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Check and make sure the masonary bit is not bent. The bit for a TapCon is not that big in diameter and will bend easily.
I have noticed guys at work setting the drill down bit first. It don't take...

2 1/2" PVC electric conduit is a standard size. Since you are just using it as pathway for a water line it should work ok. 22 1/2 elbows are available for it but they will be sweeps.

I have been a frequent flier lately to various doctors. My Oncologist referred me to an Urologist to remove my right kidney. The day before surgery I had to take laxatives and drink magnesium nitrate...

My past week accomplishment was I retired on Friday. Now to get my shop back into order and start some projects that have been waiting.

Rockler has 2 different models on sale. Saw it in an email today.

Automation Direct. Good prices and great service.

My Dad was a woodworker and passed it on to me. I have 2 sons and 2 daughters. My oldest daughter has no interest in woodworking. My oldest son who is 32 will put my work to shame.
My other 2 like...

Great job Jerry. Had my head shaved for the 4th time March 25th. St. Baldricks is a great charity.

Charlie

Belinda, my wife and I have a weekend getaway in Lancaster. I will pick up some brochures this weekend and can send them to you. There are lots of bed and breakfasts and attractions. The weather in...

Steve, if this isnt being used for production it wont be a problem. I bought a pancake a few years back and used my framing nailer to renail some underlayment at a school. It worked fine. I am...

How did you come up with that. 310.16 shows #12 with an *. At the bottom of the page * tells you 240.4d.
240.4d states;
Small conductors. Unless specifically permitted in 240.4e or g, the...

The correct wire size for a 22amp load is #10. The 25 amp rating is for derating purposes only.

Charlie

Greg, 2 hot wires is no indication they are 277 volts. Open 1 of them up and the operating voltage will be on the ballasts. The reason they have 2 hots is they were swiched seperately. One switch...

That sounds good. If you lived a little closer to Baltimore I would be glad to give you a hand.

Charlie

Pat, MC may be an option. I Googled his county and went to the building codes. From there I went to electrical and found that Romex and SE were taboo. Being this is a burb of Chicago I figured emt....

Napreville, Il. has there own code as to wiring methods and romex or se cable is not pemitted. You are looking at a raceway system, meaning thinwall conduit as a minimun. The only way to find out...

Tim, do you know what type of pump you have?. If it is a submersible you may have a control box that has the manufactures name on it as well as the size in hp. Google the manufacture. They usually...

Yes Dean you should be good with that.

Charlie

Lowes is planning on 2 new stores in my area. One where a Chevy dealer is closing. It will also be Lowes first store in Baltimore City. I hope you are right about pent up demand.

Charlie

Steve, Little Logan and your family are in my prayers.

Charlie

Dan, glad things are all good. You have to keep the wife happy :):).


Charlie

Thanks Bryan it brings back happy memories. I would help my dad in the shop and it was always a good time. I also grew up next to a lumber yard and hardware store. Plenty of scrap wood and nails for...

I was over Dans shop when he fired up the second machine. It did have a bearing noise. In addition to a table that was not flat. When you spend this kind of money you want a usable product. If he...

Ed, if all three circuits are in the same conduit you only need 1 ground. You will be pig tailing them in each box. The ground wire should be sized for the largest circuit.

Charlie

Rich, you and your family are in my prayers.

Charlie