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    Ever do something so stupid you wonder if you should be left unsupervised?

    Here's one that will make you cringe and they didn't get out alive. My daughter worked for a company that did crime scene cleanup which included suicides and industrial accidents. Her company received a contract from a dog food company to clean up an accident. They arrived and found that the...
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    Ever do something so stupid you wonder if you should be left unsupervised?

    I was a new home owner quite a few years ago and found that the lock on my garage door was no longer working. I decided that i would replace it. I went out to the garage and was was trying to keep the door lock around shoulder height for ease of access. I was having trouble getting the door...
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    wiring a subpanel converting a 230v outlet

    Compressor, Mig Welder, Arc welder, basic power tools all 110. I am going to take everyone's advice and redo it all. I think the best way is to basically lay out the panel and the garage wiring to my satisfaction over time and just continue to use whats out there for now. Once i have...
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    wiring a subpanel converting a 230v outlet

    The garage to panel is approximately 20 feet, the feeds are not in a conduit, part of the issue is that the outlets and the wiring for them are actually inset into the cinderblock walls. So the best recommendation is to go with conduit and replace all the wiring to a sub panel and then redo...
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    wiring a subpanel converting a 230v outlet

    What I currently have is a 30 amp 230v outlet in the detached garage and a separate 15am line run for outlets and lighting (2 outlets, 2 light fixtures). I dont need the 230v outlet and was wondering if its possible to convert this over to a subpanel so I can get more 110 outlets and lighting...
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    OMG.. Previous Owners and wiring...

    In defense of the Home Inspector you must understand that there is a difference between a professional licensed inspector and some guy who decides to do it on the side while his other business is slow. A professional inspector will have a contract laying out exactly what he will inspect and how...
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    Septic systems ??

    If this is just for the Shop then why not go with a composting toilet and not worry about the septic.
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    Garage auction in VA

    Not great descriptions but possible deals nonetheless
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    Garage auction in VA

    there is a going out of business garage auction in VA. Rasmus auction. It is an online auction with several lifts and various other items. Just a heads up.
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    Selling only to the trade (Radon Mitigation)

    Just a note that most radon mitigation companies have been tested and licensed by the state so that is why vendors only sell to them. If they sell to DIY and something is done incorrectly they worry about liability.
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    Work Shop Septic Tanks

    I would recommend a sun mar composting toilet. Getting the powered type should meet your needs without worrying too much about code issues down the road
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    sandblasting with vacuum

    I see your using the HF plastic blaster. How does it work for you as a basic unit.
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