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10-18-14, 05:49 PM
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the multimeter is analog.............

the multimeter is analog.............
10-18-14, 05:45 PM
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Posted By gbezanis

just wondering how to wire new receptacle

just wondering how to wire new receptacle
10-18-14, 05:41 PM
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Posted By gbezanis

Thank you. They have braided fabric insulation so...

Thank you. They have braided fabric insulation so they are all the same beige color.


i am going from 3prong to 3prong.

using voltmeter from the box to -

the 2 twisted = 120

another...
10-18-14, 05:11 PM
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Posted By gbezanis

New outlet

have an old house. a non working outlet has 2 solo wires and 2 more wires twisted together. no wires are colored. using voltmeter the twisted wires are hot 120. one of the others is neutral and...
02-21-14, 04:29 PM
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Posted By gbezanis

Screen clips/latch

I have a screened in porch that has screens set in wood frames. I need some replacement clips/latches as some have worn as screens get blown out. Some of the dimensions of the frames are not exact...
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Posted By gbezanis

By squeezing my arm thru the slot - super...

By squeezing my arm thru the slot - super annoying. I saw mailbox locks at HD, but I would really like a non keyed thumb bolt so I don't have to find a key. I'm not worried about anyone stealing my...
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Posted By gbezanis

Replace mailbox lock

I bought a house with a locking mailbox. The key is gone, don't see need for a lock, but do like box. Can I re-key this lock? Or better yet just put in a manual thumb turn bolt? Normally I can...
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Posted By gbezanis

Hanging fan

Removed a chandelier, want to hang a fan and use a wall control for the light and fan separately.

Luckily the box is acceptable for hanging fans. Unluckily I only see a white and black line...
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Posted By gbezanis

Thank you. That looks like a great solution, the...

Thank you. That looks like a great solution, the only problem is my light housing is 112mm in diameter, and those old work tabs are 120mm from end to end. Is there no way around this since this is...
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Posted By gbezanis

Updating outdoor floodlight

I am updating some outdoor flood lights. See pics below. The old unit has a square base, the new unit has round and a round rubber gasket. Here is a link to the new LED unit.

Amazon.com:...
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Posted By gbezanis

Outdoor flood light

I have a new (OLD) house.

I have a flood light that works great until it rains, then it doesn't work for a little while. It is seen in the first picture on a vertical wall. There is not an...
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Posted By gbezanis

I think it did freeze, there were leaves packed...

I think it did freeze, there were leaves packed in the end of the line and I think moisture was trapped behind it.
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Copper Gutter Seam Repair

I have a copper gutter that has a split seam under my porch. From the picture below you can see that the seam is on the bottom, I assume for aesthetics.

As I see it I can either repair the seam,...
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Posted By gbezanis

Faulty Plastic Moen Shower Handle

I have a Moen plastic shower handle that pulls out for "on", then rotates for hot or cold. The handle will not grab, is loose and it's very hard to adjust temp.

I have tried to tighten screw...
01-19-13, 02:27 PM
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Posted By gbezanis

You are right, I was calling it a chandelier due...

You are right, I was calling it a chandelier due to all of the glass!

8090

You are right again about the wires. It is A that is controlled by the switch in question (C is always live). So I...
01-19-13, 11:40 AM
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Posted By gbezanis

OK I got a meter. The switch here is a dimmer...

OK I got a meter. The switch here is a dimmer light switch with no fan controls.

"C" (which I would call dark gray relative to the absolute black of "D" - no Brown) is definitely live, reading...
01-12-13, 02:31 PM
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Posted By gbezanis

BTW both the white and and dark gray enter from...

BTW both the white and and dark gray enter from the side of the box and exit thru the top. The black and blue both come from the top of the box.

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01-12-13, 02:16 PM
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Posted By gbezanis

Thanks for all of the info. The home is...

Thanks for all of the info.

The home is new to me and the previous owners removed the light fixture here, so I don't know how it was previously connected. It is a relatively recent rehab (2003)...
01-11-13, 04:22 PM
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Posted By gbezanis

Novice wiring question

Installing a chandelier in my bathroom. The chandelier of course has the white and black wires and green ground screw. The junction box has the following wires

Gray
White
Black unstripped with...
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