Recent content by killer cougar

There are multiple ways this can be done. Split ring clamp with allthread, a clevis hanger with allthread, or a band loop with allthread are just a couple of examples. We mainly use split rings for hanging from walls and clevis hangars for overhead work. Grainger has a good selection...

Got to ask the same question as Chucktin and JRC3, was the plug grounded when you tried viewing the spark? It won't spark at all unless its grounded to the engine body. You can either hold the spark plug against the engine and pull or get an inline spark plug tester but either way the plug...

This house is going to be incredible! Thanks for the update.

Great looking build so far. Any recent updates?

That's just fine unless the crack starts getting bigger. Side story: We just finished our house in a new neighborhood and I was talking to the builder and one of the other buyers of a new construction home had a home inspector inspect the house before the purchase. Everything checked out...

I did almost this exact thing in my last house except I used 2x6s.

I'm in the same boat. I've got a 5500 watt generator already, which will easily power everything in the house but the HVAC and dryer. Hot water, stove, and oven are all gas. So when the power goes out I simply roll out and start the generator, switch the breakers off, plug it into the 30...

The plan is to use an interlock kit and then mark the breakers that are allowed to be turned on, so it's not overloaded. I'll also put notes in the panel in case someone other than myself needs to hook up the generator. No suicide cords or illegal back feeding here. I know a few lineman that...

Your right in that there are two empty spaces on the bottom, one on each side. Now to go buy some stuff and get to work. Thanks guys! Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

I know this topic has been beaten to death but it seems everybody's situation is different. After running cords through the house this week for Dorian it's time to install an interlock kit. I know I'll need to move one of the bottom breakers to the other side to fit the 30 amp breaker for the...

I bet he'll be kicking himself for that one. Unfortunately, here on the coast of NC the masons can ask for just about what ever price they want. The shortage of skilled labor is so bad at the moment the foreman are acting like corporate world head hunters in the gas station parking lots...

Should be good! Didn't go into detail but all the minimums have been met structurally.

That's a pretty big generator for a whole house unless you live in a mini mansion. 10 - 12kw will cover most 2000 - 2500 sqft houses. I know Briggs and Stratton is starting to make a name for itself in whole house generators. Like stated above an automatic transfer switch will most likely...

Really going to depend on the soil conditions and sub-base prep. Most concrete driveways and such are only 4" and we'll do 6" for "heavy duty" (large military vehicles) and 14" around the hangars and runways. Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

I have painted vinyl shutters before but not a whole house of vinyl siding. I used Sherwin-Williams Weathershield from Lowes and brushed it on. Before, after, and two years later attached.