Armored Cable
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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over 11 years by bubblepuppy
1
answers696
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help needed with switch installation please!
I 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...
over 11 years by Lawrence
2
answers765
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grounding wire
I 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 ...
over 11 years by Lawrence
3
answers240
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Running 220V to workshop
I 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...
over 11 years by Lawrence
3
answers424
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Grounding panel
HI,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 ...
over 11 years by electricmanscott
2
answers932
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Outlets per circuit
I 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...
over 11 years by Lawrence
2
answers371
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Remote Control Lighting
I 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...
over 11 years by sebring95
4
answers312
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Electrical dryer connection
I 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!!!
over 11 years by rpxlpx
1
answers229
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Switch controlling an outlet
Hi- 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...
over 11 years by electricmanscott
7
answers205
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Meter Socket install
Hi 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 ...
over 11 years by Iceman
2
answers701
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ceiling fan wiring
I 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 ...
over 11 years by Lawrence
2
answers120
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applicance colors
nearly 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...
over 11 years by Lawrence
2
answers674
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New sub panel in Attic
I 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...
over 11 years by jmurphy
2
answers601
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New wiring
I 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 ...
over 11 years by electricmanscott
2
answers138
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Florescent fixture
Florescent fixture (4; 48inch tubes) in kitchen has trouble lighting during periods of high humidity. New tubes seem to help for a few months, bu...
over 11 years by Iceman
1
answers228
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220 hook up
Hello 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...
over 11 years by leejac
3
answers71
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ceiling fan wiring
I 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 ...
over 11 years by rpxlpx
1
answers957
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Cooktop / Electrical Problem
This 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...
over 11 years by rpxlpx
1
answers50
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Bad wiring?
I 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...
over 11 years by Matches
2
answers100
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Wiring Confusion
Our 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...
over 11 years by rpxlpx
9
answers497
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