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Post by Big L on Jul 22, 2015 18:17:09 GMT -5
LEDs now come in soft white and brilliant white. Use the brilliant white for workshop, garage, etc. soft white for bedroom, living room, etc.
Cree makes a decent LED, available at Home Depot. About $6 ea, I think. They make 65w floods, too. Perfect for recessed lighting.
And I think 5000 lumens is white light, while like 2700 lumens is the soft white. Maybe lumens isn't the right unit, but the numbers are correct. edit: kelvin might be the right units.
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Post by PK on Jul 22, 2015 23:38:23 GMT -5
Only a fool wouldn't switch to LED lights.
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Post by Peebag on Jul 23, 2015 10:22:57 GMT -5
Only a fool wouldn't switch to LED lights. go fix a leak plumber
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Post by leftturn3 on Jul 26, 2015 19:31:43 GMT -5
LED is the way to go. Getting ready to re-light the kitchen and going with LED cans.
I know it is not the same but I use LED in my salt tank, it cost an arm be a leg, but the 4 fluorescents I used to have to replace at about $25 a pop was too, and I save on electricity.
LED IS THE FUTURE.
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Post by jdeacon on Jul 27, 2015 10:47:48 GMT -5
Need some advice:
Electric water heater has a slight leak from the top element. Is this an easy do it yourself fix or should I call a pro. I do not have much work with electricity or plumbing, more of a lawn guy.
Appreciate it
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Post by Peebag on Jul 27, 2015 11:45:54 GMT -5
Need some advice: Electric water heater has a slight leak from the top element. Is this an easy do it yourself fix or should I call a pro. I do not have much work with electricity or plumbing, more of a lawn guy. Appreciate it when the going get's weird, the weird turn pro.
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Post by rexneffect on Jul 27, 2015 11:46:28 GMT -5
Replacing the element is not hard. Cut off the water and electricity. Drain the tank. Remove a panel and insulation. Take out the old element. Install new element by thoroughly cleaning the hole where the element goes. Replace insulation and panel. Close the drain on the tank. Open water supply. Fill tank. Run hot water at the sink to purge air from the pipes. Turn on electricity.
That assumes the leak is in the element or the washer. You want to figure out where the water is leaking before you buy new parts. If the leak is from the washer then just replace the washer unless the element is failing. If the leak is due to the element not holding tight against the washer then replace both. Sometimes you will develop a leak in a weld near the element. That's not something to DIY. You'll want to call in a pro to determine if it is worth/possible to repair it or whether it is time to replace the whole heater. If the heater is old it may be time to replace the entire unit anyway.
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Post by RobR on Aug 6, 2015 20:18:42 GMT -5
Any recommendations for finishing/painting/staining a concrete patio? Patio is about 400 sq ft. and most of it is covered by either a roof or a deck but a good portion of it will get wet regularly. Overall moisture here will not be a problem but UV might be a concern for the part that gets regular sunlight.
I'm thinking of renting a pressure washer and then using an oil based porch and floor paint from Valspar. Any thoughts on using one of the other cleaners/etchers after the pressure washing? About 350 sq ft' of the patio is a new pour, but the rest is 13 years old and has some old minor stains in it.
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Post by Big L on Aug 6, 2015 21:01:57 GMT -5
Any recommendations for finishing/painting/staining a concrete patio? Patio is about 400 sq ft. and most of it is covered by either a roof or a deck but a good portion of it will get wet regularly. Overall moisture here will not be a problem but UV might be a concern for the part that gets regular sunlight. I'm thinking of renting a pressure washer and then using an oil based porch and floor paint from Valspar. Any thoughts on using one of the other cleaners/etchers after the pressure washing? About 350 sq ft' of the patio is a new pour, but the rest is 13 years old and has some old minor stains in it. Concrete on grade will always be wicking moisture up from the ground. Any paint will likely peel in this application. I'd recommend a stain. I've used Valspar a couple times, and every time the paint has sucked. I'd also commend picking up a quality stain from Benjamin Moore or similar.
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Post by RobR on Aug 6, 2015 21:43:25 GMT -5
Any recommendations for finishing/painting/staining a concrete patio? Patio is about 400 sq ft. and most of it is covered by either a roof or a deck but a good portion of it will get wet regularly. Overall moisture here will not be a problem but UV might be a concern for the part that gets regular sunlight. I'm thinking of renting a pressure washer and then using an oil based porch and floor paint from Valspar. Any thoughts on using one of the other cleaners/etchers after the pressure washing? About 350 sq ft' of the patio is a new pour, but the rest is 13 years old and has some old minor stains in it. Concrete on grade will always be wicking moisture up from the ground. Any paint will likely peel in this application. I'd recommend a stain. I've used Valspar a couple times, and every time the paint has sucked. I'd also commend picking up a quality stain from Benjamin Moore or similar. I should have added I live in NM. Not much moisture wicking up from the ground here as we get about 7-10" of rain per year and maybe 18"-24" of snow per year max. I was planning on using the oil based paint but I could see that failing, even out here. So far +1 for the oil based stain which I was leaning towards. Just did my new deck with a penetrating oil based stain on redwood decking and hand hewn 8" diameter posts. Smells like shit and it even gets the bugs high but it works well out here. Any prep recommendations for the concrete?
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Post by Big L on Aug 7, 2015 17:29:41 GMT -5
Concrete on grade will always be wicking moisture up from the ground. Any paint will likely peel in this application. I'd recommend a stain. I've used Valspar a couple times, and every time the paint has sucked. I'd also commend picking up a quality stain from Benjamin Moore or similar. I should have added I live in NM. Not much moisture wicking up from the ground here as we get about 7-10" of rain per year and maybe 18"-24" of snow per year max. I was planning on using the oil based paint but I could see that failing, even out here. So far +1 for the oil based stain which I was leaning towards. Just did my new deck with a penetrating oil based stain on redwood decking and hand hewn 8" diameter posts. Smells like shit and it even gets the bugs high but it works well out here. Any prep recommendations for the concrete? Make sure it's clean, and dry.
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Post by jetstream23 on Aug 7, 2015 17:35:25 GMT -5
I'm replacing all my CFLs with LEDs. Light up instantly, and are dimmable. Costs more, but are supposed to last like 20,000 hours. Just make sure you save those receipts for two decades in case a $75 light bulb burns out early!
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Post by jetstream23 on Aug 7, 2015 17:37:01 GMT -5
Need some advice: Electric water heater has a slight leak from the top element. Is this an easy do it yourself fix or should I call a pro. I do not have much work with electricity or plumbing, more of a lawn guy. Appreciate it A landscaper who want to start playing with water and electricity? What could go wrong?!?!? Need some advice: Electric water heater has a slight leak from the top element. Is this an easy do it yourself fix or should I call a pro. I do not have much work with electricity or plumbing, more of a lawn guy. Appreciate it when the going get's weird, the weird turn pro. I said the same thing to a girl I was fucking in college. She's a hooker now.
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Post by Big L on Aug 7, 2015 20:10:10 GMT -5
I'm replacing all my CFLs with LEDs. Light up instantly, and are dimmable. Costs more, but are supposed to last like 20,000 hours. Just make sure you save those receipts for two decades in case a $75 light bulb burns out early! They're like $5.
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Post by RobR on Aug 7, 2015 23:09:13 GMT -5
Just make sure you save those receipts for two decades in case a $75 light bulb burns out early! They're like $5. It's amazing how cheap they have become. I picked up a four pack of stainless steel solar decklights for ~$20-$25 and they work great.
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