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    Transair compressed air pipe systems

    I still haven't made a decision but I talked to 2 guys that have new commercial shops .One is a HVAC man .they both went with PVC
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    kerosene fuel oil or diesel?

    I think you answered your own question. Go with the diesel
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    Gutters on garage filling with leaves. Ideas?

    The house I'm working on is surrounded by maples I have had to clean the gutters out at least 5 times since august .the maple leaves fill up the gutters .they fill up with water and backup into the soffits .the soffits are all stained already .When I'm gone they will rot out I clay is a problem...
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    Gutters on garage filling with leaves. Ideas?

    Take down the gutters or go up on the roof and blow them out 2-3 times /year or get rid of the trees I would opt for the first.
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    Black water pipe vs Copper for air line?

    I was going to use galvanized until I saw the price .Black pipe is about half the cost of galvanized. I just paid over $3.00 for a 1/2" 90.When i asked why so much the answer was that the Chinese were buying up everything. **** the elbow had china stamped on it!
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    Propane- it was nice while it lasted

    Propane $3.25/gal and I'm waiting 3 weeks for the conversion kit . The manufacturer has sent the wrong one 2X Diesel is $3.90 /Gal I 'm taking the trailer I'm restoring to FLA to work on it will be warmer and cheaper. I filled up in Oct for fuel oil at $2.57/ . I have a 1000 gal tank . Its now...
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    oiling air tools

    I just set up a 6 HP/60GAL compressor, that I purchased from this sites classifieds. My question is how many people out there use an in line oiler with their machine as opposed to oiling their tools once per day?
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    who makes the best garden hose?

    I buy only rubber hose . Some are 20 yrs old .If the end fittings wear out just replace them. I usually buy what ever the garden center is selling.
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    INSULATION - a few things

    Sounds good to me and I've put in a batt or two.
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    Air compressors

    I will take a wild guess and say that it was made in china!!
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    does the average person know or care...

    It all keeps me in business! I got a perfectly good and almost brand new lawnmower from a guy throwing it out because it was only $150. $16.00 later and a new plastic carb and the thing was humming.I could go on and on
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    smooth seams in plywood

    Dash patch and then sand smooth.I'm afraid with seasonal expansion and contraction this may not hold. Have you considered putting 1/4x2" battons over the joints?
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    New toy

    I got the 220 put in for one. More importantly I got heat this week!!
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    Help on installing a Modine gas heater.

    That exactly why I'm letting the propane guys do the gas installation
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    Help on installing a Modine gas heater.

    I just bought a 60,000 Btu Modine today .I am going to help the contractor install it so I should have more info next week if you still need it .I know the contractor and getting everything at cost Tomorrow I am going to contact the local propane dealer and order the largest tank they have .I...
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    Do you wear your wedding band?

    Not for 35 years out of 39. I was working as a dock builder and I undid the cable around the pile .As I held on to the cable while it was being raised the unraveled end of the cable got caught under the ring .I was on my toes when the crane operator realized I was caught. If he hadn't seen me at...
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    Wiring form house to garage question

    Not if you run 50 amp to the garage. 8/3 will hold that .I run my whole shop on 50 amp .Saws ,joiner ,planer ,hand tools ,and I have 220 for a compressor. 24 feet of fluorescence 2 garage openers and a frig for bait and beer. If you can get the wires out there you are set unless every thing is...
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    Wiring form house to garage question

    8/3 wire is not too flexible .Is it a straight shot from panel to garage? you could use the old wire as a snake. I would trench it and put it in plastic conduit.Check with local codes to see how deep it has to be. It would **** if some poor unsuspecting slob put something through an unprotected...
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    Moss Removal from Roof

    You can get bleach for a buck per gallon .If you look at the label on many of those house or deck cleaners .they all use the same ingredient -Sodium Hypochlorite .I haven't done too many roofs but I always bleach a house before I paint or stain it . I spray it on to a dry surface let it sit for...
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    Thickness of sheetrock

    If the cieling beams are 16" on center and its not require by code ,I would use 1/2" . 5/8" is damn heavy .5/8" is usually used in commercial applications or where fire proofing is required
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