Fix that Subpanel first.
I think that you need to bring your existing subpanel up to code before you do any additional work. You say that you took a 240V line that supplied a 3-prong r...
HomerS
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Confused as well.
I see in the original post that the 2 switches seem to toggle power at one set of black/white wires at the fixture. If that is the case then you should be able...
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answersupdated over 14 years ago by HomerS
Simple Answer.
The simple answer is that you use 2-wire if you only need 2 conductors for your application. There are many applications where 3-wire is needed such as 3-way s...
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answersupdated over 14 years ago by HomerS
Open Neutral
It looks like you don't have an Open Neutral on your service but just on an individual circuit. You asked, "The open neutral SHOULD just make it not go, should...
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answersupdated over 14 years ago by HomerS
Not a normal situation!
What you described is not a normal situation. It is highly unlikely that the power utility is supplying "too high" a voltage. It is much more likely that you ...
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answersupdated over 14 years ago by HomerS
Derated Circuits
You have it figured correctly. The derating factor for 4 current carrying conductors is 0.8 and for ambient temperatures between 51°C and 55°C is 0.76. So, f...
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answersupdated over 14 years ago by HomerS
Terminals
Ok, let's start with the obvious. Below are the standard wire colors. Your installer may have used different colors. white = Call for heat. yellow = Call...
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answersupdated over 14 years ago by HomerS
3-way Fix-up
You state that there is a two wire cable (blk, wht) and a three wire cable (blk, red, wht) in the box. You also state that there are only two 3-way switches. ...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by HomerS
Need a neutral
You did say that there were two 14/3 cables in the fixture box, one from the panel and one to the switch box. It's too bad you didn't give me the correct detai...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by HomerS
You need some changes.
First of all, I don't understand why you are using 14/3 to bring power to the fixture box. Why not 14/2 (black & white)? How have you connected this 14/3 p...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by HomerS
Code Issues
If you are using a 15A breaker, then it will trip if you draw more than 1800W on the circuit. As you know, a receptacle only adds load if something is plugged ...
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answersupdated about 15 years ago by HomerS
Limited number of outlets
The NEC does have a limit for the number of receptacle outlets but not for a dwelling occupancy. NEC §220.14(I) & (J) detail this. In a non-dwelling oc...
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answersupdated about 15 years ago by HomerS
Couldn't Agree More
I have to agree strongly with Tom about hiring an electrician who's experienced in seperately derived systems. We have helped you determine that what you have ...
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answersupdated about 15 years ago by HomerS
3-phase, 4-wire, center-tapped delta
Your generator is configured for 3-phase, 4-wire, center-tapped delta. It is not a 4-wire WYE or 3-wire DELTA as sadickers suggests. http://www.bmillerengin...
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answersupdated about 15 years ago by HomerS
Part Number?
That part number doesn't show up on Leviton's site. Even your link doesn't show that part number. Is it a 6515M instead? The 6515M is a 4 button & off, ...
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answersupdated about 15 years ago by HomerS
Open Neutral
If you have an Open Neutral on your service conductors, then you will have unbalanced voltages on the two legs. Instead of being 120V on each, they will still add...
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answersupdated about 15 years ago by HomerS
3-way wiring
In the 3-gang switchbox, the HOT wire will be the black wire that is currently daisy chained to one terminal of all 3 switches. The feed to the fixture would b...
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answersupdated about 15 years ago by HomerS
Yes, It's OK.
Yes, you can do as you suggest. As long as the breaker is sized for the smallest wire in the circuit, you are OK. This is a good strategy to reduce voltage drop. ...
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answersupdated about 15 years ago by HomerS
Double-pole vs. Single-pole
You're trying to replace a double-pole thermostat with a single-pole variety. The best solution is to exchange the Lux thermostat. You probably have model LV1 ...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by HomerS
15A Switch
Yes, it's OK to use a 15A switch even on a 20A circuit as long as the load being switched is less than 15A. As long as there aren't a large number of lights co...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by HomerS
