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  1. Question: carrier code 23

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    carrier code 23

    I have a carrier model 58sxb060-cc that when started the blower motor starts for about 90 seconds and then stops and then I get a code 23. Keep in mind the inducer motor did not start. After a about...
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    There is a 100 amp breaker at the box in the...

    There is a 100 amp breaker at the box in the mobile home also
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    Mobile home electric connection

    Hi I have a mobile home that has a 100 amp service in it I think it is a Sylvania and a 200 amp service square D on a pole in the front yard. The 200 amp service has a 100 amp breaker that is wired...
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    Carrier furnace lock out

    Hi I have a carrier weather maker sxI furnace that has a code 21 and locks the furnace. When the house gets cold I check the thermostat and see it is calling for heat the stat is new. I go to the...
  5. Question: Laptop camera

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    Laptop camera

    I have a HP 17e016dx that I removed windows 10 and replaced it with windows 7 pro. I got every thing working except the camera. I down loaded the software from HP but it will not work I get a dialog...
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    Carrier furnace problems

    Hi I have a carrier furnace SXI Model # 58sxb060-cc that has no air conditioner and the blower turns on in the summer for no reason. I removed the thermostat wire on the board and the furnace...
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    Tried a icm still nothing

    Tried a icm still nothing
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    No codes

    No codes
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    97 blazer will not start

    I have a 1997 blazer that will crank but will not start This started about a month ago and the vehicle started to stall after driving it and shutting it off and starting it again it would stall ...
  10. Question: Drywall lifts

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    Telpro are the best lifts that I have used I have...

    Telpro are the best lifts that I have used I have seen the ones at menards and they do look similar but have never used one. I did talk to a sheetrocker and he said the cheeper ones do work but not...
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    Your builder is trying to save a buck have the...

    Your builder is trying to save a buck have the job taped by a good drywaller to get it done correct
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    The last picture looks like you have some major...

    The last picture looks like you have some major settleing if this is not your house call the landlord I am a home Inpsector and I have a drywall co you need to contact a structural engineer but...
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    Patty is correct on the most parts of it you do...

    Patty is correct on the most parts of it you do not have to prime with an oil base paint you can apply drywall mud right over the top of it if the paper bubbles a little take some of the drywall mud...
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    Hi rusty yes you can shop around and get a crap...

    Hi rusty yes you can shop around and get a crap job I have seen plaster it CRACKS. Most of the plasters do a garbage job and if you look around plaster is only used in a few areas cause the builders...
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    No sounds like you have more than plaster...

    No sounds like you have more than plaster problems any pics?
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    I charge by the sqft of board hung a 4 x 8...

    I charge by the sqft of board hung a
    4 x 8 sheet is 32 sqft a 4 x12 sheet is 48 sqft
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    Apply drywall mud on seams and inside corners...

    Apply drywall mud on seams and inside corners apply paper tape over the mud wipe smooth
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    I charge about .45 a sqft depending on how much...

    I charge about .45 a sqft depending on how much corner bead there is if they want every thing wrapped with drywall it takes more bead and time and if they want round corners also makes a difference
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    Correct plaster will stick to dura bond you...

    Correct plaster will stick to dura bond you could even use the 20, 45, or 90 remember that after it is plastered and painted any repairs can only be done with drywall compound or you have to apply...
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    Ok there are 2 types of finishing systems there...

    Ok there are 2 types of finishing systems there is plaster and there is drywall. In drywall the seams are prefilled taped with paper tape the tape is imbeded with drywall compound a finish coat...
  21. You need to scrape the loose tape off, apply new...

    You need to scrape the loose tape off, apply new tape finish it sand it and retexture it and prime and paint if you can not match textures call a professional. Remember if you can't do this and try...
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    Graco makes good sprayers and you don't thin the...

    Graco makes good sprayers and you don't thin the paint
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    You can do it ether way if you go over the top of...

    You can do it ether way if you go over the top of the tub it will push the rock out a 1/8 inch you will notice it if you have wall paper on the wall if you cut it back you can fill it with durabond...
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    Do you have pics a picture tells a thousand words

    Do you have pics a picture tells a thousand words
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    Tempstar fan limit switch

    We have a tempstar model 867769426 it has a fan limit switch on it when the furnace calls for heat the exaust fan turns on the burners start and the limit switch starts turning as it is turning it...
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    6 foot 8 inches is standard

    6 foot 8 inches is standard
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    Maybe not

    Maybe not
  28. Most of the paper tapes work the best with any of...

    Most of the paper tapes work the best with any of the all purpuse joint compound they are all about the same I use USG products but like I stated they are about the same
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    Your drywall was correct in saying your ceiling...

    Your drywall was correct in saying your ceiling will sag or pillow down unless you used no sag 1/2 rock as the other folks stated you are fine are they drywallers do they know 5/8 has fibers in it...
  30. Vagas it never stops building

    Vagas it never stops building
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    ballengerb1may have forgot to add that the green...

    ballengerb1may have forgot to add that the green board may be mousture resistant on the front but the brown area on the back is not the green front is covered by a wax coating and he is mistaken...
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    You need a landing a min width same as the door,...

    You need a landing a min width same as the door, min depth in direction of travel 36 inch
  33. Question: Chinese Drywall

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    Chinese drywall has a sulfur odor sometimes no...

    Chinese drywall has a sulfur odor sometimes no noticeable it will change the color of copper to black so the best places to look for the sign of it are in electrical boxes air conditioner lines...
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    Let me correct you you have 5/8 fire rated...

    Let me correct you you have 5/8 fire rated sheetrock white board in your garage it would be better use drywall products over that rather than plaster because plaster is used on blue board which is a...
  35. Only for sound you do not need it

    Only for sound you do not need it
  36. It should stick to it but they move it may crack...

    It should stick to it but they move it may crack the only thing I know that it will not stick to is vis queen
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    Caulk is not the way to fix this I have been in...

    Caulk is not the way to fix this I have been in the drywall trade for 25 years you will make a mess if you use caulk and it will look like garbage
  38. Your home should have settled in the first 2...

    Your home should have settled in the first 2 years arched doorways are made by putting the flexable plastic corner bead over the sheetrock mudding it 2 times once with setting mud and 1 time with...
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    Those are from when the popcorn was sprayed on...

    Those are from when the popcorn was sprayed on they take a broad knife and scrape the excess popcorn off the wall,it will tend to make it easyer for a hairline crack there if you use caulk it will...
  40. At 1.35 a foot it would be 194.40 I could not do...

    At 1.35 a foot it would be 194.40 I could not do that for that little bit you have 50.00 in spray plastic and tape. Maybe 400.00-450.00 you have to mask of the whole room also put down tarps to get...
  41. Is the exhaust for the fan even hooked up? May...

    Is the exhaust for the fan even hooked up? May not be and pumping humid air in the ceiling and letting cold air in through the vent stack
  42. Remember wood expands and contracts winter it...

    Remember wood expands and contracts winter it drys out so it contracts summer it is humid it expands
  43. Only if they are wet I own a drywall and home...

    Only if they are wet I own a drywall and home inspection co in wi if the walls are dry you will have no problem if the walls are wet or damp you will have problems with anything you put on them
  44. lol sabre drywall compound = smoother morter mix...

    lol sabre drywall compound = smoother morter mix = ruffer both absorb moisture if the wall is dry and painted drywall compound is fine I own a drywall co in wi and we have to do this very often in...
  45. You could skim the walls with drywall compound 2...

    You could skim the walls with drywall compound 2 times first coat is a will bee a bit ruff let it dry sand it re coat it with a thin coat it should go in smoother then texture it prime and paint ...
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    Use regular 103 type corner bead it is the all...

    Use regular 103 type corner bead it is the all steel not the mini mesh butt the pieces togetherand just eyeball them to be streight I staple bead onwith a crown stapler but you can nail it with...
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    Hi I own a drywall co in wis and the answer is...

    Hi I own a drywall co in wis and the answer is paper tape is better cause it is 10 times stronger and it is thiner than the fiberglass
  48. Houses are plastered all the time here do you get...

    Houses are plastered all the time here do you get any chalking from the plaster? There are some paints and primers that have problems with moisture sometimes if plaster is painted to soon paint will...
  49. Question: Paper on walls

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    First thing don't use the scoring tool on walls...

    First thing don't use the scoring tool on walls it puts holes in the surface of the wall, if your wallpaper willnot come off try a steamer and a sharp 4 or 5 inch drywall taping knife to scrape it...
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    Finish and texture first or you will have to mask...

    Finish and texture first or you will have to mask and cut in around the doors for painting
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