Street vs. non-Street
A street elbow has a male thread on one side and female on the other. A regular elbow has both female threads.
COMMUNITY FORUM
Recent Posts
over 10 years by joed
1
answers923
Views
Basic multimeter question
Even auto ranging meter have a lock setting. Make sure it is in 'auto' or on the range 400v. Alos make sure you are on AC volts.[This message has b...
over 10 years by joed
2
answers853
Views
HOW DO IETERMINE A CORNER ANGLE
The tool you want is called a bevel guage. go the bottom of this link and you see a picture of one. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/1824/...
over 10 years by joed
6
answers554
Views
In ground pool filled with clay....
If the clay was just dumped in the hole and not compated this is normal. There are a lot of spaces between the chunks and the water has settled it....
over 10 years by joed
3
answers736
Views
Reversing a Closet Door
You can remove the entire door frame and reverse it. If you try to cut new hinges you also have to remove the stop. You also have to hope the door ...
over 10 years by joed
3
answers564
Views
steps
this explains it all. http://www.stclairc.on.ca/people/pages/fperissi/arc101/week6/week6.html
over 10 years by joed
4
answers226
Views
Portable heater keeps tripping c/b
It depends what else is on the same circuit. On a 20 amp circuit you have 2400 watts available.[This message has been edited by joed (edited Januar...
over 10 years by joed
9
answers176
Views
Grounding Outlets
Gfci will satisfy coe requirements but will do no good for surge protection. A surge protector works by shunting the high voltage spikes to ground....
over 10 years by joed
4
answers86
Views
knob and tube
I don't know about the code issue but I was trying to say cut the wire off right at the splice but don't try to take the splice apart. This would l...
over 10 years by joed
4
answers694
Views
Electrical Pauses to Lighting
Your problem is probably that burnt wire. If you don't feel competent to work inside the panel call an electrician. The breaker is probably OK.
over 10 years by joed
5
answers347
Views
Electrical Pauses to Lighting
Is everything on the branch affected at the same time or do some devices go out and others stay on? If all devices then check in the panel box. It ...
over 10 years by joed
5
answers164
Views
knob and tube
I would remove as much of the unused k&t as possible. Don't try to undo the splice. Cut off the branch and leave the solder connection. Tape over it.
over 10 years by joed
4
answers919
Views
Bathroom light
Did you check the GFCI? If you heard a pop it may have the gfci tripping.
over 10 years by joed
2
answers130
Views
Wiring Problems. What to do?
Before you go to any outside agency please try to work it out with your landlord. No use stirring up trouble if you can work it out.
over 10 years by joed
6
answers92
Views
Lathes and Spirals
Not witha standard wood lathe. You might be able to do it witha metal lather that cuts threads. Ususlly this is done witha router mounted in a spec...
over 10 years by joed
2
answers603
Views
Winterizing
You have to drain all the water from all the pipes including the traps and toilets and hot water heater. The traps and toilets should be filled som...
over 10 years by joed
1
answers648
Views
How Can I Tell if Exposed Beams are Load Bearing?
The tiny gap between the end and the wall is a pretty indcation that they are just decorative. If they were load bearing they would have a support ...
over 10 years by joed
3
answers907
Views
back yard ice skating rink
Here is what I used to do.Put your kids on the tobogan and pull htem around to pack the snow down where you wnat the rink. Put the sprinker out and...
over 10 years by joed
4
answers157
Views
Drilling holes in plexiglass
How big a hole are you trying to drill? As stated above you may need pilot holes if it is bigger than 1/4". I have drilled plexi many times. It dri...
over 10 years by joed
6
answers665
Views
Cable and Broadband Whahuhh?
Home run all the cables to one central location before you drywall them in. It is the same cable for internet and tv. I just had them in to hook me...
over 10 years by joed
9
answers24
Views
