Recent content by Spaceman Spiff

He needs to use #8AWG wire to have an acceptable voltage drop at 40A and 100'. Need to use #8AWG anyway for 40A. For 30A #10 is fine. Both calculate to about 2.5% voltage drop at full load.

What about sliding 6' of 4" PVC or SDR over the connection?

I love my Turbotorch!

I had to use an extension on a tub overflow the other day. Luckily the drain linkage was adjustable enough to still work. I was replacing a drum trap that had Draino in it and it poured all over me. Luckily I had safety glasses on. Can I say how much I hate drum traps!

A good reminder to remove your hoses from the spigot in the fall, huh?

What about adding a pair of pedistals made out of wood on the left and right side that have a small chase for the wires? You could match the design of the shelves and paint it to match.

Wow... Makes me glad I live in Utah! MC cable and CI drains vs. romex and ABS/PVC.

I would prime with Kilz regular, not the water based stuff, then simply use an exterior latex enamel. There's several good paint companies out there but expect to pay $30 a gallon. Behr, Glidden, Sherwin Williams, etc... are all good paints. You made the best step by using exterior grade...

Yes, Commercial roofers do it all the time. I'd go with a TPO 60mil min. membrane over blue ISO board mechanically fastened to the deck, and the membrane adhered to the foam. They might have a piece sitting around that would cover your entire roof... These are the type of paver pedistals I...

I'd go with a continous membrane, adhered to at least 2" of foam insulation. That way if there is a cut in the membrane it still won't leak. Also, there are special pads for flat roofs so you can sit pavers on top of the membrane safely. They will protect the membrane and allow water to flow...

I'm going to go out on a limb and say it is a gas burner of some sort. Is there a smaller orifice inside the oblong opening inside the bell? The handles, tee in the middle and cap at the back end make it look like it's supposed to be a tiil, portable, like modern weed torches.

They are made of steel so I just put mine in my recycle bin. I make sure they're totally empty first.

My parents have had 3/4" solid oak in their bathroom and kitchen for over 20 years now and have had no problems. If properly finished water is not a concern.

Check with some of your local universities. Many of them have water labs and will anaylize your water for a nominal fee. My local one does it for $15 for a basic, and $40 for a complete anaylsis.

What about having it re-plated and getting new gaskets?