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09-08-06, 04:45 PM
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Posted By Navydad1

I did google that and thank you for clearing that...

I did google that and thank you for clearing that up.
Thanks again
BOB
09-08-06, 12:17 PM
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Posted By Navydad1

Ok,, maybe you can explain why its only with this...

Ok,, maybe you can explain why its only with this switch loop circuit and not with any others,, and I do believe I know how to use a meter,,
09-08-06, 08:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,210
Posted By Navydad1

Switched receptacles

Hot wire from panel to first receptable,box in living room, Black tied to white to line side of switch loop,, came back on black to receptable, with switch OPEN,, reading 9 volts across receptacle,,...
09-05-06, 12:32 PM
Replies: 27
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Posted By Navydad1

I was thinking along the same lines,, a problem...

I was thinking along the same lines,, a problem with losing half the panel,, your going to have to take some voltage readings in the panel when this happens again,,
09-01-06, 12:23 PM
Replies: 23
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Posted By Navydad1

I hope he replaced the whole cord set and didnt...

I hope he replaced the whole cord set and didnt just cut the end off and replaced it with a NON water tight plug,,, SIGH
08-28-06, 12:39 PM
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Posted By Navydad1

If you feel comfortable doing it,, then do what...

If you feel comfortable doing it,, then do what the other people said,, remove the hot wire,, and neutral ,, and try to reset the breaker,, if it trips,,, get a new breaker,,, if not,, start opeining...
08-13-06, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,306
Posted By Navydad1

Off topic (Central air conditioner maintenance)

Since it was a nice day,, I decided to do a bit of preventative maint on my central air,, namely the condensing unit,, after shutting off the power,, i took off the cover plate for the controls and...
08-11-06, 03:45 PM
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Posted By Navydad1

Is this new construction? (everything open)?

Is this new construction? (everything open)?
08-11-06, 02:20 AM
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Posted By Navydad1

We had just pulled a circuit througha conduit at...

We had just pulled a circuit througha conduit at work and i was tucking the wire up in a 4X4 when a wire nut came off a existing 277V circuit,, just as my hand was reaching up in the box, My hand...
08-10-06, 03:50 PM
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Views: 1,105
Posted By Navydad1

Thanks guys

Thanks guys
08-10-06, 12:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,685
Posted By Navydad1

that little copper rod with a green screw...

that little copper rod with a green screw attached is the bonding strap,,, No,, you do not hook up the ground to that little green screw,, it goes on the ground bar,, leave that bonding strap alone,,...
08-10-06, 11:58 AM
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Views: 1,105
Posted By Navydad1

Thanks,, I was at the big store lately and...

Thanks,, I was at the big store lately and noticed all there NM was coming in differnt colors,, and had no clue why,,
08-10-06, 08:25 AM
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Views: 1,105
Posted By Navydad1

Service question

When replacing a service,, (which i have done in the past but not for a few years now,,, ) We all know some of the circuits wont reach the new breaker panel,, and install J-Boxes,,,, from the J-Box...
08-08-06, 06:01 PM
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Views: 7,726
Posted By Navydad1

I dont want to disagree,, but if it went down for...

I dont want to disagree,, but if it went down for a hour and tripped on restoration of power,, I dont see what a delay on break is going to do.
08-08-06, 05:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,726
Posted By Navydad1

Back to square one again,, one hour is more then...

Back to square one again,, one hour is more then enough for the system to equalize,, i suggest you get a HVAC tech to check it out
08-08-06, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,549
Posted By Navydad1

Apparently you have 2 (3 way switches),, if you...

Apparently you have 2 (3 way switches),, if you do replace these switches,, make sure you rewire them exactly the way the old ones were wired,, one screw will be a different color then the other...
08-08-06, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,996
Posted By Navydad1

I agree,, Power surge,, and I have always been...

I agree,, Power surge,, and I have always been under the assumption that when the power goes off and on 3 times in quick succession,, a fault has occured,, and is trying to clear itself before...
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Posted By Navydad1

rightey tightey,,, lefty loosey,,,

rightey tightey,,, lefty loosey,,,
08-06-06, 04:20 AM
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Posted By Navydad1

I did miss the point,, Swear I get dumber by the...

I did miss the point,, Swear I get dumber by the day :wall:
08-05-06, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,865
Posted By Navydad1

Seems like a lot of work for just a hot water...

Seems like a lot of work for just a hot water tank,, Why not just get a timer for the tank to shut it off during the night and for hours that your not home?
08-05-06, 06:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,595
Posted By Navydad1

Wouldnt that be considered sharing the neutral?,,...

Wouldnt that be considered sharing the neutral?,, and require a 2pole 20A Breaker,,,
08-04-06, 05:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,620
Posted By Navydad1

Is it remotely possible to just pull a new run of...

Is it remotely possible to just pull a new run of # 8/3 W/G (copper) to the range?,, I think you said your old wire was to short anyway correct?,, You;d be a better off electrically and safety wise...
08-04-06, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,281
Posted By Navydad1

There are meters for measuring the current in the...

There are meters for measuring the current in the circuit,, but that would involve getting into the breaker panel,, something i suggest you not even attempt,, save yourself some headaches,, run a...
08-02-06, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By Navydad1

Agreed,, wheni was typing me first response,, I...

Agreed,, wheni was typing me first response,, I was under the impression he had a feed to the switch and a feed back to the light,, (2 runs),, now that he says he has only two wires,, (switch loop),,...
08-02-06, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By Navydad1

Bob,, that was my next thought,, it might be a...

Bob,, that was my next thought,, it might be a switch loop,, but he said he was able to get the light to come on,, which led me to think it may not be a switch loop
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