2short
This is to add to the message posted yesterday re: "not knowing what a CFL was". I did find that it was a Compact Fluorescent Bulb
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about 6 years by 2short
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dimmer switch
Billhart thanks for the reply. When I put the question on the board I forgot to indicate that the fluorescent bulbs were screw-in type. The energ...
about 6 years by 2short
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about 6 years by 2short
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over 6 years by 2short
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over 6 years by fugazi48
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about 7 years by Piffin
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Thanks for the info and now that you have mentioned it I seem to recall someone else calling it a punch down block. Tahnx again!
about 7 years by 2short
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about 7 years by 2short
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about 7 years by buildwithmark
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Have installed acrylic tub shower in bathroom under construction, only framed walls up at this point. Wondering what type of protective covering w...
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angles when installing trim
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over 8 years by 2short
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