Recent content by joablynn

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    Adjustable photocell?

    There are photocells with options, but normally special order and expensive. I think Hubbell is the last ones I looked at. An astronomical clock is a much more economical and reliable option, personally I find them much preferable to a photo eye.
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    Cutting in an old work box

    I like a diamond wheel in an angle grinder. Can make a mess, but cuts well.
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    Do I need a larger cable puller or?

    A push from the feeding end can be worth a lot more than more force at the tugger. If I was in your shoes, I’d be adding an extra guy or two feeding, pulling it back out a few feet, then seeing if you can get it moving in again.
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    Damn you bad and lazy contractors!!!

    X3 you need a good HVAC contractor to evaluate and correct your ductwork, then get rid of that old air conditioner and put one in that is the correct size.
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    Drafting Software (simple, cheap)

    Yes, try NanoCad free
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    pex a, b or c?

    PEX A, B, and C tells us what method was used to crosslink (X) Poly Eyhylene (PE) tubing. PEX A is extruded hot with an arc running through it and achieve about 80% (if my memory is correct) molecular cross linking. PEX A is by far the most durable and flexible and accounts for roughly 30% of...
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    Red jacket

    Kinda, sorta. Gould's bought them, then ITT bought Gould's, then ITT sold out all of the smaller Gould's stuff to xylem... Sent from my SM-A102U using Tapatalk
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    Well pump: Swing or Spring check valve?

    Swing will be fine. Your pump will most likely have a check valve in it too, the auxiliary check valve just takes some of the load off the built in one. Sent from my SM-A102U using Tapatalk
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    Suggested places to buy metals

    It sounds like you bought cold rolled from McMaster and hot rolled from the other places. Sent from my SM-A102U using Tapatalk
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    Craftsman Tool Box - Locked

    X2 Waterloo deals with this all the time, give them a call, I think they could help you out. Sent from my SM-A102U using Tapatalk
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    Move a pole barn?

    Yes, done all the time. I come from three generations of structural movers, we've moved things much larger and heavier than that. Were are you located? I could probably send you contact info for someone who works in your area. Edit: just checked your profile. My brother lives in/ works out of...
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