Sink disposer wiring?
I assumed the red wire going into the double j-box may have been for the dishwasher.But I still don't know the purpose of the red wire going from t...
I assumed the red wire going into the double j-box may have been for the dishwasher.But I still don't know the purpose of the red wire going from t...
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ViewsThe disposer needs a switch. In mine, two-wires from a j-box come into the disposer switch box. The disposer wiring comes into this same box. Not s...
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ViewsIf you have no information about the circuits, how do you know the problem outlets are on two different circuits? Did you turn any circuit OFF befo...
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ViewsTo clarify the problem:Are there four outlets (two in each room)that do not work?Did these work OK until recently? Did they all go bad at the same ...
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ViewsFor "plain old telephone service", one pair of wires is sufficient for phones and modems, including power to energize the ringer. Normally this cen...
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ViewsOpen letter to NEC editors. Thanks for all the time and effort to prepare the Code; this is a complicated subject. Considering:Article 90 “Introd...
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Viewstdhorne,Thanks for clarifying that, and the listing of objects in the current path. In an earlier post I had asked if the transformer’s earth gro...
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Viewstdhorne,Thanks Tom. I had been viewing circuit breakers only for their protection against overloads. But they trip also when faults / short circuit...
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ViewsOr could it indicate they're made of copper-clad steel, so there is an internal bond?The clerk did not know.Edit:On second thought, the steel is pr...
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ViewsOne side of my kitchen is open to two adjacent rooms. There is a "window space" above the sink that views the family room (this probably was a real...
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ViewsAt a popular diy store, I saw these 5/8 x 8ft rods labeled "Bonded Ground Rods".There are several examples of "bonding" in the NEC, indicating the ...
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ViewsDana1028, Here’s the converse question - If all the equipment grounding conductors are installed properly, but the grounding electrode conductor ...
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ViewsDana1028, I agree - there is confusion.(1) The words grounding and conductor are found in many expressions. For example the wire that connects the ...
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Views“Grounding is at the foundation of the electrical system. An improperly grounded electrical system is a hazard that can damage or destroy applian...
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Viewstdhorne,Thanks Tom, for that explanation; it provides more light on the subject. On a prior reply I asked “What’s the purpose of the device rat...
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ViewsSpeaking for all the persons who read the forum, I thank all the persons who kindly reply. This is a great way to share information. The original p...
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ViewsThe 2002 NEC updated definition of a Qualified Person "has received safety training on the hazards involved", not just "being familiar with the haz...
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ViewsNo answer yet, so I'll simplify the question:You're updating a kitchen with two 20-ampere "Small Appliance" branch circuits. Will the inspector ap...
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ViewsJasonP,I obtained a house that has some "deceptive" 3-prong outlet faces, but they're not grounded - old style cables with no ground wire. The pre-...
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ViewsTom O,Is there any concern about "damage" due to weather (ie. freezing/thawing cycles) degrading the clamp connection over years?
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