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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Hotdog, Jul 28, 2008.

  1. Dec 5, 2021 at 2:03 PM
    FortuneFavorstheBruin

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    It does, the 2 on the right control outside flood lights, and the far left controls entry way lighting. To my knowledge, there are no other light switches that can do that.

    1 way sounds to me like it is what they are.
     
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  2. Dec 5, 2021 at 2:13 PM
    wilcam47

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    Id get light switches like the one on far left. Unless you want some kind of timer. Turn off circuit breaker for that flood light, they both might be on same circut. If the others are flood lights replace one switch at a time and its pretty simple for one way switches.
     
  3. Dec 5, 2021 at 2:15 PM
    wilcam47

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    Also can take a pic of how its wired before you remove wires
     
  4. Dec 5, 2021 at 2:16 PM
    FortuneFavorstheBruin

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    Yep, I planned on doing both of those things that you mentioned. What's on my wall seems to be an older version of this thing from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/myTouchSmart...38741899&sprefix=mytouchsmart+,aps,209&sr=8-2
     
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  5. Dec 5, 2021 at 3:16 PM
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    I had a safe on a subfloor a fews back and no issues
    i just installed two of these this weekend
     
  6. Dec 5, 2021 at 4:51 PM
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    Attic lights done. Now I can see when I go to do more insulation. The one thats off is the old fixture thats coming down at some point.
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    Also added closet lights in both spare bedrooms, no pics for privacy.

    And lastly got everything ready for the wall sconces in the living room. I have them on a dimmer, added an outlet there in case I ever decide to put one of those USB outlets in one day.
    IMG_20211205_193956693.jpg

    I put everything on a new 15 amp circuit as not to add to my already busy bedroom circuits. Still need to wire another two dedicated circuits, one for an eventual attic gable fan, and the other for my sump pump.

    Lastly I have a question for yall, my house has an attached carport at one end. There is no insulation over top of it in the attic. Is that something I should consider insulating?
     
  7. Dec 5, 2021 at 4:56 PM
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    We rented a house that had no insulation in garage over ceiling. I guess it depends if its enclosed or how much time you spend out there. Whether to insulate or not
     
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    I guess Im more concerned about cold air getting into the attic that way. Maybe its not as big an issue as I think it is.
     
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  9. Dec 5, 2021 at 4:59 PM
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    If theres a separation/wall in attic id insulate that but prob not the carport.
     
  10. Dec 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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    No separation.
     
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    Might help a little, but vents in attic usually let cold air in. Id think it would be better to insulate above the rooms inside house. Since thats where heat is rising.
     
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    If the attic is an unconditioned space you shouldn't need any insulation between that and the carport.
     
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    Nothing wrong with a cold attic lol
     
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    I can not, for the life of me to get the middle one to power on. Even with the reset in the middle, I can't get a value to appear on the screen?
     
  15. Dec 5, 2021 at 5:35 PM
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    It looks as if the LCD is burnt out ? I do know these require a neutral but it’s powered on kill the breaker and see if the middle one goes off?
     
  16. Dec 5, 2021 at 5:54 PM
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    It's ok if the cold gets to the attic from the carport. It's NOT ok for the cold air to get to your house, or hot air to get to the attic. I would make sure your attic access is well sealed.
     
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    Will do, I'm new to all of this so I need to find my fuse box and see which one controls that area; the chucklefucks that built this place labelled about half of what they should have.
     
  18. Dec 5, 2021 at 6:01 PM
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    F3073032-1A54-4478-B9E1-815F84D95551.jpg Made a quick, rudimentary boxspring for the guest bedroom. It’s strong and hidden, so I won’t be upgrading it until it fails.
     
  19. Dec 5, 2021 at 6:14 PM
    My Name is Rahl

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    You don't know where your breaker box is?
     
  20. Dec 5, 2021 at 8:29 PM
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