Light on
How about removing the light bulbs? : ') Seriously, the problem is most likely in the receiver, so you'll need to replace it, with a litlle luck, you'll be abl...
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Cable fishing
Most low voltage cables are not secured to the framing. Of course, it would just be bad luck that you have the one in a thousand installation where someone actual...
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answersupdated over 14 years ago by Tom O
Shed power
Luis, You'll need to provide more information in order to get an accurate answer. What is the compressor load? You can try giving us the horsepower, but I t...
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answersupdated over 14 years ago by Tom O
Too high
There may be several factors involved. Does the spa have a heater & if so, do you keep the spa covered when not in use? Also, the heater may be on almost all ...
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answersupdated over 14 years ago by Tom O
grounding
If you'll send me your e-mail address, I'll send you a FAQ that covers this subject, Keep in mind that grounding is a complex subject and if this is one of y...
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answersupdated over 14 years ago by Tom O
No power
Look around in your basement & see if there are any ground fault receptacles that may have tripped. If there is a tripped receptacle, push the reset button. ...
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answersupdated over 14 years ago by Tom O
Ground bar
Take a look at all those fine print labels. You're likely to find one that says you can put 2 (and sometimes 3) equipment grounds under the same terminal. If you ...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by Tom O
Pisces aroma
Have you recently installed any fiberglass insulation in the attic? Some brands do have an order that does smell kind of fishy. Tom
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updated almost 15 years ago by Tom O
Breaker size
Jim, Using a 100 amp breaker out at your sub-panel should not pose a problem. The only thing you need to check for is that the lugs on the breaker are listed f...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by Tom O
Power outlet
The product you are looking for is called a Gard-N-Post manufactured by Arlington. Go to www.aifittings.com for more info. Tom
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by Tom O
End of run
I can't state that all receptacles come this way, but all the brands that I use come with one white and one brass screw backed out. Most likely, whoever installed...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by Tom O
???
6" of 3500 PSI concrete usually does the trick. Can you expand on what it is exactly that you're trying to accomplish? I don't believe that I have ever heard ...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by Tom O
Boxes
there is an exception in the NEC that would allow the use of the type of box you mention provided that the fixture does not weigh more than 6 lbs. I'm with Bi...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by Tom O
Self grounding outlets
Self-grounding receptacles actually came about because of the conditions described by Billhart. These devices ensure contact between the mounting screw & the ...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by Tom O
Ungrounded outlets
Rich, if these boxes are wired with Armored Cable (metal spiral wound outer jacket) then the boxes are grounded. The same applies if the boxes are wired with a...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by Tom O
Breaker Box
Wearing my inspectors hat, I'd have to say that a closet is also a place that the NEC prohibits overcurernt devices. The reference in the NEC is about places wher...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by Tom O
Breaker box
Jim, Yes, there is a code about breaker boxes and bathrooms. The NEC does not allow the installation of overcurrent devices (fuses or circuit breakers) in bat...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by Tom O
Hot tub
If you have some experience working with electricity, try disconnecting the wires at the hot tub, including the neutral (white) and cap them off. Turn on the brea...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by Tom O
Adding
Without knowing more about what else might be connected to the sump pump circuit, you should probably just replace the worn receptacle, preferably with a single (...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by Tom O
Crawlspace
Jim, Are you wiring in some new receptacles, some new lights or new lights to existing receptacles? Some crawl spaces can be damp, so check that your fixtur...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by Tom O
