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Is this considered a lot? It's pretty common here if you have PV panels. It's funny you mention that idea which is not common here but my sister's house does have that sorta setup. Initially, I thought it was weird, but that would be ideal for me; keep all this stuff out of the weather and...

If you could get a ground wire from the panel to the new location, can you extend those 3-wires to the new location as well and use the old spot a junction-box/splice-point? Thanks!

Hi: Merry x-mas. Attached is my current meter main+main panel outdoor layout with other jb's and conduit stubs. Just about everything here was done by remodel and solar ctr. I'm installing a new sub-panel on the other side of this wall which is my garage. I pulled a 6 ga NM-B from this...

Merry x-mas! I appreciate all the feedback. I went with PT 1x3's and cabinet grade ply over it. Btw, it's in a carport so it's well protected from sun and rain.

Of course I am...:) Thanks guys!!

Hi: I need to install a 12 space 60A sub-panel in my garage on a fairly narrow strip of wall (~2' w x 8' ht). The wall is CMU. I'll have a 18"x3"x3" gutter at the top near the ceiling, sub panel, and possibly some sub-meters below. I like the plywood backboard for everything to mount to but...

I really appreciate all who responded. So with the inverter type mini splits, which the motor vary, then even if the unit is oversized, it shouldn't matter since it's running low vs, cycyling off like the older ones? So aside from throwing extra dollars at the oversized unit up front, what are...

My SF came out to 727 sf.

Never ran a AC in this living room. In my town, you didn't "need" AC, maybe a couple bad days throughout the year you wish you had one, but in the last few years, it's just gotten hotter so now there are too many bad days to try and tolerate. I visited the website and tried to enter my data as...

Meant to say my friends living room SF is NOT MUCH different than mine.

Ok, so I got another ctr to provide me with an estimate. He said min 24k but I should really consider 30k. Again, why is there such a huge delta? Anyone? I was chatting with my friend and he has a 30k unit for his living room. I don't know his living room SF but it's much different than...

I'm from Hawaii and I'm having trouble understanding sizing a AC unit but I'm looking at some sizing charts, forums and what I hear from friends and family. Bottom line, it really seems like everyone from my state sizes their units a lot bigger than what I'm gathering on the internet. For...

bandit067, Thanks for sharing your experience with metal roofs. So you would just add insulation on the inside instead of trying to insulate on the roof side? My problem is, in our living room which is a vaulted ceiling with stained cedar planks, I don't want to cover that up, but I have a...

aptdweller, Thanks for the response. I lost you on your 2nd paragraph. I need to clarify a few things. The attic is NOT part of the conditioned space. And the cathedral/open ceiling living room has stained cedar planks so I can't cover the ceiling up. This is why I was thinking of...

Hi All: I'm in Hawaii and if you're not familiar with our weather, the temperature is mostly in the 70 - 80's majority of the year with winter going into 60's on the low side. Humidity is pretty high about 60 - 70's for most of the year with winters going down to 40-50's. Ok so here's my...

I think those Shock doctor would help.

x2. I had it for several years in our garage/car-port and the noise from it was my biggest complaint. The other irritating thing was when I brought my car down from the floor jack and the front wheels being to touch the floor, the grip from the tires and the wheels wanting to spread back out...

Ok gang, here's the deal. I decided to hire a plumber to actually relocate the valve so the valve will be above ground and I won't be as critical on the brand and material type since it will be easier to change out myself in the future if needed. Still would of been nice if you guys focused...

Haha, someone actually trying to debate whether or not there's a frost line in Hawaii. Not doubting you but c'mon, the only people that live up there are the scientist. I'm a regular home owner (in Honolulu) and I can barely take it when our temperature goes down into the low 60's here.

Hi: First off, I appreciate all the replies. The pic of my valve is definitely ours and it is on our property so lets kill that debate. The valve before my main shut off I believe is a "curb-stop", as it's on the sidewalk about 12" down in a valve box with a cast iron cover . And if I"m not...