jeudi 30 avril 2015

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Cracks in Chimney Bricks: Repair or Replace?

One of my chimneys was recently repointed. The contractor was supposed to replace any bricks that needed to be replaced down to three courses from the top. When I recently went up on the roof, I discovered that bricks in the second and third courses were not replaced and still have cracks. Photos (with...
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Please help on pressure switch stuck closed

I have a nordyne/fridgidare l1ra 090c-12b furnace. When I turn the heat on the inducer kicks on followed by the igniter which then I hear a clicking noise followed by the igniter turning off and the control board giving me the pressure switch closed error. I have replaced the pressure switch and I am still having the same problem. Once in a while it will fire and heat the house but it very rarely...
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Order of electrical wiring from source to devices

Hi. Greetings to all. I need to know if is possible or not to wire in this SPECIFIC order: Breaker Source - Receptacle - Switch - Light. For example: Using a 14/2 Romex I want to know if I can wire (in the same circuit) from a 15Amp Breaker at the Load Center to a Receptacle, then to a Single Pole Switch and finally to the Light? I know that if that circuit Breaker is turned off then the Light...
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Pendant Light fix?!

Hi, new to the forum thanks to this reason. About 2 years ago purchased Tom Dixon pendant lights from a seller in Hong Kong, needless to say 2 of the lights stopped working thanks to the cheap plastic that held the bulb. Other than that, they look great. I reached out to a lamp repair place and they...
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Google data base?

Does Google Drive have an equivalent data base to Excel Access or LibreOffice Base database? Google data bas...
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Just change "A" coil

Hi All, if an AC system is replaced with the same capacity (3 ton) can the "A" coil only be replaced instead of the whole Air handler ,which is in great condition,electric heat has never been used. Thoughts Geo Just change "A" co...
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crooked toilet flange

I may have done the dumbest thing in the history of toilet installation. For some reason it never occurred to me to make sure the toilet flange was flush/straight with the wall...as in the way it is now my toilet will be at a 35 degree angle to the wall. It is glued in with PVC glue so I don't think...
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Laminate countertop miter seam

Does anyone have an idea of what I can use to fill the seam a little better and make it waterproof. The seam is 2 feet away from the sink. How can I protect it from a spill or when cleaning it with a wet rag. The piece were connected with Titebond 3 which is waterproof however this is a small gap, less...
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Kinetico quad tank disassembly

I have a Kinetico 4040 quad tank softener system, and would like to change the carbon myself. My top tank is resin, this is an upflow system. I'm familiar with removing and disassembling the head unit. How do I access the lower tank to change the carbon? Does it unscrew? How should I hold the tanks and apply force to unscrew it, since there are no fittings for a wrench to grab? Will I need to remove...
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Fence on a Concrete Grade Beam?

Hi there, new here, so bear with me, hopefully I didn't miss something in my search. What I'm wanting to do is erect a wooden fence on a small concrete wall. I'd only like it to stick up above the ground about 6 inches, and be at least 10-12 inches into the ground (stop a puppy that has a tendency to dig). It would be about 8 inches wide. What I don't know, is the specifics. I live in Saskatchewan,...
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in ground sprinkler system basics - what brand do you recommend?

I had a 'pro' install a rainbird 5000 / 1800 in ground sprinkler system. His workmanship was pitiful and I'm wondering as parts break / I need to make changes in his poor design system, should I stay with rainbird or would you recommend another company? I know growing up, my folks had a rainbird in ground impulse sprayer system on their 1/3 acre lot. it was all metal and don't remember having problems...
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Ice Dam Membrane on new roof

We live in Massachusetts and had our roof replaced this past September. I was told that the roofer was putting down a 6' wide ice dam membrane but with all the snow we had this winter, I had some pretty bad ice dams and water leaked into the house in four different places. Without ripping up shingles, is there a way to find out if the membrane was actually installed? Thanks for the help! Ice Dam Membrane...
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Post anchoring epoxy's?

Need to replace a couple post on my 6' wooden privacy fence and wondering if the Sika post mix or Secure Set expanding foam epoxy mixes would work? Not sure if they are rated for high winds, but sure look easy. Post anchoring epoxy'...
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Charging the AC, how do you know the quantity of freon being added?

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This is just an aftermath, but I'm puzzled by what I was told. Had this guy come over for AC check/tune up on a rather chilly day, he measured the pressure of my ancient Rheem system outside, and it was showing around 40-45psi, and he told me the normal should be 65psi. He did admit that the low temperature (it was 50 F that day) will influence the reading as well. He told me he would drop by later...
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Recessed living room lights on gfi

Finishing my basement and I wired my recessed living room lights off an existing source that turned out to be gfi protected. Is this okay to leave or do I need to rewire? I live in ND fyi. Recessed living room lights on g...
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patio cover

I am looking to build a cover over an existing concrete patio. the slab is 10 ft deep and 12 ft long. I am going to tie rafters to a ledger attached to the facia and rest them on a beam between 2 6x6 post set 11 ft apart. rafters will need to span 8 1/2 ft and will be on 16 in centers. my question is size of beam and rafters. I live in Texas , so there is no snow load to consider. It will have 5/8...
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Can someone ID this part?

Could anyone help identify the manufacturer of this tub handle? Thanks! Attached Images   Can someone ID this par...
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Small Flame at Fire Pit

I recently installed a fire pit fueled by natural gas. I have tied into the meter at the house with a 50' 3/8" hose running back to the fire pit. There is about an additional 35' of 3/4" pipe where the hose connects to the fire pit. I am getting very small flame at the fire pit. Any suggestions? Thanks Attached...
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Wired new outlet box but it blows as soon as I turn the breaker on.

I bought a Leviton Duplex USB charger outlet (model T5832-W) and I wired it the same as the outlet it came from but the breaker blows as soon as I flip the breaker to on. The box has one white wire, a red wire and a black wire and a ground of course. I wired the white to the silver, and the black and the red I wired together to the brass, and broke the tab for a fork terminal as that is the way the...
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no sweat ... if possible

I am doing a remodel of a 1950's bathroom. I would like to put shutoffs on the sink faucet inlets. Current fitting is a sweated elbow (see pic). I would prefer to avoid sweating the connection so I tried a 3/8 compression valve (pic) but it leaks. I did try to torque is a bit with a wrench but still...
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Bicycle Frame

Hi guys, I wanted to show the change of the frame that I run on my wife's bike. I'm not an expert welder, but I am quite satisfied, the work performed in about 3 hours. Look your advice and opinions. Bicycle Fra...
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Wiring in the Garage

I installed a gable fan in the attic last year. I used Romex (12 gauge). I will be installing a gable fan in the garage this year and I understand that Romex CANNOT be used in the garage unless it is behind drywall. I will be installing an electrical box on top of the drywall, over an existing box (single receptacle), which I will expand to two receptacles. Steel City 2-Gang Square Electrical Box-521711234EW-25R...
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Portable DC charger help

I need to create some sort of power source for my Raspberry Pi, it requires a standard DC cable, and what I have got is 4 AA rechargeable batteries that all add up to 24000mah. The device takes 1 watt and in continuous use that would last around 16 hours with the batteries. I need some sort of way to massively extend that time period. I'm new to this sort of thing, so I thought that I could go with...
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Trane C Wire

Working on getting a RTH9580WF installed on my Trane AC/Furnace. There is a terminal labeled C inside the unit and I have a 8 wire thermostat wire. So I wired the brown wire to the C terminal and proceeded to hook up the new thermostat and got nothing (no power at stat). Broke out the volt meter and...
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Eliminate pilot lights antique gas stove?

Hello! I am dreaming of cooking on an antique Wedgewood or O'Keefe &Merrit style stove but cannot find an adequate answer to a question regarding the pilot lights. The kitchen in question is in the California desert and the constant heat of pilot lights would be a SERIOUS drawback to an antique stove. Not only from the unnecessary heat when our temps can rise above 90 degrees for 5 months of...
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how can i identify wood siding?

I need to replace some siding,so i need to know what it is. Is there a website or something that can help me? Or should i just post pics here? I know it is not asbestos, fiber, composite. Guessing it is not cedar, no smell. Looks like just pine. Do they make them in just pine? In some spots, the paint has peeled off, but the siding does not appear damaged. Is there a non cedar, wood, weatherproof...

mercredi 29 avril 2015

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transitions?

Laying laminate in 2 room and would like to know if I can just flow it thru the rooms without transitions? I seen people do on youtube but heard you should use transitions. Anybody have any info on this subject? Thanks! transition...
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Ceiling fan help??

I just moved into a new home and in the process the ceiling fan remote was thrown away making the whole thing useless. It has five blades, is white, and has three light settings. One for the starting as bottom light turns on, then top and bottom, then just top. Remote also told temperature and had 3 or 4 fan settings. I also can't seem to get the damn thing apart to even check the make number five...
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sleeve anchor length

hi, i have a question about the required length when using sleeve anchor i will be anchoring into bricks, which is around 2.5 inches in height. Should i get a 3" sleeve anchor, so the "sleeve" will go below the bottom of the brick? Or should i get something like a 1.75" so the sleeve will expand inside the brick itself? which one makes it tighter? Thanks. sleeve anchor leng...
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Open Ground series of outlets

I plugged in an APC surge protector to one of the outlets and noticed a red light on which says site wiring fault. So I plugged in my outlet tester and got open ground. I opened the outlet and everything looked ok two white wire connected on silver side of the receptacle,two black wires on the brass...
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need to pay attention

We went out to eat this evening and my wife wanted to take her car .... I noticed it was low on fuel :rolleyes: Gas prices have been on the upward swing lately but we came upon a station that listed $2.25 per gallon, 10¢ cheaper than most so I stopped to fill her car up. After pumping awhile I noticed the price at the pump was $3.15 :eek: so she only got $20 worth. I know I should have verified the...
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Is fiberglass well water tank better?

Hi, We have a Well-x-trol WX-251 tank. It has a lot of rust due to condensation (please see pictures) http://ift.tt/1bff723 Does it look like it is time to replace the tank? The tank was built in 1997 and installed in 1998. Should we go with a fiberglass tank instead? I was told the fiberglass does not work as well as the Well-x-trol. Our water is very acidic. We are constantly replacing the copper...
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How to remove broken tub drain?

What is the easiest way of removing a bathtub drain with borken cross bars? I tried with a hammer it didn't budge, I then tried to cut a notch in the drain and use a screwdriver as a chisel and knock on it but it still won't budge. I had the plumbing all redone downstairs by a plumber because we are...
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Pipe size for vertical discharge?

for the vertical portion of a sump pump discharge - what's the optimum pipe size for a 4000gph pump (at 10')? wider pipe allows more peak flow, but also presents more static head pressure against the pump, correct? once the discharge hits horizontal or downgrade slope wider is better, correct? the application is a back yard sump to drain the low spot that turns into a large pond during heavy rains....
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PT Deck and Railing Screws questions

First time poster. I just had a 12'x12' pressure treated deck installed with white aluminum railings. I have two questions. 1) Does the pressure treated wood need to be stained, sealed, protected? (basically have anything done to it to protect it) I also had a PT fence done. (Developer put in a PT post, cedar beam fence in that has not been looked after by them) I live in Calgary, Alberta. There...
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Retrofit Internet-based self monitoring without a fee?

I have a home with a wired alarm system that hasn't been used for quite some time. I'd like to upgrade it. I'm looking for solutions that would enable me to self monitor the status of the system and receive alerts by email or smartphone app without a monthly fee. Just something basic (zones and armed/disarmed, no cameras). I am not opposed to swapping out the panel and the controls. I've seen envisalink....
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Craftsman LT1000 clunks after hitting rock

We have a Craftsman lawn mower LT1000 20HP model 917.271920. It had been running and cutting great. The operator was riding the mower through a gate from the back yard to behind the fence when he ran into a big flat rock that was sometimes used to hold the gate open. As he recalls, the blade was not engaged, and only the outside of the deck hit the rock. The blades look fine. However, the engine...
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Wall Painting Colors

Wall Painting Colors - Modern paint colors can update a home and make it feel fresh and new. Sometimes even considering moving when your house is due. If you decide to keep or sell, you should always do your contemporary rooms. Paint is an inexpensive way to bring a new range of color and life to a...
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Wall Painting Ideas for Your Home

Wall Painting Ideas for Your Home - When it comes to interior design of a house, the primary elements are the colors of the walls. However, it can be very difficult to choose the right color for your wall because the options are almost limitless. Read this article to find ideas for the mural to help...
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Help with removing overly heavy wall texture

I just purchased a home that has some pretty heavy wall texture applied to several of the walls. Looks like someone bought one of those texture design rollers from menards, put tons of mud on the wall and went to town! It is so thick it spikes out from the walls at least a 1/2 to 3/4 inch in most areas. It has several coats of paint over it. I need to know the most effective way to scrape this smooth??...
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Bad ceiling fan wiring?

I want to update my ceiling fan. I uninstalled the old fan. It was controlled by 2 switches. One controlled the light, the other the fan. There are only 3 wires coming out of the ceiling. Black, white, and bare. However, the black wire has white tape on it, the white wire has black tape on it, and the bare ground also has white tape on it. The black wire with white tape was connected to the fan's...

mardi 28 avril 2015

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Duct Design Question

Hi! I have two bathrooms that are next to each other, and I'm trying to install a bathroom ventilation fan in each. One bathroom needs a 150 CFM fan (which has a 6" duct), and the other a 50 CFM (4" duct). I'd like to have to make only one opening in the roof for the cap, so I'd like to connect the exhaust of the two fans with a y-connector in the attic, and then go through the roof opening. Is...
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Wiring connections for new bath light

Hi I have an older home (1950s). Am trying to install new bath vanity light(replacing old vanity bar w/4 small bulbs). There is a light switch controlling light . I did not take pic or make diagram of previous connections.I did install an old work electrical box as the other wires were just coming out of hole in wall. Currently, this is what I have: two cables (each has B copper wire and W copper...
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2 or 3 wire for welding hook up

Hi I'm going to install a 220 welder which comes with a 250 VAC 3-Prong Plug (6-50p). I need to install the corresponding 3 prong outlet. I know it requires 2 110 volt hot wires and a ground for the third prong (usually the green wire in a stove hookup). My question is whether I need to pay extra for the 3 wire or can I just use the un-insulated copper ground wire for the third prong (which does indeed...
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Kitchen Insulation To foam, or not to foam

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I had a HUGE draft in this kitchen. I tore the walls out to find...empty cavities across a third of the wall, and 1" fiberglass among the rest of the walls, no wonder I had a draft. Anyways, see below. The old siding was 1x12. LOTS of gaps for air to move. http://ift.tt/1bc8rl2 I have been arguing with my self, spray foam vs rock wool. Spray foam is about 4x the price, but I am willing to pay it...
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Help I caused a leak! Understanding my multiple water heater plumbing..

So based on the advice in this thread http://ift.tt/1QGHw1H I closed the valves and started taking off the supposed vacuum breaker from one the closer tank. When water started coming out. I thought maybe that was normal and that the pressure would quickly go down it didn't. I also noticed that the...
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