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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-15-07, 05:17 AM
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Amana fridge not cooling but bottom freezer is cooling
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You say the bottom section is working. Does this...
You say the bottom section is working. Does this include the fan?
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Electrical - AC & DC
11-26-05, 07:00 AM
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running electrical to a workshop
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Yes you can add a breaker to this panel. I've...
Yes you can add a breaker to this panel. I've done the same for modular homes and such. But why a 60 amp breaker for the type of usage you are going to use? And you say you will only be using 120...
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Electrical - AC & DC
11-26-05, 06:48 AM
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GFCI will not reset when load wires are connected
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This reminds me of a problem I had a few years...
This reminds me of a problem I had a few years ago that drove me nuts. I had about a 75 foot service going to a swimming pool outlet that was tripping the GFIC breaker constantly. I did everything I...
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Electrical - AC & DC
11-26-05, 06:39 AM
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code? do u need to clamp at box when running wire in condiut?
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weebee
Thats what I get for jumping on the forum without...
Thats what I get for jumping on the forum without my first cup of coffee! Now that I reread it. It makes perfect sense. And you are right.
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Electrical - AC & DC
11-26-05, 06:37 AM
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Chewed cord (maybe stupid question)
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No, you'll need to replace the cord. Where is the...
No, you'll need to replace the cord. Where is the damage at on the cord? If it's near the heater you may be able to just cut out the damaged area and reattach it to the heater. But make sure you do...
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Electrical - AC & DC
11-26-05, 05:55 AM
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code? do u need to clamp at box when running wire in condiut?
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You will need to use the proper fittings that...
You will need to use the proper fittings that mount the conduit to the box, conduit connectors. Usually the box and fitting come as separate pieces. I don't recall seeing boxes with conduit...
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Electrical - AC & DC
11-26-05, 05:51 AM
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Chewed cord (maybe stupid question)
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It's always best to replace a damaged cord. If...
It's always best to replace a damaged cord. If just the outer jacket is damaged, then you can do so. But, it would be much better to have a electrician look at it.
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Electrical - AC & DC
10-27-05, 12:22 PM
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Wire ampacity.
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But then again. It is getting more and more...
But then again. It is getting more and more common seeing a four wire plug and recepticle up on the cook top and ranges. So keep this in mind as well.
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Electrical - AC & DC
10-26-05, 05:16 PM
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Replacing oven bake element
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Bare in mind that connections for heating...
Bare in mind that connections for heating elements make sure you use the proper crimp on connector. I usually use ones designed for this purpose. They tend to be made beefier and made from stainless...
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Electrical - AC & DC
10-26-05, 05:12 PM
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Open hot reading but outlet works fine?
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All these years I've spent a fortune on my...
All these years I've spent a fortune on my linemans gloves when I could have used dish washer gloves!!!! Now I'm mad!!! Really though any electrician that would have said that needs his head closely...
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Electrical - AC & DC
10-26-05, 05:05 PM
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Wire ampacity.
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There are many variables on size of wire for...
There are many variables on size of wire for appliances. Would need to know state/county codes. Check with your local code enforcement officer for the info on that. As far as giving yourself "a...
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
10-08-05, 10:26 AM
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overhead projector bulbs burning out quick whats the problem???
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weebee
Could be for that reason. But also check these as...
Could be for that reason. But also check these as well. Is there a cooling fan and is it running? When you change bulbs of this nature great care should be taked not to touch the glass part with your...
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09-25-05, 06:30 AM
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Time for a PDA
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I have a Ipaq, and a optional keyboard that folds...
I have a Ipaq, and a optional keyboard that folds up to a compact size. Nice PDA. I wouldn't have purchased it though (company supplied it) because of the cost. But they are very good units.
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
09-25-05, 06:04 AM
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flickering with compact fluorescent bulbs in ceiling fan fixture
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weebee
Probably one or more of things, such as....
Probably one or more of things, such as. Inductance from the close proximity of the fan motor, vibration, not getting a solid ground, dimmer switch (if you are using one).
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Electrical - AC & DC
09-24-05, 02:46 PM
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Is this induced voltage? Any danger?
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weebee
This is another reason to have a "wiggy" as well...
This is another reason to have a "wiggy" as well as a digital multimeter. A solenoid style voltage tester would not have shown this voltage and given you a more comfortable feeling about this...
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
09-24-05, 02:41 PM
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Low Voltage Lighting Problem
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weebee
Sounds like a bad winding in the transformer that...
Sounds like a bad winding in the transformer that is opening when it gets hot, cools down and starts working again, eventually it will quit altogether.
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Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
09-24-05, 02:35 PM
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Help! Pulled chain out of light fixture and it's still on
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weebee
There is little concern needed really. You have...
There is little concern needed really. You have the bulb removed so there is no danger of it causing a fire or anything such as that. I've replaced many of these types of lights, and they are pretty...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
03-16-04, 01:39 AM
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Whirlpool washer, no spin
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weebee
Is the tab that activates the switch broken off?
Is the tab that activates the switch broken off?
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
03-11-04, 01:46 AM
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Kitchenaid dishwasher model (KUDS01DJSS0)
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weebee
The pump and motor comes as one unit. Not hard to...
The pump and motor comes as one unit. Not hard to replace. You can change it out without pulling the dishwasher out if you like. But they're much easier if you do pull out the dishwasher and flip it...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
03-10-04, 01:50 AM
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Kitchenaid dishwasher model (KUDS01DJSS0)
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weebee
Could be, or the pump is no longer among the...
Could be, or the pump is no longer among the living. Check to see if the electrical plug at the pump is loose. And if possible check for voltage at the pump or from the timer to the pump. Are you...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
03-09-04, 05:20 AM
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Hook up Ice maker
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weebee
OK, well, if I knew that from the get go I would...
OK, well, if I knew that from the get go I would have known your problem! You will need to use a T in there. Piercing valves are meant for copper only. Let us know how you make out. Don't get wet!
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
03-08-04, 05:01 AM
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Hook up Ice maker
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3,587
Posted By
weebee
This is a copper line you are trying to pierce,...
This is a copper line you are trying to pierce, not PVC right?
I've installed numerous water line kits and once in a while you'll get a difficult case. If all else fails. Get another piercing valve....
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Electrical - AC & DC
02-29-04, 05:12 AM
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weird voltages
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987
Posted By
weebee
Yes, you could also invest in a solenoid type...
Yes, you could also invest in a solenoid type tester like a "Wiggy"
You are picking up phantom voltages. A solenoid tester will take accurite voltages of a known value, not just a glowing neon. Not...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
02-28-04, 09:10 AM
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Hook up Ice maker
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3,587
Posted By
weebee
Back off the fitting where the water line...
Back off the fitting where the water line connects at the piercing valve just enough to see if there is really water coming out of the valve as well.
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
02-28-04, 05:12 AM
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Hook up Ice maker
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3,587
Posted By
weebee
After you punctured the line did you back the pin...
After you punctured the line did you back the pin out? You have to turn the handle back the other way intill it stops. More then likely the piercing pin is blocking the water flow. Also, once you do...
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