how to remove stuck plug/cleanout/cap
I am trying to remove an old plug (seems to be 3.25", not 3" or 4" like the standard ones) on a cast iron drain system. What are the tricks for get...
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Need help with rigid pipe and bathroom fan/light
I don't have images of the connections, but they are quite standard. The connection to the hallway octagon box (feed) is the original rigid pipe (t...
over 10 years by gtillotson
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Need help with rigid pipe and bathroom fan/light
The rigid is your standard steel pipe that was used all around Chicago early in the century. Like gas pipe--stiff and unruly, but quite durable. If...
over 10 years by gtillotson
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Need help with rigid pipe and bathroom fan/light
I'm fixing up a "renovated" bathroom done by a previous owner, and I've just dropped the fan/light to examine the wiring. Here is what was done: th...
over 10 years by Joe Tedesco
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Basic multimeter question
I'm learning how to use a multimeter and want to test a standard wall outlet. If I insert the probes (hot/neutral) to read AC voltage, shouldn't I ...
over 10 years by joed
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Running wires (new circuit) through junction boxes
Thanks much. This wire is in rigid conduit, two circuits total, and it is fine in terms of the box and conduit fill. Over the weekend I realized an...
over 10 years by gtillotson
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Running wires (new circuit) through junction boxes
I'm about to run a second circuit through existing conduit, and the wires will pass through two junction boxes (wall box, ceiling box) before getti...
over 10 years by gtillotson
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voltage varries
While on this topic, what would a VOM read with a loose or open neutral? How is the test performed?
over 10 years by gtillotson
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Grounding Outlets
What about just using a GFCI outlet? Would that satisfy code requirements?
over 10 years by gtillotson
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can you mix wire gauge?
One other thought -- I recently tracked down 3M Scotchlock 2 wire nuts (the kind with the flexible skirt). They bite really well, and the skirt see...
over 10 years by gtillotson
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can you mix wire gauge?
I've been curious about this as well, not so much *can* it be done (it can of course) but what the benefits and drawbacks are. I always run 12G wir...
over 10 years by gtillotson
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Can I replace a circuit breaker with a different brand?
I have a panel with Challenger breakers, and they are an exact match (as far as I can tell) with Siemens breakers. If a replacement/additional brea...
over 10 years by Rmiell
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