About your comment "I have everything mounted in the big box, all wired together and grounded CORRECTLY." -- grounding is only a safety measure. I...
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Wouldn't a power strip work? And they're really cheap.
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Ignore that old box altogether! Just cover the ends of the wires, and shove them back into the old box, and leave it be. Connect your track lig...
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Generally, not specific limit on the physical size of a subpanel. You can add a larger one, if you need space for more breakers. But note tha...
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Sounds like something in these recessed lights is not securely fastened down, so that when they heat up, something pops loose. It odes happen afte...
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There is no limit on the number of devices, just a limit on the amperage used by all the devices in total. For example, given that 20 Amp circ...
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If you want to turn them on/off separately, you need 2 circuits for them. And a 4-way circuit means that you have 3 separate places where you wa...
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Yes, you can usually convert plugin lights to a wired fixture. Basically. you jut cut the plug off and connect the 2 wires to the wires in the jun...
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Yes, a normal 240 circuit breaker has to be a double one, taking up 2 slots in the box. (That's how it connects to 2 sides to get 240V.) If you...
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Old stoves were wired with 3 wires: 2 hots and a neutral, which also served as the ground. The stove had a 3-connector plug, and inside the stove ...
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I assume you're talking about flexible metal conduit and then pulling wires through it. BX has wires already permanently installed inside it. J...
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Can't you split your light circuits, and put half of them on each of the transformers? That's a better way to do it anyway. Houses are normally...
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It's not really a good idea to move them; this location is where they belong. They are used mostly for appliances on the counter, and moving them ...
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"Is that what you were concerned about?" Yes, probably. Code requires that junction boxes be accessible. But sine yours are accessible from th...
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First, I would ask why -- 400A seems a hell of a large service capacity. But here is what is basically required: 1. replace the wires comin...
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Basics: 1. replace the wires coming into your box with once capable of carrying 200A. (Probably #00, if a short drop). This might require upgr...
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If it's only in the outer insulation, with no damage to the individual black & white insulation around each wire, (and no copper wire visible),...
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Some possibilities to try 1) You mentioned the main breaker. Have you tried the individual breakers for the appropriate circuits? Switch them ...
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This is what I understand about that, though I have never worked on Czech wiring. I think you have the incoming color code right: black (or br...
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Before turning the breaker off, turn the light on and plug a table lamp into the receptacle, also turned on. When you come back from turning off t...
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