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over 6 years by househelper
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What type tester?
What is this "simple tester"? If you are using a proximity (induction) tester and are getting a "hot" reading, then I would suspect a loose neutral...
over 6 years by househelper
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maybe...
Are all of these receptacles on the same circuit? If you have fuses, replace the fuse since sometimes a visual inspection doesn't tell you it is b...
over 6 years by househelper
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thinner drywall
You may find it easier to use 1/4" drywall instead of 3/8". This may eliminate the need to adjust trim as Bill points out. You will still need the ...
over 6 years by househelper
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GFCi is working
Code requires the outside receptacles to be GFCI PROTECTED, not necessarily be GFCI receptacles, so the setup is OK. If the GFCIs are only trip...
over 6 years by househelper
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You're OK
The instructions with the fixture state "max 8 #12 conductors" That means you can run 4 12/2 or 1 12/2 and two 12/3 into this box. That's a little ...
over 6 years by househelper
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Checked the Bulb?
That's the obvious solution. If a new bulb doesn't help, try this. With the power off, try raising the center tab in the light socket slightly so t...
over 6 years by househelper
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oops that should be 7600W..
not KW.
over 6 years by househelper
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7600KW
You will need 8/3 w/ground cable on a 40A double pole breaker. Connect black to black, red to red, etc.
over 6 years by househelper
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Double switch?
If by double switch you mean a breaker that has two handles and takes up two spaces, then this is a 220V heater. You may be able to use a 110 heate...
over 6 years by househelper
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neutral wire
Remove the wire from the fused screw and replace in a new hole. This shouldn't be a breaker issue based on your description. Do your work in the pa...
over 6 years by househelper
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yes
With the power off, switch the wires on the brass screws (two black or one each red and black). Changeover done.
over 6 years by househelper
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loose neutral
Those are classic signs of a loose neutral. Check where this circuit originates for a loose wire on the neutral buss.
over 6 years by househelper
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lost neutral
Assuming you are really checking between hot and neutral, what you describe is indicative of a lost neutral. Check all your connections at the swit...
almost 7 years by househelper
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nameplate
The nameplate on the compressor should state what the minimum wire size should be (minimum circuit ampacity).
almost 7 years by househelper
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loose bulb
It may be just a loose bulb, check that first.
almost 7 years by househelper
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breakers?
Have you checked for any tripped breakers? Cycle them all the way off then back on. If things are still not working, contact your power company and...
almost 7 years by househelper
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yes...
as long as the existing citcuit isn't already grossly overloaded. The numbers Bill cites are a good rule of thumb, but for a dwelling, are not mand...
almost 7 years by househelper
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bad connection
This is usually a case of a bad connection between the main and the buss. Unfortunately, it may require removing the meter to repair. Not something...
almost 7 years by househelper
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other receptacles on circuit?
Are there other receptacles on this circuit? Do some or all of them not work also? If so, you may have a loose connection on one of these, most lik...
almost 7 years by househelper
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