If your work will be subject to inspection, many jurisdictions rigorously enforce the ampacity tables and the exception that allows #4 copper for d...
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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...
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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 panca...
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Malcolm, This is not a national requirement, but it is quite possible that it is a local code requirement. Many electricians, and some inspec...
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Local75, The purpose of a salesperson is to sell things and maybe that explains the completely unqualified advice you received. Your salesperson...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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I typically get several service calls with this type of complaint every winter. It is almost always a lubrication problem. Depending on the make...
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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 c...
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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 swit...
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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 ...
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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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Are you talking about switches, receptacle outlets or a combination device mounted on one strap that ihas a switch and a receptacle outlet? I'...
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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 ...
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.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 ...
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