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    Another New Guy from CT...

    Welcome - where in SW Ct? I am in Newtown. Tim
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    Buzzing bulbs

    Actually, according to the packet I have from Sylvania, lamps marked "cold temperature" are currently exempt from the July 2012 phaseout. Tim
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    Buzzing bulbs

    The bulbs that you bought and the ballasts you have are absolutely compatible. The new bulbs you bought that are marked cold temp are actually the non energy saving version of the bulbs that were installed when you bought the house. Years ago, F96T12Ho lamps were rated at 110 watts each. When...
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    Tight three car garage + lift?

    There's no way to get 3 lifts wide without a minimum of 300" based on my lifts. Tim
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    Tight three car garage + lift?

    I just purchased and installed 2 Bendpak HD9ST lifts, which are their narrow and short lift versions. Each lift is 100" wide x 201" long including the approach ramps (174") long without the approad ramps. Columns are 88" high. Drive clearance between columns is 90" wide. For your minimum...
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    Bendpak approach ramp locks

    Thanks for the explanation - that is how I thought they would install. No picture necessary. Tim
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    Bendpak approach ramp locks

    Anyone have a picture of the Bendpack approach ramp locks and how they install? Tim
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    Hey Bendpak users and Jeff - look what I just unloaded!

    Re: Hey Bendpak users and Jeff - Project done! Just finished - this past Saturday the install of my 2 HD9ST lifts. All went very smoothly - thanka again to Jeff for answering a few questions that I had during assembly of the first unit. Second one only took about 6 for my wife and son and I...
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    Bendpak install questions

    I just got done (this past Saturday) installing 2 HD9ST lifts. I used Hydraulic fluid which I bought at the local NAPA auto supply. They had 5 gallon, 1 gallon and quart sizes. When it was time to tighten the cables, I just used the motor to inch the cables tight, a small amount at a time...
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    What part do I need to make this box work?

    As mtne said - an Industrial cover or what is also commonly known as a "raised cover". Tim
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    A big thanks to Jeff at Bendpak

    Joetomas - just saw your post - this does'nt sound like the same company I dealt with - hope you get your problem resolved - In my experience, Jeff is a get it done guy - good luck. Tim
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    Best florescent fixtures ?

    Nice car - good luck in your search to find it. Nothing like 60's and early 70's American muscle. I have a 64 Vette - 327 365hp solid lifter - lot's of fun. Tim
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    Best florescent fixtures ?

    If anyone is interested in what we have been provided by Sylvania regarding the Lamp legislation, here you go - keep in mind this is a gradual phase out and there are exceptions in each lamp class as only those that do not meet the new requirements will be obsoleted...
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    240V 30A either/or manual switch

    Here you go: http://www.hubbellcatalog.com/bryant/datasheet.asp?PN=3025I Tim
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