HPS lamp
Yeah, I think it's the bulb, whose behavior seems to fit the consensus here and on another board. The lamp is a Regent from Lowe's. I've had a n...
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almost 8 years by HBB
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HPS security light cycling on and off
I have a 150-watt high pressure sodium security light that mysteriously began cycling on and off about a month ago, after about three years of fait...
almost 8 years by HBB
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Dead outlets after using space heater
Are any of the dead outlets on a switch?There's a little three-pronged circuit checker made by Sperry that plugs directly into an outlet and tells ...
over 10 years by HBB
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wire size
DaveB.inVa,Thanks much for the NEC references. I've got a copy on the way, but it hasn't arrived yet.Still wouldn't have changed my thinking.I exp...
over 10 years by HBB
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wire size
A receptacle is simply a conductor, just like a wire, and becomes an extension of the wire on the way to the appliance.A breaker is sized to protec...
over 10 years by HBB
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wire size
You can use a 20-amp single-pole breaker but you'll also need to use a 20-amp receptacle.And you'll need to wrap the 10 AWG wire around the termina...
over 10 years by HBB
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18-guage wire
Jonathan...I doubt if the inspector would shoot you, but when he recovered from convulsions of laughter he might ask you if you got some kind of ir...
over 10 years by HBB
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Running wire from attic to basement
I'd be concerned about what zapped the wire on the new light.Was the old flood light working before you replaced it? If it was, maybe you wired th...
over 10 years by HBB
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18-guage wire
Let's just apply a little common sense to your question:If you buy a table lamp and plug it into a wall receptacle, which will be wired with at lea...
over 10 years by HBB
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Clamp meters -- What's your preference?
Thanks, guys, for your input.I bought a Fluke 334 from an outfit in Arizona for about $20 less than MSRP.I'm real happy with it -- very sturdy and ...
over 10 years by HBB
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Is Aluminum Wiring still permitted by Code?
You'll find good information and many links on aluminum wiring here: http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum.htm
over 10 years by HBB
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pc monitor burned out
If your CPU is plugged into the same circuit it, too, would most likely be zapped by a spike or surge.And it might not be electrical at all. PC mon...
over 10 years by HBB
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Number & amps of breakers in svc. panel
Well, here's a thought:Three stories, a basement and a garage?In such a large structure, why would anyone go to the expense of upgrading to a new p...
over 10 years by HBB
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Clamp meters -- What's your preference?
I'd like the opinions of you experienced and/or professional electricians on what you consider the best clamp meter and why.Also, if you've had any...
over 10 years by joefixit
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OSB subfloor w/ 3/8ths inch plywood
Here's the link to an excellent article on OSB vs. plywood: http://www.umass.edu/bmatwt/osb.html While it addresses the problems with tile on OSB (...
almost 11 years by HBB
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Need your opinion of 3/4" T&G OSB flooring
For anyone else interested, here's the link to an excellent article on OSB vs. plywood: http://www.umass.edu/bmatwt/osb.html
almost 11 years by HBB
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Where to find floor joist length specs
Judging from the date on this post, you've probably already found your answer, but here's a pretty good span calculator from the Canadian Wood Coun...
almost 11 years by HBB
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Need your opinion of 3/4" T&G OSB flooring
Glenn...Thanks for your thoughts on this and I'll take your word for it.I was leaning toward that anyway because I hate particle board.It would be ...
almost 11 years by HBB
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Fuse Box Conversion
South Florida. Hmmmmm... I lived around Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach for 37 years until the swarm of newcomers made the whole place unfit -- an...
almost 11 years by HBB
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