It is not always a good idea to run so many cables grouped together. The code now requires a derating of the ampacity of grouped sheathed electric...
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The recepticle is likely wired for 240 volt. You are recieving the 240 volts from hot to what you think is a neutral. You are recieving 120 volts...
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If the electrician is talking about metal clad cable, then he/she is suggesting a very good and safe product. It may be necessary to meet your loc...
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You should check the "tombstones" connections at the end of each lamp. Sometimes a loose connection there will cause this very problem. Also most...
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You cannot simply replace them with the 3 prong outlet. The code does allow you to replace each one with a Gfi outlet and to label each one as hav...
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I bought a Ridgid belt driven table saw from home depot. I then added a Router table attachment from Sears which fit just fine. I have been very ...
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The strap is the part that is screwed to the box. Also known as a "yoke". Whichever you choose the strap will have no impact on the appearance bec...
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I am certain you could, if you are pretty handy and don't mind a little hard work. This isn't too tough of a task if you have some electrical know...
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Try www.rockler.com they have a large variety of woodworking hardware.
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I agree with Rpxlpx, Do not put too many wires together even with a large wire nut, even though you might find a large one(usually blue or grey). ...
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The proper way is with the ground prong up. This however is not widely accepted because people are not use to seeing them this way. The local ins...
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12 Gauge wire will actually handle 25 amps, However the NEC limits it to 20 amps. If you use a 20 amp circuit breaker you should use #12 wire. It...
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I have had a lot of luck at Ace hardware(sometimes known as Westlake's), finding switches for power tools. They have triggers and other switches t...
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Good information Hollywood. What do you know about the performance qualities of In-Line water heaters(gas).
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Wood edges look good if you don't like the brown edge of the laminate. As for seams, The best way to keep them from being really obvious is to us...
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Metal conduit is a legal ground if it is continuous to the panel box with no breaks. It will meet code requirements for the national electric code...
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The electrician should have installed the fan where the vent hole could be accessed easily. See if it is possible to rotate the fan 90 degrees so ...
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Check to see if the heater itself has a reset switch.
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Does your house have metal conduit to each box or is it a two conductor cable? If it is conduit and metal boxes then you can probably just ground ...
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I would totally replace the knob and tube regardless of cost. The safety of this old type of wiring is far too questionable to rely on. The scien...
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