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  1. J

    any kitchen faucet brands to avoid?

    after trying various brands i have settled on moen have had nothing but for a long time and anytime something has gone wrong i go to to rona and they hand me replacement parts free and no questions asked strongly recommend god luck
  2. J

    Special Light Switch Required

    i would get an inexpensive photo control and install it on the exterior floodlight then you could leave the switch on all the time it would take care of itself
  3. J

    Adding an electric garage heater

    just a little caution here make sure the spaces are on the same side of the panel in order to get 240volts
  4. J

    GFI Won't Reset

    try disconnecting the wire going out from it then reset it if it resets then you have a ground fault somewhere if not replace it
  5. J

    Any Advise for Tired Cabinets?

    they are wood alright you can tell by the grain if you want a real nice job strip them to bare wood and restain i think they would come out very nice
  6. J

    No power to my thermostat

    how are you testing for power? if you try across the thermostat wires you will get nothing because it is only a switch connected in series go to the source ie the transfo god luck
  7. J

    Mold – Vapor Barrier Question for the Experts.

    if i may i think your condensation problem comes from the fact that cold air is hitting the wall from the outside causing the moisture inside to condense on the wall . before you reinstall the sheating put in some insulation and a vapour barrier and make sure the vapor barrier is on the...
  8. J

    One thermostat, two heat sources

    i would suggest you use a double pole double throw switch connect the thermostat in the middle and the units on each side hope this helps if you need a sketch let me know good luck
  9. J

    Ceiling fan switch replacement.

    you must have a multiple speed fan with lights yes?
  10. J

    Air Compressor Timer

    assuming you just want to control the power get a small electronic timer and a 30a 2pole contactor feed the power thru the contactor and control the contactor with the timer hope this helps
  11. J

    4 wires (plus ground) running to 3-way

    one wire would be the line the second one the neutral the third and fourth would be the travelers between the two 3 ways and the fifth would be the return from the far switch hope this helps
  12. J

    Range Cooktop Inoperable Oven

    could be the cord that is defective i have seen it sometimes the solder in the plug is defective if you have 240 at the outlet and not at the stove ring the wires for continuity in the cord hope this helps
  13. J

    Renovation frustration

    one day at a time one thing at a time enjoy what you already have been there first thing you know it will all be done
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