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Here are my mini split leaks. Both evaporator coil leaks, no flare issues. The first one has a small pin hole that had been getting topped off for some time now, paid $$ for a "professional company" that couldn't find the leak. After I got fed up and system leaked down again I put 400psi of...

Looking for options to get TV audio to ceiling speakers that cannot be hard wired to the TV. Attached pic shows rough layout. The speakers were installed years ago with intent for radio in the kitchen. Wife has a TV where one was never planned for, but it works for her. Is there a wireless...

Found TSC is clearancing out STP NOAT, ELC anti-freeze, Power service fuel additives and more. Bought at ~75% off.

Who's the concrete guru? While this isn't a garage, over the years I've seen many builds with basements under shops/garages. This is a good PSA to PROPERLY repair floors asap if you have one. What it is: - an elevated maintenance area about 3 floors up, maybe 8-10" thick. Have an idea how I'd...

Looking for a manufacturer of a 60"x42" enameled cast iron or Porcelain-Coated Steel Shower Pan. Have seen Kohler makes a 60x36 but years back I thought they offered a 60x42. Anyone know of any?

What options are there for feeding a building 240V/200A at a distance of 800' from meter? Obviously voltage drop will be an issue. Possible to use step up/down transformers? Looking for ideas other than having POCO drop another pole/meter. Voltage drop calculator shows raising voltage to...

Recently picked up a U45 Kubota mini ex. Has some slop at the bucket pins, to be expected. Rest of machine seems pretty good. Question: Any recommended aftermarket suppliers for pins and bushing? In the USA? Did some searching and had many hits from the UK. Others state side didn't show kubota...

Thinking about basically adding a underground "cistern" into my water supply. This is the first place we've been on municipal water. Don't like the idea of not having a backup water supply. Unfortunately I don't believe having a well drilled is a viable option, ground water quality/supply not...

Just picked up a Reachlift 2032RX manlift. Anyone work on these or know where I can get some wiring schematics? Came with 4 new batteries, working condition unknown. IF I'm lucky some new battery jumpers, cables and cleaning it'll work again. However, with my luck a gallon of gas and a match...

All formed up and ready for morning pour. Doing 1/2 at a time, 13x36 slab, 5-6" 3500 psi. Have Ghostsheild 8505 on order, hopefully shows up early next week. Will see how my crew of misfits makes out, glad the weather is going to be cool! On the first pic you can see the 16' of 4" aluminum...

So finishing up some details on the living quarters of the shouse. Currently on the wall counter tops have 2-20A SABC, island has 1-20A SABC, 20A dedicated dishwasher, 30A 240v for POU water heater. Outlet spacing is good, question is for a short piece(23") between the stove and refrigerator...

What types of wall protrusions are people using for their ERV/HRVs? And/or fresh air make up? Looking at a concentric vent like the dual hood version for my ERV. Currently have the 90* ones for the dryer and bath vents.

Hooking up power to shop. What I have is the meter base is remote mounted from the building on a pedestal with a 200A disconnect 33' from the panel inside. We are under the 2008 NEC. Is the panel considered a main and only needs 3/0,3/0,3/0 of copper or is it a sub panel needing seperate...

Looking for some feedback on 14/15 seer split heat pump systems with electric heat backup. We are looking at two 1.5 ton systems or possibly two AHUs run off one condensing unit. I would like to stay with domestic manufactured brands if possible. What brands do you have recent experience...

Dealing with some issues on the old house and have a question. In the basement we pulled down the 12x12 stapled up ceiling tiles. I found many junction boxes buried up there which I know was not a good idea. So now floor joists are all exposed and wondering if all those junction boxes need...

finally had the POCO set the pole on the property. Have the trench dug to the H-frame where the 400A meter base is mounted with two 200A disconnects. Currently getting the disconnects wired(2/0 CU) along with a 50A (6-3)RV outlet and another 20A (12-2)GFCI for use until the house if finish...

Getting ready to pour the floor Monday. Have heard of two ways to pour this with and without perimeter expansion joint material between the slab and walls. Personally I don't recall ever seeing a residential build with the material in this application. Lets here some thoughts, opinions...

This is a new construction slab just under 40' x 72', 4-5" thick, 3500 psi, hard troweled finish on 10 mill plastic barrier. Will be a working shop exposed to petroleum products, rolling heavy equipment, dropping transmissions etc. Questions on timing for curing/sealing. Once poured I plan to...

Hey all, tapping the vast knowledge resevoir for some assistance, kevin54 can chime in as well.:D Going to be putting up a 40x72x17.5' building. Will be on a traditional foundation, stem walls and 4" slab. Since I'm new to the area I don't know any of the contractors first hand and we know they...

Will be starting on garage 3.5 in the near future. Shop area will be 40x48x17.5 and will have a 2 post lift of some sort. My last two lifts were USA made Worth models of 10K capacity. First one was a floor plate-low clearance, since repurposed to Kevin54s shop. Second was a 10K symmetric, clear...