Re: Different Things
Thanks Bill for catching some of the nuances and minor details that make a proper installation.
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almost 8 years by tshea1
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UNderground outlets
The feed coming from the house is 15 amp and GFCI protected. I have few questions. 1. Can the 7 outlets/light be on this 15 amp or does it need ...
almost 8 years by tshea1
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Underground outlets
PVC conduit with #12 wire including the green (for grounding) is acceptable. Burial depth is 18". Direct bury wire #12 UF is also acceptable. Buri...
almost 8 years by tshea1
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2002 NEC
>>>I found it particularly amusing when you stated "I'll assume its 2002 since most jurisdictons are on 2002." Really! Just where did you pull that...
almost 8 years by tshea1
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2002 NEC
>>>I found it particularly amusing when you stated "I'll assume its 2002 since most jurisdictons are on 2002." Really! Just where did you pull that...
almost 8 years by tshea1
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More misguided info
First the OP was asking about basement wiring. El brought our attention to 210.52(C)(1) through (C)(5) (I’ll assume 2002 NEC since most jurisdic...
almost 8 years by tshea1
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Ground Bar
Yes you can double the ground wires but not the neutrals. Both are on the same bar if the panel is the MAIN service panel. IF there is any doub...
almost 8 years by tshea1
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Ground Bar
You could add an auxilary ground bar to your existing panel by using a ground bar designed for your panel and mounting it in the factory holes or i...
almost 8 years by tshea1
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Fishy smell
If the ceiling around the light fixture is hot, the first thing I suspect is the lamp (light bulb) is too high of a wattage. Also I now suspect tha...
almost 8 years by tshea1
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Oops!
Contact the manufacturer. They may have a wiring diagram available for download.
almost 8 years by tshea1
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AL Wiring
Here's a website packed full of info on AL wiring. Hope it is helpful. http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum.htm
almost 8 years by tshea1
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No Rheostat
Sorry bad choice of words. Meant to say controller. The lutron site has a nice selection of devices.
almost 8 years by tshea1
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Fans
Two fans on 1 switch is ok. As for the motor speed controller, there is a 5 amp rheostat available. I will try to get a part number and post again.
almost 8 years by tshea1
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Sierra
Bill, Those plates you identified are for the old Despards switch, pilot lights, receptacles. Thanks, I've bookmarked that site. I believe su...
almost 9 years by tshea1
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2 lights +
The 2 3-1/2" holes are sized for "old work" boxes that are used to mount the fixtures and make the needed wire splice to the fixture.
about 8 years by tshea1
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2 lights
If it was me... Cut 2 3-1/2" holes where the fixtures are going. If you have a basement, fish wires to basement then route to a new cut-in switch....
about 8 years by tshea1
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Old Plates
Try Dale Electric. They had a few a couple years ago. They may have more. The other option, and it is not good, is to go to the newer plates. I don...
about 8 years by tshea1
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Who?
"PS, I am not Jarrold, tseah1, househelper or anyone other than, Just Plain Old Bill." Bill, I'm tshea1 not tseah1! Have a nice day! See ya o...
about 8 years by tshea1
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