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Thread: Electrical box question (was damaged)
Post: RE: Electrical box question (was damaged)
Stwood_ Wrote: (07-07-2023, 05:54 PM)
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"Here", not your place apparently, the power co controls the meter box.
No one is to pull that meter besides them. And that goes for the box. It's a meter bo... |
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bottd |
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07-07-2023, 06:46 PM |
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Thread: Replacing Electrical Panel
Post: RE: Replacing Electrical Panel
I can't speak to the cost but I did my own 30 years ago, called the electric company and they pulled the meter and dropped the service. I replaced the meter base and panel, my only surprise was when I... |
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bottd |
Home Improvement
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10-13-2022, 05:51 PM |
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Thread: On the top, bottom, or side? - freezers that is
Post: RE: On the top, bottom, or side? - freezers that i...
DogwoodTales Wrote: (09-25-2022, 04:07 PM)
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Looking to buy a new fridge.
What are your pros/cons about having the freezer on the top, the bottom, or a side by side unit?
Thanks
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Have had them... |
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bottd |
Home Improvement
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09-25-2022, 06:44 PM |
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Thread: Need some of this
Post: RE: Need some of this
Gregor1 Wrote: (05-02-2022, 04:23 PM)
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Thanks for the responses. I didn't find quite what I need, but at least now I know what I am looking for.
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https://www.amazon.com/Q-Legrand-WP1014-WH-V1-L... |
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bottd |
Woodworking
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05-02-2022, 05:24 PM |
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Thread: pocket door install in new wall?
Post: RE: pocket door install in new wall?
Yes, Johnson makes some great pocket door systems and there are a few youtube videos that show exactly the installation process. |
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bottd |
Home Improvement
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04-27-2022, 07:04 PM |
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Thread: Testing an HVAC Unit
Post: RE: Testing an HVAC Unit
crokett™ Wrote: (11-11-2021, 03:49 PM)
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Someone I know moved a small house for his in-laws. He has the HVAC unit (heat pump) from before the house was moved. He wants to test it before installin... |
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bottd |
Home Improvement
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11-13-2021, 02:00 PM |
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Thread: How do you shingle the peak with architectural shingles?
Post: RE: How do you shingle the peak with architectural...
Dumb_Polack Wrote: (11-08-2021, 08:51 AM)
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Hi,
So I'm re-shingling the roof on our shed I build 15+ yrs ago. I accidentally bought architectural shingles vs the 3-tab ones that were on there. ... |
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bottd |
Home Improvement
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11-08-2021, 09:59 PM |
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Thread: Replace heat and air in my house
Post: RE: Replace heat and air in my house
gear jammer Wrote: (10-03-2021, 08:10 PM)
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I've gotten two bids on central heat and air. Both are 13 seer AC. 16 seer is another $450 dollars. Do I need the higher ratings in an AC unit. I'm in NW ... |
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bottd |
Home Improvement
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10-04-2021, 03:40 PM |
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Thread: wiring/conduit question
Post: RE: wiring/conduit question
Thinking about connecting that 10 gauge wire to outlets - just asking - But pigtailing the outlets in with 12 gauge wire would be perfectly acceptable, right? |
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bottd |
Home Improvement
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09-20-2021, 05:39 AM |
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Thread: HVAC Install
Post: RE: HVAC Install
TDKPE Wrote: (06-22-2021, 02:22 PM)
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I guess I'm too late, but the exceptions you're probably referring to are in Article 440, and allow an "oversized" breaker or fuse value than the wire gauge wou... |
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bottd |
Home Improvement
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06-22-2021, 03:10 PM |
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Thread: HVAC Install
Post: RE: HVAC Install
bottd Wrote: (06-14-2021, 03:50 PM)
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I agree if I was buying the wire from scratch it would make sense to just go with the 10 gauge but I have at least 100 feet of 12/2 in both romex and bx sitting... |
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bottd |
Home Improvement
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06-22-2021, 02:10 PM |
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Thread: HVAC Install
Post: RE: HVAC Install
I agree if I was buying the wire from scratch it would make sense to just go with the 10 gauge but I have at least 100 feet of 12/2 in both romex and bx sitting on a shelf in my shop and was hoping to... |
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bottd |
Home Improvement
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06-14-2021, 03:50 PM |
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Thread: HVAC Install
Post: RE: HVAC Install
EricU Wrote: (06-13-2021, 09:21 PM)
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Someone asked this exact question on Mike Holt forums last year and I don't understand the answers.
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I know generally speaking 12 gauge for 20 amps, 10 gaug... |
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bottd |
Home Improvement
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06-13-2021, 09:41 PM |
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Thread: HVAC Install
Post: HVAC Install
My day job is commercial HVAC, zero installs...all repair and maintenance. I have been ask to help with a charity install of a Mitsubishi VRF system this coming weekend. The equipment is already bough... |
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bottd |
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06-13-2021, 06:27 PM |
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Thread: drop point utility knife blade
Post: RE: drop point utility knife blade
KyleD Wrote: (06-12-2021, 02:45 PM)
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Why doe nobody make a drop point blade for utility knives? I carry a folding utility knife around and am always dulling or breaking the very tip. A drop point w... |
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bottd |
Woodworking
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06-12-2021, 08:07 PM |
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Thread: canless lights and the electrical code
Post: RE: canless lights and the electrical code
EricU Wrote: (06-04-2021, 09:56 AM)
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There are a lot of led lights that go in a hole in the ceiling and have a remote junction box. I see they sell brackets to attach the junction box to the light... |
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bottd |
Home Improvement
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06-07-2021, 04:16 PM |
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Thread: Gluing, then screwing two pieces of wood for improved structural performance
Post: RE: Gluing, then screwing two pieces of wood for i...
taxman Wrote: (05-28-2021, 11:37 AM)
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Hi,
Any idea why the cover would affect the compressor? I was about to install such a device, mainly to stop/slow rain coming in the back and had not consid... |
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bottd |
Woodworking
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05-28-2021, 05:20 PM |
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Thread: replacement Ridgid vac hose
Post: RE: replacement Ridgid vac hose
Howard Pollack Wrote: (03-20-2021, 09:23 AM)
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Do folks have a recommendation for replacement hose for a Ridgid shop vacuum cleaner? The one I've struggled with for years is too short inflexible an... |
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bottd |
Woodworking
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03-20-2021, 10:46 AM |
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Thread: Air Conditioner for Studio
Post: RE: Air Conditioner for Studio
Not sure about the other mini split manufactures but a nice thing about mitsubishi is they don't hide anything. There website, mylinkdrive, is great.
https://mylinkdrive.com/USA |
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bottd |
Home Improvement
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10-18-2020, 07:12 AM |
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Thread: Alternating tread stairs?
Post: RE: Alternating tread stairs?
JDuke Wrote: (09-20-2020, 06:05 PM)
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I have seen online several examples of alternating tread stairs, has anyone here had any experience with them?
I just put a loft in my shop for storage, and ... |
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bottd |
Home Improvement
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09-21-2020, 09:40 PM |