drawer. There are two clips in the side rails under it.  Then check the connection in the back (grey cable with black connector )  it may be corroded or just need a push.

Ranco etc digital thermostat error codes

Repair a BFT RIGEL 4 gate controller board damaged by lighting

The controller board of a BFT RIGEL 4 gate opener system, apparently was damaged by lightning. When I've got  to the house, the gate was not working.

I've checked all the fuses and two of them were blown out and I've noticed the third one was jumped with a small copper wire. I believe the 24VCT transformer overheated and then burned because of this jumper wire.

After replacing the the two fuses and getting rid of the jumper with a new fuse, the one for the transformer kept blowing off so with the help of a  multi meter I've came to the conclusion  the transformer was giving a short.

Replacing the whole controller board costs around $305 with shipping but I've looked online for a 24 VCT transformer and a 1A one costs only $19 so I decided to order it first to give it a try.

I've removed the original transformer, solder the new one on, replaced the 120V external switch that was rusted and also added a GFCI outlet to protect the controller board since such an outlet was not there before. It worked like a charm and now the gate is fully operational.

Note the original transformer is rated 4A but the one I used is only 1A. The gate operators voltage requirements only get to 0.75A so I think 1A is enough to get it to work for my application.

Update 12/25/2014 

This transformer is still working correctly with no issues

Update 5/30/2016
No issues to report with this tranformer but had to change the GFCI outlet because of corrosion .

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