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HayZee518 replied to a thread Woodford freezeless outdoor faucet spraying water in Plumbing

take a look at this diagram from the manufacturer.

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05-15-2013, 08:19 PM

pushkins replied to a thread Sinkhole in Gardening and Landscaping

What is inside the "structure" does it look like an old fire pit ? You don't want to just throw some more dirt on top if the wood continues to rot,...

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05-14-2013, 12:21 PM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Philco Ford Deluxe Refrigerator freezes fresh food in Appliances

there is a thermostat which is available from keg beer distributors that installs inline with your power plug. the temperature range is from 20 to...

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05-13-2013, 09:16 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Watts NF8 Vacuum Break in Plumbing

nothing is flawless these days. maybe the plumber got them at a bargain sale. maybe he had them in his junk box, anybody's guess. your comment...

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05-13-2013, 02:15 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Watts NF8 Vacuum Break in Plumbing

I guess what you'll have to do is shut off the feed to both branches and drain the lines through the stop n waste. then, unsolder both lines going...

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05-11-2013, 07:50 PM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Watts NF8 Vacuum Break in Plumbing

sorry, I meant tubing. the B and the N are right next to each other.

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05-11-2013, 07:49 PM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Watts NF8 Vacuum Break in Plumbing

I looked online and found a valve very similar to the one I have. Arrowhead #255SW It is a 3/4 or 1/2" copper sweat type connection with a flanged...

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05-11-2013, 02:18 PM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Watts NF8 Vacuum Break in Plumbing

I went to the watts site and found the two vacuum breaks you have. to drain one of them you pull down on a stem that's visible when the hose is...

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05-10-2013, 03:45 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread disconnect in Electrical

don't get me wrong, but short lengths of romex can be installed in short pieces of conduit for mechanical protection. long lengths is where the...

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05-09-2013, 01:41 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread disconnect in Electrical

might seem like overkill to you, but it may help you if you pick up an NEC code handbook. other than the regular code book this one has diagrams...

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05-09-2013, 01:34 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread disconnect in Electrical

The run you have from the sub panel to the compressor, I hope you didn't put the romex inside it. romex cable inside any conduit is a no-no. it has...

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05-08-2013, 05:19 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread disconnect in Electrical

your structure consists of long framing members, a truss ceiling/roof and pre formed "purlins" connecting the verticals to the framing members. the...

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05-07-2013, 04:58 PM

HayZee518 replied to a thread disconnect in Electrical

I guess my first question would be "is the building grounded to the electrical panel?" by code each corner of the building structure should be...

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05-04-2013, 06:57 PM

pushkins replied to a thread Help me understand garage codes... I don't get it. in Garage Doors and Openers

The remotes are the transmitters, same for the Homelink. When you pressed the "Learn" button on the garage door opener it sends out a new "rolling...

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05-03-2013, 09:27 PM

HayZee518 replied to a thread HELP with my Refrigerator in Appliances

that guy was a total jerk. how did the freon leak out? a refrigeration system is a closed loop! as for the wires look into repairclinic dot com for...

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05-03-2013, 09:21 PM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Analog/digital antenna.... in Audio & Video

we have direct tv too. one of the sets use a direct tv receiver for a f type connector on a cable my other tv uses an hdmi cable for audio and...

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05-03-2013, 04:11 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread GE Microwave working Intermittantly in Appliances

then I would try what Dan O suggested. Look for a temperature sensor on the magnetron. it may look like a "klixon" overload - a small can with spade...

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05-03-2013, 04:07 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Analog/digital antenna.... in Audio & Video

the old analog signals are transferred tothe tuner using a twin lead ribbon cable. the digital signals come via your cable supplier via an RG59/U or...

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05-03-2013, 04:02 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Wiring a Twin Flourescent Light in Electrical

yeah the fixture is made of plastic so it will twist. a wooden backing is ok. Now, the way it works: Inside the fluorescent tube at both ends is a...

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05-02-2013, 08:35 PM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Wiring a Twin Flourescent Light in Electrical

shouldn't matter. the ballast is just a coil wired in series in your circuit. look at my diagram again

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05-02-2013, 08:31 PM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Gas furnace blower will not kick on in HVAC

doesn't matter where you are or whom you work for. if you can offer free help to other people in here, welcome. but if this is a plug for your...

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05-01-2013, 08:22 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Watts NF8 Vacuum Break in Plumbing

Upon looking at your pictures, why not remove the yellow ball valve in the basement and replace it with a stop and waste valve. this way when you...

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05-01-2013, 05:05 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Watts NF8 Vacuum Break in Plumbing

does code require you to have a vacuum breaker at each hose connection? reason for the vacuum break is to stop water flow from back feeding into the...

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05-01-2013, 04:54 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread jet well sorta blew up in Plumbing

I don't know why the incoming water would be hot. ground water is somewhere around 58 degrees year round, As far as the pump goes, check the...

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05-01-2013, 04:46 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread GE Microwave working Intermittantly in Appliances

I would look toward the door latches microswitch first. there are several safety devices that must make up before the magnatron turns on.

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04-30-2013, 04:12 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Wiring a Twin Flourescent Light in Electrical

In the US and Canada most of the power generated is 60Hz Our voltages vary from a 24 volt machine control to a 120 volt control and utilization of...

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04-29-2013, 11:09 PM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Best way to make a "roof" over second floor outside balcony/deck in Decks and Fences

from the looks of it, putting on a roof isn't gonna give you much pitch for the water to run off. also judging from how far out the deck goes from...

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04-29-2013, 10:57 PM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Wiring a Twin Flourescent Light in Electrical

ok, I'm glad it worked out. I did track where you are - New Zealand - time difference you know. How come you guys still running 50 cycle?

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04-29-2013, 09:45 PM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Wiring a Twin Flourescent Light in Electrical

attached is a wiring diagram for your particular ballast. printed on the ballast it says 220 V 50 Hz. If your mains are 60Hz, this fixture will burn...

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04-29-2013, 08:10 AM

HayZee518 replied to a thread Wiring a Twin Flourescent Light in Electrical

take a picture of the diagram on the ballast and send it to me. I'll tell you exactly how it's wired. what you have is a non conventional ballast....

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joshhudm - 05-07-2012 07:08 PM - permalink View Conversation

Hey, should i run the auger in the vent pipe on the roof?
digitalshooter - 02-29-2012 04:16 PM - permalink View Conversation

I cant upload a pic but here is a diagram I drew up.

http://images51.fotki.com/v299/photo...0455897-vi.jpg
HayZee518 - 09-28-2011 06:46 AM - permalink

how'd ya make out with that battery?

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