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Some customers ask for a large 2" or 2.25" diameter electrical access hole instead of the typical 1/2" conduit knockout (0.875"). I've never fully understood how these large holes are used. Is the surface mounted light fixture just placed over a 4" junction box? If that's the case, shouldn't...

I purchased a used prefab 12 x 24 shed/garage with 8’ walls from sheds unlimited for $3800 which is less than half the price of a new one (+$1400 for delivery from PA to CT). I'll post pics later. I was going to build it myself, but this deal was too good to pass up. This is a shed they used for...

Customer is asking for 25ft pigtail #12 Solid to be supplied from each 1A 120V (thus 120W) light fixture. This seems excessive to me. I assume this will be run through conduit. Even if the fixtures are on a 20A circuit breaker, does the single uninterrupted fixture feed from the junction box...

In process of installing an Aprilaire 800 steam humidifier feed to duct. Steam feed hose provided is 6ft. long, 1.5" OD and semi flexible (came in a coil in the box). Instructions recommend insulating the hose with 1" thick insulation capable of withstanding 212°F. Seeking some kind of wrap (I...

I'm sanding the 100 year old rat shack exterior (thread link in sig) to get rid of lose paint before repainting. I'm using a buffer/sander I purchased some time ago and it works very well (Craftsman model 315.115031). It weighs 6lbs. The longer handle gives me good control. pics linked to...

Made a post in Lighting & Electrical @ 8:59 PM today. Post lagged so I refreshed. It shows as a new post in The Garage page, but does not appear as a new post in Lighting & Electrical unless you enter the LED High Bay Light Review thread.

I'm searching for 80-something-year-old replacement rollers. Can't seem to find anything like it anywhere. They're 2 inch rollers with 3/4" threaded shaft. This is a piece of my Rat Shack (link) build.

Search function not working properly: Example: Searching "LED" in Lighting & Electrical should return 100s of results, yet only returns 5.

Tig Welding 18Ga 302 brushed stainless steel. Seeking info on: 1. Best method(s) to prevent weld discoloration. and/or 2. Least surface damaging, OSHA acceptable, method of removing brushed stainless steel weld discoloration. (Not sure if this is the appropriate GJ section for this request)

Kyle from PRO Lighting generously provided the following fixtures and lamps for this review: (Manufacturer’s part numbers are linked to their respective PDF spec sheets) • Maxlite 4' 2-Lamp LED Ready Utility Strip Fixture LSS2XT8USE4803 Maxlite PROLight page link. • Straits Lighting 4' 2-Lamp...

So my tenant emailed me to tell me the GFI receptacle in the bath no longer works. Now this is the second time in 5 years I'll be replacing this thing. Then she tells me she has a 3 outlet adapter plug in the bottom outlet that won't come out, but no rush as she's getting by with an extension...

A recent GJ layout client reported that it's costing him $85 each for the electrician to install 2x2 edge lit flat panels in new construction. Panel cost = $39. Surface mounting kit = $20. Grand total = $144 per fixture. Does this sound reasonable?

I'm looking at using 4x8 3/4 PVC Sheet on the lower portion of my Rat Shack (link) build. image linked to HD Anyone have experience using this stuff. It's a bit pricey @ $100/sht, but it never needs painting and I can stick it into the dirt and never worry about it. I'll be cutting into 16"...

I'm confused. Why has my Raising The Rat Shack (link) thread moved from General Garage Discussion (described as: "Everything you ever wanted to know about outfitting, organizing, or building your garage!") to the Garage Gallery? Please put it back in General Garage Discussion. Additionally, if...

Since I've been working on raising the rat shack (link) I've come to realize that my little 8 inch Hitachi miter saw isn't good for anything much larger than a 2x4. I'd like something capable of cutting a 45 on a 2x8. HF has 12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw With Laser Guide System...

Surfing GJ today has been like walking through molasses. I have the highest cable internet speed xfinity offers. All other websites are fine.

Where'd the EDIT button go on older posts? I'd like to be able to update Post #1 of the Best Light Fixture Ever thread occasionally.

Once I finish cleaning out as much stuff as possible from the 1940s era 12x24 garage pictured (more pics in my roof thread (linked) I’m going to take a shot at raising it at least 6 inches, maybe more. Over the last 80 years it has sunk at least 6 inches into the ground. To the best of my...

While searching for methods and tools to raise my old garage from this thread (linked) I came across these plastic deck/shed footings: Redi-Footing (linked). Not sure if they're practical to use for my application, but they are interesting.

This garage/shed is all wood construction built on dirt. No foundation. It’s in sad shape, but is still standing and I’d like to at least keep it usable without getting carried away. If I wanted to spend real money on it, I’d bring in a dumpster and replace the whole thing. (I’m saving my money...