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  1. Went back to look again for some markings......

    Went back to look again for some markings... none. Took a hacksaw to it about 3' in from the end and it turns out it is "main line" TV cable for direct burial. The only water I'm going to run through...
  2. What do I have? Black poly with aluminum tube liner.

    A friend gave me about 300' of what I thought was 3/4" black poly pipe, like used to bring water from a well. When I picked it up it was a lot heavier and it turns out it has black poly (PEX ??) over...
  3. Thread: Vent size ?

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    This scenerio sounds like it could solve a...

    This scenerio sounds like it could solve a problem for me...

    Just to be clear, I do not need to carry my 3" drain, at that size, all the way to the attic for vent. My fixture locations, all on one...
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    For start, I am not a pro although I do have EE...

    For start, I am not a pro although I do have EE degree. Over the years I have done a number of projects (with inspection) for myself and, knock wood, never been "failed".

    My prference is for a...
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    Unless you are way out in the country adding...

    Unless you are way out in the country adding another 0.6 mile should not be a problem for POTS, although if you have DSL on the line it may stop working if you are already at 15000 ft. DSL has a max...
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    Copper ain't the only thing going up!!!!!!

    There is a post on the Plumbing forum about the price of copper...

    It's not the only thing going up. A high amperage SquareD breaker (QO2200) that had been $245 for a couple years now went to $266...
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    You might also look at the label on the battery...

    You might also look at the label on the battery charger power supply. Some of these can accept a very wide range of input voltage. My computer's supply can accept input voltage of 100-240V AC...
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    I picked up a set of Irwin Speedbor Max bits at...

    I picked up a set of Irwin Speedbor Max bits at BigBlueBox Store last summer to do a project. They are great! Three cutting edges, short enough so even w/o right angle drill I could go streight...
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    Thanks for all the wisdom! Although my...

    Thanks for all the wisdom!

    Although my initial feeling was in agreement with Speedy Petey, that 402.10 was the applicable code, I now also see the logic differentiating factory assembled fixture...
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    Wire Size / Fixture Attachment

    I have installed 10 ceiling boxes in a workshop area and intend to put simple porcelain sockets on them to provide general overall lighting. Circuit wired with 12/2 NM between boxes, circuit...
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    Not a licensed pro, but do have EE and have done...

    Not a licensed pro, but do have EE and have done much of my own work and passed all inspections.

    Not necessairly... 10/3 with Gnd NM could be used if not precluded for use in your situation (wet,...
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    Try http://www.do-it-yourself-pumps.com/ Don't...

    Try http://www.do-it-yourself-pumps.com/

    Don't know the company but their site sure gives a lot of info about the bits and pieces to get water from the hole in the ground to your faucet.
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    Outlets on Opposite Sides of Wall/Partition

    Not sure where I saw something about a code requirement that outlets serving rooms on opposite sides of a wall/partition need to be at least 24 inches apart. Intent was to prevent fire spreading...
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    geniescience (David), Thanks again for the...

    geniescience (David), Thanks again for the comment. I knew my original design was kind of flakey but then found a picture indicating I did have a "pocket" to route the 3" vent into the new location....
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    Revised Plan

    Revised the plan above based on finding a better fitting...
    http://www.terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13191

    Now all seems to be vented correctly!
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    Sanitary T w/ L & R Side Inlet

    I found this fitting in a catalog and it seems like it could solve the problem of feeding a W.C., shower drain and lavatory drain into a stack (on a second floor bath) with only a slight drop to the...
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    geniescience (David), thanks for quick feedback!...

    geniescience (David), thanks for quick feedback! Unfortunately, my drawings do not fully document the situation. Did find a picture of the second floor "space" which may help.
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    DWV Plan for Loft Space

    This is my second attempt at major DWV project so I am looking for advice on my design. This is for adding bath, kitchen and compact washer to second floor "loft" space over an existing shop area....
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