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    Pioneer Garage install in Houston.

    Well I got everything buttoned up yesterday and gave my new Pioneer a test run. Verdict--Unbelievable!! I live in Houston Texas and was installing the minisplit in my 2.5 car garage. 2 walls are shared with the house, a third is exterior, the door is 1 large(facing NE) and has insulated panels...
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    Bag of putty with pioneer install?

    So while unboxing my mini split I noticed a plastic bag filled with what almost looks like wood putty. Is it the flare seal stuff.
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    Fuse size question

    So I just got my 24000btu pioneer 220 volt system. I see it says min wire amps is 15 and max breaker size is 25 amps. So min wire size is a #14 but obviously if I put a 25 amp breaker on that the wire would go up. I already have a 20 amp 220v circuit I ran years ago for woodworking. Yes it’s 20...
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    MRcool DIY 18k or 24k to offset opening door

    So i run a small airbrush business out of my 2 car garage. I'm in Houston and so when the heat turns on it really turns on. I had previously bought a portable 14000 btu AC but it just isn't cutting the mustard. Typically it'll drop the temp from 92-95 down to mid to upper 80's and take a while...
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    Jobsmart Benchtop Blasting cabinet Pleasant surprise.

    I recently found myself needing a small blast cabinet for occasional small object blasting. The man in me said to buy a big boy but i knew i didn't need such a cabinet. So i searched out the smaller benchtop models and finally pulled the trigger on the Tractor supply Jobsmart benchtop cabinet...
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    Socket set without the Allen wrenches, Possible??

    I recently bought a new tool box for the garage and was in the market for a new set of sockets to fill it with. I've already got enough Allen Wrenches last a lifetime. So All i would like is the sockets. I know it's a sales gimick to beef up a set count but man it's aggravating!!!!
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    ThermoHeat forced air heater from Lowes Anyone use one?

    I'm down in Houston TX so not much cold weather but it does **** in my 3 car garage when it's chilly. I had some gift cards and was thinking about getting one of the Thermoheat forced air heaters. I know people say they are loud but how loud? to loud to carry a conversation on with? Also if not...
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    Wierd screwdriver type used on echo leaf blower carb. HELP!!!

    So my leaf blower needs a little adjustment but I noticed that the high and low end adjustment screws are recessed into the carb and have no slots for a screwdriver. from the best I can tell it looks like I need a really really really small socket with a flat at one area. Anyone have experience...
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    20-220v duplex receptacle. Do they exist?

    Guys I'm looking for a 220v 20A duplex receptacle for a 20A line I put in over the weekend. Naturally the big box stores carry the single 20a-250v outlets but I want a duplex setup. Anyway other then buying two singles, a double gang box and modfiying some cover plates to get this to work?
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    Whats the average amp draw from a small welder?

    Guys I was going to run some wire to two 220v circuits tomorrow and for right now I'm just going to run double pole 20A duplex receptacles at each one for use with my woodworking machinery. I do want to kind of future proof myself to some extent not possible needs for a small mig welder. Would...
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    adding receptacles opinions needed on duplex or quad recept.

    Just moved into my new house and although I was shocked to see they had 5 duplex receptacles on a 15 amp circuit in the garage(usually there are less then that) and a single dedicated 20 amp plug I knew this wouldn't be enough. I've drawn up a plan and roughly am planning to add 3-4 220v...
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    12/4 or 12/2/2 romex where to buy?

    Guys in conjuction with another thread I figured I'd ask some where they might have picked up 12/4 or 12/2/2 romex before. I called my local graybar and they said it would be special order non stock. Lowes website stated its available but didn't think they would carry such a non common romex...
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    Plumbing in outdoor sink(question for plumbers)

    So the wife and I are wanting to plumb in an outdoor sink for cleaning up after gardening and painting and such. We are in a single story house so the roof gets pretty tight as it gets to the top of the walls. I know the easy way to plumbin water would be to set it close to a outdoor foucet run...
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    Good speedload/1/4" hex drive drill bit and nutdriver set?

    Guys I own the Bosch impact driver as well as the bosch angle driver and love their versatility. The down side is I don't have any 1/4" hex drive nutdriver bits or drill bits. I've seen several combo kits out there anyone know of a really good set. I'd like to get a full set of drill bits in the...
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    Hi-line parts supply anyone familiar with them?

    Guys I was given 6 of these hi-line parts cabinets with 4 bins in each cabinet. They have various aircraft parts in them and can be setup in different ways with dividers. Just curious if anyone has used or is familiar with the company at all. It seems they are like snap on and come to you for...
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    garage wall covering ideas?

    Guys I'm in the process of remodeling my garage. I've taken off the sheetrock and put insulation in the walls. I don't really want to put sheetrock back up because it limits your ability to place things on the wall or get into the wall for electrical of air needs. I was wanting to put some sort...
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