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Just make sure you are buying a pump intended for...

Just make sure you are buying a pump intended for gasoline. Most fuel transfer pumps are for diesel & kerosene and only a small group are gasoline rated. And, there is no way I would trust most of...
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Your going to need to mount into the wall studs...

Your going to need to mount into the wall studs so I'd get something 2 1/2" - 3" long.
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Why do you want to drill a hole in the frame...

Why do you want to drill a hole in the frame there? The vertical sides of the tubing is where it gets most of its strength. Drilling holes removes material, making the tubing weaker. So, make...
03-17-24, 10:10 AM
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Start with the outlet that has burn marks. That...

Start with the outlet that has burn marks. That would be my guess for the short.

I do not think you need a new circuit breaker.
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Red is often used on hot conductors like 3 way...

Red is often used on hot conductors like 3 way circuits and when controlling ceiling fans. The neutral and ground might be visible in the same enclosure as the switch or if you only see those two...
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You are asking strangers on the internet what...

You are asking strangers on the internet what light switches in your home control???

You just need to try the switches and see what they control. Also check the outlets (both the top and bottom...
03-16-24, 11:25 AM
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What specifically are you calling a "surge"? ...

What specifically are you calling a "surge"?

Can you post a picture of the problem with the outlet?

I don't think you are experiencing power surges. I suspect you have a worn out outlet or a...
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I am curious why you like fluorescent better than...

I am curious why you like fluorescent better than LED? For floundering I've been using LED lights for the past 10+ years.
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"I am not asking about the cost of the pipes and...

"I am not asking about the cost of the pipes and the shower-head and tiles etc etc, but rather the cost a plumber or contractor should ask for to do their part."
The only way to know is to get bids...
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The proper tool is a basin wrench. Or, get an...

The proper tool is a basin wrench. Or, get an adjustable (Crescent) wrench on it vertically. Then use another wrench to turn the Crescent wrench. This can also be done with channel locks but takes a...
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I would forgo fluorescent altogether. Since you...

I would forgo fluorescent altogether. Since you have lights out I would convert to LED's. They are much more efficient and you would not need a ballast. There is a huge selection of 12v ones...
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Do not use pour down the drain chemicals. They...

Do not use pour down the drain chemicals. They rarely work and now, when you do work on the drain you have to contend with caustic chemicals. So, wear gloves and glasses. If you get any splashes...
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There are different shapes and styles of insert...

There are different shapes and styles of insert but you can look online for replacements. There are different profiles and sizes so pick the correct one. "D" shaped is most common though I have...
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Concrete is a material that doesn't do well with...

Concrete is a material that doesn't do well with repair. There will always be a cold (weak) joint between the new and old. Concrete can be resurfaced but I do not consider it a permenant fix.
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03-15-24, 06:23 AM
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"Shut off water at street, turned water heater...

"Shut off water at street, turned water heater breaker off, drained water heater, opened every faucet in kitchen and bathrooms, flushed toilets, didn't mess with washer or dishwasher."
You drained...
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When you follow PJmax's advice pay attention to...

When you follow PJmax's advice pay attention to what you find in the pipes. While the trap is off look at the pipe on the outlets side. If you see heavy deposits there that's telling you to keep...
03-14-24, 07:17 AM
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The line will drain when you cut it so your going...

The line will drain when you cut it so your going to have to bleed the system after the move just like you would do with a new install or after the tank has gone completely dry. Your furnace/burner...
03-14-24, 07:14 AM
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Your just going to have to look and see what you...

Your just going to have to look and see what you think is the best match. Your coming at it from the opposite direction. Vinyl siding isn't colored to match a paint color. You usually buy a paint...
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I think the surface flaking has more to do with...

I think the surface flaking has more to do with the original installation. Certainly the salt does not help but salt should not damage concrete that badly, that quickly.

Unfortunately there...
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Those wall decals are readily available and...

Those wall decals are readily available and inexpensive. I'd paint over it and apply a new one.

Another option is to mask a rectangular area around the decal but it's going to show. If you want...
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"...whatever they put together would "they" be...

"...whatever they put together would "they" be allowed to even brand these as Graco..."
Allowed and able to are different things. There are many rules and regulations on the books. Unfortunately...
03-13-24, 10:55 AM
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How long ago was the work performed? Is there...

How long ago was the work performed? Is there any chance there is still some air in the system? Slugs of air can cause quite a racket when working their way through the system. But, if you've been...
03-13-24, 08:47 AM
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Your softener probably came with or has a valve...

Your softener probably came with or has a valve near the inlet. Put it in bypass mode. Does the water stop flowing out of the softener drain line? Here ...
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I believe that anything ordered from one of the...

I believe that anything ordered from one of the Chinese retail website will ship from China. That includes Aliexpress, Temu, DHGate... I can't say whether or not the product is actually the OEM...
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"Is there such a thing as a one-shot paint...

"Is there such a thing as a one-shot paint remover - i.e. one that goes through the paint down to the wood, one application without damaging the wood?"
Sometimes, but generally no in my experience. ...
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