Discussion Forum
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I can’t fix this electrical problem…
Today my mother switched her portable air conditioner from “fan†to “cool†mode and immediately lost power on the circuit it was plugged into. But it wasn’t a flipped circuit…
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PEX exposure to UV light…
I'm installing AquaPEX in my home. <!----><!----> <!----> When I was getting my materials list together, I noticed that Uponor sells a pre-sleeved version of its 1/2" and 3/4" Aquapex. …
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Standard sizes for plumbing connections?
Are there standard sizes for certain plumbing connections? For instance, is there a standard size/type of connection for where the dishwasher hose connects to the hot water under the sink? So many…
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Are tank water heaters easily damaged?
My old water heater started leaking heavily yesterday. So I read an article on FHB about replacing water heaters and bought a new one today (it's a 50 gallon natural…
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Pressure drop using 3/8″ PEX…
I'm getting ready to install AquaPEX tubing in my home. I had planned to use a compression-style Manabloc with all homeruns, using 3/8" PEX (to minimize hot water wait times and…
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Rigid Foam Insulation+Hardieplank Siding
I'd like to know how you can install foil-faced rigid foam insulation with Hardieplank lap siding. I've installed Hardieplank siding without rigid foam with the layers being, from inside to…
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Problem Copper Gutter Install–opinions?
I hired a seamless gutter company to install copper K-style gutters on my home in <!----><!----><!---->San Diego<!----><!---->. I asked the owner to have his installers use gloves so that they…
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Such a thing as a 120v A/B switch?
Is there such a thing as 120v A/B switch? I'm considering running a circuit for a 120v, 1200w quartz heater that draws 10 amps. The heater has a standard 3-prong 15…
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Joining 6 gauge wire…
I know that there are wire nuts that you can use to join two 6 gauge wires, but I find it hard enough to get a wire nut on two…
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Problems installing prehung door…
I'm having a serious, really frustrating problem installing some doors in my house. I'm trying to install some Masonite brand Safe and Sound (solid core, so they're heavier) prehung doors…