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02-06-20, 12:10 AM
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plumbing in a water softener
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It was new in the box. I’ll start turn in valves...
It was new in the box. I’ll start turn in valves on and off tomorrow and see what I can figure out.
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Plumbing and Piping
02-05-20, 10:12 PM
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plumbing in a water softener
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I would assume the line in would be the one with...
I would assume the line in would be the one with the valve on it. It’s hard to see in the picture. I was thinking of teeing off after the valve taking it to the softener and coming back in after the...
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plumbing in a water softener
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plumbing in a water softener
Hello, I purchased a water softener cheap and looking to install it. I have a question about plumbing it in, which line should I tap in to? Thanks
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12-22-19, 05:51 PM
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Garage door trolly arm
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Garage door trolly arm
The bolts fell out of the trolley arm that connects the two pieces together. Is there a certain angle that they go back together? Thanks
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
11-16-19, 09:35 AM
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2 downspouts into 1
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when I do that Walmart ads pop up. I don't know...
when I do that Walmart ads pop up. I don't know about you, but I don't think id buy downspout parts from Walmart. couldn't find anything at lowes or homedepot.
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
11-16-19, 08:16 AM
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2 downspouts into 1
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2 downspouts into 1
Does anyone sell a 2 into 1 downspout y or is there a way to make one? Thank you.
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Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
10-30-19, 09:43 AM
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Looking for fence ideas
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I was thinking of going something like this.
I was thinking of going something like this.
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Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
10-28-19, 11:36 AM
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Looking for fence ideas
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There is a HOA, the only restrictions on fences...
There is a HOA, the only restrictions on fences is nothing over 6’ or chain link. Most the houses on my side of the hill don’t have a fence and if they do that are stepped, which I don’t like. That’s...
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Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
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Looking for fence ideas
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The side off the house where the gate will be is...
The side off the house where the gate will be is 11ft long. Im not sure why the 2 pictures are sideways.
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10-27-19, 06:01 PM
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Looking for fence ideas
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Looking for fence ideas
Hello, I am looking to install a wood privacy fence. My yard has a nice slope to it. I am looking for ideas for fence designs. I attached a picture of the back yard for a reference. I am planning on...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
10-06-19, 11:59 AM
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Question on draining down spout
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The back yard has a nice slope that flattens out...
The back yard has a nice slope that flattens out in the neighbors behind yard. I'm putting a deck in and the steps will come out right about dead even with where my down spout exits. I currently have...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
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Question on draining down spout
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Question on draining down spout
Looking to drain my down spout. Would there be a problem with digging about a 2 foot hole and putting gravel in it and just letting the down spout run into that? Thank you.
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Doors, Skylights and Windows
09-15-19, 04:00 PM
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question on measuring for french door
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True, just trying to hold off the ole lady from...
True, just trying to hold off the ole lady from yelling at me to soon.
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Doors, Skylights and Windows
09-15-19, 03:09 PM
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question on measuring for french door
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Its a 4" wide wall, wish they would of done 6"...
Its a 4" wide wall, wish they would of done 6" walls. Haha. I was hoping I could avoid pulling he trim just to keep from damaging it till I do put the new door in.
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09-15-19, 02:15 PM
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question on measuring for french door
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question on measuring for french door
Hello, I am looking to replace my patio door with a French door. I think I need a 60X80, but not sure. When I measured my door, It is 63.75" from side to side of the brick mold. Does that sound...
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Decks, Patios, Porches, Walkways, Driveways, Stairs, Steps and Docks
09-07-19, 05:27 PM
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New deck material
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The video I watched on it they used a light grey...
The video I watched on it they used a light grey colored composite and it was about 10 degrees hotter, but the video was a few years old. The aluminum decking was versa deck.
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Decks, Patios, Porches, Walkways, Driveways, Stairs, Steps and Docks
09-07-19, 03:08 PM
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New deck material
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New deck material
Hello, I am looking to build a new deck. looking either 15x15 or 15x20, just one level. I am not sure what material to go with. How hot does composite material get in the summer time? I also have...
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Electrical - AC & DC
03-03-19, 05:05 PM
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Wiring legrand WiFi switch
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I am using the hub and I am pairing it with a...
I am using the hub and I am pairing it with a master switch.
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Electrical - AC & DC
03-03-19, 04:51 PM
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Wiring legrand WiFi switch
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What question did I not answer? Here is a link to...
What question did I not answer? Here is a link to the slave https://www.legrand.us/adorne/products/wireless-whole-house-lighting-controls/asthrrw1.aspx I was wrong about the terminals on the slave,...
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Electrical - AC & DC
03-03-19, 04:40 PM
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Wiring legrand WiFi switch
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So, I wire the black to the hot and the other 2...
So, I wire the black to the hot and the other 2 to my load terminal? The master switch has two spots for white wire, 2 spots for hot and 2 for load. Thank you.
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Electrical - AC & DC
03-03-19, 04:32 PM
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Wiring legrand WiFi switch
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The slave model number is ASTHRRW. There are 2...
The slave model number is ASTHRRW. There are 2 switches. The second switch had 2 blacks a red and a white wire. Thank you
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Electrical - AC & DC
03-03-19, 04:07 PM
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Wiring legrand WiFi switch
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Wiring legrand WiFi switch
Hello, I am trying to wire up a few legrand WiFi switches. The slave switch calls for a hot and a load. Normally that would be black and white, but the switch I’m looking to replace has 2 black, ones...
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Computers, Internet Capable Devices and Peripherals
06-14-17, 10:30 AM
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Extending internet to outbuilding
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Extending internet to outbuilding
Hello, I am looking to get internet to my shop. It is about 150ft from the house. I currently using an extender, but keep dropping signal. I was looking at the Linksys EA9500 AC5400 router and then...
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
05-15-17, 11:16 PM
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Bad Boy mowers worth it
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I think I going to get the hustler. The pros seem...
I think I going to get the hustler. The pros seem to out way the negatives on it compared to the bad boy. Hopefully its a good unit.
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
05-15-17, 12:04 PM
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Bad Boy mowers worth it
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I've narrowed my search to either a bad boy mz...
I've narrowed my search to either a bad boy mz magnum 54" or a hustler raptor sd 54". I like the hydros better on the hustler, but the deck is a 1/16" thicker on the bad boy. And depending. On it I...
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