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    Occupancy sensor in path of furnace blower

    I've had a new furnace installed in the only position possible. The trouble is it is directed right at the Wattstopper ceiling mounted occupancy sensor, and the lights are triggered every time it comes on. The sensor uses both PIR and Ultrasonic. Is anyone familiar with these sensors and have...
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    Filling wide joint

    I have a 1"- 1 1/4" gap between my garage floor slab and the adjacent driveway slab. Theres been the asphalt filler material in there for several years, but it's deteriorating and has never kept water from seeping between the slabs. I'm ready to pull it out of there and replace it with whatever...
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    Easiest path to convert fluorescent to LED

    I have several older fixtures that I'm hoping to convert to do away with the ballasts. I've read a dozen threads, watched videos on the youtube. And I think I understand what to do. My understanding is all I need to do is connect the hot to all four pins on one end and the neutral to all four...
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    Best way to paint file cabinets

    I'm repurposing several used office file cabinets and desk pedestals. Looking for info on the best way to paint them all. I see some folks spraying them, some rolling. I'd prefer to not use spray paint, but could be persuaded if that's the way to go. Please share your experiences &...
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    I've got an idea for a big shelf. Good or bad?

    My garage has a big laminated beam spanning 20 ft. It is 20 in deep (pic attached). I'm thinking of hanging a 24 in wide shelf from the beam at the bottom edge. I've got a bunch of brackets that are 16 x 14 (second pic). These are heavy duty, 1/4 thick 1 1/4 wide steel, welded up by my brother...
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    Occupancy Sensors

    Thinking of using one in my garage to turn on the general lighting. Will use regular switches to control the work area lighting. I want the general lighting to come on the instant I open any door (from the house, service door, overhead door). My only experience with them is in the building...
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