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775gmck25 replied to the thread Side wall concentric furnace vent verses separate intake and exhaust..Another consideration for using dual wall pipe is that in my experience its very expensive. I installed a Mendota fireplace that used a...
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775gmck25 replied to the thread Order of Operations for Garage Remodel.For wall insulation you might consider a flash and batt solution. The "flash" is a thin layer (1-2") of spray foam that completely...
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775gmck25 replied to the thread 3 way confusion."you would have to run extra wires if the power went to the fixture first" You are probably correct, since for standard wiring schemes...
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775gmck25 replied to the thread 3 way confusion.You are on the right track, but three-way switches can be wired differently, based on power first to either the switch or the fixture...
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775gmck25 replied to the thread 100 amp sub panel.AFAIK, most SER is not rated for direct burial or running underground in conduit. When you need direct burial or burial in conduit you...
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775gmck25 replied to the thread 1000Sq Ft Home- Bathrm.For our shower threshold we used one pressure-treated 2x4 flat on the floor, and then faced it with Schluter board all the way around...
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775gmck25 replied to the thread Best Method for Hanging drywall on a 13 ft high wall?.If you have a truck long enough to haul it, 12 foot drywall is a standard product from commercial supply stores. You could install it...
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775gmck25 replied to the thread Grounding Boxes.I believe US code also requires a ground wire to a metal box, but nothing if the box is plastic. I assume that the theory is that the...
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775gmck25 replied to the thread Where to get some single pane glass.I have used a local glass store, but found that even a small pane was relatively expensive because it was in an exterior door...
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775gmck25 replied to the thread 220v wiring help.Considering the age of your "new" oven, you need to use the model number to track down its installation docs and find out if it can be...
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775gmck25 replied to the thread Critique this Service Change Quote/Scoping.If you have 200 amp service there is no point in installing a 150 amp panel. Based current pricing, it saves you nothing on the panel...
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775gmck25 replied to the thread Questions for Cutting Framing for a new NM-B run (old work).IIRC, in my AHJ you are required to foam or caulk around any top and bottom plate penetrations to provide fire blocking. Its a really...
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775gmck25 replied to the thread it's quite common that people to think you need 3 wire plus ground for 240 volts.Some of the confusion may be based on the EV installation guides. My Chargepoint EV is available with 6-50 (3 wire) or 14-50 (4 wire)...
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775gmck25 replied to the thread Flat (i.e., thin) extension cord.You can buy commercial extension cords that are designed to be laid across the floor. but they are a short rubber "threshold" design...
