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Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-26-18, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By Zzmac

Figured it out. Green is ground and the other 2...

Figured it out. Green is ground and the other 2 wires go to the black & white.
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-26-18, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By Zzmac

Anyone have the answer? Thx

Anyone have the answer? Thx
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-26-18, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By Zzmac

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qn5vtz0sx3xmbkw/IMG_7574...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qn5vtz0sx3xmbkw/IMG_7574%5B1%5D.JPG?dl=0
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-26-18, 05:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By Zzmac

There are no ridges on the wires. I thought the...

There are no ridges on the wires. I thought the two wires that are connected together would be the clue.
Here's a link to the light....
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-25-18, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By Zzmac

There doesn't appear to be any insulation on any...

There doesn't appear to be any insulation on any of the light's wires. The 2 wires that are twisted together are silver with a clear plastic coating and the single wire is the same with a green...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-25-18, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By Zzmac

Ceiling Light Wiring Question

I bought a new ceiling light that has 3 bulb sockets. It has 2 silver wires which are twisted together and there's a single blue/silver wire.
My ceiling has the standard single black and white...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-06-18, 09:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 646
Posted By Zzmac

That’s funny. You're a moderator..

That’s funny. You're a moderator..
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-06-18, 08:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 646
Posted By Zzmac

Ray, you’ve been giving me ambiguous answers for...

Ray, you’ve been giving me ambiguous answers for about 8 hours. I told you I was “moving” the outlet. Then after I cut the wires you then tell me I shouldn’t move it. Then I ask you how to fix it and...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-06-18, 07:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 646
Posted By Zzmac

Thanks pcboss for your reply! i still need...

Thanks pcboss for your reply!

i still need to install the new receptacle behind the tv above all this mess. :-)
Would this work? Drywall over the existing receptacle. Then add a junction box...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-06-18, 06:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 646
Posted By Zzmac

If anyone else wants to jump in and help me with...

If anyone else wants to jump in and help me with this I would appreciate it. Thanks!
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-06-18, 06:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 646
Posted By Zzmac

The receptacle is just below that. I cut the hole...

The receptacle is just below that. I cut the hole to see where the wires went.As mentioned above, the blue romex doesn't reach the existing receptacle anymore. You said I need to splice it. Are you...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-06-18, 04:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 646
Posted By Zzmac

As mentioned above, the blue romex doesn't reach...

As mentioned above, the blue romex doesn't reach the existing receptacle anymore. You said I need to splice it. Are you suggesting to splice a new piece of romex to the blue one so that I can...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-06-18, 01:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 646
Posted By Zzmac

Here's a pic of the wires. I have decided to...

Here's a pic of the wires.

I have decided to only go with one new outlet above where the other one use to be. If you could explain in more detail what to do I'd be grateful. Thanks Ray. ...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-06-18, 12:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 646
Posted By Zzmac

I cut the wires and now the blue romex isn't...

I cut the wires and now the blue romex isn't quite long enough to reach the existing receptacle.
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-06-18, 11:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 646
Posted By Zzmac

Sorry, I got ahead of myself. Upon further...

Sorry, I got ahead of myself. Upon further inspection, there's a blue romex cable that goes through the stud to the right somewhere and there's a white romex that looks like it's headed left towards...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-06-18, 11:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 646
Posted By Zzmac

I opened it up and there are 2 romex cables 2...

I opened it up and there are 2 romex cables 2 whites on one side and the two blacks on the other) and they go to the attic.
I'm eliminating the current outlet. How would I wire the 2 new outlets if...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
07-06-18, 05:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 646
Posted By Zzmac

Installing New Electrical Outlets

I'm mounting our TV in the bedroom on the wall. Below the tv is an electrical outlet and I'm fairly sure (I hope) that the wires come from the attic.

I want to hide all wires and cables for the...
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
07-03-18, 06:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By Zzmac

It's cool here! Thanks Bob. Brilliant!!

It's cool here! Thanks Bob. Brilliant!!
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
07-02-18, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By Zzmac

Thanks for your reply Bob. So should I just spray...

Thanks for your reply Bob. So should I just spray water through the slats in the cover? Or also down threw the top into the sides of the unit?
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
07-02-18, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By Zzmac

Smile It’s hot here! A/C Unit Keeps Shutting Down

A couple of days ago when temps got over 40c here (Toronto) our Lennox Elite Series central air unit shut off. I’d press the red reset button inside the unit and it would start up again but shut down...
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