Recessed lights - installation in tile ceiling - gap?
Usually the can itself is adjustable. There should be four small screws that hold it into the frame. Loosen them and you can drop the can itself wh...
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over 9 years by electricmanscott
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Wire Sizes
Don't foget to have 911 on speed dial.
over 9 years by electricmanscott
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Recessed Lighting
This depends on your house construction and your level of experience. Hire an electrician that does this kind of work regularly and get their opini...
over 9 years by electricmanscott
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Knob and Tube wiring
Don't beleive everything a home inspector tells you.
over 9 years by electricmanscott
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PUtting electrical outlet in same wall/opposing sides
Quite frankly this is wrong. You can't feed a dining room receptacle from a living room circuit. Call an electrician and have it done correctly. If...
over 9 years by electricmanscott
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over 9 years by electricmanscott
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Vanity light hotwired - no switch
If you get confused looking at the plugs and switches, how the heck can you even consider doing the actual wiring?
over 9 years by electricmanscott
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Pot Lights
Dude, you said pot lights.
over 9 years by electricmanscott
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Help with locating a bar light
Did you try a lighting store?
over 9 years by electricmanscott
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Electrical Problem
Loose connections at that outlet or one on that circuit.
over 9 years by electricmanscott
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Light turns on automaticallly in the remote controlled ceiling fan!!
What the heck is "The reddington 3"?
over 9 years by electricmanscott
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Electric Question #1...ROMEX circuit to subpanel
Yes. Electricity kills. Even if you turn off your main your panel may still likely have power to it. Proceed with caution. Better yet hire an elect...
over 9 years by electricmanscott
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Electric Question #2....Marking off an unused cable
Mark it with a note at each end.
over 9 years by electricmanscott
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Generator Setup
Yes you are absolutely missing something here. Basic electrical safety. Just because something works does not make it right. If you forget to switc...
over 9 years by electricmanscott
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Installing Coach Lighting
Mortar will work.
almost 10 years by electricmanscott
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lights dim
Iron draws a fairly heavy load. When turned on initially the lights on the same circuit may dim.
almost 11 years by electricmanscott
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1936 apartment
Start with a service upgrade to bring in enough power for the building. Each apartment should have a circuit breaker panel accessible to the tenant...
about 10 years by electricmanscott
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Pull-Down Lighting
I don't know of any that would work at that height. There are lifts that can be installed that raise and lower the fixture. They can get pricey tho...
about 10 years by electricmanscott
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#14 pigtails on receptacle
A 15 amp rated duplex receptacle is allowed on a twenty amp circuit, 14 awg in this situation can not be protected at any more than 15 amps.
about 10 years by electricmanscott
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Power to the house!
Ted your house must be HUGE if 200 amps is not enough. As joe said the sum of the breakers does not determine the amperage needed.
about 10 years by electricmanscott
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