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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...
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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answersMost 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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answersLuis, 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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answersThere 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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answersIf 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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answersLook 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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answersTake 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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answersHave 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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answersJim, 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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answersThe 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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answersI 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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answers6" 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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answersthere 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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answersSelf-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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answersRich, 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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answersWearing 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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answersJim, 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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answersIf 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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answersWithout 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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answersJim, 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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