About Garages

BuckarooBanzai asked:

I have a small garage and just installed a garage door opener for its 8′ w by 7′ tall 4-section standard insulated metal-sheathed door. There is no door in case the electric fails/opener breaks down. So I bought a cable release lock that you place in the front of the door. With a key, you turn it and then pull the cylinder out…which pulls the cable to release the door from the chain carrier so you can lift it open.

I say all that just to ask how to drill the required 3/4″ hole through the metal/insulation door panel. I have a 3/4″ hole saw as part of a hole saw kit, but I wonder if that is the correct tool to use on the door panel. The only other option I can think of is to start with a small 1/4″ bit, increasing in size til I get to 3/4″…if I can find a drill bit that large!

So what’s the answer? I don’t want to chew up the door until I know what I’m using will work. The metal seems an awfully thick gauge, and I’ve never used a hole saw on anything but wood before.
I have spade bits, but I didn’t think they would work on this steel door without destroying both them and the door? It is definitely steel sheathed, not aluminum and it was very hard drilling into it for screws for the opener. I’m thinking that wouldn’t work well????

Question posted courtesy of: Earl

James S asked:

I have a Sears Craftman garage door opener 13953635SRT. The gear sprocket went on it so I ordered another. The instructions that came with the gear are sparse, but it says to remove SHAFT BEARING KIT. But I can’t and one of the bearings is broke on the shaft. Can I still get it off? And How was I supposed to get it off? The instructions suggested an allen wrench but my bearing seemed to be tooled into the drive work gear peice instead. I need help.

Question posted courtesy of: Monica

NY1Krr asked:

I have a detached garage that is about 30 feet from my house. I want to run power to the garage. I plan on having a garage door opener, light, and 3 outlets. I dont plan on running any heavy equipment (maybe a small compressor). I though I could just bury some romex in 1.5″ PVC pipe but I was told not to use romex as it is designed to run in a certain heat range.
I dont plan on using a sub-panel in the garage.
So here are my questions?
-How deep does the wire have to be buried?
-Would 12 gauge wire on a 20 amp breaker be sufficient or should I go with 10 gauge?
What are my options on burying the wire? What tipes of wire can be run in PVC and buried underground?
Any other tips would also be appreciated.
Thanks!
I have considered a sub panel but think it migh be a bit beyond my capabilities… also, its a good 100ft run of wire to the garage. 6 gauge might turn bout to be a bit pricey.. copper is expensive.
Do most recommend me using a sub-panel?

Question posted courtesy of: Oscar

JOHN F asked:

I can close it by holding down the wall switch, If I just click the button, it will not close.
Also have an outside remote that I do not know how to re-set. We recently moved

Question posted courtesy of: Ernest

jay_w_uk asked:

We are currently buying a property. It has a decent sized garden, with an old garage.

We plan to knock down the garage and increase the lawn/garden area.

Will this reduce the value of the house?

Question posted courtesy of: Henry

jeff k asked:

I thought you had to hit reset button and wait till it flashes, then hit remote button. It doesn’t flash, just goes out after 10 sec. I’ve tried holding down remote with reset pushed in and no luck.

Any other thoughts to procedure?

Question posted courtesy of: Dolores

starhaven302 asked:

I am trying to program a new remote (Genie Intellicode). The instructions state to find the learn button. It has been elusive to me so far.

Question posted courtesy of: Herbert

mptycoffeecup asked:

REcently purchased doublewide mobile home, would like garage kit to match home. Any idea where to get the prefab garage kits?

Question posted courtesy of: Charlene

MR R SOLE asked:

Is there a law for people who dont seek permission?
Will it effect thier deeds when they come to move in the future?
If the garage is poorly built, who will be liable, the council, the owners or the builder?

Dont worry this is not me, but for plane curiousity.

Question posted courtesy of: Francisco

keith_eric16 asked:

its an 02 plate yamaha, with a 33 bhp, restrictor kit, can it be removed cheaply?
its an 02 yamaha fzs fazer,with a 33bhp restrictor fitted, the bike isnt an import, so is there a way of removing the restrictor without costly garage bills?

Question posted courtesy of: Alma