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Garages, Garage Door Openers, Work Shops & Sheds, Breezeways and Carports
03-09-20, 09:29 AM
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Garage door spring replacement torquemaster plus
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Garage door spring replacement torquemaster plus
Does anyone have a torquemaster plus spring system on their garage? I am trying to clarify the operation. I replaced the spring (single spring door). The door appears to be working correctly, but the...
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>Gas< Kitchen Appliances, Dryers and BBQ's
09-30-18, 06:38 PM
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Propane oven fitting
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well I found the owners manual and it does call...
well I found the owners manual and it does call for a gasket. Looking at the attached page from the manual, is this a standard gasket or does it need to be ordered from manufacturer?
Thanks
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>Gas< Kitchen Appliances, Dryers and BBQ's
09-30-18, 06:25 PM
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Propane oven fitting
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Propane oven fitting
Had to disconnect my propane oven. This fitting had nothing on it, should it have a gasket or something?
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Electrical - AC & DC
09-08-18, 07:25 PM
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Wiring new kitchen island
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ibpooks, Thanks for the great info. I tapped in...
ibpooks,
Thanks for the great info. I tapped in to one of my two kitchen outlet circuits for the receptacle. I am running separate circuits for the dishwasher and microwave.
When I designed the...
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Electrical - AC & DC
09-06-18, 08:20 AM
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Wiring new kitchen island
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Wiring new kitchen island
I am wiring up a new kitchen island. There will be a dishwasher, microwave drawer, and 1 receptacle. I don't think one 20 amp circuit is enough for that. I plan on two 20 amp circuit (or possibly one...
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
03-27-18, 07:17 AM
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Convert this shower light to recessed
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I've never had good luck with those retrofit...
I've never had good luck with those retrofit clips. They don't seem to hold the light firm against the ceiling.
Thanks for all the suggestions. I ordered some progress lighting trims, I will...
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
03-26-18, 12:20 PM
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Convert this shower light to recessed
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So I have to stick to the progress lighting trim...
So I have to stick to the progress lighting trim I am guessing? There system seems proprietary with none of the LED retrofits wanting to work with it without some modification clips I posted earlier.
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
03-26-18, 11:33 AM
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Convert this shower light to recessed
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Thanks for replies. Here is the rest of the...
Thanks for replies. Here is the rest of the pieces to the puzzle (see attached pictures).
It seems like most replacement trips use the torsion clips on the side. I suppose I can add those to this...
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
03-26-18, 08:42 AM
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Convert this shower light to recessed
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Convert this shower light to recessed
I've got a light above my shower. I'd like to convert it to a recessed light. Can someone get me started? I've done electrical, just not sure exactly what to get. Above is an insulated attic. Can I...
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Plumbing and Piping
02-01-18, 07:11 AM
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Air lock in condensate pump output
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Thanks for the replies. I am debating whether to...
Thanks for the replies. I am debating whether to dump the tube in to my sump (there is no pump, it gravity drains) or set up the air gap. I am leaning toward sump - seems like I won't have to worry...
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Plumbing and Piping
01-31-18, 12:52 PM
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Air lock in condensate pump output
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Air lock in condensate pump output
I installed a whole house steam humidifier. It has a drain that occasionally drains out it's steam generating container. I have the drain piped in to the condensate pump on the furnace.
I live in...
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Walls and Ceilings
08-30-17, 03:08 PM
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Decorative column, or load bearing?
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I agree the placement seems load bearing but I...
I agree the placement seems load bearing but I think it is just a coincidence. The builder is no longer around. It's not carried down to the foundation.
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Decorative column, or load bearing?
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Check out the pictures in the basement where the...
Check out the pictures in the basement where the column sits. No beefed up structure down there, further evidence it's decorative in my opinion. Also the columns appear to have seams, I wouldn't...
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08-24-17, 10:34 AM
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What size door do I need
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Is the sill on a 6 9/16" door measure at 6 9/16"...
Is the sill on a 6 9/16" door measure at 6 9/16" as well?
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08-24-17, 09:15 AM
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What size door do I need
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Thanks for the replies. Do most doors come with...
Thanks for the replies. Do most doors come with an adjustable threshold? This is the door I was looking at:
JELD-WEN 32 in. x 80 in. 6-Panel Primed 20 Minute Fire Rated Steel Prehung Right-Hand...
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Doors, Skylights and Windows
08-24-17, 07:34 AM
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What size door do I need
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What size door do I need
I am replacing a garage to home entry door. I've done a lot around the house, but I'm having a slight issue figuring out exactly what size door I need here. It's 32x80 but the depth is what I'm...
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Walls and Ceilings
08-16-17, 01:24 PM
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Decorative column, or load bearing?
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I still haven't done anything with this. I am...
I still haven't done anything with this. I am guessing decorative but I am really torn on whether to bring a structural engineer out. I think they would laugh at me. I mean, you can slide a ruler...
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Plumbing and Piping
05-23-17, 10:50 PM
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Re plumbing drain line for sink
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Isn't the top part of that the vent? What else...
Isn't the top part of that the vent? What else would it be?
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Plumbing and Piping
05-22-17, 02:11 PM
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Re plumbing drain line for sink
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Well I got the one done. Of course I forgot to...
Well I got the one done. Of course I forgot to snap pictures but I will when I get a chance. But it worked out pretty good, put a new elbow out of the wall. I bought a 60 degree and a 45 degree. Of...
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Walls and Ceilings
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Decorative column, or load bearing?
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Decorative column, or load bearing?
Have two columns in the main floor of my house. I don't think they are load bearing, but wanted to get some other opinions.
See pictures of one of the columns. They seem hollow, and you can...
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Plumbing and Piping
05-21-17, 09:50 AM
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Re plumbing drain line for sink
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Is this the right part to extend the arm of the...
Is this the right part to extend the arm of the p-trap?
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Keeney-1-1-4-in-Plastic-Straight-Coupling/1071635
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Plumbing and Piping
05-20-17, 09:36 PM
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Re plumbing drain line for sink
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Thanks for the reply and taking the time to edit...
Thanks for the reply and taking the time to edit my photo. Makes sense now. So the trap arm will come right out of the pipe that goes in to the wall? In that picture at the very bottom of your post...
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Plumbing and Piping
05-20-17, 07:29 PM
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Re plumbing drain line for sink
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Re plumbing drain line for sink
I replaced a on the counter bowl type sink with an under mounted sink. So the drain is too high to accommodate the new setup.
See attached pictures... It looks like I need to lower the whole drain...
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
05-20-17, 05:42 PM
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Replacing recessed lighting
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Replacing recessed lighting
I have a bunch of recessed lights in my house and looking to replace them with LEDs and possibly new trim.
My first question is, why go with a retrofit LED kit like this:
Cree TW Series 65W...
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Wells, Sump Pumps and Septic Sewage Systems
04-21-17, 03:50 PM
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Low water pressure on well system
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Yes when I adjusted the cut in pressure to 50...
Yes when I adjusted the cut in pressure to 50 psi, I charged the tank to 48psi
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