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Probably a dumb question about conduit size, but… For the install of my new Generac stand by generator, I’ll be running 4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 (aluminum) and 6 x 18ga from the generator to the transfer switch panel. I don’t intend to ‘pull’ the wire through the conduit, rather I’ll thread all the...

I've been trying for 8 days now to get AEP to provide information about what I'm obligated to do in terms of a generator install. 3-4 times per day, I call their technical help line, only to be put on hold, and 20-30 minutes later the call gets dropped. All I want to know is, am I required...

Thanks for the heads up about the gas supply, but for where we live, it's not a concern. We're well out in the boonies, and if there's an emergency, we're probably the last ones to get FEMA attention. FWIW, I believe my NG inlet meter has a doo-hickey on it that will close or restrict the...

So far, I've racked up 13 flat-out "No's" and only 3 "Maybe's, but in 6 months", so I'm just going to handle the electrical prep work myself. It should not be a problem getting a local plumber, who has done work at my house before, to to the gas piping. I got to say it's extremely...

To be honest, I'd much rather hand it off to a professional. I'm confident enough to add circuits to my existing panel and have done plenty, but I've no experience in messing with the main service to the house. My question comes from nearing desperation in finding ANYONE willing to quote the...

I recently took advantage of a sale and purchased a 24kw Generac standby generator. My plan is to have it installed and run on natural gas. My plan however is sort of up in the air as I can’t find a Generac certified installer who will install it because they are not the seller of the...

Last night, solved a 2 month old mystery of why a '72 Midget wouldn't stay running. Turns out it was a bit of excess wire on the clip that the float valve was suspended by, was hanging up on the tab at the back side of the float, essentially holding the float valve closed. I pulled the...

Working on an annoying 50 year old British car, I needed to confirm the fuel pressure (and am impatient), so I went to H.F. for the $15 kit, item # 62637. I've used it about 6 times now, for both fuel pressure and vacuum, and it seems to work fine.

Based on my own experience, avoid Homelite.

Methylene Chloride. It's the only chemical that dissolves powder coat. Is not easy to find as it's an awful carcinogen and is prohibited now. I got lucky and found some in old stock at an AutoZone. The manager was happy to finally have it out of his store.