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Why does my lighting circuit fuse blow every time a bulb "blows" and needs replacing?
Answer: I suggest that you replace the rewireable fuses with miniature circuit breakers of the same ratings, or at leas..
Why does my ipod keep freezing up? And how can i unfreeze it?
HelloI have an ipod.My ipod keeps on freezing,I don’t know why though!Can someone tell me why it keeps freezing and how..
Why does my ionic pro make a static sound when it runs?
I have three ionic pros and they all make a static type sound when they run which is really annoying. I clean them weekl..
Why does a DVD player say "NO DISC" when there is one in?
Answer: There r 2 solves for this problem1)First check the disk. If possible try playing the DVD on another DVD player ..
Why do you never see a straight banana or a curved breadstick?
Should not the government be addressing this fundamental flaw in consumer facilities?Answer: They are normally shipped ..
Why do you have to wash newly bought clothes?
I have recently observed that when people go to the store to buy new clothes they always have to wash the clothes first ..
Why do you have to put the date on the postage meter?
I know you can run it through w/o the date, but why run it with the date. Is it for business purposes?Answers: There are..
why do you have to charge a phone for about 16 hours before you can use it for the first time?
We bought a new cordless phone and it says to charge it for 16 hours before first use. Why? Will we ruin it if we use it..
Why do you get a strange taste and feeling when licking one of those squared batteries?
Answer: A 9 volt battery? Becasue youre essentially completing the connection. You then feel the zing and notice that l..
Why do wires get so tangled? I'm sure I never touch them over night and the next day they are re
Im sure I never touch them over night, the house maid is afraid of cleaning them, and the next morning they are complete..
Why do we use amplifier in mition detector?
Why do we use low power quad operational amplifier in Motion detector?Answer: op-amps can serve purposes other than sim..
Why do we use 240Volts 50Hz in some countries e.g U.K, while 110 Volts 60Hz in others (as the phase
For instance, the phase voltage in most parts of the world (U.K, Nigeria and some parts of Canada) is 240 Volts, {i..
Why do we set our alarm clocks to go off at whatever time,when they actually come on?
Lighthearted gibberjabAnswer: sometime your biological clock batteries need rechargin and the electrical clock alarm gi..
why do we say a alarm clock is going off, when really its coming on?
Answer: Think about it...Because the very second that it sounds, you say the alarm clock is going off! and slam you tur..
why do we say 1,2 4 when we test microphone.?
Answer: ive only heard 123. You mean 1, 2, 3? People also say testing and checking the mic. What are we supposed to say..
Why do we PRESS harder on the REMOTE when we know the batteries are going dead?
Answer: LOL utterly stupid things we do. We assume it takes more energy so pressing is supposed to get that extra juice..
Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting weak?
Answer: lol. that question made me laugh. it is so true. i know i do it horribly. thanks for makin my day dude Ha Ha, i..
Why do we press even harder on a remote-control when we know the battery is dead?
Answers: In hopes that just a little more juice can be squeezed from them--at least just enough to avoid having to get u..
Why do we pay for TV? Isn't that what commercials are for?
...and in a few years broadcast television will be outlawed. If I must pay for TV, why cant I purchase only the channels..
Why do we not get shock when we touch a battery?
Answer: most of your answers are close so far. a standard AAA, AA, C, and D cell batteries produce a very low voltage w..
why do we need to save electric power?
Answers: It is not that we should save powerwe should not waste it but we should use it judiciouslyas you use all other ..
why do we measure air conditioners capacity in tonnes?
Answers: Its how we measure...aw crud I dont know either... Other answers: we dont; we measure them in BTUs (British The..
why do we hunt around the room for the remote when we can change the channel on the tv panel at the
Answer: Because we are not lazy couch potatos.We enjoy the 5 minute hunt, else why would we lose the remote? Since most..
Why do watch advertisements show 10 hrs 10 min & 40 sec in all their advertisements?
Every time you see a watch/clock advertisement in news paper or television... it is always shown ten past ten ve always ..
Why do watch advertisement display 10:10?
Why do most watch adverts show the time set to 10:10? it marks something of historical importance? just pure asthetics?A..
why do vcr tapes occasionally get hung up on vcr when ejecting?
I have a Hitachi vcr player; sometimes the tapes hang up (pull out the back of the casing) and cannot be used. Whats hap..
Why Do Toasters Have A "Single Slice" Slot? What Would Happen If You Toasted A Single Slic
Answer: The world would come to an abrupt end! Dont do it, were counting on YOU to save us all! (LOL) the space- time c..
Why do they wrap CDs DVDs and videos in plastic?
Its unnecessary and almost impossible to get off without using your teeth!Grrrrrrr!Answer: So they dont get scratched o..
Why do they call the new ear pieces blue-tooth when they go in your ear.?
Answers: you would think of something as such, huh? Other answers: Bluetooth is the protocol that allows the two devices..
Why do the instructions say not to use rechargeable NiMH batteries in a smoke detecter?
Answers: NiMH have a shorter shelf life that other batteries. If you left them in a smoke detector they would be dead in..
why do the chinese make all of our electronics???
Answer: Actually, the Japanese make MOST of our electronics (think Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Pioneer, kenwo..
Why do the brightness and contrast controls on TV's and monitors appear to have the same functio
To the naked eye, they appear to both brighten the image. So, whats the difference between brightness and contrast contr..
Why do telephone keypads have 1 at the top but calculators and computers have 1 at the bottom ?
Answer: The calculator keypad arrangement came from adding machines which came before touch tone phones. Its the same a..
Why do stores cash registers uses recipes that erases?
Answer: You may need to rephrase your question to make it a little more clear. If youre referring the the cash register..
Why do stereos approach 0dB as they increase in volume (they start at around -82dB)?
Answers: What we think of volume is really an attenuation of the signal. At 0db or full volume, the gain is at maximum w..
why do speakers pick up on the sound of a text message being received?
Answer: Its not the speakers that are picking up the sound of the text message - its the amplifier.When your phone rece..
Why do some gas stations still sell CASSETTES?!?
Sheesh! You think they wouldve gotten rid of them by now.Answers: Their trying to get rid of them and some people are st..
why do some electronic items say "Do not use rechargable battery" Why does it matter?
Answer: It has to do with voltage. Regular battery cells (i.e. alkalines, etc.), whether AAA, AA, C or D, have 1.5 volt..
Why do some DVD players and stereos have a USB port?
Answer: The source of playing the file might no longer coming from the disc.Now even car stereo come in the form of SDC..
Why do snooze minutes last 9 minutes?
Answer: Mine lasts 5....... mine doesnt - my snooze is 5mins on my alarm clock and on my phone its less i think Mine 4...
Why do plugs have two to three prongs?
Answer: The three prongs are live, earth and neutral. earth is the third prong which is not always included. it is for ..
why do companies release their products in asia before they do in the united states?
Answer: some products are released there naturally because most are made in asia. the bad thing though is that they don..
Why do CDs hold about 80 min. worth of audio, but DVDs can hold several HOURS of video and audio?
....And not to mention animated menus, games, and DVD ROM capabilities.Answer: The easiest way I can try to explain thi..
Why do cables get tangled?
Why do cables for plugs and other things around the house always become tangled in each other? even though they were ori..
why do bulbs blow at the same time?
take tonight the down staires liught has blown,usually the rest tend to follow suit after it, its not bad wireing lol be..
Why do blank CDs and DVDs not come with blank labels like tapes and minidisks used to?
Answer: Hmmm.... not one correct answer yet.Cost... thats the only reason. because you can write on a cd or dvd with a ..
Why do batteries run out?
Answer: An effect with similar symptoms to the memory effect is the so-called lazy battery effect. (Some people use thi..
Why do batteries leak when you leave them in a electronic device for a long time?
Answer: because they have an expiration date They lose there charge and the acid has to go some place. When you start u..
why do batteries carrode?
Answer: Batteries contain acids. If something happens so the case leaks, the acid will cause corrosion. It is rare for ..
why do ATM machine's have brail?
I wonder, cuz its not like blind people can drive....lolAnswer: Blind people can be driven to an ATM. The Americans Wit..
Why do Americans call torches 'flashlights' when they don't flash at all.?
Answer: They used to have a flash button on them so people back during wars/harsh times could send coded messages in Mo..
Why do all UK phone numbers begin with a zero?
Answer: Its an acknowledgement signal to the exchange to open a line. Once the line is established the remaining digits..
why do all TV commercials on watches display time 10:10 ?
Answers: Because it makes the faces of the watches look like they are smiling. thats suppose to help sell the watches be..
Why do all of our electronics use electricity when there is even faster way to transmit information?
Answers: Without electricity electronics wouldnt work. Perhaps that was a stupid answer to a profound question; or your ..
why do all clocks in showrooms show the time as 10:10?
Answers: Psychologically, it has been shown to be the most positive/optimistic time which in turn leads to more sales. P..
Why do all advertisements for watches/clocks show the time on the picture as 10.10?
Answer: See closely ..It makes smiling face. i got the same query earlier and then i have started search for this.then ..
Why do all "wall-wart" adapters seem to be the wrong voltage?
I have a drawer full of those wall-wart AC to DC adapters. Most of them are labeled 9V, some are 6V, and a couple are 3V..
Why do advertised watches always read 10:10?
Answers: When set at 10:10, the hands nicely frame the watchmakers logo/name and/or a diamond or jewel of some sort. Its..
Why do ads (in magazines) advertising watches always have the time on the watch say 10:10?
Answers: Believe it or not I heard it is a marketing ploy. Apparently by setting the time on the watches to 10:10, the w..
Why do a lot of new analog clocks come from the factory set at 10:10?
Answer: It looks good.Notice that every watch or clock ad also shows the time as 10:10. Its balanced visually, so thats..
Why do my 1 month old kitchenaid double ovens keep displaying the "sabbath mode" and compl
Just installed about a month ago, BRAND NEW and it(KEBC277) began, today, to completely shut down and display SAb. I hav..
why didnt anybody answer my question? can u answer it now?
WHAT KIND OF SPRINT PHONE SHOULD I GET?im considering the samsung a900 (blade) but $99.99 is a bit much for a phone. any..
Why did Xbox send me a free Xbox 360?
a few months ago my 360 broke, so i called xbox and they were going to send me a box, whihc i would put my console in an..
Why did they come up with 10-4 meaning I understand?
(over the scanner/radio)Answers: They came up with a list for meanings so they wouldnt have to say things around people ..
Why did the record player stop?
I mean theres nothing wrong with it whats the reason?Answer: Check the fuse in the plug. It may have blown because the ..
why did the dvd written in data format can't work in Telivision dvd player?
Ive written a dvd through dvd writter .when i like to play in Telivision it does nt play. whats the reason behind it?Ans..
Why did the clock stop working on VCR/DVD player?
When I set the time on VCR/DVD player it stays at the time i set it at and now I am unable to schedule shows to record. ..
why did sony betamax fail?
Answers: While Betamax was technically superior to VHS in terms of video fidelity, it failed in the most significant way..
Why did old VHS tapes end with that annoying screech that wakes you up when you've fallen asleep
Answer: When they make the tapes, they have a big reel of tape and record maybe a couple hundred copies on that reel, u..
Why did my dvd/vcr suddenly stop and lose all power? I tried to plug it into a different outlet, not
My step-son was watching a video and all of the sudden it stopped working. We only really ever use it on weekends and ev..
why did alexander graham bell invent the telephone? how are the phones a great use in today society.
Answer: Funny thing about that. When He invented the phone, he took the idea to Western Union, and they told him that n..
why computer are always infected?
computers are infected because they are using internet beware of them................Answers: computers are not always i..
why CE is typed in electronics goods.is it for consumer electronics. !!!?
Answers: CE is one of the european certifying agency, a product bearing its logo means that it has undergone a pre defin..
Why capacity of air conditioners are measured in tons?
what does it signifyAnswer: Air conditioning cooling capacity is often measured in tons. A ton of cooling represents th..
why cant you put a light timer in a four plug adapter?
Answer: dont know why you cant , cos i can. Mine works. Are you talking about a trailing lead? If its just the plug in ..
why cant i play my dvds recorded on my phillips dvdr70 on other dvd players?
Answers: I think the Philips DVDR70 records to DVD+r/DVD+rw and some dvd players, especially older models, wont replay t..
why cant i hear the sound in my motorola h350 bluetooth headset?
i purchased new headset it worked great for bout an hour, now i cant hear anyone and they cant hear me, i hear beeps and..
why cant a black and white printer print in white????????
Answers: A black and white printer would technically be a colour printer (black and white are colours).You are talking a..
Why cannot have Direct T.V. Satelite in Canada?
Answer: The signal is blocked in Canada, so Bell Express Vu and Starchoice will be competitive. When Direct TV first ca..
Why arent women so enthusiastic to try out New electronic Gadgets as Men?
Answers: As a female, Im all for new gadgets. Keep in mind, however, that sure, some of it may be genetics, but Im willi..
Why aren't there A and B size batteries?
Theres AA and AAA and C and D, what happened to A and B?Answer: Those batteries were used for vacuum tube radios back a..
Why aren't my speakers as loud as they used to be?
I recently bought a new computer desk, and in the process of relocating my computer, I totally unplugged everything from..
Why Aren't My PC Speakers Broke?
Im really bad at knowing whats wrong with my p.c but I know when its BROKEN lol. My speakers wont play a damn thingAnswe..
Why aren't my dvd's that I recorded off my home vhs tapes playing on any dvd player.?
The dvds will only play on the dvd recorder that I dubbed them on.I have used dvd+r and dvd-r.Answer: Sometimes they wo..
Why aren't DVD's replaced by a better alternative,which is cheap and portable??
Answer: DVDs ARE CHEAP AND PORTABLE because corrupt beaurocrats like the president and the government (excluding democr..
Why aren't all 1.5V batteries the same size?
It annoys me! My kids have battery operated toys, almost all using mutiples of 1.5V. Oh good - I have AAs and Cs! Oh wai..
why are we using aluminum antenna element or device??pls help...?
Answer: It is cheap and works.I not sure what you really want to know, things will change. I give two links to the FCC...
Why are we still using disc-based media?
Technology in hard drives today would enable us to have all the infrmation of a dvd or hddvd in a USB or FireWire compat..
Why are video images running so slow, sometimes not at all on my computer?
For example: I have pictures on my profile that sparkle and move but on my computer there are no movements. Does that me..
why are video games popular?
Answers: Because they allow you to immerse yourself into another time/place/person/thing and just not worry about anythi..
Why are VCR connections different from those of DVD Recorders?
I recently bought a DVD Recorder. What a disappointment! With the VCR, the remote control allowed you to switch between ..
Why are those "guaranteed to work" products only available through mail-order via "la
Answers: They are trying to get someone who is sleepy to buy them. I would look for these products on ebay or half.com. ..
Why are there so many types of electrical plugs?
Why two-pins, and three pins, of various shapes, why cant they all just be three-pins, so we dont have to keep looking f..
Why are there so many different standards for power plugs?
Answers: Interesting question, I learned this from wikipedia: The reason that there are now over a dozen different style..
why are there slight buzzy noises coming out of my speakers?
At least my speakers work and I can listen to music and stuff but there are slight buzz noises coming out of my speakers..
Why are there only two pins in electrical plugs in the US?
Do they not have an Earth connector?Answer: chances are youre just in an older building. most old buildings dont have t..
Why are there no size "B" batteries ?
Answer: There used to be but they were banned for being too powerful
why are there no national air conditoners in the market any more?
Answers: I dont know. Other answers: 2 reasons1st they are discontinued2nd the refrigerant which makes an air conditione..
why are there no B batteries?
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ just wonderingAnswer: hah..
Why are there no A or B sized batteries ?
Answers: They were REALLY big! I forgot about those, they were used in radios before transistors came along.Theres a pic..
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