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Gas pipe trap nipple relative to flow direction

I know that a natural gas black pipe requires a 3-4" trap nipple below the turn when the flow in the pipe changes direction from vertical to horizontal, in order...

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Wet Vent in Basement Bathroom

Finishing a bathroom downstairs where the rough waste lines already exist. I live in Michigan, my question is around venting. I have seen AAV's under sinks in this state before,...

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3-Way switch on single pole--convert to combination?

I have a 3-way switch (top and bottom of stairs) to control an overhead light. The whole landing area at the top doesn't have an outlet available anywhere, so my...

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What's the best way to pour post footings under a patio slab?

I am looking to build footings for three 6"x6" patio cover posts which will support a 6"x8"x19ft beam for a 19ft wide x 16ft deep patio cover that will fix...

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Single pole switch still controlling multiple lights

My dining room has a box on each wall with a single pole switch (for exterior light) next to a three way switch (for dining room interior light) that I...

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Can a 240V light fixture be used in the US with a 120V light bulb?

The title is pretty much my entire question. If I order a 240V lamp from Europe that takes removable light bulbs, can I simply use a 120V light bulb? I...

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What is the difference between a GFCI ungrounded circuit and a grounded circuit?

From reading this article it seems like an ungrounded 3-pronged outlet can be made safe by installing a gfci downstream in the circuit.Although the technique of installing...

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Electrical hook up for new stove top

The cook top I am replacing (a small, old Credo unit) uses a 2P 30A Circuit breaker. The similarly small new...

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How can I restore old, brass coated door hardware?

I have some old (ca. 1906) door hardware. Some parts seem to be solid brass, but others are probably coated iron or some other magnetic metal. They were covered in...

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Can an outlet on a three-way circuit be made live full-time?

I'm in the process of fixing up my 30+ year old garage. The current set up for power in the garage begins with a 12-3 cable running from a 3...

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