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02-20-15, 06:32 PM
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Posted By desertjim

Of course!! I don't know what I was...

Of course!! I don't know what I was thinking...........well I wasn't thinking.

That will make it easier, I think.

All I have to do is use a three-wire cable from the existing 120v outlet there...
02-20-15, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By desertjim

Thanks for all the replies. Actually, the...

Thanks for all the replies.

Actually, the wiring installed a few years ago by myself and another guy and it was attached to my previous gate opener......Mighty Mule, I think.

The new one is an...
02-20-15, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By desertjim

3-Wire Cable Colors

Hi All, I've just installed a new rolling gate opener and am ready to burn it up:o.
My wiring from the plug is GREEN, BROWN and RED. The manual shows the connections as E N L, but I can't find a...
Replies: 2
Views: 1,567
Posted By desertjim

Found the problem: One of the rods had been...

Found the problem: One of the rods had been broken off in the holder, so the rods will not go in properly to be secured by the set screw.

I wonder about taking it apart and fixing it???
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Posted By desertjim

Pistol-Grip Spot Welder

Hi All, Purchased this inexpensive spot welder, got it home and found that the rods were missing. Finally got them replaced and am about ready to give it a go.

Here's the deal: The rods just fit...
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Views: 26,219
Posted By desertjim

Not a problem with "imbalance", but I may ad a...

Not a problem with "imbalance", but I may ad a 12" disc sander where I now have that little belt sander. That would equalize the weight better.

I just don't know.....................today I...
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Views: 26,219
Posted By desertjim

Thumbs up Well, I got it. Take a look at what I mounted...

Well, I got it. Take a look at what I mounted to/on it.

It isn't hard to rotate, just as the other poster said, just pull the locking pin and spin the triangle shaped table assembly.

Am I...
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By desertjim

Thanks Guys, I was cutting a thin piece of wood,...

Thanks Guys, I was cutting a thin piece of wood, and didn't have the adjustment down where it should be. But this sucker has always given me problems. Gonna get a new blade, check the rollers and...
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Views: 658
Posted By desertjim

Crooked Cutting Bandsaw

I have a 9" wood cutting band saw that WILL NOT cut STRAIGHT. It doesn't matter if you are free-handing or cutting against a straight edge. It will cut a strait cut, but at a 20-30 degree angle, if...
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Views: 572
Posted By desertjim

Actually, it may be doing what it is supposed to...

Actually, it may be doing what it is supposed to do. I just got it. When plugged in it seems to pressurize up to a certain point, then release the air back down to a certain psi. I'm waiting now...
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Views: 572
Posted By desertjim

Question about Electric Air Compressor

I have two Craftsman Compressors with basically the same problem(?). One is a 5 Gal model and the other a 20 gal model, both on wheels (portable).

It seems that air is escaping from the regulator...
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Views: 1,538
Posted By desertjim

Thanks! I looked at those at HFT and was...

Thanks! I looked at those at HFT and was thinking they would work fine for the job.

I've traded with them for 12-13 years.

Regards,

Jim
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Views: 1,538
Posted By desertjim

Question Air Paint Spray Gun

Hi All, I bought some used wood kitchen cabinets and want to paint or stain them,
inside, out, top, bottom.................in other words, "all over".

They will be hung in the shop, so...
Forum: Water Heaters
03-15-10, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,139
Posted By desertjim

Interior Hot Water Lines

Must all hot water lines be something other than PCV?

Thanks,

Jim
08-09-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 999
Posted By desertjim

How To Work on Kenmore A/C

Re: Kenmore Model #25370229001 Installed Below Window
8 Years Old this coming Sep. Only used the past 5 seasons.

When turned on, all the function lights work from the remote.

You can hear it...
07-28-09, 08:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,756
Posted By desertjim

How could you land them incorrectly? Thanks,...

How could you land them incorrectly?

Thanks,

Jim
07-27-09, 07:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,756
Posted By desertjim

Fyi

In case any of you run into the problem of having no more room in your main panel, check to see if it will accept the THQP 1/2" size breakers

I found that my GE electrical panel will so that...
07-26-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,756
Posted By desertjim

Changing Directions

Gotta change horses, Ray. Gonna cost way too much!

I only wired my shop a year or so ago for 30 amps, and don't want to stick that much more $ in it. I guess I didn't look far enough ahead when...
07-26-09, 07:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,756
Posted By desertjim

Let me ask this, totally aside from the project...

Let me ask this, totally aside from the project we are discussing: Does the "ground" wire need to be any different gauge/size than the others?

Thanks,

Jim
07-25-09, 03:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,756
Posted By desertjim

I'm about to scrap the entire project and sell...

I'm about to scrap the entire project and sell the Lincoln!!!

I found 2,2,2,4 cable @ $6.12 per foot
I found 4,4,4,6 cable @ $5.48 per foot

I simply will not pay that much to complete the...
07-25-09, 02:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,756
Posted By desertjim

Has it been determined that there isn't a cable...

Has it been determined that there isn't a cable that can be buried that will do the job?

Regards.

Jim
07-25-09, 12:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,756
Posted By desertjim

Thanks, Ray, I'm learning. Slowly, but I'm...

Thanks, Ray, I'm learning. Slowly, but I'm learning ;). That's because it's 220v, right? It it were 110, it would need only a single 20a?

The one I need to purchase for the box at the house...
07-25-09, 09:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,756
Posted By desertjim

*The compressor is already wired direct from a...

*The compressor is already wired direct from a 30a breaker. Will I even need to change that?
A. once you transfer it to the new subpanel location and the compressor is wired for 30 amp breaker but...
07-24-09, 07:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,756
Posted By desertjim

Romex is what they use down here all the time so...

Romex is what they use down here all the time so they don't have to have conduit. I'll check the mobile home "cable" :o.
I don't care about code here, but I don't want to burn my buildings down or...
07-24-09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,756
Posted By desertjim

Thanks, Ray. 4,4,4,8......Is that three...

Thanks, Ray.

4,4,4,8......Is that three loose 4 and an 8 gauge? Can't I get that in romex?

We grounded it when we installed it. And it wasn't used. He had just bought the wrong one. Actually,...
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