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In general, what is the definition of "add alternate" as it relates to construction drawings & specifications? Frank
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over 5 years by FrankC
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over 7 years by FrankC
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Right in the middle of using my snow blower the "blades" stopped turning. Is it belt driven? What is the first step in trouble-shooting the problem?
over 7 years by DanO
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almost 10 years by FrankC
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almost 10 years by FrankC
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Yesterday my dryer was making a squealing sound. Now when I try to start it I hear a faint humming noise. It will not even start.
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over 10 years by Shue
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Thanks for the reply Tom. I was worried I bought the wrong TVSS for my service equipment panel. I understand what you mean. If I was installing ...
over 10 years by FrankC
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Transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS)
It installs in a 1/2 inch KO in panelboard. It is connected to a two pole 20 amp circuit breaker. The service panel is: 200Amp., 120/240V, single...
over 10 years by FrankC
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Transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS)
Why do some only have a ground (green) wire and others a neutral (white) and ground wire of course along with the two black wires.
over 10 years by FrankC
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over 10 years by GlennG
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over 10 years by prettywoman
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Janet-Usually when you open an outlet box with knob and tube wiring in it the color of the insulation of all the wires are black with no sign of t...
over 10 years by FrankC
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