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I have a singer 111w walking foot sewing machine. the metal plate with the model number is missing. Is there specific differences in the 111 machines? I suspect that it is a 111w-155 but I am not sure to identify it. what should I look for to Identify this machine ? thanks

Yes some tubes are pretty cheap, but failure rates are pretty high from what I have seen. the expensive ones dont seem to fair much better . costco and sams club have a great return policy, but I still have to climb up or use a manlift to change them. there are a lot of different screw in bulbs...

power factor , I remember some discussion on another site about CFL's having very poor power factor rating . basically my utility company could not accurately measure usage of customers that had switched out a majority of their light bulbs to CFL's as they were using KVA method of calculating...

thank you for the suggestions greengo and nadogall :)

yes you can still get the porcelain fixtures for $2 each, composite ones too for $3each .

I was considering 3 20amp circuits with ten lamp holders each. the lamp holders are rated at 660watts each, however I would likely be using 20watt LED bulbs. I have a 100amps available for this building fed from a 200amp sub panel. the only other thing I need is some electrical outlets and...

I am constructing a 40x60 steel building 14' side walls. I am considering lighting options, I thought of porcelain lamp holders attached to metal electrical boxes on purlins. This way I could use light bulb changing pole if a bulb fails instead of having to get a manlift or tall ladder to swap...

cquint, (op) to avoid overcomplicating your installation, does the manual for the compressor give specs for wiring the compressor? I couldn't find a manual for it online, I looked at a picture of the model of the compressor you are going to connect. It appears that all the current goes through...

yes 10/3 cord is different than 10/3 romex. I was trying to clarify the OP's comment (Im not a electrician, so I don't understand the issue with using 10/3 soow. My last house I ran 10/3 wire through metal flex conduit.) for someone that is not an electrician its important understand what the...

10/3 usually means three conductors with a ground, you only need 2 conductors with ground. look up the current draw of the compressor then use the appropriate wire size for the max current draw. if you are surface mounting the box and using conduit or armored flex then use thhn wire inside the...

I have heard that Onan/Cummins and Kohler are better from a customer service standpoint. Generac generators are pretty reliable but if you have a problem the warranty service is not good.

If there is no service disconnect between the panel in the picture and your meter, you would have to be careful, but it can be done reasonably safely by shutting off the main breaker in the panel . I am not seeing the main in your panel though as it would be above the frame in the picture. if...