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I will be installing an 8 circuit transfer switch for my son to hook up a generator when needed. I’ve installed several of these but all of the breaker boxes have been surface mounted. How would you go about installing a surface mounted transfer switch to a flush mounted circuit breaker box?

We will be away for 2 weeks later this summer. I am looking to install a low/no flow cut off for the 240 volt pool pump for our in ground pool. The main issue is the timing for the pump to operate long enough (usually < minute) to build normal operating pressure. I assume I will need a relay and...

Good afternoon all. I’m toying with the idea of changing out the large/deep drawer on my KRA 2422. I’d like to replace it with 2 shallower drawers. Anyone do this before? Any other ideas to make the drawer more useful? Don’t need it to store bulky items and more drawer space would always be...

So I am replacing an old plastic slop sink in the garage with a SS used commercial sink from FB Market place. The old sink just had 2 facets for the hot/cold water that hung over the old sink. They are soldered it place on the other side of the wall which is in the basement. They are behind a...

Looking for suggestions for the lighting of this parking area. The plan is to put lights on the left and right corner of this building. Looking to light the front area and to the right of the garage in the picture. This is on a horse farm in a residential area so not looking to light up the sky...

Does anyone know of a motion controlled flood light type fixture that can also be WiFi controlled for on off function. I know I can do one or the other, just not quite sure how to do both. Thanks

My son’s hot water oil boiler with hot water coil needs replacing, leaking. 25+ years old. New to him house, boiler not well maintained. I’ve directed him to check out the available rebates/tax incentives for energy efficient replacements. I also suggested he look at any advantages to switching...

For whatever reason I, on occasion, find one of our Lift Master garage doors open. I don’t believe it’s an issue with the wall mount controller. I think I or someone in the house just leaves it open. I am looking for a sensor that will send a notification via WiFi to my phone after the doors...

So a friend of my son was looking to make more room in his garage and just wanted this tool hutch gone. It is now in my garage. I didn’t really need it but for the price it’s now mine. I’d like to wall mount it here in place of the wall cabinet. It is larger than I thought it would be. It is...

My daughter bought a new construction home here in NJ. Built on an uninsulated crawl space. Last winter the floor was quite cold. I’ve heard you can spray insulation or use batt insulation in the floor joists. Not sure which is the best way to insulate this space. Crawl space has some...

So I’m looking to replace all the original back stab receptacles in my home. Looking for suggestions on where to purchase 25 or so quality receptacles. Thanks

2 issues in house built 1979. I have 2 lights, 1 in attic, 1 by front door. SPST switches for each. When I turn either led light on it takes 5-7 seconds before the light lights. Same happen with the old style bulbs. Both light switches have been replaced for aesthetic reasons as have the light...

I’m installing a whole house fan and gable vent fan. I’d like both fans to turn on/off with the same Intermatic 12 hour timer. The WHF is a QuiteCool 2 speed that requires a constant 120v, with a spdt switch that supplies 120v to the low/high speed input. The gable fan is also a QuiteCool plug...

I’m looking for recommendations for a battery powered, non rechargeable light for two closets. One closet is in a guest bedroom bedroom the other in a hall closet. Both are relativity small and not used often. That’s the reason I’m looking for non rechargeable as I suspect long periods of time...

I’m looking for a new battery charger for my 12 volt cars. Not looking for a maintainer, but something to replace my old Schumacher. I don’t want one of those small inline units that I know I’ll just loose. Thanks, David

I searched but didn’t find a past thread on this topic even though I thought there was one. How do I keep mice out of a semi daily driver? The car is new with 2000 mikes on it. I found evidence of mice in the engine compartment. Seeds and nesting material in the oil fill recess. Car is garaged...

All the home automation switches I’ve seen go in a single gang box. How does one go about putting one in a multi gang box? What about the face plate? Thanks.......

I am looking for a driveway camera to monitor vehicles as they approach the house. Wireless and an alert when vehicles approached. iOS protocol and video to amazon spot would be ideal. Prefer cloud storage if possible but not a priority. Mainly interested in just knowing when someone is coming...

I installed Racedeck flooring in my garage 2 years ago and it has held up well and still looks great with one exception. I have a Bend Pak sicissor lift installed on top and despite assurances that there wouldn’t be any problems, it has not held up under the rolling wheels of the lift. This is...

I'm a member of a non profit orginaztion that has a rather large building with 5 hvac units. They have just approved the purchase of programmable thermostats to help control costs with a $500 cap on the purchase. Looking for input on what to get including brands. Thanks.....