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I decided to follow everybody's advice and used wire nuts and jumpers. Works fine. Thank you for your help!

Again, thank you for your help. I'm sorry about my cryptic drawing (I added a lack of computer knowledge to my ignorance). I'll consult a local professional and report back.

Thanks again for your advice, Cruzan. I replied to your PM - thank you!

Thanks for that information, Cruzan. I know that the breaker would have simply popped if things weren't right, but I wanted to double check.

Just wanted to "check my math" on this one. I want to have another outlet controlled by the single-pole switch of a toggle switch/outlet (like this): I'm using a Legrand 691 unit and here's the instruction sheet diagram for the basic setup: I assume this setup will add another outlet to...

I had an EC code on one of the frigidaire clones (can't remember the brand) several years ago. I was never able to figure out what was going wrong. Maybe a new humidistat? I remember opening up the unit and seeing a very simple humidistat hanging in the air stream. If a humidistat can be had...

I use a 1/4 shank (with 1/2 adaptor) to loosen lugs, although they've never been tightened beyond spec (~80 lb/ft max).

I've always liked free-flow style tiles. My current floor has been a knockoff brand (Block Tiles) for the past ten years or so. I've also had a Race Deck floor at a previous house. Race Deck is the best quality, but it costs more. I haven't priced it lately, but my knockoff brand was about...

I recently had a Daikin system installed. Although basic and not uber-high efficiency, the system performs well and is quiet. Long warranty, too.

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. As this is the first winter in my (new-to-me) house, I'm hearing all kinds of new HVAC noises. I'm going to see what I can do on the exposed ductwork in the basement. Unfortunately, as the temps drop, the enclosed ducts (over the finished portion of the...

The ducts in my house are a symphony of clunks/thunks/pops as the system goes through expansion/contraction. What about trying to deaden duct noises with heavy, stick-on metal foil like "Dynamat" car noise insulation? I'm hoping that a "patch" of Dynamat applied to areas that pop/clunk would...

Thanks for the trip curve information - exactly what I was curious about. My curiosity was focused on the system's tolerance for temperature. I assume a "standard" 15A breaker's thermal trip tolerance does not exceed the safe temp limit for 14 gauge wiring regardless of the wire's installation...

Sorry to bump this up again, but I just wanted to say "Thank you" for the additional posts. You guys are the best!

Thanks for your replies, guys. I haven't confirmed the actual current draw. I assume that the various components (wire/outlet/breaker/etc) are all over-engineered to accommodate this kind of situation. I read somewhere that standard breakers have a -20%/+25% tolerance to their given...

I did a search but was still unsure and would like to learn something from those more experienced. My home has a 120V circuit that uses standard Romex-type 14 gauge solid wire and has a standard 15 amp breaker. There is one duplex outlet, two 60W lights and one 10W LED in the circuit (the...

Just reviewing old posts and thought I would give a long-term update: As of this date, the tiles are still holding up well with no new issues. I recently scrubbed the tiles after several months of snow/salt/dirt/cinders and they look good as new. Several tiles have been scraped by jacks/etc...

Sadly, I haven't a clue how to easily get a drawing into a post. Rather than mess with cutting gussets (bad idea), I may simply sandwich the dimensional between two plywood strip hangers. I assume that a pair of 4" wide strips, held with washers/bolts would make pretty good hangers (a pair...

Thanks again for your informative posts, guys. What about the corners of such a structure (which I assume are the weak link)? If dimensional lumber is used as the horizontal cross-member, would plywood be better at resisting the vertical force trying to rip out the corner fasteners from the...

Sorry for being wishy-washy regarding the dimensions, guys. At this point, I'm trying to decide which would be easier/cheaper to go with. I'm thinking of hanging a ~24" deep shelf made of 1/2"-3/4" plywood. The spans in question would support the shelf. I hope/assume that span deflection...

I thought this might be somewhat interesting for all you engineers (or practical engineers) out there… Which can carry more load - a 2x6 or something like 3/4" plywood, ripped into something like a 5" strip? Obviously, the span would be the same for both wood types and both would be oriented...