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    Solar guru question about angle vs larger system

    Found the answer that has been elusive for days.... At my latitude, facing south west results in a 12-13% drop in production. Facing east or west is a larger 18-22% drop. For the few thousand difference...I will be going in the roof and won't be putting more posts in concrete.. they had...
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    Solar guru question about angle vs larger system

    I will be installing my own solar system next month. I have two options Ground mount at the perfect angle and alignment....for Washington state Or 30 degrees off of that ...pointing south west....and a slightly lower angle....on my pole barn. If I do it on my barn (which it was built...
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    $4500 vs $9k for insulation

    Would you rather have fiberglass insulation at $4500 and r 11 or closed cell foam insulation for 9k and r7? Western wa. Not currently heated... Admins...wish polls were still around Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Well pressure climbs to over 125 psi!!!! Help

    Found it. I had removed all of the big blue 20" filters. But left the 52 micron and 32 micron screens in. The 32 micron screens was filled with black sand. Ugh. Once removed, pressure dropped to 25 psi. New setup. New filters. New pressure gauges. Any thoughts on how to...
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    Well pressure climbs to over 125 psi!!!! Help

    Why would my pressure be so high? I have a 17 gpm grundfos pump about 128' in my well. Coming out of the well casing is a 1.25" pipe that I flow into a series of spin down filters and 3 big blue filters. It empties into an open cistern. So no pressure tank After I saw the pressure climb...
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    SK Tools Father's Day Promotion & Giveaway

    Why not. I am in. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    ??.... how do I side my lean-to when the rafters attach to the post?

    How do I side a lean-to like this? I will have flashing on the top side wall at the roof line.....but how do I close up underneath it? Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Setting the first two trusses...tips or tricks?

    I am done with them. All is good. Thanks for everyone's input. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Setting the first two trusses...tips or tricks?

    5 hours later....pizza and rootbeer.... Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Setting the first two trusses...tips or tricks?

    Could have told me earlier..... Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Setting the first two trusses...tips or tricks?

    Thanks everyone. These are 1200# double trusses spanning 40' on with 12' between them. I appreciate the comments Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    Concrete Screed in Polebarn question

    My guys uses pins all over the floor from which they had adjustable holders for 2*4 which they went against. They pulled them as they went. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Setting the first two trusses...tips or tricks?

    This Friday we are setting trusses for my 40*84*14 pole barn. I am renting a 34' boom forklift and a scissor lift. I already have scaffolding for both sides. Any tips or tricks as we go to set them.... A whole bunch of friends with no "professional". They are a double truss being set on...
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    Grundfos pump to cistern wiring question - cistern

    The float is 3 wires but only 2 is used. Standard on the starter. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Grundfos pump to cistern wiring question - cistern

    So what you are proposing is to just take.. say the red line...and put in series? What I don't know is what happens to a 220v pump when...in my simple mind....you take of one leg of power....making it 110 while the float is in the off position. Did my question make sense? Sent from my Pixel...
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    Grundfos pump to cistern wiring question - cistern

    I will get the pump details. It is is a 1.5 HP pump at 240. The Brody switch has a RATED CURRENT of 16 AMPS. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Grundfos pump to cistern wiring question - cistern

    Hello,. Have a deep well 220v grundfos pump with the sa-spm6 control box installed in the well house. How do I put a Brody or other float switch in to stop the flow from a wiring perspective. This well is flowing into a 1100 gallon tank. The float is 220v and is configurable to either open...
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    Chain Saw Recommendation

    I have both a farm boss and a 311. The farm boss though great....gets outdone by the 311. My only suggestion that others haven't made is.....stay with 1 bar length if you are hamstrung on budget. Then you will have more chains, chaps, helmet, etc... Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using The...
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    Split post...can't remove?? New garage

    I like the idea of adding the bookshelf s. That would add more strength. For looks sake, I might just wrap the other middle end post to match if that is the direction I go. Any thoughts about adding in some steel strapping underneath the 2" material? Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Split post...can't remove?? New garage

    It wasn't cracked when I put them in. Nor was it cracked when I poured 4' deep of concrete around....or the slab. Unfortunately, cutting them out...I hope....is option 99/100. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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