Discussion Forum
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Pex fitting compatability
Hi All. I have an Alumapex radiant floor system in part of our house that was installed when we put up an addition 15 years ago. At that time I…
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Arc fault
Hi All. General contractor with basic knowledge of home electrical work. What are the parameters for using an arc fault receptacle and how do they compare or differ from a…
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6′ under?
Hi all. We live in a low-lying house where the 4" waste line exits the houseup near the ceiling of our full basement. I want to add a toilet downstairs…
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air to HWH and boiler
Hi All. I am getting ready to start some renovations to my basement which essentially will mean enclosing our 40 gal. propane HWH and our 120,000 btu oil fired boiler…
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afci vs gfci
Hi All, GC. Part-time electrician. What is the difference between an AFCI and a GFCI and are they at all interchangeable in a residential kitchen?
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sound insulation
Hi All, We just bought a rowhouse with 8" block party walls that you can hear conversations through from the neighbors. I want to sound proof the walls and would…
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safety glasses
Hi all, FHB recently had a short blurb about safety lenses. There was no mention however about safety frames. Anyone got a website for decent frames? Thanks.
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lost R value
General contractor. How much R value is lost by shoving 6" insulation in to a 4" wall cavity?
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bonding screws in Breaker panels
General contractor, amateur electrician. What are the guidelines for using the bonding screw in breaker panels and/or sub-panels? Thanks.
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computer rough-in
Hi All, I am in the process of roughing in for a home office and I would like to find out what type of wire(s) I need for what will…