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Forum: Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
09-28-16, 05:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 770
Posted By jmartin104

I had another company come out for an estimate....

I had another company come out for an estimate. They provide a 5-year warranty but not if I skip the concrete. They do not taper the concrete at the post either. Does anyone?
Forum: Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
09-20-16, 08:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 770
Posted By jmartin104

Yes, Pilot Dane - do I really need to use...

Yes, Pilot Dane - do I really need to use concrete? I have seen the crushed stone and like that idea.

Mark, the posts are set 2' down. I can dig 3' down without hitting water.
Forum: Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
09-19-16, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 770
Posted By jmartin104

Replacing 6' fence in central Florida

Central FL, east of I-95 in sandy soil, Cocoa/Titusville area
Current fence: PT, 4x4, full panel (no gaps), 10 years old
Recent hurricane, although not a direct hit

I've searched and read post...
Forum: Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
07-09-10, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,842
Posted By jmartin104

Lattice or Storage? Could be a nice setup.

Lattice or Storage? Could be a nice setup.
Forum: Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
07-09-10, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,905
Posted By jmartin104

Not sure, but a couple of things come to mind: ...

Not sure, but a couple of things come to mind:

Take a look at the layout of the heads and try to imagine the most efficient layout of the pipes. If you have a 50' x 10' run, I'd think the farthest...
Forum: Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
07-08-10, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,511
Posted By jmartin104

I contacted a well company and they suggested...

I contacted a well company and they suggested that I open/create a hole in the top of the well line and drop a weighted line to see how deep. He believed that since this was a jet pump, it's likely a...
Forum: Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
07-08-10, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,905
Posted By jmartin104

I'm in a similar situation. I have 4 zones...

I'm in a similar situation. I have 4 zones installed by the previous owner (not by a pro). His original design did not even have head-to-head coverage. I have mapped my yard and I plan to send in to...
Forum: Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
07-06-10, 06:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,511
Posted By jmartin104

The current system is old and was never done...

The current system is old and was never done properly. I'm having Rain Bird provide a sprinkler system design. Part of what they ask for is PSI and GPM. I have 4 Hunter SRS heads in the front, but...
Forum: Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
07-06-10, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,511
Posted By jmartin104

Sprinkler Pump: 10 GPM @ 30PSI (seem low?)

I have a Myers 1.5HP well (Jet) pump for my sprinkler. It's about 10 years old. Sitting outside in the elements, I cannot read too much on it anymore. Seems to me that 10GPM is extremely low. Is it...
Forum: Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
05-23-10, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 827
Posted By jmartin104

Tub reglaze is dull and full of nibs

We just had our tub reglazed. I thought this is supposed to come out smooth and glossy. The first thing my wife noticed is the texture is matted. I'd call it "orange peel". But it's not glossy, more...
Forum: Plumbing and Piping
03-19-10, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 827
Posted By jmartin104

Faucet Cartridge Removal?

I have a no-brand faucet that I believe has the cartridge - only turns 180 degrees. The faucet drips from the end spigot so I figure it's a ring. The faucet is at least 5 years old and still looks...
Forum: Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
03-14-10, 03:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,737
Posted By jmartin104

Greenboard is no good. I'm in the process of...

Greenboard is no good. I'm in the process of finishing one bath that used GB and have another where the tiles are starting to "buldge". Use CBB and possible a vapor barrier.
Forum: Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
03-14-10, 08:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,265
Posted By jmartin104

Update: Well, things haven't progressed like I...

Update: Well, things haven't progressed like I had hoped. Broke my ankle and was set back over two months. Now I'm back and have a question. The original tile job used Greenboard and then put another...
Forum: Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
06-13-09, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,265
Posted By jmartin104

Thanks! I did some research and it seems the best...

Thanks! I did some research and it seems the best thing in these case WOULD HAVE been to seal the concrete. But since I don't have access without tearing out the remainder of the wall, I plan to do...
Forum: Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
06-06-09, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,265
Posted By jmartin104

Well, we tore out the tile on the long wall...

Well, we tore out the tile on the long wall (parallel to the tub) and as we got higher, the mold got less - very little at the top. We did see something odd though. Our house is a concrete block...
Forum: Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
05-31-09, 03:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,265
Posted By jmartin104

Mold behind shower tile

I found mold behind the tile just above the tub. I also noticed that they did not use cement backer board - regular sheetrock. Beyond the first two bottom rows of tiles, the rest seem solid. Am I...
Forum: Water Heaters
04-09-06, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 941
Posted By jmartin104

Flexible tubing or non-flexible tubing

Which is better for connecting the water lines to a water heater? It seems like flexible connectors would be easier to install and reinstall (when replacing a water heater the next time), but I don't...
Forum: Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
12-22-05, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 948
Posted By jmartin104

Sago Palm insects

I live in central FL and have several Sago Palms that I believe are infected with "cycad aulacaspis scale" insects. Tons of white looking particles on the bottom of the fan blades. I noticed my...
Forum: Buying and Selling Vehicles and Vessels
12-05-05, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,486
Posted By jmartin104

Sell a car with expired tag & no insurance?

Long story short: My brother-in-law left us a car to pay his bills. We have power of attorney to sell it. The problem is the tag expired and it has no insurance.

Someone is going to want to test...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-17-05, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,640
Posted By jmartin104

The job is done and the compressor works just...

The job is done and the compressor works just fine. Thanks to everyone!
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-17-05, 09:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,640
Posted By jmartin104

Thanks John! I just got all of that from my...

Thanks John! I just got all of that from my electrical book just now - forgot I had the damn thing. I think an earlier post confused me on putting the white on top on the bus bar.

The model is:...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-17-05, 08:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,640
Posted By jmartin104

Can you explain a bit more.

Can you explain a bit more.
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-17-05, 06:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,640
Posted By jmartin104

Just to recap: I want to install an outlet for a...

Just to recap: I want to install an outlet for a 240v air compressor that will be fed off an existing sub-panel. Here are all the pics of the parts involved:

Compressor Tank...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-16-05, 08:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,640
Posted By jmartin104

Perhaps I'm a bit unclear. I have a 2 pole...

Perhaps I'm a bit unclear. I have a 2 pole breaker. The breaker has a screw/bolt (lugs) where the wires attach. There are two on the bottom and one on the top.

I'm using 12/2 wiring. So, white on...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-16-05, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,640
Posted By jmartin104

ok, I have the outlet wired and going to wire the...

ok, I have the outlet wired and going to wire the breaker. What's the main difference between a 2 pole (the one I'm using) and a single pole? What goes on the second bolt at the bottom? I have one on...
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