3 way switch problem
Sport - it's very difficult explaining 3-way wiring...but a picture is worth a thousand words....go to HandymanWire (www.handymanwire.com) and that...
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over 10 years by dana1028
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service to Barn
Roy -I will address only your conductor size...your arithmetic doesn't seem right for the sizing of your conductors.I use Mike Holt's formulas for ...
over 10 years by dana1028
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Tripped breaker
yes you have a fault somewhere ....as you think, prob. on the red (line conductor)... if possible, go to the first junction (outlet, light, whateve...
over 10 years by dana1028
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Determining sufficient Amperage for home
Your problem is not amperage, it is not having sufficient space (within in the panel) for circuit breakers...that is easily resolved by using a sub...
over 10 years by dana1028
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GROUND ROD
also - if there is some work the electrician did that is not code compliant and he won't fix it, it is not the job of the inspector to file a compl...
over 10 years by dana1028
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Grounding Electrodes
Gs - there is a little confusion here. A 'grounding electrode conductor' is NOT the same as an 'equipment grounding conductor'. As joed said earli...
over 10 years by dana1028
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outdoor wiring
I'd like to add a comment - you say the 'contractor' is installing this outlet. You don't say where you live but a permit is normally required for...
over 10 years by dana1028
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Adding Motion Detector
"is this possible"?....the answer is Yes...you didn't ask if it was easy or practical...it is neither. Yes, it is possible, but it is labor intens...
over 10 years by dana1028
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wire nut connection/splice in breaker box?
Yes (maybe) to both of your questions.1. yes it is OK to wire nut both 12 ga. conductors together in the panel (provided you do not overfill the p...
over 10 years by dana1028
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weight bearing wall question
your question is not really very clear -Since your question was so vague I can only answer in broad terms. 'Load bearing' walls are a vital part o...
over 10 years by dana1028
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3rd fl. cold water pressure
if this house is 90 yrs. old I'm guessing you have some very old pipes...galvanized pipe clogs from the inside, building up desposits (like cholest...
over 10 years by dana1028
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taking showers
maintain pressure - yes - repipe...lower pressure and this hot/cold situation when someone flushes the toilet is because the pipe run to your showe...
over 10 years by dana1028
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Replacing a kitchen faucet...
Kimber - doesn't look like anyone wants to help you out.If you've never done this before I suggest you hire it done...it's not all that complicated...
over 10 years by dana1028
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How to clean up sewer back up
call your Homeowner's insurance - we had a similar problem - the adjuster came out and paid for all new carpet and cleaning....did this get on your...
over 10 years by dana1028
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water backing up
that depends - 1. there could be a minor clog in the drain line somewhere - thus reducing the flow sufficiently that when your washer pumps out gal...
over 10 years by dana1028
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