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transfer switch grounding wire

Contemporary generator isolation transfer switches, including Gentrans, have a green grounding wire running through the...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by vanderyn58
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by vanderyn58

Sanyo Rice cooker battery replacement

The internal Lithium battery has run down so time setting are no longer retained. I have done some Googling but no luck...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jag_man__REM0VE__653
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by jag_man__REM0VE__653

Buderus or Crown Boilers

I'm considering upgrading my heating/hot water boiler in the next year. It still works, but at 30 years it is possi...
23 comments posted 18yrs
posted by esp
23 comments posted 18yrs posted by esp

Curb key water shutoff (size matters!)

Got a curb key and pentagon wrench for Reed and Ford water shut offs. They use Ford around here. Problem is, that the i...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Cutting a few surface roots of a tree

In running my sprinkler system I came across some tree roots that has basically twisted around under and over my 1" PVC...
16 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nmbexcuse
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by nmbexcuse

Waste allowance

I've drawn plans for a stick-built workshop and interested in knowing how much to allow for material waste. (Percen...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Boon
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by Boon

Window Jamb Extensions?

Hi! The other day, I purchased some new blinds to hang for all the windows. The windows I have came with the house. The...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by wiz561
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by wiz561

silvery patches on chimney?

Some bricks on my chimeny are covered with silvery patches. Under each silvery patch is a black layer. Any idea what th...
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posted by nospam
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

Generac Generator EXL5500 start problems

I have been using this electric start generator for about 2 years on and off, typically once a month. Last time I tried...
36 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sontheim
36 comments posted 18yrs posted by sontheim

Several "how to insulate" questions.

Hi, Here's my insulation project and there are several instances where I am not sure what the best way to insulate...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aaronfude
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by aaronfude

Chimney cap replacement help?

Hi All, I would like to replace my chimney cap but I am not sure how to remove the current cap. It does not appear to b...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mrogers007_at_aol_dot_com
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by mrogers007_at_aol_dot_com

Bubble wrap for insulation

How would bubble wrap work for insulation between a window and a storm window or between a window and a screen? It woul...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by twinmountain
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by twinmountain

How many wheelbarrows of concrete?

I am going to pour a slab in front of my garage so I have a solid surface for working on vehicles. That will take about...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by letterman
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by letterman

Electric tankless water heaters

As part of a remodel, I am planing on installing an electric, tankless water heater to supply just our kitchen which ha...
28 comments posted 18yrs
posted by kevin-no-spam
28 comments posted 18yrs posted by kevin-no-spam

What's the best insulation to use with 2x4's?

Hi, My contractor told me to use R13 insulation on the walls framed out by 2x4's. He said that it won't fit thi...
21 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aaronfude
21 comments posted 18yrs posted by aaronfude