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09-20-19, 01:58 PM
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Chain Drive Door Travel Issue
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Oh, BTW, adjusting the force settings doesn't...
Oh, BTW, adjusting the force settings doesn't affect the door's inadequate travel distance. Because the door moves freely and chain isn't too tight, I didn't expect the force settings to make any...
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Chain Drive Door Travel Issue
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Chain Drive Door Travel Issue
My 1/2 HP chain drive opener is the type with a gear operated travel limit switch. A metal contact plate travels on a threaded rod which rotates while the opener operates. When the plate touches...
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Genie screwdrive stopped operating in down direction
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Genie screwdrive stopped operating in down direction
Here is what my Pro88 is doing now.
First, I uncouple the door from the screwdrive so the drive unit is free to run, or not run, as the case may be. First tap of the remote (or the hardwire...
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Electrical - AC & DC
07-19-14, 10:57 PM
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Adding Outlet to Junction Box
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Thanks CJ. Exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks CJ. Exactly what I was looking for.
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Adding Outlet to Junction Box
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Adding Outlet to Junction Box
I have a junction box outside that encloses terminal blocks that join conductors feeding a 50 amp subpanel some distance away. It's a 4 wire feed (i.e., including separate EGC). I'd like to install...
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Plumbing and Piping
01-27-14, 10:25 AM
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Trick to Threaded Washer Valves?
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Something is wrong if a reliable seal is...
Something is wrong if a reliable seal is dependent on how much teflon tape one uses. Tape and pipe dope is only supposed to preserve the threads for easy removal.
I have one more dumb question. ...
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01-27-14, 01:43 AM
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Trick to Threaded Washer Valves?
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Trick to Threaded Washer Valves?
Both brand new valves of my washer box leak where they connect to the female adapters I sweated on before I connected the valves to the adapters. I initially connected them with a moderate amount of...
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Plumbing and Piping
01-24-14, 07:40 PM
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Washer Drain Trap
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That would be a little easier. The main thing is...
That would be a little easier. The main thing is that I can use ABS or PVC for the trap and standpipe.
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01-24-14, 10:37 AM
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Washer Drain Trap
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Washer Drain Trap
I need to add a trap to a 2" copper washer drain.
Do I just sweat a male adapter on the drain pipe and install a 2" ABS p-trap (preferrably with a clean out) and an ABS standpipe? I guess i...
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01-23-14, 12:38 PM
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Adding Box Adaptor to a PVC Conduit Body
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I have three 1/0 conductors (plus a smaller EGC)...
I have three 1/0 conductors (plus a smaller EGC) exiting 3" conduit just below ground level in a pull box. I want to tap into them. Instead of doing a tap splice in the pull box, I am installing an...
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01-22-14, 04:40 PM
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Adding Box Adaptor to a PVC Conduit Body
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Adding Box Adaptor to a PVC Conduit Body
I need a 3" PVC conduit body that is a combination LB and LL style. No one makes one like that. Before I order a couple of 3" LB style conduit bodies (which are not cheap) and a couple of box...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
01-21-14, 02:11 PM
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What Material to Use Over Asphalt Step Out Roof Area
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Never tried to post a pic. How do I do that? ...
Never tried to post a pic. How do I do that?
I was sloppy in my descripton of wood walking surface. Actually, the previous surface, which I am inclined to duplicate, had three 2" x 6"s laid flat...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
01-21-14, 12:12 PM
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What Material to Use Over Asphalt Step Out Roof Area
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What Material to Use Over Asphalt Step Out Roof Area
I would like to apply new material over an old ashpalt (tar and gravel) roof area before installing a 2" x 6" wood deck for standing/walking. The area is only about 50 square feet. It slopes...
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01-15-14, 08:44 PM
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Online Supply House Recommendation
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I have most stuff shipped to me (can't get to the...
I have most stuff shipped to me (can't get to the local supply house easily). E-bay is ok, but a good online supply house is going to have the whole range of products organized in manner that lends...
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Online Supply House Recommendation
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Online Supply House Recommendation
I need to buy some items like wiring trough boxes, splice kits for larger conductors, power distribution blocks, contactors and the like. I often get stuff from Grainger, but I'd like to know if...
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Electrical - AC & DC
01-15-14, 05:28 PM
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Connecting Pull Rope to Multiple Conductors
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Online Supply House Recommendations
I need to buy some items like wiring trough boxes, splice kits for larger conductors, power distribution blocks, contactors and the like. I often get stuff from Grainger, but I'd like to know if...
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Electrical - AC & DC
01-15-14, 05:23 PM
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Connecting Pull Rope to Multiple Conductors
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Wait to see if it works!! I'll report back in a...
Wait to see if it works!! I'll report back in a few weeks when I've tested it.
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01-15-14, 11:02 AM
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Connecting Pull Rope to Multiple Conductors
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I appreciate the concerns about using tractor...
I appreciate the concerns about using tractor power to supply the pulling force. With hydrostatic (fluid) drive, the tractor really can creep at the rate of a typical winch. Also, the transition...
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Electrical - AC & DC
01-14-14, 05:51 PM
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Connecting Pull Rope to Multiple Conductors
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Yes, I have three 350s and one 1/0 (all aluminum)...
Yes, I have three 350s and one 1/0 (all aluminum) to pull. It's outdoors with both ends of the conduit exiting open ground, so I can easily build a set up that allows all four spools to feed...
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Electrical - AC & DC
01-14-14, 04:25 PM
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Connecting Pull Rope to Multiple Conductors
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Connecting Pull Rope to Multiple Conductors
I will be pulling 4 conductors in 300' of 3" conduit with two 90 degree sweeps. With the proper amount of lubricant, the pulling tension is estimated to be about 400 pds. Do I need to invest in...
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Electrical - AC & DC
01-12-14, 08:08 AM
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Cable Pulling Effort Question
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Cable Pulling Effort Question
Other than wire lube and a strong helper or two, would I need anything else to pull a 350,350,2/0 aluminum service cable through 300' of 3" underground conduit? With the exception of the two 90...
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Electrical - AC & DC
01-08-14, 01:30 AM
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Wire Size Questions for Long Outdoor 10 amp Circuit
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If I add an outlet to the circuit, then wouldn't...
If I add an outlet to the circuit, then wouldn't I need #4 for both the hot and neutral? Could the GEC be smaller?
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Electrical - AC & DC
01-03-14, 12:12 PM
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Supplying Service to a New Residence 600' From Present Utility Connection
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Further to my last question about the sizing of...
Further to my last question about the sizing of the equipment grounding conductor, I believe that #12 is required for a 20 amp circuit where the hot conductors are not upsized to address length of...
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Electrical - AC & DC
01-02-14, 11:43 AM
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Supplying Service to a New Residence 600' From Present Utility Connection
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Thanks TI. If we're using #6 for the feeds...
Thanks TI. If we're using #6 for the feeds (i.e., 20 amps at 600' with < 5% VD) what size does the conductor for the ground need to be? Smaller than #6, I assume. Thanks again.
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01-02-14, 09:47 AM
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Supplying Service to a New Residence 600' From Present Utility Connection
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Ok. One last question. Let's assume I just...
Ok. One last question. Let's assume I just install a 240v circuit to supply 20 amps for the couple motors I need to power now, and I add a step down transformer at the end of the run to supply 120v...
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