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    Power to new Building from Existing Meter

    I have 200 amp service at my existing shop fed by 1/0 3 wire by POCO to my meter. Can I tap off of that meter socket to run new underground power 200 feet to the new building? The new building is for equipment storage so 100 amp service would be ok. The existing shop load center has a sub...
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    Metal Halide Retrofit

    I have 6 Cooper 400 watt Low bay[14 FT ] fixtures in my shop . 2 rows of 3 controlled by 2 switches. The back row is out and its time to repair. They are 15 years old now. I want to keep the fixtures because the are cut into the ceiling. I found a LED bulb that requires a ballast bypass. Thats...
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    Mitsubishi Duel MiniSplit-Humidity

    I updated my Barn tack room and feed room [both12x12] over the winter. I installed a Mitsubishi 24,000 btu condenser unit and 2 -6,000 btu wall units. Installed with no issues. Nitrogen pressure checked for 24 hrs. ,no leaks etc. Heat function worked when it was cold outside and the cooling...
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    Wire Size for 30 amp 230 v

    I am running a 230 volt 30 amp circuit to a Horse Walker from my Barn. The run is 250 ft. Going to run off a 30 amp breaker in the barn to a disconnect switch outside the barn, then in conduit underground to the Walker Control panel. 4 wires-2 hots, N and grd. What AWG should I use and...
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    Liftmaster 3800 Options

    I am getting ready to change out my 3 WD IDrives with the Liftmaster 3800. I have the correct torsion shafts so that is not a concern. I don't want to mount the Smart panels at the man door entering the house in the garage because they need to be wired[bell wire]. I have finished...
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    Starrett 436 micrometer

    Can you add a ratchet to a non-ratchet model? Is it too costly?
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    Liftmaster 3800

    I have had enough with my WD i Drives. Going to upgrade to the 3800. Is the Liftmaster Smart Control hard wired to the opener[with bell wire] ? My i Drives were wireless. My garage walls are painted dry walled and I hate to see the wires.
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    Shipping a Pistol

    My Dad in Florida has a pistol that i want. Can you send it thru the mail, or do you have to do something special?
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    Ford Dana 44 offroad question

    I have a 90 F250 IFS front diff that is tore up. Ring gear bolts came loose and tore up the carrier. Can I put a full spool in this? This truck is an offroad farm truck and I really would like all the traction I can get. It has manual locking hubs. Next choice would be an Auburn posi unit...
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    Band saw blades

    Where do you buy your band saw blades from? My grob 4v18 is ready for one.
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    Circuits with disconnect box

    I am going to run 3 disconnect switch boxes for my 3 machines with 1'' conduit. Can I run the second and third circuits thru the first and second disconnect boxes? The boxes would be part of the conduit for those circuits. Was going to use LB tee fittings to each but this would be more simple...
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    Knock me off the lifts fence

    Can't decide on the Bendpak HD14 4 post lift or the Mohawk System 1 2 post. I have restored 2 cars on a 4 post so I am very familliar with them. They do take up a lot of room when not being used. As far as the 2 post, how much trouble is it to line up the arms before making a lift? I will only...
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    3 phase connector

    I want to run 2 3 phase machines off of 1 VFD using a 4 prong receptacle and plugs. Looked in Graingers and they want 250. for a receptacle. Any cheaper way of doing this? At that price I could buy another VFD.
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    Another tool

    GROB 4v18 bandsaw. About 1700lbs of good old American iron. Took a 863 mile Quick trip yesterday.:)
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    Bendpak HD14

    Anybody here have a HD14 4 post lift? I see alot of HD9'S. Largest vehicle is my 06 F 350 Crew Cab diesel . I am looking at 198'' runways. Already have a Propark that I use for my cars. I did 2 restorations with it. I now use it for storage in my other garage. Just need something bigger. I read...
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    Thoughts on driveway gate

    I want to build an aluminum swing type driveway [2-8 ft. halves]. The frame material being 1x3x 1/8 wall rec. tubing. The top of the gate has a sweeping arch to it using 2 pieces of this tubing with a 4 or 5'' piece of aluminum sheet[1/8] between them. When done it would look like a formed...
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    Lost my post!

    Is there a time limit on writing a message? Just lost one that took a couple of minutes to type.:mad:
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    Any Genie scissor lift techs here?

    I just bought a used GS-4390 scissor lift and the tilt function switch stays lit on the platform control box. Had to drag it off the trailer ramp and the play with the level senser to get it in the shop. Now it will go back but hardley goes forward.No fault codes are showing on the ECU.
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    Bridgeport tech question

    I am notching a joint in a 2 inch tube at 45 degrees using a holesaw. Problem is my drill chuck is slipping between the chuck and the shank[at the tapered connection]. Is it because I am side loading the chuck ? THANKS
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    Airline filter setup

    Anybody here using TP TOOLS combination water- regulator- coalescing fiter. Part#3411-06 for $200.00 Looks like a good setup. About done running my copper loop, and about ready for a filter. Thanks
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