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Consider the saturated condition of the soil or sand or stones around the pipe.. in order for the water to get into the pipe, the water level has to reach the height of the holes. You aren't really trying to catch the small percentage of the water that might luck out and drop right into a hole.. what you are doing is draining away the water

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HOW TO READ A LEVEL TO DETERMINE DRAINAGE DROP Basically, a level is just too crude a tool to give you the slope of an angle. What you can do, however, is use the level to mark a HORIZONTAL plane. Then, measure down from each mark the required distance to establish a 1/8 inch per foot slope. That is, you can use a spirit level only to determine a horizontal accurately. STIHL FS 45 TRIMMER WON'T START I've had this Stihl trimmer for about 3 years and never had a problem until now. I've read some posts on here that were very helpful (Thanks, btw) but still can't get it to go. At first I didn't have any fuel in the primer bulb. I tore the carb apart and cleaned it with

some carb cleaner.

TORO RECYCLER SELF PROPELLED NOT WORKING Your problem could also be the gearbox assy. I had a brand new one last year that had a bad gear box from the factory, To check, remove the wheels and drive belt then try turning by hand both directions, if it will not turn one way, replace the gearbox. Re: Toro Recycler self propelled not working #265769. 04/09/06 02:24

PM.

WEED B GONE VS. WEED B GONE MAX Joined: Aug 2003. Posts: 4,901. Rochester,NY. I hate to admit it, but over the years, I have applied enough Weed B Gone in the same areas that the distinctive smell is always there, yet, I still get weeds coming right back again!!! Re: Weed B Gone vs. Weed B Gone Max #942072. 07/11/18 07:38 PM. 07/11/18 07:38 PM. KOHLER 20HP TWIN CYLINDER SURGING Just two days ago I fixed a neighbor's 15hp Kohler engine surge by cleaning all the crud off his governor/carb linkage with a liberal spraying of carb cleaner. The linkage would stick slightly in one direction, then over-compensate the other way. Re: Kohler 20HP twin cylinder surging #613668. RIDING MOWER WON'T GO UP HILLS I have a 9 yr. old Murray riding mower with an 18 hp engine. It works fine on the level but won't pull me up hills anymore. I replaced the drive belt and followed the directions to adjust the brake/clutch lever. Still doesn't work. Any suggestions? REPLACING GRAB BAR ON MOLDED TUB/SHOWER Not sure what diameter the rod is off hand, but lets say it was 1" and I installed a 7/8" with bushings, assuming the OD of the bushings fit the existing holes, the fit would be tight enough to lock it in place. Maybe need to lube the bushings with soap for the install. Thanks, Christopher. Re: Replacing grab bar on molded tub/shower [ Re BATTERY NOT CHARGING ON GAS GOLF CART to the golf cart , (and with the engine running) the battery only measures ~11.85 volts. This voltage level dips down as the battery is drained until it can no longer operate. It is as if the battery is loaded down by the generator or something. I measure the same voltage (~11.8v) at A-2 on the generator/starter unit (which is in. CAN 12-2 LEGALLY BE USED FOR 220 VOLTS? CENTRAL NEW YORK. 12-2 is correct for electric heat. You would only need the 12-3 if you needed 120/240 volt which would require 2 hots and a neutral. Since you don't need a neutral, 12-2 is what is normally used. Make sure you reidentify the white wire as a hot wire on both ends by making it black with a magic marker.

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Consider the saturated condition of the soil or sand or stones around the pipe.. in order for the water to get into the pipe, the water level has to reach the height of the holes. You aren't really trying to catch the small percentage of the water that might luck out and drop right into a hole.. what you are doing is draining away the water

as

HOW TO READ A LEVEL TO DETERMINE DRAINAGE DROP Basically, a level is just too crude a tool to give you the slope of an angle. What you can do, however, is use the level to mark a HORIZONTAL plane. Then, measure down from each mark the required distance to establish a 1/8 inch per foot slope. That is, you can use a spirit level only to determine a horizontal accurately. STIHL FS 45 TRIMMER WON'T START I've had this Stihl trimmer for about 3 years and never had a problem until now. I've read some posts on here that were very helpful (Thanks, btw) but still can't get it to go. At first I didn't have any fuel in the primer bulb. I tore the carb apart and cleaned it with

some carb cleaner.

TORO RECYCLER SELF PROPELLED NOT WORKING Your problem could also be the gearbox assy. I had a brand new one last year that had a bad gear box from the factory, To check, remove the wheels and drive belt then try turning by hand both directions, if it will not turn one way, replace the gearbox. Re: Toro Recycler self propelled not working #265769. 04/09/06 02:24

PM.

WEED B GONE VS. WEED B GONE MAX Joined: Aug 2003. Posts: 4,901. Rochester,NY. I hate to admit it, but over the years, I have applied enough Weed B Gone in the same areas that the distinctive smell is always there, yet, I still get weeds coming right back again!!! Re: Weed B Gone vs. Weed B Gone Max #942072. 07/11/18 07:38 PM. 07/11/18 07:38 PM. KOHLER 20HP TWIN CYLINDER SURGING Just two days ago I fixed a neighbor's 15hp Kohler engine surge by cleaning all the crud off his governor/carb linkage with a liberal spraying of carb cleaner. The linkage would stick slightly in one direction, then over-compensate the other way. Re: Kohler 20HP twin cylinder surging #613668. RIDING MOWER WON'T GO UP HILLS I have a 9 yr. old Murray riding mower with an 18 hp engine. It works fine on the level but won't pull me up hills anymore. I replaced the drive belt and followed the directions to adjust the brake/clutch lever. Still doesn't work. Any suggestions? REPLACING GRAB BAR ON MOLDED TUB/SHOWER Not sure what diameter the rod is off hand, but lets say it was 1" and I installed a 7/8" with bushings, assuming the OD of the bushings fit the existing holes, the fit would be tight enough to lock it in place. Maybe need to lube the bushings with soap for the install. Thanks, Christopher. Re: Replacing grab bar on molded tub/shower [ Re BATTERY NOT CHARGING ON GAS GOLF CART to the golf cart , (and with the engine running) the battery only measures ~11.85 volts. This voltage level dips down as the battery is drained until it can no longer operate. It is as if the battery is loaded down by the generator or something. I measure the same voltage (~11.8v) at A-2 on the generator/starter unit (which is in. CAN 12-2 LEGALLY BE USED FOR 220 VOLTS? CENTRAL NEW YORK. 12-2 is correct for electric heat. You would only need the 12-3 if you needed 120/240 volt which would require 2 hots and a neutral. Since you don't need a neutral, 12-2 is what is normally used. Make sure you reidentify the white wire as a hot wire on both ends by making it black with a magic marker.

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To wire a 220 outlet, a new 220 (double pole) breaker is installed in your box. From this both the black and the white wires will be hot when checked or wired to ground. You are wiring from both sides of the 110 in your box. Going from either line to ground is 110. Going from one side to the other is 220. FLIPPING DECK BOARDS What I might consider first is to set the fasteners a little deeper and sand it down with a 40 grit followed by an 80 grit, then 100. I think that would be easier then flipping all the boards and if the lumber is in decent shape as you say, it would probably look S240 VS X330 VS XT2 LX42 Posts: 1,359. South West Ohio. Well, I looked at and drove the S240 and a X350 instead of the x330. The X350 had the same engine as the S240 (Kaw). The 240 rode a little better than my Scotts and of couse the X350 was the best. I rode my neighbors Cub LX46 around the yard when I got home and looked it over pretty good. PATIO - THE BROCK SYSTEM VS. TRADITIONAL METHOD - HANDYMAN A ten scond version of the traditional method would involve removing the sod, digging eight inches of dirt, filling and compacting gravel and sand prior to placing the stone or brick on top. The Brock system involves removing the sod, digging an inch or so, putting a small amount of sand to level and than placing the brock system that is a 2'

X

HOW FAR AWAY CAN A PRESSURE TANK BE FROM THE WELL 6' - 8' elevation drop from pump down to house. Problem is the pressure switch chatters 2-3 times every cut-in and cut-out. I'll be putting a gauge on the pump Monday to watch the pressures, but I'm suspecting the 70' between switch and tank prevents the tank from acting as enough of a shock absorber in the system, and hence the

chatter.

5HP BRIGGS AND STRATTON WILL NOT KEEP RUNNING Advance the speed control for full speed. Now, slowly turn the mixture screw counterclockwise (out), and the engine should run even more roughly. This confirms that it's getting a rich mixture (too much fuel), and this is good. Note the position of PROPERLY SPLICING 8-GA ELECTRICAL WIRE? HELP, Help, #604484. Basically, I have power wires (8-ga Red, White, Black) that go from the main breaker panel into a breaker panel in the garage. They run along the outside of the house in a 3/4" metal electrical pipe. I'm rerouting these pipes to wrap around the storage/extra room we built, this requires that I extend all three

wires by 22ft.

MINIMUM SIZE BEAM FOR A 12 FOOT SPAN? By installing a 12' header in place of a 3' header, the studs supporting the longer header will be supporting much higher concentrated loads (although the total load will be the same). Those higher loads in turn have to be transferred to a beam and/or post (s), to a footing (s), and to the ground. BLACK POLY TUBING, HOW TO STRAIGHTEN IT?? Plastic shapes have a memory and, when heated, will try to return to their original shape. I've straightened many deformed plastic items (including car bumpers) by heating them with a heat gun. To straighten plastic pipe, I would anchor one end and unroll it against a floor

while heating it.

PEX PIPE FOR A WELL LINE The trick to installing poly pipe is to use a torch on the end of the pipe to gently soften it before you put the fitting in, then soften a little more so that when you clamp it down it will take the shape of the barbed fitting. If you use too much heat the pipe will wrinkle up when you try to put the fitting in.

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Consider the saturated condition of the soil or sand or stones around the pipe.. in order for the water to get into the pipe, the water level has to reach the height of the holes. You aren't really trying to catch the small percentage of the water that might luck out and drop right into a hole.. what you are doing is draining away the water

as

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11,656. 106,307. Bathroom paint bubbled and peeled. 05/29/21 08:03 PM. by BobMcInnis. Electrical. Welcome to our Electrical Forum. Please make sure you tell us if you're a Canadian or American threader, so that we can answer with the right Electrical Code. Moderated by: CabinConnection, Ernie, SpeedyPetey. PROPERLY SPLICING 8-GA ELECTRICAL WIRE? HELP, Help, #604484. Basically, I have power wires (8-ga Red, White, Black) that go from the main breaker panel into a breaker panel in the garage. They run along the outside of the house in a 3/4" metal electrical pipe. I'm rerouting these pipes to wrap around the storage/extra room we built, this requires that I extend all three

wires by 22ft.

STIHL FS 45 TRIMMER WON'T START I've had this Stihl trimmer for about 3 years and never had a problem until now. I've read some posts on here that were very helpful (Thanks, btw) but still can't get it to go. At first I didn't have any fuel in the primer bulb. I tore the carb apart and cleaned it with

some carb cleaner.

TORO RECYCLER SELF PROPELLED NOT WORKING Your problem could also be the gearbox assy. I had a brand new one last year that had a bad gear box from the factory, To check, remove the wheels and drive belt then try turning by hand both directions, if it will not turn one way, replace the gearbox. Re: Toro Recycler self propelled not working #265769. 04/09/06 02:24

PM.

BATTERY NOT CHARGING ON GAS GOLF CART to the golf cart , (and with the engine running) the battery only measures ~11.85 volts. This voltage level dips down as the battery is drained until it can no longer operate. It is as if the battery is loaded down by the generator or something. I measure the same voltage (~11.8v) at A-2 on the generator/starter unit (which is in. RIDING MOWER WON'T GO UP HILLS I have a 9 yr. old Murray riding mower with an 18 hp engine. It works fine on the level but won't pull me up hills anymore. I replaced the drive belt and followed the directions to adjust the brake/clutch lever. Still doesn't work. Any suggestions? CAN 12-2 LEGALLY BE USED FOR 220 VOLTS? CENTRAL NEW YORK. 12-2 is correct for electric heat. You would only need the 12-3 if you needed 120/240 volt which would require 2 hots and a neutral. Since you don't need a neutral, 12-2 is what is normally used. Make sure you reidentify the white wire as a hot wire on both ends by making it black with a magic marker. CAN A PROPANE TORCH BE USED TO BEND STEEL I dont think you got the answer you were looking for. 3/8 steel is tuff to bend by hand. Small pieces could be bent using a big vice and hammer but you would be limited to maybe a couple of inches wide. The propane torch is only going to heat up the metal but not likly hot enough to make a big difference in bending. PEX PIPE FOR A WELL LINE The trick to installing poly pipe is to use a torch on the end of the pipe to gently soften it before you put the fitting in, then soften a little more so that when you clamp it down it will take the shape of the barbed fitting. If you use too much heat the pipe will wrinkle up when you try to put the fitting in.

HANDYMANWIRE

Consider the saturated condition of the soil or sand or stones around the pipe.. in order for the water to get into the pipe, the water level has to reach the height of the holes. You aren't really trying to catch the small percentage of the water that might luck out and drop right into a hole.. what you are doing is draining away the water

as

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11,656. 106,307. Bathroom paint bubbled and peeled. 05/29/21 08:03 PM. by BobMcInnis. Electrical. Welcome to our Electrical Forum. Please make sure you tell us if you're a Canadian or American threader, so that we can answer with the right Electrical Code. Moderated by: CabinConnection, Ernie, SpeedyPetey. PROPERLY SPLICING 8-GA ELECTRICAL WIRE? HELP, Help, #604484. Basically, I have power wires (8-ga Red, White, Black) that go from the main breaker panel into a breaker panel in the garage. They run along the outside of the house in a 3/4" metal electrical pipe. I'm rerouting these pipes to wrap around the storage/extra room we built, this requires that I extend all three

wires by 22ft.

STIHL FS 45 TRIMMER WON'T START I've had this Stihl trimmer for about 3 years and never had a problem until now. I've read some posts on here that were very helpful (Thanks, btw) but still can't get it to go. At first I didn't have any fuel in the primer bulb. I tore the carb apart and cleaned it with

some carb cleaner.

TORO RECYCLER SELF PROPELLED NOT WORKING Your problem could also be the gearbox assy. I had a brand new one last year that had a bad gear box from the factory, To check, remove the wheels and drive belt then try turning by hand both directions, if it will not turn one way, replace the gearbox. Re: Toro Recycler self propelled not working #265769. 04/09/06 02:24

PM.

BATTERY NOT CHARGING ON GAS GOLF CART to the golf cart , (and with the engine running) the battery only measures ~11.85 volts. This voltage level dips down as the battery is drained until it can no longer operate. It is as if the battery is loaded down by the generator or something. I measure the same voltage (~11.8v) at A-2 on the generator/starter unit (which is in. RIDING MOWER WON'T GO UP HILLS I have a 9 yr. old Murray riding mower with an 18 hp engine. It works fine on the level but won't pull me up hills anymore. I replaced the drive belt and followed the directions to adjust the brake/clutch lever. Still doesn't work. Any suggestions? CAN 12-2 LEGALLY BE USED FOR 220 VOLTS? CENTRAL NEW YORK. 12-2 is correct for electric heat. You would only need the 12-3 if you needed 120/240 volt which would require 2 hots and a neutral. Since you don't need a neutral, 12-2 is what is normally used. Make sure you reidentify the white wire as a hot wire on both ends by making it black with a magic marker. CAN A PROPANE TORCH BE USED TO BEND STEEL I dont think you got the answer you were looking for. 3/8 steel is tuff to bend by hand. Small pieces could be bent using a big vice and hammer but you would be limited to maybe a couple of inches wide. The propane torch is only going to heat up the metal but not likly hot enough to make a big difference in bending. PEX PIPE FOR A WELL LINE The trick to installing poly pipe is to use a torch on the end of the pipe to gently soften it before you put the fitting in, then soften a little more so that when you clamp it down it will take the shape of the barbed fitting. If you use too much heat the pipe will wrinkle up when you try to put the fitting in.

HANDYMANWIRE

Consider the saturated condition of the soil or sand or stones around the pipe.. in order for the water to get into the pipe, the water level has to reach the height of the holes. You aren't really trying to catch the small percentage of the water that might luck out and drop right into a hole.. what you are doing is draining away the water

as

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Cut the ends at a 45 degree angle. Mount the bases to the legs. First drill a hole 1 inch in diameter, 1/2 inch deep. Then drill a 3/8 inch hole through the base in the center of the 1 inch hole. Set the base on the legs, and center the base on the legs, and mark the location of the hole in leg. Remove the base and drill a 1/4 inch hole in the QUESTION ABOUT INSTALLING CRAFTSMAN VERSATRACK Does anyone have experience installing Craftsman VersaTrack with multi-layers on a wall? My problem is I wanted to run 2 sections that are 48" each end to end with a jointer in the middle. It won't work because where I need to screw to studs the measurements are off by 1 -

2&

HOW FAR AWAY CAN A PRESSURE TANK BE FROM THE WELL 6' - 8' elevation drop from pump down to house. Problem is the pressure switch chatters 2-3 times every cut-in and cut-out. I'll be putting a gauge on the pump Monday to watch the pressures, but I'm suspecting the 70' between switch and tank prevents the tank from acting as enough of a shock absorber in the system, and hence the

chatter.

LIGHT FIXTURE STILL "HOT" WITH SWITCH OFF Power at switch or power at light are very common ways. Neither is right or wrong. It just depends if the power source is closer to the switch or the light. It could have been a false reading of hot. Those tick tester are not 100% correct 100% of the time. Re: Light fixture still "hot" with switch off #595237. MINIMUM SIZE BEAM FOR A 12 FOOT SPAN? By installing a 12' header in place of a 3' header, the studs supporting the longer header will be supporting much higher concentrated loads (although the total load will be the same). Those higher loads in turn have to be transferred to a beam and/or post (s), to a footing (s), and to the ground. REPLACING GRAB BAR ON MOLDED TUB/SHOWER Not sure what diameter the rod is off hand, but lets say it was 1" and I installed a 7/8" with bushings, assuming the OD of the bushings fit the existing holes, the fit would be tight enough to lock it in place. Maybe need to lube the bushings with soap for the install. Thanks, Christopher. Re: Replacing grab bar on molded tub/shower [ Re ZONE VALVE STUCK, HOW TO REPLACE? V8043E I have a 2 zone ratiator system and one zone is stuck on. The zone valves are a honeywell V8043E and the one that is stuck has no brand but looks the same. Anyhow it is stuck on I checked the motor and it does work it does swig the valve open and closed but the valve appears

not to be re

WHEN IS IT OK TO USE 3/8" DRYWALL? WI, USA. 3/8" is garbage. Don't use it. But, for older home wall small repairs, it only makes sense to use it rather than tear down the whole wall. That said, it is flimsy - I have a lot of that crap in my home, and I tear it out and replace it with 1/2" whenever I can when doing major work on a wall. About 2/3 of my home is now 1/2" on the walls. GFCI FOR ALUMINUM WIRING? The guidance was: 1. A GFCI specifically for aluminum wiring is not available. 2. There is a specfic twist nut that is used for connecting copper wiring to aluminum. 3. It would be necessary with the installation of a GFCI to have copper pigtails from the GFCI going to the alum wires, connected by the special twist nuts.

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