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I cleaned the threads and put on some Megaloc, so far so good. I got about 3/4 more turn out of the reinstall.

I have tried 3 wraps then 5 the second time, all the proper direction so the tape does not get fouled up while threading on the valve. I am going to try some ptfe thread compound today.

I installed a new vanity and fixture, the hot water valve is leaking where it threads to the pipe out of the wall. It is a 3/8" connection. I wrapped the threads in teflon tape, but it still leaks very slowly. I noticed there was no gasket of any sort in either shutoff valve I purchased. Is...

Honeywell tech said to tape off the W1 as it is no longer needed. Have not gotten around to try it out. I am slightly afraid a miss wire will hurt the system.

I have an older Honeywell thermostat (approx. 6 yrs. old) that I tried to replace with a new Honeywell RTH8580WF model. My current HVAC system is approx 6 yrs old as well (Lennox Signature Series). The current thermostat has a wire going to G, C, R, W1, W2, O. I was using the Alternate wiring...

I found the receptacle in the room that was at the end of the run. I had to move quite a bunch of things to get to it. This will be no different than the other 2 overhead lights I installed before. I gotta admit, being an electrician would not be for me, more power to those who do it. I will...

Well to be straight to the point, around here they call that space a crawl space if it is not easily accessible and if you can't walk through it. I definitely don't claim to Mr. Electricity else I wouldn't be asking questions here. I hope that if you do this for a living you don't treat your...

Thanks for taking the time to help. I actually have a book and bought the newest edition today, The Complete Guide To Wiring by Black and Decker. Book says it complies with 2008-2011 NEC. When I installed a light in another room I used pigtails and such like you mention thanks to the book...

And why do you think there are forums? Its ignorant people such as yourself who think their * don't stink. Many times I hear people refer to the attic as a crawl space if there is no easy access such as a ladder going to it. I have installed overhead lights before and without a hiccup. Just...

I need find a power source for an overhead light. Every receptacle outlet that is in the room already has 2 sets of wires in it making it hard to run more plus the box gets pretty full. I know that one of them runs up the stud cavity and into the crawl space. I would like to know if I can just...

I am installing an overhead light in a bedroom that has a switch already but runs an outlet which I took care of to free up the switch. I am trying to pull power from an outlet but they all seem to have to sets of wires coming into them. Can I just tie into one of the wires up in the crawl space...

I used Douglas Fir to build a playset. I was told by alot of folks that if I treat it with a good wood preservative it should last a long time. You must remember this is not treated Douglas Fir. I used Olympic Tinted Sealer to seal it and it looked great for a few months and now its getting gray...

I did think of that after the fact. Still if I cut the pipe it will be awfully short, even to solder on a valve.

I needed to change out the tank components. I could not shut off the water since the valve seal was shot. I picked up a new valve and tried to use the old compressing ring hoping it would seal. Well over time it must drip. I would like to cut off the pipe behind the compression ring to install a...

The main drain in my house is located in the laundry room & comes down from the top floor to the basement, and into the foundation. A few years after moving in my wife noticed a straight pipe about 1-1/2" diameter x 18" coupled into the main line which is quite bigger. She once seen something...

I havebeen learning of the really harmful effects of Pressure treated wood containing CCA, (aka. arsenic). It is said to last over 20 years and absorbs easily into a childs skin. So where might one buy wood that is safe? I heard of some called ACQ pressure treated pine but am not sure where to...