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Jet pump configuration for lake use at cottage ?

Hi folks, I'm going to install a lake water system at my new cottage and part of that is re-using a Duro 1/2 hp pum...
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posted by jvangurp
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by jvangurp

Pictures?

Anyone know "if" this newsgroup will accept pictures as part of the post? Xen
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posted by xantipas
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by xantipas

Sanivite gray water pumps

Anyone experienced with Sanivite gray water pumps? I like the compactness, but do they work as advertised? Are there oth...
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posted by bogus
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by bogus

Chimney Rebuild -- matching brick color

Before I can re-roof, I need to have my chimney rebuilt from the roofline up. The chimney is a 3-flue wide brick, that...
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posted by sjtanko
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by sjtanko

garage service door

I have side driveway with the garage behind the house,I need to replace the 32" service door,the problem is that it has...
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posted by tpacc
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by tpacc

New (use for a) product

I noticed the rubber sleeve insulating the Freon line was hard, cracked, and just generally decrepit. It was also cool...
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posted by heybub
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by heybub

Treatment Of Carpenter Ants - Seattle Area?

We have droppings in one corner downstairs. 1. Are there do-it-yourself spproaches that work? 2. Are "green" pest contr...
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posted by dwightnews
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by dwightnews

QuietWalk flooring underlayment for sale on ebay

I am the owner of the former Fair Pacific Bamboo Flooring company, and I am selling 44 brand new rolls (4400 square fee...
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posted by grpasquariello
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by grpasquariello

Casement Window Repair Help

I have a casement window which needs a new crank. I have identified the crank and have a replacement. It is manufacture...
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posted by anonymous
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by anonymous

shock chlorination question

We're on well and septic. Last year we developed a sulfur smell in our water - but only some taps and only the cold...
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posted by jj21
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by jj21

Disconected grounding wire?

After reading the "Grounding a Plumbing Drain Pipe" thread it reminded me about something I found the other day while l...
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posted by send_trash_here_please
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by send_trash_here_please

any electrician out there?

The main circuit breaker on the side, at the outside out my house is overheating and trips. All electricity inside the...
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posted by serendipity1276
59 comments posted 18yrs posted by serendipity1276

Cutting the Glare On A Metal Roof

I will be building a modified A-Frame structure that will have a basic (Menards) pole barn type screw down metal roof....
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posted by mamay
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by mamay

Any suggestions on how to find a good roofer

I'm finding some reviews online but most are horror story after horror story. That may be a slight exaggeration but...
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posted by c
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by c