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Thread: Pex gas line?
Post: RE: Pex gas line?
When I built my current house eight years ago the plumber used some kind of flexible plastic tubing or pipe. On each end before it came out of the ground he transitioned to metal. |
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02-12-2018, 08:10 AM |
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Thread: Radiant floor heating -- pros and cons
Post: RE: Radiant floor heating -- pros and cons
I never thought about the slow temperature change with radiant heat. My shop has an over-sized gas furnace and is turned off unless I'm using the shop. The coldest it ever gets in the shop with the he... |
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02-01-2018, 09:04 AM |
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Thread: Raccoon family in my attic
Post: RE: Raccoon family in my attic
I had a border collie that used to kill coons. They can be extremely viscous. The last thing I would do is climb into an attic with a coon. I can see severe bites, headaches from hitting head on rafte... |
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01-24-2018, 10:53 AM |
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Thread: Loading process at Menard's
Post: RE: Loading process at Menard's
BloomingtonMike Wrote: (12-23-2017, 01:54 PM)
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No my experience at all. I have them load whole pallets at a time when possible. Also paperwork or shack waiting is not ever a huge investment in time... |
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12-23-2017, 02:40 PM |
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Thread: Loading process at Menard's
Post: RE: Loading process at Menard's
I have a pickup and a 16' trailer and load them both when I go. Most of the time is spent waiting on outside help staging and loading. Also waiting at the entrance gate and filling out paperwork for r... |
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12-23-2017, 01:22 PM |
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Thread: Loading process at Menard's
Post: Loading process at Menard's
I purchased a quantity of building materials from Menards and when the project was nearing completion I had two windows and a few pieces of siding to return. I also purchased 18 doors and some trim an... |
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Home Improvement
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12-23-2017, 07:38 AM |
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Thread: Upgrading shop lights to LED ?
Post: RE: Upgrading shop lights to LED ?
I found some at Lowes yesterday for $5.49 ea. I believe they were a clearance item. I bought six. |
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12-15-2017, 08:23 AM |
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Thread: shop heat options
Post: RE: shop heat options
I bought a used upflow furnace from my local heating company for $100 and made a plenum with four used registers. It has been heating my shop since 1992. It is large enough to heat my shop from 40 deg... |
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Overland1 |
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12-01-2017, 09:29 PM |
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Thread: Step Ladders
Post: RE: Step Ladders
I have four stepladders and my favorite is an aluminum that is four or five feet, the rest are fiberglass and taller. The greatest feature of the aluminum is it's weight and size. I can carry tools in... |
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Overland1 |
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10-30-2017, 06:57 AM |
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Thread: F21 error woes
Post: RE: F21 error woes
TDKPE Wrote: (10-18-2017, 07:10 AM)
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It probably has a strainer inside, which is easy to clean, but will present excessive back pressure when full of goo. I've done it a couple of times. Zero cos... |
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10-19-2017, 08:00 AM |
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Thread: Wiring house for Dish, Direct, Cable, Internet
Post: Wiring house for Dish, Direct, Cable, Internet
I bought a small 3brm ranch style house that was built in 1982. I have completely redone the outside, roof, fascia, soffits, doors, windows and siding. I am getting ready to do the interior and will b... |
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10-17-2017, 11:12 AM |
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Thread: P trap losing water
Post: RE: P trap losing water
OK, so I got the p trap out. There is no leak. The trap and the pipe it connects to are about 50% clogged with hair, rust and other sediments. My theory on the water loss is that the water was being w... |
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10-05-2017, 08:06 AM |
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Thread: P trap losing water
Post: RE: P trap losing water
Roly Wrote: (09-30-2017, 03:33 PM)
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First try and determine if in fact you are looking at the p trap and not just a pipe leading to a drum trap a short distance away. If you drill out or dig ou... |
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10-01-2017, 08:02 AM |
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Thread: P trap losing water
Post: RE: P trap losing water
I have read all of your responses and it appears that I will need to replace the P trap. Now my question is how do I remove the CI P trap. I believe they were put together with oakum and lead? I do ha... |
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09-30-2017, 07:25 AM |
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Thread: P trap losing water
Post: RE: P trap losing water
JGrout Wrote: (09-20-2017, 12:31 PM)
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I wonder if the CI trap is cracked. That would sure let it empty in two days.
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What is a CI trap? |
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09-21-2017, 07:26 AM |
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Thread: P trap losing water
Post: P trap losing water
A few months back I bought a house to remodel. It was built on a slab in 1982 and was built to HUD specs. The bathtub was no good so I removed it and the P trap (which is cast iron) had been connected... |
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09-20-2017, 07:17 AM |
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Thread: AC pad not level
Post: RE: AC pad not level
I had gutters installed when I built the house. I like the idea of the truck dolly. :D |
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07-05-2017, 02:54 PM |
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Thread: AC pad not level
Post: AC pad not level
My house is about seven years old now and little by little the pad that the heat pump rests on has been sinking on the side closest to the house. The pad is a heavy gauge plastic or fiber material tha... |
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07-05-2017, 01:38 PM |
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Thread: Changinig out 48" florescent shop fixtures for 60 watt equivalent led bulbs
Post: RE: Changinig out 48" florescent shop fixtures for...
Well I have decided to just go with the 48" LED shop lights from walmart. They are down to $38 now and I will do like Cooler and replace them as they go out. I bought one yesterday and put it up betwe... |
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01-12-2017, 08:51 AM |
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Thread: Changinig out 48" florescent shop fixtures for 60 watt equivalent led bulbs
Post: Changinig out 48" florescent shop fixtures for 60 ...
Anyone care to share their thoughts on this? An led bulb and socket is considerably cheaper than an led shop light. I am wondering how many bulbs and sockets it would take to equal one of my 48" flor... |
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01-09-2017, 10:15 AM |