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Thanks to all for the info. > If I don't install a GFCI outside would I be busting code? > Run 24/7? No. Haven't planned that out yet. Probably going to be random. > Why a switch? The plug will be behind plants and bushes. Would be a PIA to unplug every day. Timer is a possibility.

Gas. Thanks for the "change it" vote. I'm leaning that way. Anyone else?

I've got a fountain out front that's waiting for an electrical connection. I plan on taping power off a GFCI duplex recepticle in the garage, running 15 feet of conduit and installing an outdoor duplex GFCI recepticle on the exterior of the garage. I'll install a standard switch between them. I...

I've got a 22 year old 40 gallon water heater that works great, no leaks. Considering the age, should I replace it before it fails at a bad time or has it got some years left in it?

Well you have all given me plenty to investigate and think on. Hopefully I can just google these things and get some specifics. My best move now is to post some pics to clarify everything. Expect them in the next few days. oldog > The 1/12 pitch. Ya, I figured that was a bit on the flat side...

First, thanks to all of you for responding. I'm trying to get my ducks in a row before I tackle this in the spring. I'd like the new roof to last longer than the 8 years this one lasted. Actually It should have been replaced 2 years ago so I'll call it 6 years. Second, a correction and a few...

Bought a house five years ago with about a 500 square foot covered patio roof. The roof consists of 2x6 timber rafters supporting 3/8 inch 8x4 foot plywood sheet underlayment, roofing felt and asphalt shingles. The problem is the plywood has buckled mainly along the joints creating numerous...