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07-25-08, 05:01 AM
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The simultaneous useability is the important...

The simultaneous useability is the important part. For one, checking every voltage drop chart I could find, there was an unacceptable loss using anything much smaller then 0 copper at 50 amps. I...
07-23-08, 06:05 PM
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Posted By TBigLug

furd- I'm planning on using a broadband card so...

furd- I'm planning on using a broadband card so there will be no wired connection between the house and camper.

dsc- I shouldn't be using the neutral as a ground on this connection, wil I? I'll be...
07-23-08, 05:29 AM
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Posted By TBigLug

That's definitely the circumstance for me. Thanks...

That's definitely the circumstance for me. Thanks for the clarification. Glad I didn't have to take back the 2-2-4, custom lengths are non-refundable :wall: . dsc I see what you're saying about the...
07-21-08, 08:33 PM
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Posted By TBigLug

It sounds like you're absolutely right. But, what...

It sounds like you're absolutely right. But, what protection does a ground at the main provide? This box has an 8' long 5/8 ground rod connected by 4 ga. wire to the ground bar. Isn't that the same...
07-19-08, 08:31 PM
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Posted By TBigLug

Oh yeah, I switched from the 6/3 because I...

Oh yeah, I switched from the 6/3 because I couldn't get it in a length long enough and didn't want to splice underground. Also, turns out the 2-2-4 was about .75-1.00/ foot cheaper.
07-19-08, 08:27 PM
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Posted By TBigLug

I'll have to look into that. The electrical guy...

I'll have to look into that. The electrical guy where I got the wire said as long as the box is grounded I wouldn't need the fourth wire. I know the service entrance into our pole barn is run with...
07-18-08, 09:53 PM
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Posted By TBigLug

LOL, practically around the corner. So, I went...

LOL, practically around the corner. So, I went and got the rest of my stuff. I cannot find a bar in the RV panel for the ground. Just a bonding screw. I know I don't hook it up with the neutral, so...
07-18-08, 01:26 PM
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Posted By TBigLug

OK, here's what I've got. Went to Menards and...

OK, here's what I've got. Went to Menards and picked up an RV panel with one 30 amp plug and one 20 amp GFCI plug in a weather sealed box. it's made by Connecticut Electric Model #CESMPSC41GRHR or...
07-18-08, 06:41 AM
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Posted By TBigLug

That makes sense. I know Lowe's sells a 6/2 UF-B...

That makes sense. I know Lowe's sells a 6/2 UF-B so I imagine they should probably carry a 6/3 UF-B too.
07-17-08, 06:37 AM
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Posted By TBigLug

If I run it as a subpanel, what breaker would I...

If I run it as a subpanel, what breaker would I need at the main? 50 amp 240? I'm not sure about the motor sizes of the dryer and elevator, I'm away from there right now, but I'll find out when I go...
07-17-08, 04:55 AM
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Posted By TBigLug

Need Help Running a Hook Up For RV...

Here's what I'm trying to do. I need to run a 200' feed out to where I hook up my camper. It has a 30 amp service. My plan was to run 50 amps out so I could have my camper hooked up with power to...
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Posted By TBigLug

Keep everything tied up tight to the trailer so...

Keep everything tied up tight to the trailer so it don't hang. Every splice you make, seal it with a squirt of dielectric (sp?) grease in the connector. Same for the ground when you bolt it to the...
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Posted By TBigLug

Stripping Paint From An Aluminum Boat?

I've got a 12.5' Aluminum boat I'm cleaning up for a friend. What is the best way to take off the old paint (MC numbers on the front of the boat) and the stickers (registrations)?

I've heard brake...
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Posted By TBigLug

Thanks for the help, I'll be out of town this...

Thanks for the help, I'll be out of town this weekend but I'll give it a shot Tuesday and post my prgoress.
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Posted By TBigLug

Alright, maybe Im just blind. Ater I tipped the...

Alright, maybe Im just blind. Ater I tipped the lid back, I couldn't find the 4 front panel screws or 3 lower panel screws. Are there screws holding the back panel on? Is the pump on the backside of...
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Posted By TBigLug

Thanks for the help. I'll give it a shot tonight...

Thanks for the help. I'll give it a shot tonight and post back if I run into any snags. I had taken apart the agitator, and stuff inside, all that is left inside is the steel tub inside the plastic...
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Posted By TBigLug

Question Whirlpool "Calypso" Washer- Need help cleaning out pump.

I have a Whirlpool Calypso washing machine that has (what I believe is) a clogged pump. Can anyone tell me step by step how to get at the pump to clean it out? I'm new to fixing home appliances. I...
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