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    corrugated electrical conduit what can I use it for?

    It needs to be concealed for electrical use.Usually installed in concrete floors.
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    Push pin outlets

    I don't know if you guys ever saw one but Square D actually had a circuit breaker that had a stab in type connection built into it.Needless to say I replaced a few of those.
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    Rustoleum floor paint - $29.99 at Menard's

    I have Drylock floor paint in my basement.It's been down about 3 years and held up pretty well.A few chips from the table saw but not bad.It is also water base.I did it because my floor constantly had the concrete dust on it and it solved that problem.It's not as bright as when first applied but...
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    Cutting metal clad cable

    There are a few ways to do it.1-You can use a hacksaw.Don't cut straight across but cut at an angle to the cable.45 deg or so.Go slow.Step on the cable to hold while cutting.2-Bend the cable until the sheath starts to separate and nip the sheath with dykes.You almost have to bend it in...
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    Wiring a welder outlet

    Hi,new guy here.I have posted in this section of the forum before and try to help out where I can.There seems to be a lot of misinformation here.Members relate info that they know but might not be fact.The N.E.C. is a complicated book.It is a law book not a design book.When we respond to members...
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    Timer for lighting on a 4 way Circuit

    I just looked athe the link. That model has battry backup for the memory.Look before you post.My bad.
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    Timer for lighting on a 4 way Circuit

    As far as I know there isn't a timer to replace a 4 way switch.You would have to get a 3 way timer and use it in place of one of the 3 way switches.I believe those intermatic timers use the light bulb for power for the clock in the timer.If the bulb burns out you lose the time on the clock.They...
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    FRP Panels

    Liquid nails makes a tub surround adhesive in a caulking tube.I have used it in the past on FRP panels and had no problems.Be sure to follow the directions on the tube.
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    Wiring Compressor motor help

    Usually the windings in a dual voltage motor will be in parallel for the high voltage and series for the low voltage.If you haven't changed the connections you could call the prev. owner and ask what voltage it was running on.
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    Wiring Compressor motor help

    Check the nameplate on the motor.It usually has the wiring diagram for high and low volages.
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