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    GFCI Breaker popping

    The wire does go underground between the buildings. It is bury able wire. It is surface mounted 12-2 wire except for 1 light switch which is a 2 way switch UOTE=PCustoms;8808418]The GFCI feeds a circuit that goes to 3 outbuildings? Is this wire underground or exposed?
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    GFCI Breaker popping

    I have a circuit for my residential exterior lighting that is GFCI protected. All the boxes are inside and not exposed to weather. 3 exterior lights on the residence with boxes inside the t1-11 siding. 3 unheated outbuildings with a couple of exterior lights and interior lights in each...
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    Stud Welding pins for socket holder?

    I agree with Tig and possibly no filler but 1/8" is pretty heavy. Either 14 or 16 gauge would keep the weight down
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    Orbit Drill Press

    Ill try again. I believe Orbit tools were absorbed by JET
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    Orbit Drill Press

    I have an older drill press made by Orbit, Mod OR 2501 F. The bracket that contains the gears that move the table up the and down the rack is broken and has been poorly welded back together. Is there any place to source a replacement part. I have been unable to locate a parts diagram so may...
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    GFCI question

    I am not at home yet for a couple of days. I believe it is a 20 amp siemens style, but a different brand name. not sure of the panel, it is a sub panel which I installed about 10 yrs ago. The service to the residence is a 100 amp service installed approx. 35 yrs ago. Most of the circuit is...
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    GFCI question

    It is the GFCI breaker.
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    GFCI question

    I initially replaced a GFCI when the problem 1st occurred, that is the breaker would not hold at all. I was hoping it was just a bad breaker. Since that didn't resolve the problem I started checking all the switches on the circuit and found a loose wire nut. I tightened the wires and replaced...
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    GFCI question

    I recently had a GFCI that kept tripping and after checking the circuits I found a switch box with a loose wire nut. I re secured the wire nut and everything worked fine until recently. Following a night when there were 2 power outages this GFCI tripped. When it was reset if seems to be...
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    Automatic Door opener logic board

    No offense please, but if I get it out Ill replace it much quicker that sending it out for repair
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    Automatic Door opener logic board

    Possibly I didn't say that I am trying to get it dismantled to determine what part number the board is. I haven't purchased anything cause I cant get it apart to determine the board number
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    Automatic Door opener logic board

    It is 8 yrs old, no return I am sure. 120 mile out of the city so I will figure it out myself. I see 2 bolts in the front by the overhead lights that I have removed but the cover/box isn't dropping. The back has 2 pivot points to appear to be hinges for the box to pivot on as it drops...
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    Automatic Door opener logic board

    2 red lights stay on continually and it will not accept any programming sequence. The unit has power to the motor as well as the sensors at base of door. neither the remote control or control mounted on the wall work. The light does come on when switched from thee wall mounted control...
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    Automatic Door opener logic board

    I have a problem the I believe is the circuit/logic board. It is an Odyssey 1000, mod 7030 automatic door opener, made by Overhead Door. While searching for a replacement board I see lots of different models but none with this specific name. Is there a cross reference listing somewhere that I...
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    Contour Duplication Tool

    I have used the metal pin type before and you get a pretty good trace to work off of. you can cut it into paper or cardboard to create a template
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    Replace a water heater

    Thanks, also Shakespeare had it right years ago when he said "1st we kill all the lawyers"
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    Replace a water heater

    I need to replace an electric water heater. I will come out the top with dielectric fittings and sweat some 90's to head toward the supply lines. Can I sue pex for the outgoing hot and supply cold lines. It would be an easy connection with some pex to the present copper utilizing sharkbite...
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    refinishing mahogany

    I am refinishing a garden bench. It lives outside and the slats are mahogany. What is a recommended finish for these? I have sanded all the outer debris off them and am ready for them to go back outside for another couple of years..
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    Portable paint sprayer recommndations

    OK< I get it. I am looking for a small, portable, lower end budget gun. I will be using it in the home and shop for smaller things, maybe 1 room at a time or wood or metal projects. I now hand brush or roll everything. I have used professional level airless for building jobs and in the old...
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    Propane grill tanks

    I may have an old wheel bearing socket I can sacrifice for that
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