wiring
My guess would be that you have one cable that brings power in, two that carry power out, and two that go to the lights. You will need to determine...
My guess would be that you have one cable that brings power in, two that carry power out, and two that go to the lights. You will need to determine...
5
answers707
ViewsMistressEl: Please cite the specific code reference for your claims. And get the math right - 80% of 1800 is 1440 not 1480. You discredit yourself...
6
answers946
ViewsIn no particular order: * Cut more holes between the ceiling and the switch location to fish wires. Patch when finished. * Use a small diameter f...
1
answers697
ViewsCheck for a tripped GFI receptacle. It will have two buttons, one labeled "test" one labeled "reset". Press the reset and see if power is restored....
1
answers997
ViewsWhere are you placing the leads when checking for power, both under load and "bare"?
4
answers553
ViewsTrying to decipher what you are doing. What type of device are you using to check for power - a proximity tester or a test light with two leads? Wh...
4
answers921
ViewsYou can use a smaller gauge wire and you will have more choices in length and wattage.
2
answers781
ViewsYou describe only two cables entering the box to control two separate lights. Are there more? Are you sure the white wire is a neutral and not par...
2
answers103
ViewsSome scuffing is normal, usually only on the outer few millimeters. Shouldn't be a problem.
1
answers904
ViewsThe 10ga wire is rated for 30A. A 4000W heater at 240V only pulls 16.67A. You have plenty of safety factor. "Any problem using PVC Conduit and r...
4
answers560
ViewsThe new breaker should be connected just like the old one was. The neutral from the breaker is connected to the neutral buss, the neutral from the ...
1
answers400
ViewsThe easiest way to do what you want is to use a double pole GFI breaker and wire the split receptacle as a multiwire circuit. There are no "spl...
2
answers182
ViewsCarlon makes a 2 gang box where one side is closed for 120V wiring and the other is open for low voltage wiring. They also make clip-on low voltage...
5
answers757
ViewsAs long as you stay more than 1.25in from the surface of the post and don't drill so many holes you destroy the integrity of the post, I see no pro...
1
answers988
ViewsNormally, the cable and phone are bonded to the grounding electrode conductor between the service entrance and the ground rod. There should be a gr...
1
answers221
ViewsAre you trying to wire a switched receptacle to 2 3way switches or trying to add an always hot receptacle to a 3way lighting circuit? What wires ar...
1
answers796
ViewsYou can attach a pigtail to the back of the box and to the receptacle to ground it, but the GFCI receptacle does NOT need a ground to function prop...
1
answers737
ViewsYou should NEVER install a switch on the neutral side. It is not now, nor has it ever been a recommended practice. Rewire the circuit before you in...
1
answers209
ViewsHow is your white connected? 14/3 white should be connected to the incoming white and carried to the second box where it is connected to the white ...
1
answers392
ViewsSome dimming of lights is expected when large motor loads startup. It should be very slight and of very short duration. If you feel it is excessive...
1
answers252
Views