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    CFL troubles with fixture

    The electrical connection on lamp are aluminum not brass. Aluminum vibrates when electrons flow through it, thus loosing connection! Real old lamps and fixtures had brass base connections. Some higher end fixtures still do!
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    Fair price for additional outlets

    Have to look at the cost: gfi =$15,breaker=10, box and wire=25 and you have $50. Add labor plus permits and inspection. Not much left for profit? Gfi devices have to be t/r so there not the cheap ones anymore!
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    Car Tire Dollies

    Don't buy the hydraulic ones they leak fluid.....just bought a set! not happy with them staining my new floor! Get the ratchet one!
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    Best deal on an 18 volt drill?

    Dewalt drill at Home depot- 20 volt for $99.00 not a bad deal for a Christmas special.
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    Concrete failure during 2 Post Lift install

    That blue paint is used to hold the wedge inside the anchor! I have used drop in anchors were the wedge inside was missing or flipped upside down, making the anchor not set!
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    Concrete failure during 2 Post Lift install

    You should cut out concrete for footings! That cracking could result in a injury! I see they used drop in anchors? Most lift installs I notice they use thunder stud anchors! I have seen drop in anchors pull out!
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    New From Philly Burbs

    Welcome! Whats the name of the shop?
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    I ripped the insulation picking that freaking hood up by my self...LOL! It gets real heavy every foot you get off the ground....
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Hows this for getting rid of your spare hood and fenders!
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    Question on garage light fixtures

    Just my opinion! I would go with the 4ft fixture! Now it may take more time to install but as far as cost,storage of spare 8ft lamps it out ways them! Led would be my first choice. They have a longer life.
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    28x26 Garage Build

    Nice! How is the concrete floor finished?
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    Renovating Garage this Summer

    Great job! That foundation wall is common in old homes. Lot of old homes in Philadelphia have no footings! They some how stay standing. They may have been built on top rocky ground! What are you planing for power in garage?
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    Real world cost to build a 24x30 garage?

    Things add up fast! I didnt go cheap! I put in everything now rather than latter...no should of could of! But anyway, labor is high in the northeast region!
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    Real world cost to build a 24x30 garage?

    Garage cost with my 24x28 is 42k. I bought better high lift insulated garage doors,man doors,windows,dyed concrete,plywood, and shingles. You have to compare apples to apples.....You can go with less options to get closer to your budget...and also depends on labor rates in your area.
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    My First New Garage Build 28x34

    I just built a 24x28! You should have enough space in a 28x34 to put three rows of cars two deep in there!
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    My First New Garage Build 28x34

    Very nice! What`s the wall and ceiling height?
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    anyone had any luck reviving Race deck after fading?

    Try a heat gun. I tried it on shutters and it made them like new! Dont keep the heat gun to long in one spot! Good luck!
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    Electicians, do you guys ever do work while the circuits live?

    I try to shut off everything I work on. Its just about being safe and smarter....
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    Best way to run multiple pvc conduits to outdoor enclosure?

    Not a big fan of uf cable! You can use building wire in the conduits and splice inside this box with outside rated wirenuts. Most times you need 90s to get depth of 24"(code) or 18" gfci protected. This is what you need...
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    24x28 attached garage

    Thank you! I plan on insulating this fall . This summer go to hot to work on it!
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