Go Back  DoItYourself.com Community Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: RK2
Showing results 1 to 25 of 54
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
10-05-18, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By RK2

It's a single dwelling unit with a front/back...

It's a single dwelling unit with a front/back split (single floor). I'll check with the AHJ before I even start, just to make sure it won't be a problem.
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
10-05-18, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By RK2

Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for. ...

Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for.

EDITED: Additional question. The subpanel feed uses 4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 AL SER. Is that allowable under the current NEC? If not, would I likely need to upgrade...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
10-05-18, 06:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By RK2

Thanks for the advice. I think I can picture how...

Thanks for the advice. I think I can picture how to move things around a bit. I found a QO panel that seems to be about the same size as the current one, so other than the rats nest wiring inside,...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
09-30-18, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By RK2

Advice on potential panel replacement

Hi all -

Need some advice on a possible panel replacement. Attaching photos of the equipment - 400 amp main breaker, 200 amp breaker than protects a subpanel elsewhere in the house, and 200 amp...
Forum: Doors, Skylights and Windows
03-21-13, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By RK2

Unfortunately the picture is all I have to work...

Unfortunately the picture is all I have to work with ... these windows were removed some 15 years ago and replaced with one small double hung window in each room. Everything else was drywalled over....
Forum: Doors, Skylights and Windows
03-20-13, 06:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By RK2

Thanks Vic - makes sense now that you say it. I...

Thanks Vic - makes sense now that you say it. I thought it'd be a single unit and couldn't find it anyway ... ugh. Does make things a lot easier :)
Forum: Doors, Skylights and Windows
03-18-13, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By RK2

Need help IDing / locating this window type

Long story short: found an old picture showing some original windows in part of my house, and I'd like to see if I can get something similar to put back in. But I'm not even sure what this type of...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
03-27-11, 02:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,681
Posted By RK2

From what I can figure out, the feed comes into...

From what I can figure out, the feed comes into the bottom of the GE disconnect box on the right (meter is outside in a stand-alone enclosure - underground feed). One thing that isn't clear to me is...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
03-26-11, 12:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,681
Posted By RK2

Makes sense, thanks for catching that. With the...

Makes sense, thanks for catching that. With the incredible mess in the panel and the excessive number of circuits given the number of rooms in this side of the house, I'm inclined to eventually...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
03-26-11, 12:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,681
Posted By RK2

This is a better closeup. It doesn't look like...

This is a better closeup. It doesn't look like Zinsco at first glance, but my knowledge on their looks is limited.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/ff385/park1234/DSCN0029.jpg
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
03-26-11, 11:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,681
Posted By RK2

Yes, that was very helpful thanks. I...

Yes, that was very helpful thanks.

I actually just noticed in one of the other shots it's a 4 wire feed to the far panel, so I'll just need to make sure there's no neutral bonding in that one....
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
03-26-11, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,681
Posted By RK2

Some general panel / feed questions

I'm looking at a house and I just got all the pictures from the inspection back. It's an oddly complicated older system, and I'm wondering about a few things.
...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
02-26-11, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,741
Posted By RK2

So I just realized I may have a small...

So I just realized I may have a small complication: the service feed goes into a separate 200 AMP main breaker box and then has a feed to my main panel. It looks like the neutral in the main panel...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
02-22-11, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,741
Posted By RK2

I will be modifying the generator to float the...

I will be modifying the generator to float the neutral and create a bonding plug for use in the 240V outlet (or put in a bonding switch) in case I need to use it with individual loads. Too much of a...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
02-08-11, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,716
Posted By RK2

Yeah the UPS thread is actually what reminded me...

Yeah the UPS thread is actually what reminded me to ask in the forum.

The major drawback I see is the fuse technology. It would be really nice to have breakers. Another is that for auto-start you...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
02-07-11, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,716
Posted By RK2

Anyone have experience with APC's UTS transfer switch line?

I'm reconsidering my backup power design, and while I was perusing the Honda generator section I stumbled on the APC UTS10BI transfer panel. It's advertised hardly anywhere, so I'm having trouble...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
02-03-11, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,741
Posted By RK2

And a follow-on question: is it indeed very...

And a follow-on question: is it indeed very unsafe (i.e., to the level of possibly electrocuting yourself) to have double bonded neutrals (at generator AND switch)? If so, I find it very odd that the...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
02-03-11, 09:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,741
Posted By RK2

Yes, I saw the neutral switching kit. Two things:...

Yes, I saw the neutral switching kit. Two things: it only appears to have 8 neutrals and I have a 10-circuit switch (so I'd have to share one or two neutrals), and my switch allows a per-circuit...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
02-01-11, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,741
Posted By RK2

B&S Storm 5500W "Storm Responder." Customer...

B&S Storm 5500W "Storm Responder." Customer support told me they do not recommend hooking it up to a transfer switchh, and that warranty would be voided when floating the ground. Then later in the...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
02-01-11, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,741
Posted By RK2

Gen-tran transfer switch, bonded neutral generator, disconnect generator ground?

So I found out too late that connecting a bonded-neutral generator to a non-neutral-switching transfer switch might be a tad dangerous due to the loop. I'm now wondering whether to get a different...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-20-09, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 842
Posted By RK2

You wouldn't happen to have a reference to an...

You wouldn't happen to have a reference to an online tutorial for this, would you? I have some valves in my rental building that sputter and leak.
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-18-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 842
Posted By RK2

How easy or hard is it to repack one if it still...

How easy or hard is it to repack one if it still leaks after tightening?
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-16-09, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,033
Posted By RK2

nevermind - I went off their main page info, but...

nevermind - I went off their main page info, but when I clicked on products the blue line is still there. It's a current model.

I believe the only thing that changes for the HE is that they reduce...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-16-09, 05:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,033
Posted By RK2

I remember checking the Biasi and Pensotti boiler...

I remember checking the Biasi and Pensotti boiler stats when I was looking for a new system, and they do not match. Water content, for example, is different for the boilers with the same number of...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-16-09, 05:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,964
Posted By RK2

Yes, hydronic - I know it just takes a simple 110...

Yes, hydronic - I know it just takes a simple 110 circuit.

The question is whether it's allowable by code to wire it into the boiler circuit. I would prefer to do so,since then I can turn off...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 54
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Do Not Sell My Personal Information