Recent content by garydog

Hey dude, Let me help on this wiring thing you got going. That center light fixture is where the switch on the wall is connected to. The other two fixtures are energized from this fixture. That little connector you found inside the fixture is just what it looks like, a quick disconnect. In...

http://www.redbirdled.com/product_p/l4-18-132.htm Redbird LED's have a LED lamp that will fit in the existing fixtures hanging in most garages. They come in 2', 3', 4', 5', and 6ft lengths. Installation is pretty simple... open the fixture, find the ballast, and throw it away!! The neutral...

I am impressed with the Tig welding skills. Nice job.

You are right, that picture of your welding leaves me thinking that you need practice. For one thing, you are mig welding.... not arc welding. Don't drag the gun, push it. You are either moving way too slow, or the feed needs to be turned down.

Grinding a **** weld does in fact weaken the weld. If it has to be flush, then beveling the plates is required to give full penetration of the opposite welds. Actually, I feel that **** welds should be beveled in the first place, then the weld will be close to being flush all by itself.

Welding is an art. if ya grind off the bead...how would anyone know of the weld was any good?

That is a good tip.... start dark..then lighten as needed. Remember, it is actually possible to give yourself a flash from a lense that is too light.

Hello people... I am a newbie here... but am not new to welding. It is quite obvious that the number 12 is too dark for you. If you can't see the puddle, you won't be able to see the line or the 2 pieces of steel that you are welding. I used a #11 most of the time. I would stay away from a...

I am a service tech for Sylvania Lighting Services. I am not a journeyman electrician, but I am working on it. Will be working on a friends pole barn. It is 40x50. Found this site, and it is just what I need. Am looking forward to getting to know all the people on the forums. And who...