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Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-12-19, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By SoyBomb

Not familiar with Canadian codes, but here in the...

Not familiar with Canadian codes, but here in the states you can staple those suckers as close to each other as possible. No issues/ dangers with derating. When drilling wood, you are only allowed 4...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-12-19, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By SoyBomb

Pull out the switches in the bathroom. Guaranteed...

Pull out the switches in the bathroom. Guaranteed you have a loose splice in the neutral of either the light or the fan/ both. Obviously they are on separate switches.
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
11-12-19, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 386
Posted By SoyBomb

It could be a resistive neutral at the...

It could be a resistive neutral at the utility..., do you notice lights getting unusually brighter at times ? Or a resistive neutral on that motor circuit. Check the neutral splices at every switch...
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
11-12-19, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 314
Posted By SoyBomb

Is the furnace running full cycles for 2-3...

Is the furnace running full cycles for 2-3 times..., or is it trying to cycle 2-3 times before tripping ?
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
11-09-19, 05:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 246
Posted By SoyBomb

Aquastat question

It was my understanding that the aqua stat setting determined WHEN the fan blower would start heating the room and the thermostat determines when the fan motor shuts off once satisfying the set...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
05-29-18, 05:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By SoyBomb

You can use THHN inside buried conduit. If you...

You can use THHN inside buried conduit. If you want to run a buried wire, it would need to be U.F, type. Either way, code calls for a fused or circuit breaker disconnect inside the shed. You can't...
Forum: Plumbing and Piping
05-29-18, 05:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 574
Posted By SoyBomb

I have a well and the main trunk is 1" with a...

I have a well and the main trunk is 1" with a 3/4" supplying a soaking tub and all others being fed with 1/2". So you are saying if I just build a manifold with my appropriate sized feeds to each...
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
05-29-18, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,133
Posted By SoyBomb

GregH..., Yes. I have 3 zones in the house, all...

GregH..., Yes. I have 3 zones in the house, all separate units. If every zone is set at say 72, the humidity is noticeably greater as you walk into the master bedroom. It's noticed immediately even...
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
05-27-18, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,133
Posted By SoyBomb

Yes..., Return air is just above the thermostat. ...

Yes..., Return air is just above the thermostat. The gap under the door is not larger than what is typical in a house. The zone outside the bedroom is also A/C'd. No issues. The master bath door is...
Forum: Plumbing and Piping
05-27-18, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 574
Posted By SoyBomb

How to properly size a manifold

All of my shutoffs for each bath / kitchen fixtures are located in the basement above the drop ceiling. I want to move all ball valves into my utility boiler room using PEX. how do I size the...
Forum: Gardening and Horticulture
05-27-18, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 797
Posted By SoyBomb

The manure is too Hot !!! You're burning them....

The manure is too Hot !!! You're burning them. Any manure must first sit a season to breakdown. You don't need this at planting. Next fall, till in manure if you must but i've been converted over to...
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
05-27-18, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,133
Posted By SoyBomb

Humidity in an A/C'd room

First off, Thanks for all the input. I love this site. Situation - I have a 1 1/2 ton Trane supplying a 600 sq' master bedroom. The room faces south east with a triple double hung window ( average...
Forum: Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers
07-10-17, 05:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 694
Posted By SoyBomb

XSleeper, Thanks ! That's what I was wondering....

XSleeper, Thanks ! That's what I was wondering. It only has two exposed walls but understood. Maybe I'll open the sheetrock just below the main bath and spray foam that area. I would like that floor...
Forum: Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers
07-09-17, 02:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 694
Posted By SoyBomb

Living space above garage

So typical living space above a garage. The garage never gets below 45 in winter. The room above is colder than the rest. It's on the north corner of the house. Question - Would spraying closed cell...
Forum: Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
08-24-16, 05:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By SoyBomb

The house was built in 2003. My boiler heats my...

The house was built in 2003. My boiler heats my water. System 2000 with a storage tank
Forum: Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
08-23-16, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By SoyBomb

Hardness scale granules at the faucet screens

Ok Guys,... Here is what I have.

New House,...I have a well but also have hard water,... duh.

I had a Hague water softener installed to take care of it. Over time, I noticed water pressure...
Forum: Decks, Patios, Porches, Walkways, Driveways, Stairs, Steps and Docks
06-20-16, 05:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 520
Posted By SoyBomb

Outdoor Zinc Covered Dining table

Hey guys, I'm looking to build an outdoor dining table and surface the top with zinc sheeting. Question,... How do I make a top that will not warp or buckle, but stay flat ? I was thinking exterior...
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
11-18-15, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 589
Posted By SoyBomb

Vermont, Thanks a lot for your time. Really...

Vermont, Thanks a lot for your time. Really appreciate it. I'll check it and do a cleaning of my own. It reminded me of a couple years back I did seem to have a sludge problem right before I...
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
11-18-15, 05:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 589
Posted By SoyBomb

I'll check the for the pump screen. The Beckett...

I'll check the for the pump screen. The Beckett Rep said that a vacuum of 4" should not cause a lockout, it would take more like 9". Maybe so, however, the way this tank and single line are run, this...
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
11-17-15, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 589
Posted By SoyBomb

Vermont, I'm not sure. Is there an easy way to...

Vermont, I'm not sure. Is there an easy way to check ? What might that suggest ?
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
11-17-15, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 589
Posted By SoyBomb

Intermittent oil line Vacuum problem

Hoping for some pro input here.

3 year old Beckett gun. Changed from a two line system to a single line. Buried 1000 gal.tank, 12 years old, total distance is about 35' and the gun is lower than...
Forum: Gardening and Horticulture
10-08-15, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By SoyBomb

we had a torrential downpour a week ago but it...

we had a torrential downpour a week ago but it has been dry. I'll try the weekly deep soaks. It's been on a drip system this whole time 3-4 times a week/ hour through this dry summer. I'll definitely...
Forum: Gardening and Horticulture
10-08-15, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By SoyBomb

Oh, it knows. She's the queen of the property !!!...

Oh, it knows. She's the queen of the property !!! Thank you for your input .
Forum: Gardening and Horticulture
10-07-15, 05:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By SoyBomb

Girdling root

Hey folks,

I'm a little bit more than sick right now and would very much appreciate some professional input here.
Several years ago I set in the ground an absolutely beautiful specimen Japanese...
Forum: Lawns, Landscaping and Outdoor Decor
05-15-15, 05:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,039
Posted By SoyBomb

No sewers and no roads anywhere near the area. I...

No sewers and no roads anywhere near the area. I only fertilize about 2 times a year. The guys who cut my lawn take all the clippings. I wish they would leave them. Do you think it's a nitrogen...
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