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How can I tell the amperage rating/capacity of the conductors in unmarked AC(BX)cable? They appear to be steel or aluminum and larger than sixe 14...
How can I tell the amperage rating/capacity of the conductors in unmarked AC(BX)cable? They appear to be steel or aluminum and larger than sixe 14...
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ViewsI recently replaced an old style switch to the more updated rocker kind. I thought I did it right. I am able to switch the light off and on howev...
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ViewsI noticed while changing several switches in my house that some of the ground wires in the junction boxes are left quite long (12-18 inches) with ...
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ViewsI would like to run a 220 line to my workshop for a cabinet saw (220V/30 Amps), which is in a detached garage (20' behind the house). It is curren...
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ViewsHI,Origianlly we were going with plastic pipe for our water line, then someone fouled up and ended up delivering copper instead. Is it still code ...
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ViewsI am in the design stage of finishing my basement. I have done some electrical work, but I am not an expert by any means. I do know code for elec...
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ViewsI have an exterior light on an outbuilding but no wiring to the house. I would like to install some sort of RF gizmo on it so I can activate it re...
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ViewsI just installed a 30 amp, 240v 4 wire plug for a Bosch dryer. I have power at the box and at the plug but the dryer will not turn on HELP!!!
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ViewsHi- I replaced both a switch and an outlet, where the switch controlled the outlet. Now, no matter what, the outlet is on. I was very careful to...
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ViewsHi Group, I am doing all the wiring for my new home. I am trying to hook up the metersocket for my overhead service, but it doesn't look like what ...
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ViewsI installed the second of two cieling fans in an old home that I recently purchased. The first works fine. The second however, works only by the ...
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Viewsnearly all the new aplliances will be GE and the color will be bisque. however, the dishwasher will be a Maytag in bisque. can we expect the two ma...
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ViewsI am finishing off the attic for office / bedroom space. I require 220v for two baseboard heaters and 110v for a few other circuits for receptacles...
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ViewsI am wiring my basement to be finished. I am putting 10 recessed lights in the ceiling. Can I put them on a 20 amp breaker circuit with 12 gauge ...
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ViewsFlorescent fixture (4; 48inch tubes) in kitchen has trouble lighting during periods of high humidity. New tubes seem to help for a few months, bu...
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ViewsHello folks, I am hoping someone can help me. While I'm not necessarily a rookie at home wireing, this is a new one by me, and I'm somewhat stumped...
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ViewsI installed the second of two cieling fans in an old home that I recently purchased. The first works fine. The second however, works only by the ...
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ViewsThis morning I herd a little "explosion" kind of noise under my Jennair Electrical Cooktop. It's been raining for two days and so I thought somethi...
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ViewsI recently replaced 4 old light fixtures with recessed lights (Halo). They are all on the same circut and I am not using a dimmer switch. The bulb...
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ViewsOur ceiling fan fell today and in panic I forgot to check how it was wired before I took it apart. So I checked the light switch and it has a red w...
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