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    help with moving three way switch

    This thread is way off from the OP's main question. I dont think he got an actual reply just a ton of debate on home automation devices. OP: If you are just moving the switch from one side of the door to another what you are attempting to do would potentially be easier to run a new 14/3 from...
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    help with moving three way switch

    Ground is a ground, all leads back to the ground.
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    26x30x10 Detached Garage

    I got my boxes up and ran about 150 feet of romex this weekend. Still have another 300 feet to go of the thicker stuff. The tall walls are nice, but pulling romex 12' in the air makes for a slow day.
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    26x30x10 Detached Garage

    I have a similar build but went with 24x30x11.5. You are way ahead of me in progress though. I haven't ran a single length of wire. Just had my subpanel put in a few weeks back structure has been up since October.
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    Hvac/electric experts need advice with fried compressors

    I'm no expert but I'd throw these on your problem units and see if they start tripping. Obviously you'd want to size down for the correct amperage. If they don't trip and are still frying boards you just have bad luck...
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    Recommend exterior shop light ?

    All depends on what you are after. Aesthetics or functionality, they often dont line up but occasionally you get lucky.
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    Garage Heater Install Questions

    Pick up a ceiling fan and be done with it. Lowes still has a few 52" on clearance for $44.
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    tiled floor 2 lifts 21x21 garage

    Man, I would destroy 90% of those tiles after a month of usage. looks great though!
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    Well here’s a new issue...

    This was a fun thread to read, thanks for the entertainment. Glad you got a solution.
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    Need Help With Wiring/Panel Plan for Detached Garage

    Don't forget power for the garage door opener(s). Depending on the type 15A service should be fine for both. Also local Code may require an exterior GFCI outlet and lights over any man doors you have. For wiring check amazon, I got a 50' 8/2 and 100' 10/2 Romex for $80 less than a big box.
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    Replacing my T5HO's with LED

    I'm confused, are you replacing your high bay fixture or installing a new one or retrofitting existing ones to LED?
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    Smart Control of Air Compressor - Alexa and Google Home

    You could hook up a smart relay to a 240V contactor and control the compressor that way. But you'd need a low voltage transformer as well. Most likely easier to shut it off at the valve like others suggested.
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    Rigid Aluminum Airline Choices

    Personally I would go with copper piping. Home Depot has a contractor price on 3/4"x10' type M for $13.79 each when you buy 10 or more. Obvious benefits are ease of parts sourcing and ability to fix leaks rather quick if needed. Also sweating a pipe is damn near the easiest thing you can do to a...
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    New pvc tile install

    Nice, I was always concerned with the coin pattern that it would be wildly uncomfortable to work on whats your first impression?
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    Any thermostat experts?

    Glad you got it sorted! Tstats can be a pain in the *** when you cant see or control their logic.
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