Fix that Subpanel first.
I think that you need to bring your existing subpanel up to code before you do any additional work. You say that you took a 240V line that suppl...
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HomerS
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about 8 years by HomerS
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Confused as well.
I see in the original post that the 2 switches seem to toggle power at one set of black/white wires at the fixture. If that is the case then you...
about 8 years by HomerS
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Simple Answer.
The simple answer is that you use 2-wire if you only need 2 conductors for your application. There are many applications where 3-wire is needed ...
over 8 years by HomerS
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Open Neutral
It looks like you don't have an Open Neutral on your service but just on an individual circuit. You asked, "The open neutral SHOULD just make it...
over 8 years by HomerS
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Not a normal situation!
What you described is not a normal situation. It is highly unlikely that the power utility is supplying "too high" a voltage. It is much more l...
over 8 years by HomerS
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Derated Circuits
You have it figured correctly. The derating factor for 4 current carrying conductors is 0.8 and for ambient temperatures between 51°C and 55°C...
over 8 years by HomerS
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Terminals
Ok, let's start with the obvious. Below are the standard wire colors. Your installer may have used different colors. white = Call for heat. ...
over 8 years by HomerS
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3-way Fix-up
You state that there is a two wire cable (blk, wht) and a three wire cable (blk, red, wht) in the box. You also state that there are only two 3...
over 8 years by HomerS
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Need a neutral
You did say that there were two 14/3 cables in the fixture box, one from the panel and one to the switch box. It's too bad you didn't give me th...
over 8 years by HomerS
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You need some changes.
First of all, I don't understand why you are using 14/3 to bring power to the fixture box. Why not 14/2 (black & white)? How have you connected ...
over 8 years by HomerS
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Code Issues
If you are using a 15A breaker, then it will trip if you draw more than 1800W on the circuit. As you know, a receptacle only adds load if someth...
over 8 years by HomerS
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Limited number of outlets
The NEC does have a limit for the number of receptacle outlets but not for a dwelling occupancy. NEC §220.14(I) & (J) detail this. In a non-...
over 8 years by HomerS
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Couldn't Agree More
I have to agree strongly with Tom about hiring an electrician who's experienced in seperately derived systems. We have helped you determine that...
over 8 years by HomerS
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3-phase, 4-wire, center-tapped delta
Your generator is configured for 3-phase, 4-wire, center-tapped delta. It is not a 4-wire WYE or 3-wire DELTA as sadickers suggests. http://w...
over 8 years by HomerS
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Part Number?
That part number doesn't show up on Leviton's site. Even your link doesn't show that part number. Is it a 6515M instead? The 6515M is a 4 but...
almost 9 years by HomerS
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Open Neutral
If you have an Open Neutral on your service conductors, then you will have unbalanced voltages on the two legs. Instead of being 120V on each, they...
almost 9 years by HomerS
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3-way wiring
In the 3-gang switchbox, the HOT wire will be the black wire that is currently daisy chained to one terminal of all 3 switches. The feed to the ...
almost 9 years by HomerS
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Yes, It's OK.
Yes, you can do as you suggest. As long as the breaker is sized for the smallest wire in the circuit, you are OK. This is a good strategy to reduce...
almost 9 years by HomerS
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Double-pole vs. Single-pole
You're trying to replace a double-pole thermostat with a single-pole variety. The best solution is to exchange the Lux thermostat. You probably ...
almost 9 years by HomerS
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15A Switch
Yes, it's OK to use a 15A switch even on a 20A circuit as long as the load being switched is less than 15A. As long as there aren't a large numb...
almost 9 years by HomerS
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