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  0 Thread: Polishing Compound for Plexiglass
Post: RE: Polishing Compound for Plexiglass

Novus Plastic Polish. I have used it on Acrylic aquariums. Try Amazon. Gary
GDay Home Improvement 9 4,228 01-13-2020, 12:51 PM
  0 Thread: Wood sources DFW
Post: RE: Wood sources DFW

McKinney Hardwood. Mike Masten. He just got a new shipment. Great guy and fair prices. Gary
GDay Woodworking 12 6,653 12-01-2019, 06:07 PM
  0 Thread: Grizzly sales tax in Texas
Post: RE: Grizzly sales tax in Texas

This State has such overwhelming population growth that I really embrace any new revenue except a State Income Tax. Tax spending including mine.
GDay Woodworking Power Tools 13 8,576 08-29-2019, 08:48 PM
  0 Thread: Grizzly sales tax in Texas
Post: RE: Grizzly sales tax in Texas

GDay Wrote: (08-29-2019, 04:03 PM) -- title pretty much says it all. I got an email that effective October 1 they will start collecting sales tax. I have only bought from them a couple of times.  Ga...
GDay Woodworking Power Tools 13 8,576 08-29-2019, 05:39 PM
  0 Thread: Grizzly sales tax in Texas
Post: Grizzly sales tax in Texas

title pretty much says it all. I got an email that effective October 1 they will start collecting sales tax. I have only bought from them a couple of times.  Gary
GDay Woodworking Power Tools 13 8,576 08-29-2019, 04:03 PM
  0 Thread: KBAC 27D and 29D VFDs
Post: RE: KBAC 27D and 29D VFDs

BloomingtonMike Wrote: (08-09-2019, 02:11 PM) -- I started running a KBAC 27D VFD on a 10" Baldor grinder and 10" buffer setup I built recently. This KBAC-27D VFD will power up to 1.5hp 220V 3ph moto...
GDay Woodworking Power Tools 4 3,767 08-09-2019, 07:27 PM
  0 Thread: Hookup On 230 Volt Fan?
Post: RE: Hookup On 230 Volt Fan?

Thank you very much for the help to everyone that posted. This is a pricey fan and that N had me guessing. GARY
GDay Home Improvement 13 4,495 02-17-2019, 02:32 PM
  0 Thread: Hookup On 230 Volt Fan?
Post: RE: Hookup On 230 Volt Fan?

Roly Wrote: (02-17-2019, 08:43 AM) -- I think you are correct daddo as the rectangle in the product drawing picture is the motor.   There would be a switch or relay connected to the unmarked and L te...
GDay Home Improvement 13 4,495 02-17-2019, 10:59 AM
  0 Thread: Hookup On 230 Volt Fan?
Post: RE: Hookup On 230 Volt Fan?

This fan and a transmission cooler is an after cooler I added to my compressor. Still need to paint and add a guard. The fan will run when the compressor motor runs. Gary
GDay Home Improvement 13 4,495 02-16-2019, 07:09 PM
  0 Thread: Hookup On 230 Volt Fan?
Post: RE: Hookup On 230 Volt Fan?

blackhat Wrote: (02-16-2019, 04:49 PM) -- In the right view, is the rectangle with 2 wires from the terminal strip a capacitor or some kind of switch?  If so, one hot leg to L and the other to N. PE ...
GDay Home Improvement 13 4,495 02-16-2019, 05:13 PM
  0 Thread: Hookup On 230 Volt Fan?
Post: Hookup On 230 Volt Fan?

I have a 230 volt fan that the terminals are labeled PE, N And L. The N is not something I have seen before. I assume I hook both hots to L and N. Can anyone verify? Gary
GDay Home Improvement 13 4,495 02-16-2019, 04:29 PM
  0 Thread: A Safe Simple Device For Portable Generator
Post: RE: A Safe Simple Device For Portable Generator

Snipe Hunter Wrote: (01-24-2019, 11:42 AM) -- Not sure this pick will post from photobucket or not. The box to the left of the meter is the transfer switch. The reason it's so big is to allow for the...
GDay Home Improvement 17 7,851 01-24-2019, 11:53 AM
  0 Thread: A Safe Simple Device For Portable Generator
Post: RE: A Safe Simple Device For Portable Generator

jvanbrecht Wrote: (01-24-2019, 11:03 AM) -- I'm actually looking at a whole house generator, 20KW (Although the Generac reviews are not that great.. but that is within my price range, as I also have ...
GDay Home Improvement 17 7,851 01-24-2019, 11:14 AM
  0 Thread: A Safe Simple Device For Portable Generator
Post: RE: A Safe Simple Device For Portable Generator

Snipe Hunter Wrote: (01-24-2019, 09:10 AM) -- I installed my transfer switch between my meter and main service panel. I pulled the meter myself. Pulling a meter can be very dangerous because of arcin...
GDay Home Improvement 17 7,851 01-24-2019, 09:29 AM
  0 Thread: A Safe Simple Device For Portable Generator
Post: A Safe Simple Device For Portable Generator

I had never seen one of these. I looks much safer than what a lot of people try to do. I have a manual transfer switch. I can see this being an option for many situations if u can get by on 40 amp. G...
GDay Home Improvement 17 7,851 01-24-2019, 08:33 AM
  0 Thread: Can MC Aluminum Armored Cable Be Used?
Post: RE: Can MC Aluminum Armored Cable Be Used?

jvanbrecht Wrote: (01-22-2019, 01:50 PM) -- Do what I do. You pay a little extra than the borg stores.  Buy the supplies from an electrical supply store, and be friendly to the staff there.  9 times ...
GDay Home Improvement 16 7,562 01-22-2019, 02:12 PM
  0 Thread: Can MC Aluminum Armored Cable Be Used?
Post: RE: Can MC Aluminum Armored Cable Be Used?

Phil Thien Wrote: (01-22-2019, 12:13 PM) -- Oh in that case just staple extension cords to the underside of the roof. --  I didn’t say I wanted to be like my neighbors!  :D
GDay Home Improvement 16 7,562 01-22-2019, 12:49 PM
  0 Thread: Can MC Aluminum Armored Cable Be Used?
Post: RE: Can MC Aluminum Armored Cable Be Used?

jvanbrecht Wrote: (01-22-2019, 11:24 AM) -- In the OPs case, I would actually use something like the Liquid Tight conduit and fittings from just the exterior wall to the junciton boxes for the fans a...
GDay Home Improvement 16 7,562 01-22-2019, 12:09 PM
  0 Thread: Can MC Aluminum Armored Cable Be Used?
Post: RE: Can MC Aluminum Armored Cable Be Used?

GDay Wrote: (01-22-2019, 11:00 AM) -- I wish I had an Electrical Inspector to ask. I am rural and have no codes to adhere to besides NEMA. I just want to be sure my projects conform and are safe. I t...
GDay Home Improvement 16 7,562 01-22-2019, 11:12 AM
  0 Thread: Can MC Aluminum Armored Cable Be Used?
Post: RE: Can MC Aluminum Armored Cable Be Used?

Phil Thien Wrote: (01-22-2019, 10:42 AM) -- I'm not an electrician and it is always wise to go over your plans with an inspector to make sure they're onboard. -- I wish I had an Electrical Inspecto...
GDay Home Improvement 16 7,562 01-22-2019, 11:00 AM

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