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lewdog 04-29-2016 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baconeater (Post 12206280)
If you've ever wired up a car stereo you have the necessary experience for that.

I do not. But can I figure it out?

/Not a handy man but I can learn some simple things (like a chimp).

Bugeater 04-29-2016 08:50 PM

Did you have one of these as a kid?

http://www.radiomuseum.org/images/ra...kit_329524.jpg

If so, you are qualified to install landscape lighting.

lewdog 04-29-2016 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baconeater (Post 12206312)
Did you have one of these as a kid?

http://www.radiomuseum.org/images/ra...kit_329524.jpg

If so, you are qualified to install landscape lighting.

**** no.

I had legos, hot wheels, nerf guns and baseballs.

I did not go into engineering for a reason.

You're making me nervous now.

Bugeater 04-29-2016 08:57 PM

Have you ever plugged a lamp into a wall socket? Did it explode afterwards? If not, you're probably ok.

lewdog 04-29-2016 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baconeater (Post 12206337)
Have you ever plugged a lamp into a wall socket? Did it explode afterwards? If not, you're probably ok.

ROFL

displacedinMN 04-30-2016 06:11 AM

Lew, you can figure out low voltage lights. Just don't strip wires with your teeth when it is plugged in.

Perineum Ripper 04-30-2016 09:23 AM

Tip number 1..hook it directly up to power first then lick the wires to make sure you have power..best way to make sure your wires are hot

bobbymitch 04-30-2016 09:49 AM

Lewdog - I'd suggest do a little online nosing around. I know Lowes, typically, have online info & guides for low voltage lighting that would include installation instructions. It'll give you an idea of your comfort level. It's kinda hard, but not impossible, to fook up the low voltage side of things. The hardest part maybe finding an exterior electrical outlet to tap into to power the power supply. Normally, it is the 110v side that gets tricky.

rockymtnchief 04-30-2016 10:23 AM

Or get the ones with solar panels. No wiring needed.

FlaChief58 04-30-2016 11:01 AM

Lay out the lights where you want them

Run power cord to lights and clip together

Plug it in

Profit

Inspector 04-30-2016 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baconeater (Post 12206337)
Have you ever plugged a lamp into a wall socket? Did it explode afterwards? If not, you're probably ok.

Ok, and if it did?

Blow up?

I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong......

lewdog 04-30-2016 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockymtnchief (Post 12207270)
Or get the ones with solar panels. No wiring needed.

Solar ones don't put out enough light and I want something I know will be on, not based on the light it gets from the day. The solar ones all look cheap. We have some in the backyard which work ok but we have an HOA and I think they would look tacky in the front.

Buzz 05-01-2016 06:48 PM

Where do you find Masonite siding replacement, the stuff with all the lawsuits. My house is covered in it and I need to replace a couple of sections. I bought some siding at Home Depot and it didn't match for crap. Anyone?

displacedinMN 05-08-2016 08:06 PM

painting sheet rock?

Just built a new house and have a big garage. I want to paint it, but need to know if I have to sand it first. The seams have been taped and mudded by the builders, but the screw holes have not.

Definitely getting a sprayer.

http://www.centrahomes.com/wp-conten...7440907273.png

Bugeater 05-08-2016 08:09 PM

Nope just throw paint on it.


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