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...
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Re: Wiring a NEMA 6-50R for an Eastwood 200 amp ac/DC Tig welder
About 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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answersupdated over 5 years ago by TimBonham
Re: where can I buy a switched outlet?
Wouldn't a power strip work? And they're really cheap.
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answersupdated about 9 years ago by TimBonham
Re: Wiring question
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 lights to the newe...
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answersupdated about 10 years ago by TimBonham
Re: Electrical Panel
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 that the wires to ...
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answersupdated about 10 years ago by TimBonham
Re: recessed lighting, popping
Sounds 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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answersupdated over 10 years ago by TimBonham
number
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 circuit: - the c...
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answersupdated almost 11 years ago by TimBonham
wiring
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 want a switch to ...
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answersupdated over 11 years ago by TimBonham
Fixture
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 junction box. But...
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answersupdated over 11 years ago by TimBonham
breakers
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 your box is full, ...
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answersupdated over 11 years ago by TimBonham
stove wiring
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 the neutral &am...
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answersupdated over 11 years ago by TimBonham
conduit size
I 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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answersupdated over 11 years ago by TimBonham
600 watts
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 wired with man...
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answersupdated over 11 years ago by TimBonham
moving wiring
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 elsewhere will ...
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answersupdated almost 12 years ago by TimBonham
junction box
"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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answersupdated almost 12 years ago by TimBonham
upgrade service
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 coming from the elec...
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answersupdated almost 12 years ago by TimBonham
electric furnace
Basics: 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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answersupdated almost 12 years ago by TimBonham
insulation nick
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), then it should...
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answersupdated almost 12 years ago by TimBonham
possibilities
Some 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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answersupdated almost 12 years ago by TimBonham
Czech colors
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 brown) is the hot...
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answersupdated almost 12 years ago by TimBonham
