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08-22-23, 05:55 AM
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Posted By SJMaye

Being built in 1987, I have an older home. I have...

Being built in 1987, I have an older home. I have been measuring humidity levels for a while. The latest was the highest I have seen at 80%. I am sure it doesn't help the musty smell.

I live in...
08-22-23, 02:49 AM
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Posted By SJMaye

Are powered foundation vents effective at reducing crawlspace humidity??

Long ago I read about these. It seemed there was no consensus as to powered foundation vents effectiveness. Has anyone here had these that they could share their experience?
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Forum: Water Heaters
03-09-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 584
Posted By SJMaye

You don't have to say that twice. I will leave...

You don't have to say that twice. I will leave it until it becomes a problem. One other water heater question. I am a bad homeowner. I have never taken out and inspected a water heater anode rod....
Forum: Water Heaters
03-09-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 584
Posted By SJMaye

I am confused. My plastic factory drain is new. ...

I am confused. My plastic factory drain is new. Nothing wrong with it except it was recommended that it be replaced because I will be draining at the end of each season and the factory valves flow...
Forum: Water Heaters
03-09-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 584
Posted By SJMaye

A question regarding changing out the drain...

A question regarding changing out the drain valve. The one in it is plastic. I tried taking it out without success. I am afraid if I put more force on it that it will break off.

Any suggestions?
Forum: Water Heaters
03-04-23, 01:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 584
Posted By SJMaye

I hope they fix whatever is going on with the...

I hope they fix whatever is going on with the search function. I search for forum threads on a topic and it sends me to articles. Is this redirect intentional?
Forum: Water Heaters
03-03-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 584
Posted By SJMaye

Good idea. The utility sink is virtually...

Good idea. The utility sink is virtually directly below the water heater.
Forum: Water Heaters
03-03-23, 05:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 584
Posted By SJMaye

I am considering it.

I am considering it.
Forum: Water Heaters
03-03-23, 04:03 AM
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Views: 584
Posted By SJMaye

Let me back up a few steps and give you the...

Let me back up a few steps and give you the entire story. Maybe you can offer alternative solutions.
The garage has a mini-split heat pump. The walls are insulated, but I think still subject to...
Forum: Water Heaters
03-03-23, 02:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 584
Posted By SJMaye

I could pipe it down to the interior of the...

I could pipe it down to the interior of the garage, but there simply is no convenient way to pipe the drain to the outside of the garage.

BTW- You are in TN. Me too. Just north of Nashville.
Forum: Water Heaters
03-03-23, 01:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 584
Posted By SJMaye

Need advice for annual water heater draining

I placed a 12 gallon tank type water heater in the attic of my detached garage. Since it is subject to freezing I plan to drain the tank each Fall. I had planned on piping the drainage out, but...
01-04-23, 02:13 PM
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Views: 292
Posted By SJMaye

I have a 100 amp sub-panel in the new, detached...

I have a 100 amp sub-panel in the new, detached garage. 12/2 w/g is what I ran for all my outlets on a 20A circuit. I guess since the mini-split is running 240V I expected something different.

OK....
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Views: 525
Posted By SJMaye

That is what I was using as well. Dried really...

That is what I was using as well. Dried really quick. The painting contractor was a friend. I asked him about it. His only advice was I had to paint faster and not over work the area. No matter...
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Views: 525
Posted By SJMaye

I don't know what this term means. Is the spray...

I don't know what this term means. Is the spray finish undesirable and you back roll to get the texture?


I am not sure I can paint trim regardless of paint quality. Most recently tried...
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Views: 525
Posted By SJMaye

Thank you for the replies. It actually helps a...

Thank you for the replies. It actually helps a lot in narrowing things down.

Not spraying eliminates all the taping up of plastic sheeting for overspray. That leaves me with rollers for the...
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Views: 525
Posted By SJMaye

Agreed. I used the yellow frog tape in my...

Agreed. I used the yellow frog tape in my garage. No leakage at all.
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Views: 525
Posted By SJMaye

Good tip! I have had this sprayer for a while,...

Good tip! I have had this sprayer for a while, but only used it once. In the past I found trying to tape everything off negated the speed benefits of spraying.

As far as the pads, it has been a...
01-04-23, 02:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 292
Posted By SJMaye

Mini-Split Wiring Question

I want to add a mini-split heat pump to my detached garage workshop this year. I have several questions, but for now I will confine it to the most immediate need; power supply wiring.

My workshop...
Replies: 10
Views: 525
Posted By SJMaye

Need cut-in tips for painting

My wife and I are going to paint all the rooms of our little house over the winter. I am not new to room painting, but much has changed with painting since I last did so. I was hoping to get tips...
12-08-22, 05:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,708
Posted By SJMaye

Good point. To be honest, at this point in my...

Good point. To be honest, at this point in my garage build I have no interest in running a new circuit. Reasons I won't boar anyone with. Based on that, I will likely stick with the current...
12-08-22, 01:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,708
Posted By SJMaye

The replacement elements are cheap. Since it is a...

The replacement elements are cheap. Since it is a new install I may just install the correct 120V element now. Is the element the only real difference between a 240V and 120V electric water heater.
12-07-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,708
Posted By SJMaye

I don't think I will notice the slow recovery...

I don't think I will notice the slow recovery time as little as I will use this, but if I do I will try replacing the element as you suggest. Are these universal or would I have to buy one for this...
12-07-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,708
Posted By SJMaye

Thanks, AllanJ. I did not want to do anything...

Thanks, AllanJ. I did not want to do anything questionable or, especially, unsafe. It sounds like the recovery thing is more of an inconvenience if anything.
12-07-22, 04:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,708
Posted By SJMaye

Are you saying I could wire is up as if it were...

Are you saying I could wire is up as if it were 120V? Black to black, white to red? Recovery time is not a big deal to me. I will use it to wash my hands periodically. The circuit is not...
12-07-22, 02:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,708
Posted By SJMaye

The element is 1500W. This will only be used to...

The element is 1500W. This will only be used to heat water for a utility sink in the garage. I do not have a dedicated circuit for this.
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