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over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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Waterproof fixture in shower
I'm encountering some frustrations installing a waterproof fixture in my basement utility shower. Rather than try to explain in words, I put some p...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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Waterproof fixture in shower
I'm encountering some frustrations installing a waterproof fixture in my basement utility shower. Rather than try to explain in words, I put some p...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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answers600
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TOO MANY WIRES!
When I bought my house two years ago, I found the previous owners had run cable (as in TV cable) under the carpet to all the bedrooms upstairs. Whe...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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Tapping into an existing Switch
I just installed a waterproof shower light. It's a recessed fixture that mounts between the ceiling joists, and it has thermal-protection in case i...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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bathroom circuits
I bought a copy of the 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC) last evening. I looked up the requirements for bathroom circuits, and now I have a quest...
over 10 years by Electrical Inspector
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Help! Remove Masking Paper
I learned the hard way that it's best to remove the masking tape while the paint's still wet. Awhile back I had to redo a significant amount of bas...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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a drain, perhaps? who can tell!
Heh! raymondvinzant, having just read your earlier note, I think I just saw a toilette yesterday that was installed on top of a cleanout. It's in t...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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GFCI receptacles 20 or 15 amp?
This has actually been quite an illuminating discussion. Up until recently, I'd have argued for 20-amp switches on 20-amp circuits. However, I now ...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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Microwave Oven Requirements
As far as "safety" is concerned, I'd think that so long as you aren't exceeding the amperage for which your circuit is rated, i.e. not blowing brea...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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Light stays on switch doesn't work!
GS99 said: Use a voltage tester in each box you're working on, to confirm there is no voltage;I can personally and heartily vouch for the importanc...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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Hot Water Heater basics
You should have a thermostat on the front of your water heater. Check to be sure that's turned up. You should hear a big woomph as the pilot lights...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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GROUND ROD
Why a ground rod? I seem to recall the water pipe being used as a ground back when I grew up. What's the reason to not use water pipes today?
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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Why not one, large GFCI?
Thanks Tom. Your explanation is very clear, and it makes a lot of sense, actually.
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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Why not one, large GFCI?
Here's a question I've always wondered about. GFCI circuit-breakers exist, right? So why not just get one, as in a GFCI main, to protect your whole...
over 10 years by Jim D
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wire size
I've seen double-pole breakers rated for 120 volts. SquareD's QO215b is rated for 120/240 and takes only one slot. I think, but am not sure, that t...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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bathroom reno timeline
I just talked with a friend today who recently spent two weeks redoing a bathroom in a house he rents. He replaced the floor, moved the stool, move...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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water level in toilette bowl
Well, I just installed a new "small tube", and life is good again. The bowl fills like it should. I feel like such a bonehead for throwing that lit...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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Cheap basement fix up
I recently painted walls and floor in a basement bathroom. Floor used to be carpet, but it was old and smelly, so I got rid of it. Fresh paint made...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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Does it live up to the claims?
I'm not familiar with Karndean, but I am familiar with wanting something, compromising, and then regretting my compromise. If, in your heart, you w...
over 10 years by JonathanGennick
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