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The most common fault that I see in the use of wire mesh is not getting it inside the concrete somewhere close to the center of the depth. It does little good when it is bearly within the bottom of the pour.

Bud good, Sox bad...Go Rays!!!!!

I like it. Looks to me like a good utilization of space.

A good way to use the concrete if you are unsure of the quality or amout left over in the drum is to set your forms and use the leftovers as a base leaving at least an inch to cap later. Level it with a bow rake so it has a rough texture to work well with the final cap. If you happen to get a...

Steel is quick reasonable in cost and flexible. Instead of conduit we run a flexible aluminum cladded wire. Meets the code here and saves a lot in initial cost and labor.

Nice job on the work space, ride safe.

If you have a concrete surface of any good size you will have cracks. It is just what concrete does. All you can do is minimize it. The rebar perimeter is there to contain the concrete so when it cracks it won't shift out of place. The visqueen (plastic) underlay helps to slow the curing and...

Electrical wizzard that I am I'm going to attempt to install new batteries in my flashlight this weekend. Relax....they're only AA, I know better than mess around with the Ds.:beer:

If I paint my aluminum wheels red can I go?

Ah, so that's it. Now how about if the switch is 100% off during 1/3 of the day (Eastern Daylight Savings) but on for 2 hours using a florescent bulb 90 feet from the source assuming 14-3 wiring?