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    modern options for upgrading a switch

    sorry for the belated reply... this well is to pump out ground water.
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    modern options for upgrading a switch

    thanks everyone i appreciate the input... my pump is hard wired to a switch... sounds like the the Lowe's universal remote kit might work... will check it out the only drawback is i wouldn't want the garage door opener or any other remote i have to interfere and trigger the pump.
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    modern options for upgrading a switch

    greetings garage forum, i have a well in my garage and a simple single electric wall toggle switch that turns on my pump. i would like to install a remote switch that will activate the pump without having to go inside and flip the switch every time. i know nothing about wiring but am game...
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    workbench top surface and attaching used drawers...

    found a better site for the granite.
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    workbench top surface and attaching used drawers...

    nearing completion... i attached a 3/4" walnut plywood top to my bench by screwing from underneath and thru the underlayment plywood. this is in case i someday wish to remove and replace the top. had i glued the piece down this option would be very difficult indeed. i have applied so far a...
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    workbench top surface and attaching used drawers...

    thanks havasu and old dog... i suspected i should have an underlayment. will keep the forum posted of my progress
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    workbench top surface and attaching used drawers...

    greetings and happy new year, i am constructing an 8’ by 24” workbench in my garage. i fear i made at least one engineering mistake by not fastening the top 2×4’s to the wall joist. my remedy was to place a 2×2 along the top and fasten the cross pieces to the wall joist with screws. i am...
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