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Forum: Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
03-23-10, 05:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,041
Posted By Road King

Talking Thanks for the information and my neighbor will...

Thanks for the information and my neighbor will complain if Im over so I think I have to go to the buildings dept to find out the setback.
Forum: Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates
03-22-10, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,041
Posted By Road King

property line setback rules?

I have an existing chain link fence on my property, Im thinking of replacing it with a plastic fence the old fence was installed about a foot in on my property line which I never understood, when I...
Forum: Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Go-Carts, Motorized Bikes, ATVs, Electric Mobility Scooters and Golf Carts
02-18-10, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,452
Posted By Road King

Thought Id let you know the auger belt came...

Thought Id let you know the auger belt came yesterday, and I installed it, I snow blowed the remaining of my driveway, the 80 percent I didnt shovel and I dont think Ive seen that blower throw snow...
Forum: Indoor and Outdoor Insect and Pest Control
02-18-10, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,248
Posted By Road King

Forget to mention, Roaches are all over Im sure...

Forget to mention, Roaches are all over Im sure youve heard theyre the one bug that would probaly survive a nuclear attack! anyhow Im sure exterminators in your area have the know how and poisons to...
Forum: Indoor and Outdoor Insect and Pest Control
02-18-10, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,248
Posted By Road King

Talking You are right a clean house does not guarantee...

You are right a clean house does not guarantee they will go away, years back I had the same problem you could see them in the oven clock sometimes they go everywhere, I tried the over the counter...
Forum: Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Go-Carts, Motorized Bikes, ATVs, Electric Mobility Scooters and Golf Carts
02-08-10, 03:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,452
Posted By Road King

Talking Thanks Roger, I went to sears today and ordered...

Thanks Roger, I went to sears today and ordered the belt, $18.00 for that belt, they said 10 days till it comes in we have another 12" of snow on the way where Im at, hopefully the belt thats on...
Forum: Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Go-Carts, Motorized Bikes, ATVs, Electric Mobility Scooters and Golf Carts
02-08-10, 06:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,452
Posted By Road King

Cool snowblower auger belt problem.

I have a sears 9 HP snow thrower when the auger drive belt broke I replaced it with a belt from the auto parts store, since I have had two additional belts burn up, is there a difference between a...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-29-10, 10:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,090
Posted By Road King

In general practice commercial wiring is done...

In general practice commercial wiring is done with 20 amp circuits and 12 awg wire, however I dont believe the code states any where that you cant run a 15 amp circuit. In residential wiring theres...
Forum: Greening Your Homes Electrical Power and Water Systems
01-20-10, 12:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,964
Posted By Road King

I think gas is the way to go, electric heat is...

I think gas is the way to go, electric heat is too expensive to operate, as far as in the futere who knows, but if I was looking to rent and had to choose between too similiar apartments I would...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-17-10, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,553
Posted By Road King

to Nap when I first read your post I...

to Nap when I first read your post I misinterpreted what you were saying and thought I was being slammed, I see now that I was wrong and offer my sincere apologies.
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-15-10, 01:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,553
Posted By Road King

First off 220 230 240 these are common voltages...

First off 220 230 240 these are common voltages 110 115 120 130 Ive heard people refer to all these voltages so which is it? equipment will run to a plus or minus 10% so lets not split hairs....
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-15-10, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By Road King

Talking From the switch box I would suggest running a 3...

From the switch box I would suggest running a 3 wire to the fixture , at the fixture take the white of the 3 wire and splice to the white wire coming from each ballast, then take the black of the 3...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-15-10, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,553
Posted By Road King

Talking A 3 hp compressor will draw 10.2 amps at 220...

A 3 hp compressor will draw 10.2 amps at 220 volts,the formula is as follows : 746w = 1 hp 746x3==2238 watts divide the applied voltage by the watts and you come up with the amperage 2238/220=10.2...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-14-10, 10:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,452
Posted By Road King

I think the installation could have been much...

I think the installation could have been much neater , I agree with you I think a trough would have been a better plan than all those junction boxes, It appears to be a safe installation, but no I...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-14-10, 08:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,408
Posted By Road King

Tecnically you are correct a 110v 20 amp circuit...

Tecnically you are correct a 110v 20 amp circuit requires a matching 20 amp rated device, not a huge infraction but a violation just the same, if this concerns you just replace the devices with the...
Forum: Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
01-14-10, 06:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,802
Posted By Road King

I should have mentioned if adding a timer to...

I should have mentioned if adding a timer to control the off time is something you want to do, I dont have numbers, but any home depot or supply house sell a intermatic wall switch timer, and simply...
Forum: Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
01-14-10, 06:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,802
Posted By Road King

I suspect the sensitivity of the unit is factory...

I suspect the sensitivity of the unit is factory set, in the daylight you can imitate darkness by putting black electrical tape over the eye, if it turns off and turns back on when the tape is...
Forum: Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
01-12-10, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,027
Posted By Road King

Cool Ive seen the countertops raised 3 or 4 inches...

Ive seen the countertops raised 3 or 4 inches before, it really wasnt too noticeable, just a thought though could you possibly lower the staircase ceiling by 3 or 4 inches
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-12-10, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,084
Posted By Road King

Its not hard to do, but I agree I would call him...

Its not hard to do, but I agree I would call him back its his job he probaly just didnt get it all out.:cool:
Forum: Basements, Attics and Crawl Spaces
01-12-10, 12:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,337
Posted By Road King

I wont comment on the cause of your problems with...

I wont comment on the cause of your problems with moisture, but I can tell you that venting a bath fan through the soffit to the outside is more than adequate, and done all the time and approved by...
Forum: Walls and Ceilings
01-12-10, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,018
Posted By Road King

Its always nice to have access to pipes if an...

Its always nice to have access to pipes if an access panel doesnt bother you, I would just visually check to see every thing looks ok and cover up as normally done, pipes, wiring, etc, usually...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-12-10, 11:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,534
Posted By Road King

Talking Its clamped to the water pipes so if a live wire...

Its clamped to the water pipes so if a live wire contacts any pipes in the house the pipes dont become one big electrical conductor, the other end terminates in your panel under a ground bar so as to...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
01-12-10, 10:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,534
Posted By Road King

Cool water pipe ground, probaly a #4awg does not have...

water pipe ground, probaly a #4awg does not have to be insulated, and they tarnish over time
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