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I have a 5hp compressor that I wired on a 30 amp 240v circuit. The wiring goes to a large fused switch. I would like to add an indicator light, using a vintage caged, explosion proof style light, spliced in after it passes through the switch, so that the light will be on when the compressor is...

I have a flush mounted sub panel in my garage that we are wiring. I have romex in the walls for the majority of the receptacles. I will have a few runs of conduit for lighting and a few misc. receptacles. I currently have the area above and below the panel open. What is the best way to run the...

I have a buddy who is a finish carpenter who has offered to help me build some garage cabinets. He can pretty much build whatever I want. I have about a 14' section I want to build on. I'm going with one tall cabinet for bin storage (I keep electrical, sprinkler, drywall equipment, etc. in...

I recently purchased a 1950's Delta jointer and a 1973 Rockwell drill press. I wanted to clean both of them up and re-paint them. The drill press is currently blue and the jointer is still kind of grey. I was wondering which colors some of you guys used to restore your machines. It doesn't have...

I have the opportunity to purchase 10 T12 fixtures for $80, which come with the bulbs and balasts. they are the 4 bulb 24" x 48" and are made to recess into a ceiling (they came out of a doctor's office). I'm assuming this is a good deal, is it worth it though if these are actually T12? also...

I have a 25X25 attached garage that I'm trying to upgrade. I already had the service panel done (I went from a 100 amp to a 200) and a sub panel was placed in the garage. Originally, I was going to do surface mount (conduit) around the garage. I have since changed my mind and decided to open up...

Hello everyone. I've been lurking on here. For some time and I'm finally getting around to doing my garage. Anyway, I plan on going with the standard white/grey walls with a red dividing stripe. I scored a bunch of race deck flooring for $1.00 a SF. It is black and white checkered with a red and...