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What Generator do you use? An inverter generator or a regular generator?
@texasanglerdetailing35892 күн бұрын
Pex is 3/4”, do I have to size up 1” crimp sleeve to crimp the 3/4” pex
@constructionhacks92932 күн бұрын
Should be 3/4 sleeve
@texasanglerdetailing35892 күн бұрын
@@constructionhacks9293 that’s weird because 3/4 sleeve wont fit the pex
@constructionhacks9293Күн бұрын
@@texasanglerdetailing3589 interesting, I know they have different brands of pex for different fittings so maybe check that!
@silvertime71885 күн бұрын
This video pretty old, so i would recommend a jbox and splice it with waterproof wire nuts that are filled with dielectric silicone less messy, for new people watching
@constructionhacks92932 күн бұрын
Thanks for your support! I’d use the new hybrid silicone instead of the old silicone!
@2000gillco5 күн бұрын
so, what is the next step when you put the tile down?
@constructionhacks92932 күн бұрын
You roll with the punches!
@unclegeorge78456 күн бұрын
I barely got by with a Lowe's bag. It'll be a home depot for sure from now on. Would you all stop the Dawn dish soap mythology building. Save some for the dishes. I paid extra from some genuine wire lubricant and it works good enough.
@constructionhacks92932 күн бұрын
😂 yes Home Depot bag for sure! Thanks for the support!
@kerrykroberts78097 күн бұрын
Peel and stick or tape will never make a great alternative. You get what you pay for (or effort put into). If you plan on selling in a week go for it.
@constructionhacks92932 күн бұрын
Still holding, you should try it and get out of the old school way of thinking!
@lmsubman2438 күн бұрын
Loved pulling 4or 5 bundles of 9 conductor size 12 through some 4in conduit. Those were the days we were building control circuits in a substation! GoD, i miss that😢😂
@constructionhacks92932 күн бұрын
Thanks for your support!
@ericleanne16288 күн бұрын
I’ve got to ask…. Why are you pulling romex through conduit? Was there a recent code change or am I missing something here???
@unclegeorge78456 күн бұрын
I've said the same thing - - - - in the past. Read the code.
@constructionhacks92932 күн бұрын
@@unclegeorge7845 it has to be code! Old school code!
@constructionhacks92932 күн бұрын
Thanks for your support! This isn’t Romex but I’d still pull romex through the same way!
@unclegeorge78452 күн бұрын
@@constructionhacks9293 You might look at time 1:12.
@constructionhacks92932 күн бұрын
@@unclegeorge7845 I need glasses!
@Janer-529 күн бұрын
Practical. It's what makes America great - and this construction guy as well.
@constructionhacks92932 күн бұрын
Amen! Thanks!
@tommyordoyne746110 күн бұрын
Jousting time.
@constructionhacks92939 күн бұрын
Oh yeah!
@jetseat10 күн бұрын
Sir Lancelot......😂
@constructionhacks92939 күн бұрын
You should see the other guy!
@maucos728410 күн бұрын
Now lets see this in the next cars movie as a car that cant see👀
@constructionhacks92939 күн бұрын
That would be a Trillion dollar idea! I get 10% for the idea if it works out ok?
@winesap210 күн бұрын
Looks like a Donald Trump brand fix. If you think that's waterproof I've got some $400 gold shoes to sell you.
@constructionhacks92939 күн бұрын
Remember to use a lowes bag and not a Democratic bag. It'll cost to much if you do. better replacing the whole wire in that case. and increasing the fuel costs so the taxpayers can pay for it.
@dogpatch7510 күн бұрын
Splicing method taught at Trump University for MAGA morons! Do your job just well enough to get the customer's check in your hands and get out the door!
@marcelinocervantes195211 күн бұрын
Professionals don't use sticky tape they use real s*** like adhesive for tile and grout. This is how you do it when you shop at the dollar tree.
@constructionhacks92939 күн бұрын
I wouldn't call myself a professional, more of a Master Dr. of professional everything. You clearly have experience at the cheap stores, but I would not recommend the dollar tree. Grease up that elbow and go to Lowes, you can do it! Ps. These videos offend the people living inside a box so please be advised of this. Watch at your own risk, you may learn something and get a headache.
@bakobuck11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the help!
@constructionhacks929311 күн бұрын
Thanks for your support!
@constructionhacks929311 күн бұрын
Thanks for your support!
@lonnawatkins712912 күн бұрын
Go Trump!
@constructionhacks929312 күн бұрын
MAGA!
@user-yz1hv7oo6x12 күн бұрын
Rack not rats
@user-yz1hv7oo6x12 күн бұрын
Yeah that rats going to break man
@constructionhacks929312 күн бұрын
Still there, this isn’t even the biggest load I’ve hauled up there!
@thebowtiechaplain339912 күн бұрын
Let’s see you haul rocks next
@constructionhacks929312 күн бұрын
lol, thanks for your support! It’s on the roster!
@fastbow913 күн бұрын
That’s exactly how every load I have seen dropped by a minivan was secured!
@constructionhacks929312 күн бұрын
How many loads from a mini van have you seen? And nope didn’t drop it!
@TAD05048613 күн бұрын
The way its "secured" looks very sketchy and unsafe. KIA's states their mini van roof rack weight limit is 220 pounds evenly distributed.
@constructionhacks929312 күн бұрын
They underestimate the real engineered value so non experienced people won’t get hurt! But this rack is rated for 10,000 pounds after doing the math!
@dewaynesharp389813 күн бұрын
Very true mini vans beat a truck in a lot of ways
@constructionhacks929312 күн бұрын
Amen! Your the first good comment, thanks for your support!
@jfrog502713 күн бұрын
That’s is the most unsafe way to haul anything!!!! Is this a joke????
@constructionhacks929312 күн бұрын
Yolo! Made it safe and this isn’t even the biggest load I’ve put up there!
@JPandher13 күн бұрын
Now his did you get it up there and how did you get it down off of there and what happens if you need to slam on the brakes and simple stuff like that, safety is the number one priority and that just looks absolutely unsafe
@TheDirtyNorth90713 күн бұрын
Quit fucking whining.... Nobody died
@constructionhacks929312 күн бұрын
Unsafe to the untrained eye! But it’s safe! Two harbor freight straps rated for 1500 pounds, I could have just used one so it’s double safe!
@dustinperkins155713 күн бұрын
I would have suggested a belly wrap so it holds them tight together
@constructionhacks929312 күн бұрын
If only my straps were longer!
@dustinperkins155713 күн бұрын
I’m betting if you traveled any type of distance 10 more miles that you lost a least 1 board
@constructionhacks929312 күн бұрын
Made it back to the job in tact! Thanks for your support!
@gabrielduran452213 күн бұрын
Howd it hold up
@constructionhacks929312 күн бұрын
Made it home safely! Thanks for your support!
@melodyburnette64213 күн бұрын
Bring Donald Trump to work day.😊
@constructionhacks929313 күн бұрын
MAGA!!!
@Ed-hh3mf15 күн бұрын
Bro, that floor needs to be removed, it has and foan underlayment not allowing it to dry properly. How do you check the moisture under the floor? How do you repair the wholes you just put in that flooring? This type of work is what you get when the insurance company sends you "their people" they come do cheap work get paid and the claim gets closed. And guess what you will have mold growing under your floor.
@constructionhacks929314 күн бұрын
It can dry under both!
@Paul252317 күн бұрын
That's a lot cleaner to do then I would have thought. I'll have to try that at some point
@constructionhacks929317 күн бұрын
Thanks for your support Paul! How’s the family?
@Paul252317 күн бұрын
@@constructionhacks9293 always is in transition but really good thanks ppl
@jeremygilley62417 күн бұрын
Don't you also want the top on the outside so it doesn't chip out
@constructionhacks929313 күн бұрын
I like to have a fresh blade and go slow, but yes whatever works for you! Thanks for your support!
@thedalz530821 күн бұрын
Use a mask mate, that way you will still be spraying doors in another 10 years
@kristianeransbarger970421 күн бұрын
Just installed that exact one from Lowe's. Leaked immediately at the O-rings. I recommend against.
@constructionhacks929320 күн бұрын
I’ve had them leak if they are extended too far and the line is off center. Thanks for the comment!
@shippingtransport424023 күн бұрын
Would've liked to see how you guys made the cuts for the wall socket. Other than that, nice job
@constructionhacks929322 күн бұрын
I agree, thanks for your support!
@HectorMorenoSr-fw5fb25 күн бұрын
Can you help me with my settings on my 4500w inverter pow-hvm4.5k-24v please help
@constructionhacks929325 күн бұрын
What do you need?
@HectorMorenoSr-fw5fb24 күн бұрын
I added all my settings I just wanna make sure that are correct can you please guide me
@constructionhacks929324 күн бұрын
@@HectorMorenoSr-fw5fb should work , just make Sure your batteries are correct #8 and #28 (generator input) turn to 15-20 amps
@jkellow35425 күн бұрын
As a supporter of not being an idiot, don’t do this. Buy the heat shrink kit.
@constructionhacks929325 күн бұрын
Don’t look into the mirror too hard!
@lucasdevorak461426 күн бұрын
These guys do such a good job……hire them!!!
@constructionhacks929325 күн бұрын
Thanks for the support. Will be certainly giving you a discount if you hire us.
@benfaubion26 күн бұрын
If you are doing ground mount, is the ground positioned differently? I see you have that ground in the junction box, but where is that going? Do you take the ground to the combiner box? Or is the ground in the array not connected to the Combiner?
@constructionhacks929326 күн бұрын
Ground goes to the combiner then the main panel ground!
@MrGaborseres28 күн бұрын
I tough you weren't supposed to burrie shark bite under ground.....tell me more about it....thumb 👍
@constructionhacks929326 күн бұрын
You’re supposed to wrap them first (just read the package they came in) but they are Able to be buried! Thanks for your support!
@MrGaborseres26 күн бұрын
@@constructionhacks9293 🤜💥🤛
@Mr.T-1702Ай бұрын
That tape and silicone is worthless underground and the water/dirt is going to run up the jacket and cause corrosion.
@constructionhacks9293Ай бұрын
Are you a scientist?
@Mr.T-1702Ай бұрын
@@constructionhacks9293 don’t post stuff when you don’t know what you’re doing! Someone can get hurt, that’s not the environment to experiment in. What if that line finds ground while someone is around or working on it and they get hit? Best case, it works for a decade and then starts to heat up, now your voltage is dropping and damaging equipment. There are products out there (Dryconn) that are UL listed for direct bury for $7-$8. Being willing to learn is also a great idea for your channel, I’m not attacking you personally but surprised that you post a video without any reference for NEC or how a tradesman would repair it.
@RetroElectricАй бұрын
“Cuts to minivan hauling the trailer”
@RetroElectricАй бұрын
I think seat belts are rated for like 1456lbs
@constructionhacks9293Ай бұрын
For the untrained seatbelt strapper maybe 1400, but for me they’re rated for 15,000 lbs!
@RetroElectricАй бұрын
@@constructionhacks9293 to haul your mom.
@edtaroli7671Ай бұрын
Everyone does not have a compound miter saw!
@chrisburns56919 күн бұрын
virtually every miter saw sold these days has at least a bevel on one side, most are now dual bevel. If you're doing enough trim, go buy the proper tools. You don't even need a slider.
@raylong3376Ай бұрын
Some pros only put glue on male pipe…excess glue can get into valves etc
@constructionhacks9293Ай бұрын
Some pros do both!
@firewire8912Ай бұрын
this is a hack for sure. lol
@constructionhacks9293Ай бұрын
OSHA approved splice!
@RetroElectricАй бұрын
Bro, you need to get up to speed everybody’s already known that!
@constructionhacks9293Ай бұрын
This is for the beginners!
@skooistra1766Ай бұрын
you can use it ... once. but hey ho if that's the way you want to go. by all means
@constructionhacks9293Ай бұрын
These are engineered to be used multiple times!
@christianwest6635Ай бұрын
Do you need to put tape on any of the threads
@constructionhacks9293Ай бұрын
Not on the flare fittings or ones with rubber gasket
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What Generator do you use? An inverter generator or a regular generator?
Pex is 3/4”, do I have to size up 1” crimp sleeve to crimp the 3/4” pex
Should be 3/4 sleeve
@@constructionhacks9293 that’s weird because 3/4 sleeve wont fit the pex
@@texasanglerdetailing3589 interesting, I know they have different brands of pex for different fittings so maybe check that!
This video pretty old, so i would recommend a jbox and splice it with waterproof wire nuts that are filled with dielectric silicone less messy, for new people watching
Thanks for your support! I’d use the new hybrid silicone instead of the old silicone!
so, what is the next step when you put the tile down?
You roll with the punches!
I barely got by with a Lowe's bag. It'll be a home depot for sure from now on. Would you all stop the Dawn dish soap mythology building. Save some for the dishes. I paid extra from some genuine wire lubricant and it works good enough.
😂 yes Home Depot bag for sure! Thanks for the support!
Peel and stick or tape will never make a great alternative. You get what you pay for (or effort put into). If you plan on selling in a week go for it.
Still holding, you should try it and get out of the old school way of thinking!
Loved pulling 4or 5 bundles of 9 conductor size 12 through some 4in conduit. Those were the days we were building control circuits in a substation! GoD, i miss that😢😂
Thanks for your support!
I’ve got to ask…. Why are you pulling romex through conduit? Was there a recent code change or am I missing something here???
I've said the same thing - - - - in the past. Read the code.
@@unclegeorge7845 it has to be code! Old school code!
Thanks for your support! This isn’t Romex but I’d still pull romex through the same way!
@@constructionhacks9293 You might look at time 1:12.
@@unclegeorge7845 I need glasses!
Practical. It's what makes America great - and this construction guy as well.
Amen! Thanks!
Jousting time.
Oh yeah!
Sir Lancelot......😂
You should see the other guy!
Now lets see this in the next cars movie as a car that cant see👀
That would be a Trillion dollar idea! I get 10% for the idea if it works out ok?
Looks like a Donald Trump brand fix. If you think that's waterproof I've got some $400 gold shoes to sell you.
Remember to use a lowes bag and not a Democratic bag. It'll cost to much if you do. better replacing the whole wire in that case. and increasing the fuel costs so the taxpayers can pay for it.
Splicing method taught at Trump University for MAGA morons! Do your job just well enough to get the customer's check in your hands and get out the door!
Professionals don't use sticky tape they use real s*** like adhesive for tile and grout. This is how you do it when you shop at the dollar tree.
I wouldn't call myself a professional, more of a Master Dr. of professional everything. You clearly have experience at the cheap stores, but I would not recommend the dollar tree. Grease up that elbow and go to Lowes, you can do it! Ps. These videos offend the people living inside a box so please be advised of this. Watch at your own risk, you may learn something and get a headache.
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for your support!
Thanks for your support!
Go Trump!
MAGA!
Rack not rats
Yeah that rats going to break man
Still there, this isn’t even the biggest load I’ve hauled up there!
Let’s see you haul rocks next
lol, thanks for your support! It’s on the roster!
That’s exactly how every load I have seen dropped by a minivan was secured!
How many loads from a mini van have you seen? And nope didn’t drop it!
The way its "secured" looks very sketchy and unsafe. KIA's states their mini van roof rack weight limit is 220 pounds evenly distributed.
They underestimate the real engineered value so non experienced people won’t get hurt! But this rack is rated for 10,000 pounds after doing the math!
Very true mini vans beat a truck in a lot of ways
Amen! Your the first good comment, thanks for your support!
That’s is the most unsafe way to haul anything!!!! Is this a joke????
Yolo! Made it safe and this isn’t even the biggest load I’ve put up there!
Now his did you get it up there and how did you get it down off of there and what happens if you need to slam on the brakes and simple stuff like that, safety is the number one priority and that just looks absolutely unsafe
Quit fucking whining.... Nobody died
Unsafe to the untrained eye! But it’s safe! Two harbor freight straps rated for 1500 pounds, I could have just used one so it’s double safe!
I would have suggested a belly wrap so it holds them tight together
If only my straps were longer!
I’m betting if you traveled any type of distance 10 more miles that you lost a least 1 board
Made it back to the job in tact! Thanks for your support!
Howd it hold up
Made it home safely! Thanks for your support!
Bring Donald Trump to work day.😊
MAGA!!!
Bro, that floor needs to be removed, it has and foan underlayment not allowing it to dry properly. How do you check the moisture under the floor? How do you repair the wholes you just put in that flooring? This type of work is what you get when the insurance company sends you "their people" they come do cheap work get paid and the claim gets closed. And guess what you will have mold growing under your floor.
It can dry under both!
That's a lot cleaner to do then I would have thought. I'll have to try that at some point
Thanks for your support Paul! How’s the family?
@@constructionhacks9293 always is in transition but really good thanks ppl
Don't you also want the top on the outside so it doesn't chip out
I like to have a fresh blade and go slow, but yes whatever works for you! Thanks for your support!
Use a mask mate, that way you will still be spraying doors in another 10 years
Just installed that exact one from Lowe's. Leaked immediately at the O-rings. I recommend against.
I’ve had them leak if they are extended too far and the line is off center. Thanks for the comment!
Would've liked to see how you guys made the cuts for the wall socket. Other than that, nice job
I agree, thanks for your support!
Can you help me with my settings on my 4500w inverter pow-hvm4.5k-24v please help
What do you need?
I added all my settings I just wanna make sure that are correct can you please guide me
@@HectorMorenoSr-fw5fb should work , just make Sure your batteries are correct #8 and #28 (generator input) turn to 15-20 amps
As a supporter of not being an idiot, don’t do this. Buy the heat shrink kit.
Don’t look into the mirror too hard!
These guys do such a good job……hire them!!!
Thanks for the support. Will be certainly giving you a discount if you hire us.
If you are doing ground mount, is the ground positioned differently? I see you have that ground in the junction box, but where is that going? Do you take the ground to the combiner box? Or is the ground in the array not connected to the Combiner?
Ground goes to the combiner then the main panel ground!
I tough you weren't supposed to burrie shark bite under ground.....tell me more about it....thumb 👍
You’re supposed to wrap them first (just read the package they came in) but they are Able to be buried! Thanks for your support!
@@constructionhacks9293 🤜💥🤛
That tape and silicone is worthless underground and the water/dirt is going to run up the jacket and cause corrosion.
Are you a scientist?
@@constructionhacks9293 don’t post stuff when you don’t know what you’re doing! Someone can get hurt, that’s not the environment to experiment in. What if that line finds ground while someone is around or working on it and they get hit? Best case, it works for a decade and then starts to heat up, now your voltage is dropping and damaging equipment. There are products out there (Dryconn) that are UL listed for direct bury for $7-$8. Being willing to learn is also a great idea for your channel, I’m not attacking you personally but surprised that you post a video without any reference for NEC or how a tradesman would repair it.
“Cuts to minivan hauling the trailer”
I think seat belts are rated for like 1456lbs
For the untrained seatbelt strapper maybe 1400, but for me they’re rated for 15,000 lbs!
@@constructionhacks9293 to haul your mom.
Everyone does not have a compound miter saw!
virtually every miter saw sold these days has at least a bevel on one side, most are now dual bevel. If you're doing enough trim, go buy the proper tools. You don't even need a slider.
Some pros only put glue on male pipe…excess glue can get into valves etc
Some pros do both!
this is a hack for sure. lol
OSHA approved splice!
Bro, you need to get up to speed everybody’s already known that!
This is for the beginners!
you can use it ... once. but hey ho if that's the way you want to go. by all means
These are engineered to be used multiple times!
Do you need to put tape on any of the threads
Not on the flare fittings or ones with rubber gasket
Great job, Nathan!
Thanks for your support! Nathan is the best!