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If you can install a new circuit into a breaker box, then you can install an ATS. It's not much more complicated than running a sub panel. The NG install isn't more difficult than running pipe properly. Just make sure you check codes for your area.

Looks real similar to what I have. If so, it's a Delta DP 220. There are a few websites that someone will post to find info about it. I can't remember them at the moment. It's a nice, solid drill press, and parts are available for it, just gotta look.

While deployed, we used a 5k generator to run our shop. It ran lights and heat. Unless you are going to be running constant welding equipment, a 5k would take care of most power needs. If come across a 10k, that would work well. If you go over a 10k, then it will be overkill, but that isn't...

Most military generators have adjustable hertz with a range between 58-62 that you dial in to 60. Plus, they are designed to run off of a secondary fuel source. The only time we shut ours down in Afghanistan was for weekly service (oil change, air filter blow-out, fuel filter). If you have...

The wire would be able to carry the current just fine. Besides being a pain to work with, it's way overkill for a duplex outlet. That being said, if it isn't listed with UL, then it hasn't been tested to meet the minimum standards of safety.

Start digging about a foot from the side of the marked lines, and go down about as deep as you are looking to go. Once you are at depth, start digging in from the side towards the marked line. Don't dig it, but try to collapse it into the hole you dug, then scoop out the loose dirt. Make sure...

I work in the utility locating industry, and have for a long time. Just to settle it, it is not the power company, or the fence installer's problem the line was hit. According to JULIE, it is the facility owner's responsibility to ensure lines are properly located prior to excavation. If your...

You each have different gas companies, and neither one of them is involved in inspecting heating units at the residential level. The cities might not allow it, but the the two gas utilities are only responsible for getting gas to your meter, nothing further. They are required to re-light gas...

The rebar will take part of the signal, but since the other end of the wire is grounded, the signal will follow it because its the path of least resistance.

Look in the yellow pages for your local utility locating company. Frequently they will do private locates using a transmitter/receiver to accurately find the lines. If the lines are plastic, you will have to feed a wire through, and ground one end for the them to locate it. The normal charge...