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    Anyone able to help setting up IP Cameras in my shop, I can't reach network.

    Hi, My set up is a Asus router in my home, I have a set of Nano stations that beam from house to shop, I have another Asus router in the shop that handles the internet/Wifi. I have a NVR attached to the router, I have gotten the cameras on line and I can use the NVR, My Laptop and my phone with...
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    What are my options for shutting individual lights off on same circuit

    Hi, Above my shop in my Man cave I had 3 ceiling fans on the same switch, I have since replaced 2 of the ceiling fans with nice ceiling mounted light fixtures, The only issue I have now is if I just want to run the fan the lights are on. I would not mind the pull chain adapters but the ones I...
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    Dimmer/Timer light switch Automatic Porch and Garage outdoor lighting.

    Hi, So Right now I have my porch lights on a Dimmer, I would like to keep them with a dimmer options but I would also like them to turn on and off on a schedule. I have motion lights but I would like the regular porch lights to be on from dusk till dawn. I also would like this option at the...
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    Grease gun Battery powered, Lincoln 12 V?

    Hi, I am looking to get a Battery powered grease gun, I have used the 12 Volt Lincoln once and it made me want to get one. Is the Lincoln a good choice? Any other ideas? I found one for $129 complete with case battery and charger. It'll be used on everything from lawn equipment to larger farm...
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    Help choosing a Thread Restorer Kit.

    Hi, I am looking to get a Thread Restorer kit to add to my shop, It isn't something ill use often but on occasion I could have used it. I found the two below and I am not really sure of the differences. Can you guys recommend some options. Are the two below any good? Thanks...
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    Radiant and forced hot air garage set up questions, need advice.

    Hi, My garage is 28x28x10 first floor and second floor is 28x28x8. Right now I have on the first floor a Big Max 80 K hanging unit ( I know it is over sized ). The second floor has a ventless propane fireplace which I only turn on if I am going to be in the man cave. There are stairs with a door...
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    Is my Well pressure switch wired right?

    Hi, Today I decided to clean out the tube that the Well pressure switch is connected to ( Completely clogged not sure how it was working ) and I cleaned up the switch. I have a Sta - Rite SK 2 switch which I adjusted to be a 40/60. I also have a 1/2 HP 230 Volt well pump. Now I have had no...
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    Efficent tempature to keep Garage heater set at?

    Hi, I am I have a 2 Story Shop with a 80K Big Maxx Propane heater that is a bit overkill but at the time it seemed right, anyway it works great and I have since I installed it in 2014 I have kept the heat set at 45 Deg when not out there and then bumped it to what ever I felt like while working...
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    Ventless Propane fire place question.

    Hi, I have a two story shop, bottom floor is my work area, and I have a Big Maxx 80 K propane unit ( Have radiant tubing in floor just have not hooked it up yet) the second story is my Man cave , I was given a very nice Propane fire place that say's it does a max of 30K BTU, I was planning on...
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    Need Help setting up a Small Solar system.

    Hi, I have a Shed that i built that is storing some equipment, I had asked a similar question before but with a slightly different set up in mind. A few of you guys suggested a battery solar system. Can you guys please list all the parts I would need to make a small system work, Battery...
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    Honda EX1000 Generator questions.

    Hi, I was at a buddies house and he had a Honda EX1000 Generator dropped off to him to fix, He tried and could not get it to produce power.The guy gave it to him and I gave him $25 for it. I took it home cleaned it up , It ran smooth but would over flow fuel a bit, Cleaned carb and the bowl was...
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    Help needed between a 8 Ft Sliding barn door or two 4 Ft double doors Will slide

    Hi, I have a building that is 12 ft wide where I want to put an 8 ft slider, So the slider would need a 16 ft track, Would it be ok with 6 or so ft hanging off the building? Could I brace it and if so how? Should I just use 2 4ft Double doors? I cant build 2 4 ft sliders because of trees on...
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    Reliance Controls THP108 Power back on alert hook up.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003KREORA/?tag=atomicindus08-20 I just picked one of these up. Can I just wrap it around the wire coming from my meter/Disconnect right before it does into my service panel?or do i need to wrap it inside the service only on one power line? Also Forgive My 200...
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    Need help with shed bracing.

    Hi, I am going to try and explain this the best I can, I have bracing questions on a shed I am building. I have an out door pen, it is 20 ft long by 12 ft wide and 8 ft high. It is built with 6x6 in corners and in the center of the 20 ft runs. I then have a 2x8 all around the bottom top and the...
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    Solar Light and power Questions For a small out building.

    Hi, I have a small 20Lx12Wx10H with an attached 10x12 Shed, It was an old chicken Coop and Run that I am turning into a storage shed and Small equipment storage. At this time I dont plan to run power out to it and i was wondering if I could put some Solar powered lights and and maybe a small...
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    Looking for a light weight decent Jack, I have a few linked what do you think.

    I am looking for a good light weigh Jack, I have the Yellow Daytona and a Craftsmen at home now, The Craftsmen is starting to leak and the Daytona is heavy I am looking for something a bit lighter for general use. I have narrowed it down to these three I think. Thanks...
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    IR 231 A 1/2 Impact I have a few questions.

    I was given the above impact, Seems to work well , it is a bit loud . What maintenance should I do besides regular oiling? Anything to grease and if so are there any instructions on how to. Also How does the pressure regulator work on the gun? Doesn't seem to line up from side to side. When...
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    Champion Dual Fuel Generators What do you guys think of them?

    My Friends and I picked up 21 of these for a very low price, I was wondering what you guys think of them? We each took one. Is this a decent unit? Will this support your average house? Thanks...
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    I just picked up a Generator, I have some wiring questions Power shop and home?

    Hi, We picked up 21 of these Generators since we got them at a really good price ( Much lower then in the link ). I only kept one, Is this Big enough to run A Well,On Demand Propane HW,Pellet stove or AC, TV, Fridge,Freezer and a few odds and ends?My Home has a 200 AMP Service, 100 AMP Sub...
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    Need Torque wreench help Dont want to buy twice thank you

    Need Torque wrench help Dont want to buy twice thank you Guys I am looking for a Med duty torque wrench, I have a cheaper Teckon for the 1/4 and another cheaper 1/2 that goes to like 150. I never really bought a good wrench and I am not sure why as I am a pretty bigger believer in torque specs...
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