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02-15-11, 07:25 AM
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Removing Paint from Oak Grain

I have several oak veneered doors in my house that were originally painted white over bare wood (a long time ago, not by me), but I would like to have them stained now instead.

I have stripped...
Replies: 1
Views: 1,104
Posted By kck71

Digital Converter Box Question

When I run through a channel scan on my digital converter box, it appears that there are a lot of channels being found, but when the scan is done only a couple will be available.

Is the signal on...
03-23-10, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,137
Posted By kck71

The P-trap for the sink would be right below the...

The P-trap for the sink would be right below the sink tailpiece, and then it would go into the wall to a 90° fitting that would drop it down below the floor to run back to the main stack. The run...
03-23-10, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,137
Posted By kck71

Horizontal Vent Line Question

I have a question about providing adequate venting for a pedestal sink installation in a second floor bathroom. As planned, the sink would be beyond the "critical distance" from the main vent stack,...
12-16-09, 05:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,171
Posted By kck71

Additional information

A couple of other details I forgot to include. The window glass is LowE with Argon in between. Also, these were complete window replacements, down to the rough opening (not just an insert). Thanks.
12-16-09, 05:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,171
Posted By kck71

Storm Window Condensation

This might be a dead horse subject, but I can't find much information to solve my problem. This past summer I installed new Marvin CUDH clad double-hung windows, with combination storm windows, in my...
05-13-09, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 780
Posted By kck71

Clothes Dryer Wiring Question

I am in the process of wiring a house addition that will contain a utility room (washer/dryer). In the interim, until the addition is done, can I wire the new dryer circuit on the same breaker as the...
05-08-08, 03:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,461
Posted By kck71

Retrofit Mortise Lockset for Exterior Door?

I have an exterior door in my 1908 house that needs to have the lockset updated. Door is 36" wide, oak, 1-3/4" thick. It currently is set up for a mortise lockset (locked with skeleton key, more like...
Replies: 1
Views: 1,462
Posted By kck71

Door Weatherstripping Question

I have an exterior door in a new addition that needs to be weatherstripped (I live in Wisconsin). It is a 36" oak door that is hung in a home-built oak frame. Door is 1-3/4" thick, solid core, with...
04-25-08, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,692
Posted By kck71

From what I can see inside the box, the issue no....

From what I can see inside the box, the issue no. is V-2813. The panel cover is listed as a QOC30UF Series S01 Type 1 Enclosure. Does this shed any light?

I also took a closer look at the rails in...
04-25-08, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,692
Posted By kck71

QO Circuit Breaker/Combining Circuits Questions

Hello. Sorry in advance for the long post.

I am needing to make room in service box (Square D Type QO). I can either combine two smaller circuits onto one breaker, or use the double-pole breakers...
03-27-08, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 31,345
Posted By kck71

I am in Southwest Wisconsin, near Lancaster....

I am in Southwest Wisconsin, near Lancaster. Would you suggest putting the washer outlet high as well? I was going to have that directly below the dryer outlet about 12" off the floor. (Both are...
03-25-08, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 31,345
Posted By kck71

Stackable Dryer Outlet Placement?

Hello. Just wondering if there are any set guidelines (I'm in Wisconsin) or rules of thumb for 220V outlet placement for a stackable electric dryer. The outlet is part of a new addition that I'm...
03-20-08, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,105
Posted By kck71

Yard Lamp on Switch Question

I'm installing an outdoor, dusk-to-dawn yard light. It is a 170-watt mercury vapor type, and I would like to wire this into a switch in the house so that it can be turned off, if necessary. By my...
03-20-08, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,281
Posted By kck71

Combining Circuits Question

Hello. I'm trying to free up a couple breakers in my house main service box (200 amp) to run a couple of new circuits out to a new house addition. Several of the current circuits in the box have only...
03-15-08, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,266
Posted By kck71

Thanks for the replies. This will be in a...

Thanks for the replies. This will be in a detached garage.

I have thought about the switch (C) being part of a three-way circuit, with a S-L-S arrangement. There would be the three-way switch (C)...
03-15-08, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,266
Posted By kck71

Circuit Wiring Question

Hello. I would like some feedback on whether or not this proposed circuit wiring is correct, or what problems there might be with it...

20 amp breaker in box.

12/2 (with ground) Romex cable...
03-13-08, 07:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,092
Posted By kck71

Electrical Dryer Wiring Question

I'm wiring a 4-prong dryer outlet, and using individual wires through conduit to reach the box. The supply and white common will all be 10 AWG. Is it OK to use 12 AWG for the ground wire? I have...
07-19-07, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,171
Posted By kck71

Question Insert/Pocket Replacement Window Question

Does any company make a [good] insert window that does NOT come with an integral screen? I would like to replace several double-hung windows in my 1900's 4-square, but would like to keep using the...
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