Hi all. New to this forum and looking for some help/advice. While I've done a lot of DIY projects, I am still a bit noobish on electrical. I will be installing a wet rated fan on my deck and two receptacles for plug-in lighting. I will be running power from my basement through the header joist and underneath the deck to a weatherproof box. My thinking is to go from this box (underneath the deck) to a two-gang box with two toggle switches and weatherproof cover. One switch for the fan, the other for the two receptacles. Two of my questions at this time are what type of cable should I use and, if using flexible PVC conduit, should I use 1/2" or 3/4"? Thanks.
The wire is flexible and it's called UF..... for underground feeder or weatherproof.
You'd use 14-2 w/ground.
You could also use conduit although it's not flexible. You can use 1/2" PVC or EMT.
EMT is plated steel. I used EMT on my patio because you can make custom bends in it and it's easier to run straight. For general applications....it's easier to use PVC. You can get any needed fittings for installation.
If you use conduit.... you'd pull in as many wires as required. In your case it will be three or four maximum.
Thanks Pete. It was a bit confusing when trying to research this online. It sounded like UF required conduit if above ground unless at least 8' above a finished floor. Will still go with conduit as I think it looks cleaner. Should I use THHN or THWN wire for outside (in-conduit) application?
I am about to install a ceiling fan in the living room. I worked with electricity for over 50 years and have done many fans before so the electrical part of it is no problem. My problem is the house was built in 1916 and of course has plaster walls and ceilings. There is no light where the fan is going. That would be too easy! I am going to run the power off a duplex receptacle on a wall using Wiremold track to get it up to the ceiling. I realize I should mount the ceiling fan box to a rafter. How can I find a rafter in that ceiling without drilling many holes in it? I'm not sure if the rafters run north-south or east-west. I am going to mount the ceiling box flush with the ceiling but I need to have it anchored well. Thanks for any suggestions.
Rich
Hi, folks,
I'm trying to retrofit some existing wiring in a new house. I'm looking for a switch product that I'm not sure exists.
Right now, the bedroom has a simple double switch (something like this one: [url]https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-15-Amp-Combination-Double-Switch-White-R62-05224-2WS/202027008[/url]) One of the switches controls the overhead fixture, and one controls the switched outlets in the room (for lamps)
What I'd like to do is put in a dimmer for the overhead light (ideally, something LED capable, but I can live without that), while retaining a second "on/off" switch for the outlets. The box is single-gang, and I'd really like to not turn this into a drywalling project, so I can't just whack two separate switches side-by-side in there.
The closest I am coming to what I want is something like a ceiling fan switch, where there's a dimmer for the light and a separate control for the fan motor. Something like this: [url]https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-66DF-10W-SureSlide-Control-Incandescent/dp/B07RHVP43S[/url].
The problem I have with the fan switch idea is that every one I've seen has a slider for the fan speed, which I assume means it's effectively dimming that side as well. I'd prefer NOT to dim the outlets - that might be OK if all I ever plug into them is lighting, but I'm worried about what would happen if I accidentally plug something electronic into the outlet.
What I'd really like is a combination of "a dimmer for the overhead, and a simple single-pole switch for the outlets." I've been googling/searching for a little while and can't find such a product. Help appreciated!
05-18-21, 11:09 AM
