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    A question for the multimeter specialists....

    They're actually there to generate 5+ page discussion threads and we aren't even 1/2 way to the minimum yet. Sigh
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    Building to building fiber compatability

    It'll likely work about as good as most potential filming subjects at -30°.
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    Moving shed 30 feet

    When the move is done you can sit down and bare the old wire and get scrap $ for it to off set the expense a few cents on the dollar. If you move down the line a bit more and put a junction in at 40' (arbitary distance) away from new local instead of 30' would that then be out of the way? If an...
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    3/4" Copper Water line union question

    What is the reason for a union? Why not a coupler?
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    Waterproofing old shower

    This. How many other showers in your 'stack' are already decommissioned? I would think energy should be focused on getting at least one bathroom fixed properly. It's often not too hard to come up with a decent shower base on clearance at a wholesaler, a big box or even an online purchase...
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    Negotiating construction costs?

    They all do. To some extent if they are in it to be able to retire before they die. If I or any of my acquaintances are quoting on a job we always have a what if margin, and we always are trying for more than just wages. If we wanted just wages we'd go back to earning money for someone else or...
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    Second Air Compressor or Tank for Relatively Long Distance

    With the 'storage' tank added you now have more volume to use of low pressure before the pump kicks in. I believe the only way around the low pressure is a switch adjustment. If the gear can operate at 90 psi with a storage tank right there then that to me shows line is too small. Another fix...
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    Buried Fuel Tank Advice

    Filled in tanks used to be excepted here, now they want them out. Disclosure on tanks may or may not have been an item to disclose depending on how long ago the transaction occurred. This is why in my parts we need some paperwork showing there is not a tank on the property filled, empty or in...
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    Design aspects Questions.

    If you have enough room to use the space between the door edge and the wall and still have enough room between the vehicle and the 'stuff' on the wall that would be the determination of door placement. If shop is too narrow for vehicles, stuff and workspace, then stuff goes and adjust...
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    Power to new detached garage

    If cutting a trench in the concrete driveway is out of the question is boring under it also out of the question?
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    Carbon monoxide means new furnace?

    Posts 2 or 3 are your answer. Some furnace models are notorious for cracked heat exchangers. I had an old furnace in one of our old houses and was amazed to find a not cracked exchanger 'cause it was so old. Others I've walked in on a 1/4 of the age of the old one to find a significant crack...
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    floating slab with no footers

    That seems like a PHD kinda solution, or maybe too simple for some. I guess if that pushes the actual dimensions beyond the legal limit it could be a problem but then there are things called saws to shrink the pad before applying the solution. I wonder if anyone would pick up the increased...
  13. J

    Polishing boot prints out of new concrete.

    Once you get the hang of it you can add boot polisher to your resume.
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    No Grounding Rod for Office Bldg?

    I've been in a couple legit multi inspected buildings to encounter life threatening electrical issues that leaves one questioning why, let alone what the electrical contractor was thinking in doing what he did, and why was the inspector soooo lazy to not look and see. Just 'cause it was...
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    Window stop for site built windows?

    The tendency with the peel and stick from what I have seen is for it to be applied in such a way as it a) looks ugly, b) really doesn't seal things up as desired, and c) usually starts pealing up somewhere way too soon and then spreads like a virus. The Kerf method generally looks much better...
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    Garage Door Opening

    Child and slave labour is against the law isn't it? And besides the compactor your using there looks like it isn't quite capable of getting the required level of compaction for a typical GJ caliber of slab.
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    What the heck is up with Concrete Contractor pricing this year???

    In my area there are a few crews that do just that.
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    Wireless connectivity between house and two barns

    At 250' the bennefit of speed that 5E offers will be lost according to spec but actual milage may vary. Based on my blatant disregard for Cat specs on a couple non critical jobs I can assure you that 330' may be the limit on paper and using indoor only rated cable outside, in climate conditions...
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    Bollard Ideas

    Our gas company uses 4" pipe around their meters if in a driveway on a residential property, they like them higher than I would place 'em but that keeps 'em more visable for the driver. Being 4" it isn't overpowering and after it has been around for awhile you don't really notice it like when it...
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