Re: ceiling fan wiring help
Basically, nothing. In the ceiling box, take the hot wire connected to the light (probably black or red), cover it with a wire nut, and leave it unconnected in...
Basically, nothing. In the ceiling box, take the hot wire connected to the light (probably black or red), cover it with a wire nut, and leave it unconnected in...
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answersAbout your comment "I have everything mounted in the big box, all wired together and grounded CORRECTLY." -- grounding is only a safety measure. In normal operat...
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answersWouldn't a power strip work? And they're really cheap.
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answersIgnore 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 lights to the newe...
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answersGenerally, 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 that the wires to ...
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answersSounds like something in these recessed lights is not securely fastened down, so that when they heat up, something pops loose. It odes happen after they have bee...
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answersThere 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 circuit: - the c...
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answersIf 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 want a switch to ...
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answersYes, 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 junction box. But...
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answersYes, 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 your box is full, ...
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answersOld 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 the neutral &am...
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answersI assume you're talking about flexible metal conduit and then pulling wires through it. BX has wires already permanently installed inside it. Just my opinion,...
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answersCan'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 wired with man...
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answersIt'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 elsewhere will ...
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answers"Is that what you were concerned about?" Yes, probably. Code requires that junction boxes be accessible. But sine yours are accessible from the bottom, where...
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answersFirst, I would ask why -- 400A seems a hell of a large service capacity. But here is what is basically required: 1. replace the wires coming from the elec...
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answersBasics: 1. replace the wires coming into your box with once capable of carrying 200A. (Probably #00, if a short drop). This might require upgrading the trans...
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answersIf it's only in the outer insulation, with no damage to the individual black & white insulation around each wire, (and no copper wire visible), then it should...
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answersSome possibilities to try 1) You mentioned the main breaker. Have you tried the individual breakers for the appropriate circuits? Switch them off and back on...
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answersThis 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 brown) is the hot...
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