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I've seen articles showing that some new cars will be able to use the next generation fast chargers, so you could get an EV charged to 80% really quickly. I think they are like a home version of the Tesla super charger. However, the articles also say these new chargers require three phase...

I turned my house A/C on for the first time this year, and set it to 75. Overnight it got down to 77 and then stalled there (inside unit fan was still running and moving air). I turned it off and let it sit for a couple of hours, and then turned it back on with the temp set to 75. Went out to...

I have a GFCI receptacle in the basement (on a 20 amp circuit) that is wired to protect a series of wall receptacles for my router, 120 volt receptacle for the direct vent water heater fan, and an old kitchen refrigerator. In the last 3 weeks the GFCI has tripped 3 times, and each time I had to...

I have #6 AWG copper wiring running from a 50 amp breaker to a weatherproof 4x4 junction box on the outside of my house. From there it connects to the wall charger through conduit and the wiring whip provided with my Chargepoint hard-wired EV charger. When I installed this setup I used large...

I have a Lincoln POWER MIG 211i 120/240 volt welder on order and I want to install a 240 volt receptacle so that I have the option of using 240. The receptacle will be in the garage, only about 3-4 feet from the panel, so minimal voltage loss. The online documentation from Lincoln says I...

Found on a local Craig's List - Eastwood 135 MIG welder and multiple accessories. Says it was only used once for repairs to a lawnmower deck. Its a complete package, with Eastwood 135 welder, new 40 cf tank (full), welding cart, wire, apron and helmet for $599. Its only a good deal to me...

I ran 6/3 copper Romex-equivalent as a prep for an EV charger - it has white/black/red 6 gauge, bare ground 8 gauge and will be on a 60 amp breaker. The wiring inside the EV charger has only three wire connections (they are snap-down connectors that handle 6-12 gauge wire). The hardwire...

When I connected my PEX manifold to the old cast iron pipes for the boiler in my house I used a short section of copper pipe with a brass adapter on the iron pipe end, and I assumed the fitting on the new PEX manifold was also brass (it’s definitely not magnetic). It’s been that way for 6-7...

I want to run 6/3 copper cable (or individual wires in conduit) through my basement, from the main panel over to the other side of the house (30-40 feet), through the wall, and then mount one of the RV (or temporary power ) boxes on the exterior wall of the house. Most of these boxes provide a...

I am considering installation, on the house wall next to my driveway, one of the RV power boxes that has a 50 amp, 30 amp and 20 amp receptacle in a weatherproof box. The 20 amp receptacle has GFCI, but the others don‘t. This is the type of box...

I want to get a welder I can use first to build a custom iron fence gate for my wife, and then continue to use it for light mechanics work on my truck (exhaust, etc.) or other tasks. I've looked at some local stores and online and have found very consistent recommendations for the Miller 211...

The corner of the house where I park my truck has a 120 volt receptacle within about 40 feet, but no other nearby power. I always need to use a fairly long extension cord if I want to use a shop vacuum, power washer, grinder, etc. I would also like the option of having 240 volt power near...

My old garage has brick interior walls and an open ceiling with visible roof joists and rafter ties. I have a sub-panel just inside the main door on one side wall, and I've used 1/2" EMT conduit to run wiring to 120 volt light switches, plugs, etc. on that side of the wall. All the current...

Not really a garage question. My 2 story house (750 sq ft/ floor) has a gas boiler and radiators for heat, and a ducted A/C system in the attic. It works reasonably well, but after using a tool to measure air flow I confirmed that some rooms are coming out much better than others. I've also...

I have a house in the frozen zone in TX and my realtor had to shut the water off at the street because a hose bib froze and then started leaking badly when it thawed. However, he didn't think of going in to check on the gas water heater and put it on pilot. If the tank does get drained, how...

I turned on my heat today just to make sure it works when the weather gets cold, and it appears the circulating pump is stuck/frozen. When I set the thermostat to call for heat it turned on the flame and then the pump starts humming. The control display shows the water temp and the word...

I have an AG-1250E Aquaguard Multipurpose water sensor (purchased about 8 years ago) and tried to install in my condensate pan so that it shuts down the A/C if water starts to build up in the secondary drain pan. This is the sensor I have...

I plan to use spray foam to insulate 2x4 walls and need to reach a minimum R13. I will use the same product on the underside of the roof deck, but a thicker layer to get R38. The company said they can use Icynene to hit R13, but could also use Agribalance and get about R16 in a 2x4 wall. I...

I've got construction in progress and all the exterior load bearing walls are in place. Now I need to add some interior walls for a shower stall, etc. I thought that would be simple until I read code citations for how to make T connections for interior walls. I've looked through explanations...

Does anyone have a pointer to a web site or video that explains the best way to measure air flow and plan for adding more rooms to an A/C system? I would like to rent the air flow measurement equipment, if possible. My A/C currently conditions about 1250 sq ft, and I am adding about 300 sq ft...