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03-15-24, 03:36 PM
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Posted By CasualJoe

I have heard spots like that on cast iron pipe...

I have heard spots like that on cast iron pipe referred to as "Boils". The epoxy is the best thing to do especially if you plan on selling the house soon.
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02-21-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 188
Posted By CasualJoe

That must have been before my time. I remember...

That must have been before my time. I remember seeing 10-2 used for a dryer circuit in the late 1970s and dryers at that time definitely were 120/240 volt and needed 10-3. I know of a younger...
02-21-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 167
Posted By CasualJoe

What are you trying to accomplish by checking...

What are you trying to accomplish by checking resistances? Tell us more about the house for example, start with your location. Do you have a basement or a slab. What type of heat and water heating...
02-21-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 340
Posted By CasualJoe

Unless I miss my guess, that older GE panel has...

Unless I miss my guess, that older GE panel has aluminum bus. You probably are not aware of this, but GE had some issues with their older aluminum bus loadcenters catching on fire when using the thin...
02-21-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 213
Posted By CasualJoe

The OP said the condo was built in 1981, I bet...

The OP said the condo was built in 1981, I bet there is a ground wire in the box.
02-21-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 188
Posted By CasualJoe

True! 10-2 was never approved to wire a 120/240...

True! 10-2 was never approved to wire a 120/240 volt dryer using a 3-wire receptacle although I have seen it done a few times. The reason is that when using 10-2 the bare ground wire becomes a...
02-21-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 248
Posted By CasualJoe

Where the cord enters the dryer you need a strain...

Where the cord enters the dryer you need a strain relief, it should have come with the dryer cord inside the package. If you cannot get the circuit breaker to reset, never fear! That is a Square D...
02-21-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 212
Posted By CasualJoe

I think this must be hot to neutral. What...

I think this must be hot to neutral. What voltage do you get hot to ground? I bet hot to ground you get the normal 120 volts which means you have a bad connection somewhere on the neutral side. I...
02-21-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 334
Posted By CasualJoe

I don't think the code is wrong so much, but that...

I don't think the code is wrong so much, but that most people don't test their GFCI devices regularly. That being said, I wouldn't put a sump pump on a GFCI either. I m just as guilty as many...
Forum: Water Heaters
02-16-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 157
Posted By CasualJoe

You threw a tune-up kit at the water heater...

You threw a tune-up kit at the water heater instead of troubleshooting and finding the problem. A tune-up kit is a crap shoot, you might accidentally fix the problem, but chances of that are slim. ...
Forum: Water Heaters
02-12-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 208
Posted By CasualJoe

Apparently by a Not-So-Handy handyman. That is...

Apparently by a Not-So-Handy handyman. That is some of the sloppiest soldering I have ever seen.
02-12-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By CasualJoe

IDEAL Paint ansi 61 ...

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02-12-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 400
Posted By CasualJoe

Did anyone happen to see this in the...

Did anyone happen to see this in the instructions:

"ATTENTION INSTALLER: Electric wall ovens are NOT approved for installation with a plug and receptacle. They must be hard wired into an...
02-06-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 401
Posted By CasualJoe

Has anyone checked the neutral connections at the...

Has anyone checked the neutral connections at the meter? You will probably need the utility company to check this and if they come out be sure they also check the neutral connections at the...
Replies: 7
Views: 442
Posted By CasualJoe

Years ago there was no mention of using distilled...

Years ago there was no mention of using distilled water in the cooling system, everyone always used tap water. Water cans on the gas pump islands for radiators were filled with tap water too and...
Replies: 4
Views: 173
Posted By CasualJoe

I would recommend you also check the American...

I would recommend you also check the American Standard Champion 4 for a 10" Rough. I have a 12" Rough Champion 4 that's great and it's a just a 1.28 gallon flush model. I think it flushes better than...
01-27-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 126
Posted By CasualJoe

I wasn't aware that PRVs are now required by...

I wasn't aware that PRVs are now required by code, but I do know I have lived in a few areas over the years that didn't need a PRV, the line pressure from the City line was around 65 to 70 psi.
Forum: Water Heaters
01-24-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By CasualJoe

I believe those are called dielectric nipples and...

I believe those are called dielectric nipples and most water heaters come with them installed at the factory. What I have done is to install a dielectric union to the nipple and I have never had a...
01-24-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 125
Posted By CasualJoe

Assuming the subpanel is fed from a 50 amp...

Assuming the subpanel is fed from a 50 amp breaker, I believe the equipment grounding conductor needs to be a #10 copper.
01-24-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 318
Posted By CasualJoe

The ground wire is aluminum. Can you do an...

The ground wire is aluminum. Can you do an exothermic weld on aluminum wire? I really don't know, but I do know I have never seen such a connection. I think not because the temperatures involved...
01-22-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 55,953
Posted By CasualJoe

This thread is over 10 years old.

This thread is over 10 years old.
01-22-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 612
Posted By CasualJoe

I believe UL Certified means that the...

I believe UL Certified means that the manufacturer has tested the appliance against UL standards, but UL has not tested the appliance in their own labs. The manufacturer always has the option of...
01-22-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 612
Posted By CasualJoe

That IS NOT what the instructions you posted in...

That IS NOT what the instructions you posted in post #13 say! If that isn't confusing to you, you must be really confused. I find it very unusual that UL would list a product with installation...
01-17-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 612
Posted By CasualJoe

Who is manufacturer of this range and do you have...

Who is manufacturer of this range and do you have a model number. The instructions in post #13 are suspect and just plain wrong. Makes me wonder if the appliance is UL Listed. A NEMA 14-50P IS NOT...
01-01-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By CasualJoe

Were you testing Hot to Neutral? Did you also...

Were you testing Hot to Neutral? Did you also test Hot to Ground? The last time I can recall running across a problem like this I got 120 volts Hot to Ground which indicated a bad neutral...
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