here is how to size a bath fan

http://www.rewci.com/panvenfan.html

over 4 years by ultramegabob

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Hz

if you are in North America, your pump needs to run on 60hz, the heating element will probably work fine on either 50 or 60hz. Hz is how many time...

over 4 years by ultramegabob

2

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17

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Fan

I have never seen a bathroom exhaust fan with a selector switch, and I will gamble and say none exist, exhaust fans draw the air out of the room, i...

over 4 years by ultramegabob

3

answers

816

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troubleshooting

first I would check the recepticle with a recepticle tester, the kind you plug in that has three lights on it, they can tell you if you have lost p...

over 5 years by ultramegabob

2

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605

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local amendments...

how exactly does "local amendments" work, if NEC is going to require arc faults on all circuits, how do they go around code and say they are not re...

over 5 years by ultramegabob

6

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gfci for tub...

I wouldnt have any device unacessable, and i wouldnt want live wire capped off or junctioned directly under my tub that wasnt gfci protected, if yo...

over 5 years by ultramegabob

5

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77

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Hey Bill.....

The local inspector where im from sent out letters to contractors about a year ago stating that due to a high amount of recalls and annoyance tripp...

over 5 years by ultramegabob

6

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correction to my last post...

the marking on the switch rated breaker is SWD i believe it stands for Switchable Duty....

over 5 years by ultramegabob

5

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1000

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breakers as switches and timer

switch rated breakers can be used as switches, most modern breakers are switch rated now and are marked with a SW or SWR on them identifying them a...

over 5 years by ultramegabob

5

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567

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my best guess...

from what i have to go on, first remove lightbulbs from whatever fixture you are turning on to prevent backfed power on the neutral. use a volt ...

over 5 years by ultramegabob

4

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sheathed electrical cable in conduit....

In my area sheathed electrical cable is not exceptable in conduit, and the reason the inspectors will give is that thier is not a proper way to con...

over 5 years by ultramegabob

4

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52

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local interpertation...

I called my local electrical inspector, and he confirmed what i was saying, but upon further review, I agree that a second ground rod at the out bu...

over 5 years by ultramegabob

10

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589

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only one point of ground in a system...

the grounding electrode or "ground rod" needs to be connected at the main disconnect of system or in some cities the grounding electrode is connect...

over 5 years by ultramegabob

10

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766

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dimmer

are you sure you have a dimmer and not a fan speed controller?

over 5 years by ultramegabob

5

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843

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heater control wiring...

im not totally sure what your wanting to do, are you wanting to know how to turn your heater on and off with a relay, but dont have a neutral for t...

over 5 years by ultramegabob

2

answers

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this old trailer....

EDIT

over 5 years by ultramegabob

4

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41

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change pigtail....

not that im aware of, and if you could it would probley cost as much or more than a standard three wire pig tail for your dryer, and it would make ...

over 5 years by ultramegabob

4

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276

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compact fluorescents....

"Most" compact fluorescents that are available at building supply houses are not designed to work on electronic devices such as photo-cells or moti...

over 5 years by ultramegabob

4

answers

839

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not a simple question to answer online....

on a straight building with trusses the load bearing walls will be located on the outside walls that run parellel with the ridge of the roof, but m...

over 5 years by ultramegabob

1

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