Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?

[Mf1]

Is a simple adapter good enough to plug a 240v plug Aircon in a normal outlet?

[CountValentine]

Is a simple adapter good enough to plug a 240v plug Aircon in a normal outlet?

Need to check the rating on both.

[Mf1]

What should the rating say for it to work?

[yos9694]

Is a simple adapter good enough to plug a 240v plug Aircon in a normal outlet?

No it is not enough. 240V outlets in the US are doubled up conductors, i.e. there are 2 legs of 120V each. The outlets have 4 holes, two for hot, one for neutral, one for ground. Eve if you had an adapter that converted the 3 hole to 4 holes (i doubt such a thing exists) it will not work because you will only pull 120V from that point.

The adapter is meant for travel to Europe where the single pole outlets are 240V.

You might be able to convert a 120V outlet into 240V if you're handy. That's my rec

[Yo ssi]

You might be able to convert a 120V outlet into 240V if you're handy. That's my rec

Isn't usually done with two outlets? Unless perhaps having 7-10amps is enough

[yos9694]

Two breakers, yes. I wasn't trying to give a how to guide in that post just to clarify what would be needed

[CountValentine]

Isn't usually done with two outlets?

Will usually need to run another line to the outlet.

[Essen est zich]

I would like to add clear plastic vinyl to my dining room chairs.
Does anyone have any suggestions of what plastic vinyl to use? There a different options of thickness and i am not sure what is best. TIA

[VacationLover]

I would like to add clear plastic vinyl to my dining room chairs.
Does anyone have any suggestions of what plastic vinyl to use? There a different options of thickness and i am not sure what is best. TIA

IMO it's a big mistake as it has no special benefit, and causes sweating in the summer.

[yungermanchik]

IMO it's a big mistake as it has no special benefit.

Your kids never spill grape juice or had an accident while seated?

[VacationLover]

Your kids never spill grape juice or had an accident while seated?

I have leather. I believe the thicker, the better it will be. The thinner/softer the plastic, the more problems you might have from sweating etc.

[aygart]

I would like to add clear plastic vinyl to my dining room chairs.
Does anyone have any suggestions of what plastic vinyl to use? There a different options of thickness and i am not sure what is best. TIA

Get the thickest you can

[yelped]

Your kids never spill grape juice or had an accident while seated?

My chairs are upholstered with washable fabric.

[aygart]

My chairs are upholstered with washable fabric.

Great until it soaks through

[yungermanchik]

I have leather. I believe the thicker, the better it will be. The thinner/softer the plastic, the more problems you might have from sweating etc.

Obviously if you have leather,

IMO it's a big mistake as it has no special benefit.

But for us plebeians, that have regular fabric, it definitely does have a very clear benefit.

[zh cohen]

clear benefit.

Pun intended?

[yungermanchik]

Pun intended?

CLEARly

[etech0]

Might be worth comparing the work/price of covering with plastic vs reupholstering with leather (but don't get faux leather which will peel right off)

[aygart]

Might be worth comparing the work/price of covering with plastic vs reupholstering with leather (but don't get faux leather which will peel right off)

Or a high quality vinyl

[Euclid]

Might be worth comparing the work/price of covering with plastic vs reupholstering with leather (but don't get faux leather which will peel right off)

I'm going through this with my couch which I bought 4 years ago. Had no idea it wasn't *real* leather. Frustrating - bought it from a local frum store :/