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Forum: Framing, Flooring and Sub-Flooring
02-19-15, 06:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,626
Posted By mtncrawler

Well, the verdict is in. Not all bad - but I have...

Well, the verdict is in. Not all bad - but I have a bit of work to do.

Definitely a poured wall/foundation issue. We could isolate the area (go figure right around the problem area) where the...
Forum: Framing, Flooring and Sub-Flooring
02-16-15, 09:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,626
Posted By mtncrawler

Thanks XSleeper - it does actually. I probably...

Thanks XSleeper - it does actually. I probably just haven't seen that many examples - used to seeing OSB even in spans like that I guess. I take it its a money saver?

SE here on Thursday..we'll...
Forum: Framing, Flooring and Sub-Flooring
02-16-15, 08:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,626
Posted By mtncrawler

Bridgeman: You hit on something I mentioned in...

Bridgeman:
You hit on something I mentioned in my first post. This wall is south facing and received all kinds of thermal cycling. That is a hot spot in the summer for sure - and even winter it gets...
Forum: Framing, Flooring and Sub-Flooring
02-15-15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,626
Posted By mtncrawler

Ok - Finally delayed over the last week I got...

Ok - Finally delayed over the last week I got some pics.

First, a lay of the land so to speak. This is the exterior shot from West to East. The siding starts out nice and tight to the foundation...
Forum: Framing, Flooring and Sub-Flooring
02-08-15, 06:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,626
Posted By mtncrawler

'Sill plate should not have come unbolted for any...

'Sill plate should not have come unbolted for any reason... so either its always been that way or something is moving.'

I still don't have pics - I'll get them up in the next couple days -...
Forum: Framing, Flooring and Sub-Flooring
02-08-15, 11:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,626
Posted By mtncrawler

Will do - I'll try and get a few Another...

Will do - I'll try and get a few

Another thing I meant to mention - about 6-7 years ago - I had noticed this "gap" from the exterior in another section of the same exterior wall and I had used...
Forum: Framing, Flooring and Sub-Flooring
02-08-15, 11:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,626
Posted By mtncrawler

Exterior Wall Moving off Foundation

Boy, I didn't know where to post this but I'm looking for some insight on a potential problem I noticed last fall.

I live in a town home that was built in 1999. It's kind of long/narrow town home ...
Forum: Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Go-Carts, Motorized Bikes, ATVs, Electric Mobility Scooters and Golf Carts
09-21-09, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,804
Posted By mtncrawler

Just another follow up - I replaced the...

Just another follow up -

I replaced the exterior light fixture and everything is back to normal. Battery is still strong and I double checked my trailer wiring harness to the truck. It ramped up...
Forum: Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Go-Carts, Motorized Bikes, ATVs, Electric Mobility Scooters and Golf Carts
09-20-09, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,804
Posted By mtncrawler

Thanks - measured 12.8V and that seems to agree...

Thanks - measured 12.8V and that seems to agree with my charger. I hooked it up and it read about 80% and only took an hour or so trickle charging at 2A rate to get full charge.

Good to know, I'll...
Forum: Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Go-Carts, Motorized Bikes, ATVs, Electric Mobility Scooters and Golf Carts
09-20-09, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,804
Posted By mtncrawler

Thanks all for hte responses; Let's see if I...

Thanks all for hte responses;

Let's see if I can address some of your questions - the battery size/capacity I really didn't calculate, yet. I just replaced the deep cycle battery that had been...
Forum: Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Go-Carts, Motorized Bikes, ATVs, Electric Mobility Scooters and Golf Carts
09-18-09, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,804
Posted By mtncrawler

Thanks for the tip - I'll give it a shot. It's...

Thanks for the tip - I'll give it a shot. It's got to be something I'm not seeing draining the battery..:wall:
Forum: Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Go-Carts, Motorized Bikes, ATVs, Electric Mobility Scooters and Golf Carts
09-18-09, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,804
Posted By mtncrawler

Pop Up Battery Issue

So I have an old 96 Dutchman Camper that I finally had to replace the deep cycle battery. Last couple years it's worked fine, but this year it didn't want to hold a charge. If I hooked up the jumper...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
02-08-09, 01:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,553
Posted By mtncrawler

Cool - yep from LOAD side of 2nd GFCI to LOAD...

Cool - yep from LOAD side of 2nd GFCI to LOAD side of std 20 amp...

Thanks for the help ray/wn
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
02-08-09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,553
Posted By mtncrawler

ray/wn Thanks for the clarification - yes...

ray/wn

Thanks for the clarification - yes they are wired in parallel - not series, my bad. Just to be sure I've got this correct (in case someone else is wiring a set out outlets with GFCI;

-...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
02-07-09, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,553
Posted By mtncrawler

Thanks WN, That was my problem. I'm not...

Thanks WN,

That was my problem. I'm not really sure if I crossed up the second one when I was checking to make sure the wires were tight or what, but the other outlets in the series were wired...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
02-07-09, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,553
Posted By mtncrawler

Another GFCI in series question

So I have a 20amp circuit in my garage that I wired up last year. The first and second receptacles are GFCI ( I know better now - only needed one to start). Today, I went out to play in the shop and...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-25-09, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,346
Posted By mtncrawler

:NO NO NO: Hero? :eek: Not quite, just got a...

:NO NO NO:

Hero? :eek: Not quite, just got a little lucky!

Take care,
Mike
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-24-09, 10:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,346
Posted By mtncrawler

Just a prolog to wire shopping... Went to...

Just a prolog to wire shopping...

Went to Lowes this morning and the 6-2NM was $1.65/ft (much better than HD). I asked the wire guy if they sold it in rolls (50/100') and he said no - how much you...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-24-09, 05:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,346
Posted By mtncrawler

[QUOTE If they have 6/3 they should have 6/2.I...

[QUOTE
If they have 6/3 they should have 6/2.I checked the HD page an they only list the boxed stuff type UF. Do not get that! It is a huge PITA to work with. Maybe try another big box store? Lowes?...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-23-09, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,346
Posted By mtncrawler

Toyln, Nice tip - I'll check into that. I...

Toyln,

Nice tip - I'll check into that. I remember seeing some 100' rolls, but it was all 6-3. May still be cheaper to buy it, use what I need (even though I only need 6-2) and sell the rest....
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-23-09, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,346
Posted By mtncrawler

Thanks Ben, Yeah, I know I probably won't...

Thanks Ben,

Yeah, I know I probably won't find any big deals :(

Funny though, when I was at HD looking for the 6-2, I happened upon a "remnant" 28' feet of 10/4 type SOOW 600V power cord. I've...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-23-09, 11:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,346
Posted By mtncrawler

Thanks Tony - just thought I'd check to be sure...

Thanks Tony - just thought I'd check to be sure before I purchased...
Mike
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-22-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,346
Posted By mtncrawler

What do I need 6-3 or 6-2 NM?

I've read many posts here, I think I have an answer to my question but let's see.

I want to run a straight 50a circuit off my main panel (I have room/capacity) for a plasma cutter. The peak input...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-11-09, 12:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,116
Posted By mtncrawler

Roger - Another sub-panel question!

Hello folks -

I am the original poster of this thread and a few of you helped me out a great deal (Roger!) - its served me well.

As some of my later posts eluded too - I FINALLY purchased an...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-09-09, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,872
Posted By mtncrawler

Remote ON/OFF switch for Air Compressor

Hello all -

you folks have been a tremendous help on past electrical projects and I have another one.

I purchased an Ingersoll Rand SS5L5 air compressor and I want to locate it in the basement...
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