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01-31-18, 07:02 PM
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Posted By core

Yes, the point is protecting (or not, in this...

Yes, the point is protecting (or not, in this case) the wiring inside of the wall before the first outlet. A fire is far less deadly when it's within 70' of a panel. The fire just knows how close...
01-31-18, 04:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,977
Posted By core

If you want to know what's a racket, it's...

If you want to know what's a racket, it's Chicagoland and their EMT requirement. Yeah, I understand why they're concerned about fire, but they should be banning Irish cows in barns, and not...
01-31-18, 06:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,977
Posted By core

Well actually I didn't have a point, and I...

Well actually I didn't have a point, and I certainly didn't mean to say that it's some kind of racket. All I meant to say was that it's a see-saw: You wanna complain about materials, well I'll just...
01-31-18, 06:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,079
Posted By core

Don't worry, because ground rods don't increase...

Don't worry, because ground rods don't increase safety in the least. In fact they don't do anything except keep excess voltage down during atmospheric events . Pretty much don't care about that at...
01-30-18, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,977
Posted By core

He wants $xxx profit from the job, and nothing...

He wants $xxx profit from the job, and nothing good can come from providing you with a breakdown. He sees romex and tools lying around while looking over stuff, and he knows he can't get away with...
01-30-18, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,484
Posted By core

They look fairly well mapped out already to me,...

They look fairly well mapped out already to me, although that part of the image is cut off. By "labels" I'm guessing he meant a sticker from the manufacturer on the breakers.

777arc- I'm assuming...
01-28-18, 05:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,977
Posted By core

You're not running a service, but it sounds like...

You're not running a service, but it sounds like you need to use conduit anyway because of the item immediately preceding the one you quoted:

(D) Electrical metallic tubing (thin wall) shall be...
01-24-18, 01:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 35,401
Posted By core

My set from Harbor Freight was $24 as I recall. ...

My set from Harbor Freight was $24 as I recall. Chinese made, but what isn't these days. The box is labeled "Knock Metal Set", and the other markings on the box leave a person wondering if they're...
Replies: 10
Views: 1,747
Posted By core

Is that a disassembled P-trap going into a...

Is that a disassembled P-trap going into a wastebasket or am I just seeing things?
01-23-18, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,987
Posted By core

Since many testers require you to be _really_...

Since many testers require you to be _really_ close to the conductor, if the house had tamper-resistant receptacles there's almost no way to get close enough to the contacts without resorting to...
01-23-18, 11:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 35,401
Posted By core

The NEC does not prohibit you from drilling holes...

The NEC does not prohibit you from drilling holes in a panel as long as it is done in a workmanlike manner, and as long as you don't end up with openings when you are done. If your drill hole is...
01-21-18, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,042
Posted By core

Wow, that's big news; what's this about? Safety...

Wow, that's big news; what's this about? Safety issue or nuisance issue? Is it some secret still?
Replies: 12
Views: 2,536
Posted By core

Can open systems like the OP's explode without an...

Can open systems like the OP's explode without an obstruction? I didn't think so, but I'm no expert. The last thing he needs is something more to worry about.
01-21-18, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,122
Posted By core

I think these folks might have the answer. ...

I think these folks might have the answer.

Toll Free: (800) 606-5169
Email: customerservice@midlite.com

There's also a contact form on the site.
01-20-18, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,095
Posted By core

Yes, seconded. You can make all the room you...

Yes, seconded. You can make all the room you want with those things...

https://i.imgur.com/9KlcgRL.jpg
01-20-18, 11:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,042
Posted By core

pattenp- He apparently has one of those "plug-on...

pattenp- He apparently has one of those "plug-on neutral" panels, as mentioned in the OP. I missed it at first too and was confused.

So the neutral connection is still there, it's just a tiny...
01-20-18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,042
Posted By core

I'm sure you were just being cute, but... A...

I'm sure you were just being cute, but... A welder should not trip an AFCI because the arc is not on the 120V side. If anyone is getting "nuisance" trips with a welder I would bet money there are...
01-19-18, 08:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,171
Posted By core

If you bought Leviton GFCIs, just contact Leviton...

If you bought Leviton GFCIs, just contact Leviton and they'll send you a bunch of stickers. At least they used to.

A P-Touch label machine is inexpensive and could turn out the labels in no...
Replies: 6
Views: 1,728
Posted By core

Dollar store $0.15 zinc-chloride ones, 1000mAh...

Dollar store $0.15 zinc-chloride ones, 1000mAh (1.0Ah)
= $0.15 / 1.0 Ah = $0.15 per amp hour

Eneloop $2.40, 1900 mAh (1.9 Ah) for _one_ charge
= $2.40 / 1.9 Ah = $1.26 per amp hour

So you...
Replies: 6
Views: 1,728
Posted By core

I have been an Eneloop junkie for many many years...

I have been an Eneloop junkie for many many years now. I've never had one fail on me or even begin to go bad, unlike the other inferior NiMH rechargeables like Energizer, etc. Since I've never had...
01-19-18, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 980
Posted By core

OK, so your disconnect has to be outside due to...

OK, so your disconnect has to be outside due to local issues; that answers that question. I would still put the panel inside but that's just because I won't want to monkey around with stuff while...
01-19-18, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 708
Posted By core

I suppose that depends on what goes on in there. ...

I suppose that depends on what goes on in there. If it was my house and I didn't have time to rewire anything, I'd just get a power strip with a 3 ft cord and a right angle plug so nothing's in the...
01-19-18, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 980
Posted By core

How come the panel has to be outside? It sounds...

How come the panel has to be outside? It sounds like a better place for the panel would be where that junction box was going to be.
01-17-18, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,269
Posted By core

Depending on the height of your roof, you could...

Depending on the height of your roof, you could take a garden hose and carefully arc the stream of water so that it goes into the vent pipe in question. Have a helper open a cleanout in the...
01-17-18, 09:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,443
Posted By core

I've kinda been stewing over this for days. Can...

I've kinda been stewing over this for days. Can anyone explain why a water heater would make noise just because the supply is cut off? Especially in the middle of the night when the occupants...
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