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    Rapid thumping noise in decorative chimney flue after switching to AC

    Does the noise cease to happen if you turn the cooling function off? The 10 - 15 Hz "wham" could be a pump or an off-balance fan associated with the cooling system.
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    Lawn/Garden Wind Speed required to topple Patio Screen Support

    It would be very un-pleasant to be sitting on your patio in winds anywhere near that speed. When a storm is imminent just roll up the screens, go indoors and pour yourself a double Scotch.
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    How Does a Retired Electronics Engineer Stay Engaged with Physical Sciences?

    I am a retired Electronics Engineer. BSEE from Iowa State Univ and MSEE from California State Univ-Northridge. Still interested in the physical sciences.
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