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It doesn't matter if a "backwards installed" connector is considered taboo by electricians or not. Unless the connector comes with instructions that clearly indic...
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As far as all those contractors running cables through pipes, I can only address the National Electrical Code and not local enforcement or the lack thereof (been ...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
Sub panel
Nate, 1. With a pencil, mark the wall where the panel cover ends at the bottom then remove the panel cover. If you're lucky, you can cut out enough drywall (do...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
Generator sizing
Well, there is no simple answer. Judging by the load amps for the compressor, your're looking at a 2 hp motor which would put your AC at about 2 to 2 1/2 tons...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
3 way dimmer
Look inside the box, there are probably two cables. One of the cable will be a three wire with a white, black and a red, the other will be a 2 wire with black and...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
BB Heaters
It has been a long time since I installed any of these liquid filled heaters, but if I remember right, these heaters had a lower surface temperature than the plai...
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Upgrade
The electric meter typically belongs to the power company and they would change the meter if need be. The meter socket usually would be your responsibility. If th...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
Sub-panel
If your installation is subject to inspection, you should talk to your local code enforcement official prior to starting work. Wire- you can use underground ca...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
breakers
I knew I'd get in trouble by taking the easy way out and not properly describing a 2 pole breaker. Square D's stock number for the breaker you need is QO215. ...
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Breakers
If that breaker has 2 places to connect wires, then it is for 240 volt circuits and you have the correct breaker. The 120/240 volt rating means that the breake...
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Gas & electric
There is no prohibition against this in the NEC. In my area, the electric line is usually the deepest, the there is some backfill, generally 12",then the gas line...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
Bathrom
I just re-read Bill's post and I know that he had his tongue in cheek when he said move the bathroom. I don't normally give the type of advice that follows, bu...
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Inspection
It is a sad fact of life that many cities/towns/counties cannot afford to hire enough inspectors so that each trade gets inspected by a fully qualified inspector....
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Tom O
Surges
I'm in agreement with the previous posts. Refrigerators are a source of surges and unlesss you have some typr of fridge with electronics in it, I'd not bother doi...
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Lights
Unless you know which breaker is for the circuit that is acting up, turn them off and back on one at a time. Many circuit breaker handles do not move much when tr...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by Tom O
Bad breaker
The outside breaker will have nothing to do with the inside breaker tripping. When you get the outside breaker replaced, have the electrician check the inside ...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by Tom O
Open wires
If you're lucky enough to know exactly which receptacles and lights are on the circuit that is causing the trouble, you will have to start examining connections a...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by Tom O
Smokes
IMO, time to replace the detectors. New ones of the type Bill mentioned should run about $20 apiece.
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by Tom O
Lights
I suspect one of two things. First, turn off the breaker for the circuit ing question, pull the motion sensor out, verify power is off at this box. Check all ...
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answersupdated about 13 years ago by Tom O
