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Installed a new water heater. 4500 watts. Manual specifies that for 240V it needs 10g wire & 25A breaker. Problem is I’m unable to locate a 25A gfci breaker. Have looked online, big box stores, and called the local supply house. No luck. I thought that with 10g wire you used a 30A breaker? Is...

But at least it's not another "My contractor screwed up my slab" question! Pouring a small sidewalk, maybe 16' total length. From the deck to garage door. Will be done with bags. My question can I use 4X's for the forms and leave them in? I would then stain them the color of the deck. Sorta...

So I’ve had my dvm for several years. Just a cheap one from a big box store . For my uses it’s been fine. Except one thing…the test lead’s only had a small metal tip. Couldn’t test a plug without removing it to expose the wires. Leads were too thick to fit in between the plug & box. So I thought...

Those with experience with Camo side screwing PT deck boards, what’s your opinion of it? It’s either this or the traditional face screwing. My original thought is this looks great, would really clean up the looks of the deck surface. But thinking about it more I have concerns that if a screw...

We have to go to a destination wedding out of the country. Their electrical system is 110V @ 50hz. Can momma safely use her hairdryer, curling iron and whatever else them women folk use? Safely as in not damaging the appliances. What about phone chargers? I’m guessing they won’t produce as much...

Oldest kid and family live in the Tulsa area. Apparently bad storms last night, wide area power outages. She’s being told by her poco up to a week before restored. I’m sure every generator in a 200 mile radius is sold. Im only 4 hours away & planning on buying one and taking it to them. But I...

In the process of removing the old PT 5/4 deck boards. Contemplating composite. They all look nice when installed, but what about after 10, 15 years? Is there much difference between the various brands? Does one brand stand out among the others? The main brands seem to be trex, deckorators...

I’m the process of removing a section of wooden deck. I’ll have some 4X4 post to pull up. They are approximately 30” deep, set in concrete. Clay soil below the surface. Been in the ground at least 15 years. All solid, no rotting. My plan is to drill a hole about 1’ above grade and place a 10”...

Have a stack of 2X6’s I need to rip into 2X4’s. They are 10’ & 12’ long. Needing something to place 4 or 5 feet past my table saw to support the boards. I can picture what I need, something with a solid base, adjustable height with a roller on top. I just don’t know what it’s called to begin to...

Hoping this doesn’t open up a can of worms because I know some of you guys are really passionate about certain brands. Not my intention nor am I trolling. Most of my wrenches, sockets, ratchets... were purchased in the 90’s to 2000’s. Most are c-man with a few truck branded stuff thrown in. If I...

Greetings members! New guy here from the central USA (Topeka, KS). Although I've been in health care related jobs for 25+ yrs, I enjoy tinkering in the garage. It's our sanctuary! Have been a lurker for a while, looking forward to conversing with you fine folks. There are a lot of experts in...