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Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild
OH YEAH !! even out here in the boondocks, in the forest where people can do so many things that you can't do in the city, I needed to submit a drawing of my property and include the set-backs and easements just to install a 12x16 shed, inspector came out to verify such, ( $$$$ ) then after installation, another inspection of the shed, ( to verify door was LESS than 48in. wide ) something about shed/or barn type structure or some Govnt. bullschitt, more ( $$$$ ) then a follow-up inspection to insure I had'nt tried to sneak in electric service or water ( as many do anyway ) ( no-charge ) but it's all about the money and yes THEY don't want an unsafe structure, which is good, but some of these inspectors have no idea of what they're lookin at either !! And life goes on . ..:confused2:
OH YEAH !! even out here in the boondocks, in the forest where people can do so many things that you can't do in the city, I needed to submit a drawing of my property and include the set-backs and easements just to install a 12x16 shed, inspector came out to verify such, ( $$$$ ) then after installation, another inspection of the shed, ( to verify door was LESS than 48in. wide ) something about shed/or barn type structure or some Govnt. bullschitt, more ( $$$$ ) then a follow-up inspection to insure I had'nt tried to sneak in electric service or water ( as many do anyway ) ( no-charge ) but it's all about the money and yes THEY don't want an unsafe structure, which is good, but some of these inspectors have no idea of what they're lookin at either !! And life goes on . ..:confused2:
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How is it that you can flip the switch to a circuit of 8 fluorescent fixtures, and one of three scenarios takes place:
1. They all come on. (extremely rare..)
2. Some come on initially, then the others follow suit 1min to 8hrs later.(sometimes)
3. NONE come on initially, but one be one they light somewhere between 1min to 8hrs. (most common)
Fluorescent fixtures seem to defy the laws of electrical current and mathematics............
How is it that you can flip the switch to a circuit of 8 fluorescent fixtures, and one of three scenarios takes place:
1. They all come on. (extremely rare..)
2. Some come on initially, then the others follow suit 1min to 8hrs later.(sometimes)
3. NONE come on initially, but one be one they light somewhere between 1min to 8hrs. (most common)
Fluorescent fixtures seem to defy the laws of electrical current and mathematics............
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Yes i like the LED tubes they are instant on and no flicker in cold weather. The florescent fixtures can be changed to LED tubes.
Yes i like the LED tubes they are instant on and no flicker in cold weather. The florescent fixtures can be changed to LED tubes.
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Ron,
Having been an electrical contractor for most of my civilian life, I can tell you that it may be possible (if you find the right guy) to install your underground service as a private service (meaning that you own it - and would be responsible for it's repair if something should go wrong with it) from your new meter location, (an underground meter is different from an overhead meter, so you'll need a new one anyway) to whatever pole the riser is suppose to be on. Be advised that some power companies require private U/G services to rise on their own pole which must be a specified number of feet from whatever pole the company wants to serve you from.
I have had more go-arounds with power companies than I care to remember, but as I always told my customers (when they were faced with a situation like you have) "There's always a way to skin a cat!" You just need an electrician who enjoys yanking your local power companies chain, like I did! There is always a way around any problem you're faced with, just dig for the answer..
Good luck!!
Roger
Ron,
Having been an electrical contractor for most of my civilian life, I can tell you that it may be possible (if you find the right guy) to install your underground service as a private service (meaning that you own it - and would be responsible for it's repair if something should go wrong with it) from your new meter location, (an underground meter is different from an overhead meter, so you'll need a new one anyway) to whatever pole the riser is suppose to be on. Be advised that some power companies require private U/G services to rise on their own pole which must be a specified number of feet from whatever pole the company wants to serve you from.
I have had more go-arounds with power companies than I care to remember, but as I always told my customers (when they were faced with a situation like you have) "There's always a way to skin a cat!" You just need an electrician who enjoys yanking your local power companies chain, like I did! There is always a way around any problem you're faced with, just dig for the answer..
Good luck!!
Roger
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Doc,
A high ceilinged shop can still benefit from fluorescent lighting by using the newer T-5 lamps in troffers. More illumination, less watts, will come on at low temps and less expensive than LED's. Although LED prices are dropping all the time.
Roger
Doc,
A high ceilinged shop can still benefit from fluorescent lighting by using the newer T-5 lamps in troffers. More illumination, less watts, will come on at low temps and less expensive than LED's. Although LED prices are dropping all the time.
Roger
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Doc,
I DID want to complement you on that Beetle dissertation.. For you, that was a tome!
Rog
Doc,
I DID want to complement you on that Beetle dissertation.. For you, that was a tome!
Rog