Wiring switch

Lanlord, is this short for Landlord, if it is you should have a licensed EC do this work if it is in a rental property. I know it sounds simple ...

over 7 years by Roger67

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Bill is right, there is no such rule

Mistress, did it really take you from May 18 to today to put all that typing together? :D BTW, as Bill said, there is no such rule, and no I'm n...

almost 8 years by Roger67

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Breakers

Tperez, first of all let me say thanks to you and your comrads. Now, back to the question at hand, 15 amp receptacles can be used on a 20 amp c...

over 8 years by Roger67

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HELP! Dimmer switch for outlet?

Controlling a receptacle from a dimmer is a violation of NEC 404.14(E) The fixture must be a permanent type fixture with permanent wiring method...

over 8 years by Roger67

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In reply to "Fuse Box Conversion & Receptacle Conversion

You're welcome Roger67

about 9 years by Roger67

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Fuse Box Conversion & Receptacle Conversion

k2, I salute you. Your post was excellent. Dbnum2, I will follow suit and advise you to get estimates from atleast three EC's, but the bottom li...

about 9 years by Roger67

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"Rough Inspection Questions....Please Help..."

You can not reduce the conductors (tap)even inside the box unless you reduce the OCP to 15 amps. Read the two article sections I posted closely....

about 9 years by Roger67

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In reply to "Rough Inspection Questions....Please Help..."

This may be a little easier to read. Bruce, first of all 210.24 has nothing to do with this. Now let's look at 210.19, 210.19(A)(2)Mult...

about 9 years by Roger67

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Rough Inspection Questions....Please Help..."

Bruce, first of all 210.24 has nothing to do with this. Now let's look at 210.19, 210.19(A)(2)[i][b]Multioutlet Branch Circuits,[/b] Conduc...

about 9 years by Roger67

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Rough Inspection Questions....Please Help..."

Read all of 210.19. Roger67

about 9 years by Roger67

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Rough Inspection Questions....Please Help..."

What code article and section allows pig tailing a #14 to a #12 for this EGC? There was no mention of circuit size. Roger67

about 9 years by Roger67

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day care center

Gerald, why would you ask this question on a DIYer bulletin board? When wiring for a day care center, the electrician should not be questioning or...

over 9 years by Roger67

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Getting shocked by service panel

Bill, your electrician did not ground this panel correctly. Is the panel fed from your house or is it an individual service? Post back with this ...

over 9 years by Roger67

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Load bearing wall

This would be best answered by your local building inspector, you should be able to call the building / inspection dept in your area.Roger67

almost 10 years by Roger67

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new construction

The answer to question #1 is yes.The answer to question #2 (pressure switch) is yes, or you would have to get fancy with relays and contactors. R...

almost 10 years by Roger67

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Knob & Tube Wiring Questions

Sparks, in alot of DIYer projects I would say go for it, but when it comes to K&T it is best left to an electrician. The old wiring method is not ...

almost 10 years by Roger67

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exterior painting near where electric wires come to house?

Yes, you should have the power disconected before working around these wires.Exterior wiring becomes brittle and has a tendency to crack with age s...

about 10 years by Roger67

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#14 pigtails on receptacle

The problem with reducing the wire to #14 is that it allows backstabbing a device that is designed to prevent this on anything but 15 amp circuits....

about 10 years by Roger67

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