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| bio | website | gregmaclellan.com |
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| location | Canada | |
| age | 32 | |
| visits | member for | 2 years, 10 months |
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Professional software developer, with several years working on industrial control and monitoring systems. Slowly remodeling parts of my house.
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Sep 13 |
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Is it worth having two locks in exterior doors? With the proper tools, basically all locks can be picked or bumped. You can find youtube videos of even the highest security-rated locks being picked in a few seconds. |
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Sep 13 |
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How does one know if a well pump is “Short Cycling” or pressure tank is water logged? Bladder-less tanks are notorious for this. You need to keep filling them with air. 15-20 seconds will shorten the life of your pump for sure. Another option to consider if you ever have to replace your pump is a constant pressure pump (eg SQ series from Grundfos) - this type of pump changes speed depending on demand. I put in quite a few back when I was doing that type of work, and have one at my cottage - they are quite nice. |
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Sep 13 |
answered | Is there any legitimate reason you would NOT connect the ground wire on a circuit? |
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Sep 2 |
answered | What is the proper way to run wires along/across basement ceiling joists? |
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Sep 1 |
answered | What is the recommended home design software? |
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Aug 29 |
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How do I replace weather strips on our outside doors? Would be helpful to see a picture |
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Aug 29 |
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How do I identify support beams? Question about load bearing walls: diy.stackexchange.com/questions/4/… |
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Aug 29 |
answered | How do I select a color to paint various rooms in my home? What color guides are best? |
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Aug 29 |
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Can I wire a light with 3 switches in a 4-way switch configuration with one switch being a dimmer? Another option with that many switches is to consider using "smart switches" (diy.stackexchange.com/questions/384/…). Especially if you can't change wiring (eg, when retrofitting), it's a good option. If you have a few lights, they can also make it easier to use by setting up scenes. |
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Aug 26 |
answered | Can I convert/adapt to PEX from copper tubing? |
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Aug 26 |
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Does Pex tubing have any advantages over copper? See similar question: diy.stackexchange.com/questions/1331/… |
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Aug 26 |
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Why would you use copper over CPVC or PEX? See similar question: diy.stackexchange.com/questions/261/… |
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Aug 24 |
answered | What kind of screws for crawl space vents? |
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Aug 24 |
answered | Lubricant for squeaky doors |
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Aug 24 |
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Lubricant for squeaky doors WD-40 does lubricate, but it doesn't last. It is good to clean off a rusty hinge, but is definitely not long-term. |
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Aug 24 |
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What sort of things should one look for in a water-softener? Good point, I had forgotton about metered units. The electronic units are very reliable now though - they are basically a circuit board and a single motor to control the valve. When they first came out, mechanical ones were probably more reliable, but now, I'd bet it's the other way around. |
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Aug 24 |
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What sort of things should one look for in a water-softener? added stuff about metered head |
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Aug 24 |
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How to create an fast and easy dimmable lamp? Is this totally standalone, or being mounted (any part of it?) inside or to a wall or other surface? |
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Aug 24 |
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Is there a good way to test water quality in your house? added 560 characters in body |
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Aug 24 |
answered | What sort of things should one look for in a water-softener? |
