Discussion Forum
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Complicated GFI breaker tripping problem, can’t figure out why?
I have a situation where there is a Sq. D QO GFI Breaker in the panel that keeps tripping and I'm unable to find out why. Here are the facts:…
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Appropriate to markup labor on T&M jobs?
I have a bit of a survey here to try and assist me in making a judgement regarding a business transaction and for how I'll conduct future business. I have…
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Purple-ish Pinkish PVC pipe
Drove by big PVC Supply house other day and saw they had a number of large strapped stacks of this PVC pipe that is purple-ish with a hint of pink.…
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Death from Low Voltage electrocution??
Here is a local story in my area of the woods. I'm quite curious, is it possible to be electrocuted to death from "low voltage electrocution?" http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2009/10/student_electrocuted_at_delawa.html If at…
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Multiple Span ratings for I-joists??
I have a brochure on I-joists which gives a rating table called "Simple Span" and another table called "Multiple Span." The span rating is different for a given I-joist depending…
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Can’t lift wall into position, too heavy
I had a first today, had to build a wall that has to house a long bank of windows and as such has a number of large heavy headers in…
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Best way to fasten Advantech to I-joists
When fastening Advantech 3/4" subflooring to the tops of I-joists what is the most efficient and strongest method to attach? The specs I got for my I-joist said the span…
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Questions on how to fasten I-joists
Im about to use I-joists for the first time and I've read some manufacturer instructions which give me some confusion. Wondered if anyone here can help me clarify. It says…
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PEX for compressed air?
Ihave a workshop, owner wants to install a compressor (130 PSI max) in a closet and pipe it from closet to an air outlet port in his workshop. He makes…
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I Joist selection for large span
I have an addition that is to be built for a homeowner who wants I-joists. I've gotten MUCH conflicting info between my Lumberyard and the Big box stores as to…