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01-19-24, 08:36 AM
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Posted By Charlie2

Yes, the bulbs are all LEDs. Here's a dumb...

Yes, the bulbs are all LEDs.
Here's a dumb question, I was searching on our local store's website...
01-16-24, 09:50 AM
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Posted By Charlie2

Thanks! I will give that a try.

Thanks! I will give that a try.
01-15-24, 12:08 PM
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Views: 270
Posted By Charlie2

How to troubleshoot 3-way smart switch not working?

This is the original thread (https://www.doityourself.com/forum/electrical-ac-dc/587479-wiring-zooz-z-wave-plus-zen21-smart-switch.html) of this 3-way smart switch. I got it working back in 2017 with...
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Posted By Charlie2

What's the best spray foam to use in winter?

At the corner of my garage is a small crack. I'm looking at Tuff Stuff insulation spray foam. However, I don't think that stuff is meant to spray in cold weather below 32 degrees. Any other solution...
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Posted By Charlie2

Thanks, Pilot Dane! Moen just sent me an email of...

Thanks, Pilot Dane! Moen just sent me an email of the part being order and shipped with no charge. I don't remember Moen being this easy to get part replaced. That is so awesome!
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Posted By Charlie2

How do I find this replacement part?

I have a Moen hot shower handle that is leaking. I opened up and looks like this clear plastic part is broken. I would like to replace just this part only if possible. Thank you!...
09-22-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,495
Posted By Charlie2

Okay, so right after I submitted my response....

Okay, so right after I submitted my response. This "attach the bonding jumper to the ground bar..." basically means just running a bare copper wire from the green screw on the panel box to the...
09-22-23, 10:47 AM
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Views: 2,495
Posted By Charlie2

I understood almost everything here except the...

I understood almost everything here except the last part "attach the bonding jumper to the ground bar...and be done with it." What does this look like? It would be nice if you can find an image of...
09-22-23, 10:41 AM
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Views: 2,495
Posted By Charlie2

I couldn't say thank you enough for all your help...

I couldn't say thank you enough for all your help and explaining. I gain a lot of knowledge from this one thread. Kooter thank you for pointing out those questions. I have the same when I was reading...
09-06-23, 06:19 AM
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Posted By Charlie2

Can I simply correct the grounding issue on my...

Can I simply correct the grounding issue on my sub panel by installing a ground bar on the sub panel and connect the ground wire to this ground bar?
09-05-23, 08:48 AM
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Posted By Charlie2

I would like to correct it myself if it's not too...

I would like to correct it myself if it's not too hard and learning along the way as well. However, if it turns out to be too much of a risk, I may have to call for an electrician.
09-01-23, 12:23 PM
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Posted By Charlie2

Kooter, thank you for finding this out for me....

Kooter, thank you for finding this out for me. For the piece of mind, I was thinking of hiring a professional electrician to come in and test my grounding since all my receptacles show bad ground....
09-01-23, 12:17 PM
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Posted By Charlie2

Kooter and the rest of the responders to this...

Kooter and the rest of the responders to this thread, thank you so much for all your help and expertise in this field. I've learned a great deal through this particular thread. My garage is connected...
08-30-23, 09:42 AM
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Posted By Charlie2

Below are my two sub panels. It does look like...

Below are my two sub panels. It does look like besides the three wires, a ground wire is also carried over from the main panel.

Here's my sub panel inside the house, next to the main panel....
08-25-23, 01:10 PM
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Posted By Charlie2

zoesdad thanks for the input. I will try to use...

zoesdad thanks for the input. I will try to use the tester on my brother's house some time tomorrow and see what it shows. I'm guessing that it will be green. I know that I've tested my house with...
08-25-23, 01:03 PM
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Views: 2,495
Posted By Charlie2

Kooter I already owned this style clamp tool....

Kooter I already owned this style clamp tool. (https://www.harborfreight.com/cm600a-600a-ac-clamp-meter-64013.html)..I bought cheap from Harbor Freight. I only used it once for testing amperage not...
08-25-23, 09:54 AM
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Views: 2,495
Posted By Charlie2

I'm not looking for something that is expensive...

I'm not looking for something that is expensive like a Fluke brand but something decent.
08-25-23, 09:52 AM
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Views: 2,495
Posted By Charlie2

Yeah, I'm not going to do that procedure. Do...

Yeah, I'm not going to do that procedure.

Do you have a recommendation on a good tester then? Thanks!
08-25-23, 08:20 AM
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Posted By Charlie2

I see, thanks for the info. What about the...

I see, thanks for the info. What about the article I linked above? Is it legit? I saw this tester on Amazon...
08-25-23, 07:56 AM
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Views: 2,495
Posted By Charlie2

Thank you for the explanation, much appreciated!...

Thank you for the explanation, much appreciated! Okay, so there must be a way to use my multimeter to measure the resistance in Ohms, right? I found this article on How to Measure Ground Resistance...
08-24-23, 10:42 AM
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Views: 2,495
Posted By Charlie2

I have not opened the panel to check for the...

I have not opened the panel to check for the ground yet but I did check the ground wire outside and everything looks normal. I use my multimeter to measure the receptacle I was working on and it...
08-24-23, 09:33 AM
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Views: 2,495
Posted By Charlie2

The little unit that I used says "bad ground", is...

The little unit that I used says "bad ground", is that the same thing as open ground or no ground?
08-24-23, 04:53 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,495
Posted By Charlie2

I removed the outlet and just capped the wires...

I removed the outlet and just capped the wires and I still receive bad ground. This house was built in 1995. Yes, I checked the outlet by the panel and it still shows bad ground. And yes, I do have a...
08-23-23, 05:13 PM
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Views: 2,495
Posted By Charlie2

Why am I getting bad ground?

I keep getting bad ground on every receptacle in the house. Is there a way to test without using this little device...like a multimeter? I turned the breaker off on the receptacle I think that was...
08-04-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 301
Posted By Charlie2

Thank you, I got it working; however, I don't...

Thank you, I got it working; however, I don't think it's doing what I am looking for. Regardless if the relay is on or off, the wall switch can still turn on and off the fireplace, which is what I...
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