Ceiling fan
Unless there is a local code requirement, a special box is not required for mounting a ceiling fan. JAG42420 does raise a good point about the wood possibly split...
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Ceiling fan
If the screws pass thru the fan mounting bracket and into the wood, this installation would be OK. Do not attempt to support the fan from the pancake box as it is...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom O
ground
Malcolm, This is not a national requirement, but it is quite possible that it is a local code requirement. Many electricians, and some inspectors, feel that...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom O
90 degree
Local75, The purpose of a salesperson is to sell things and maybe that explains the completely unqualified advice you received. Your salesperson is not the one...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom O
Sub panel
The size of the feeder is based on the load, not on the size of the breakers you'll be plugging in. If you post your loads, someone will figure out your minimum f...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom O
breaker
In this case, 15 + 15 = 15. You need to buy a 2 pole 30 amp breaker.
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom O
Too much
Sure hope you're not related to Chemical Ali. Anyway, a 15 amp general purpose lighting circuit can serve 600 square feet of your house. Measure up the bedroom...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom O
contractors
Yes, work is that good. I have been booked six months in advance for the past year and I will be busy until April, 2006. Add to that a shortage of qualified elect...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom O
Burn outs
How often are the kitchen lamps turned on? If this is done frequently, it will cause premature burnout of any type of lamp. The worst thing you can do to a lightb...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom O
Stiff garage door
I typically get several service calls with this type of complaint every winter. It is almost always a lubrication problem. Depending on the make of operator, y...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom O
Amps help
Ron, At a minimum, 60 amps. If you'll send me your e-mail address, I'll send you a FAQ that deals with sub-panels in detached buildings. It covers wire size...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom O
Mystery wires
Dimmers are not allowed to be connected to receptacle loads. Of your 3 black wires, only one goes to the light and it should connect to the switch. Of the 2 re...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom O
wire pull
Technique? Brute force is more like it. Pull all wires in at the same time, use a rope. As for tools, one or two of your buddies should be able to pull this in...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Tom O
Outlet
Actually, if you look at the receptacle carefully, you will find out that it is rated 250 volts, so no problem.
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answersupdated almost 14 years ago by Tom O
Huh?
Are you talking about switches, receptacle outlets or a combination device mounted on one strap that ihas a switch and a receptacle outlet? I'd suggest purch...
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answersupdated almost 14 years ago by Tom O
Zinsco
Not to cause an arguement, but I've dealt with Zinsco in the past & they are just a cut above FPE & I would lean towards the breaker being the cause of th...
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answersupdated almost 14 years ago by Tom O
Zinsco
.Since you didn't say why the breaker & buss bars were replaced I'll guess that the breaker failed due to loose connections (breaker/buss bars burned). if tha...
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answersupdated almost 14 years ago by Tom O
Heavy
Around here, a 150 amp panel would be a special order. The cost difference between a 150 amp & 200 amp panel is almost non-existant and the cost of the next s...
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answersupdated almost 14 years ago by Tom O
Old wiring
In a word, no. As in no, not possible and no, not allowed. I doubt that you would have any luck at all removing the old conductors from the metal jacket unless...
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answersupdated almost 14 years ago by Tom O
