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Woop woop just need sort the orange in the logo out, make it red.
What do you think? It's a bit bright lol
I'm upgrading our electrical system by putting in a service meter/disconnect and main panel. Currently there's no ground from the main to the...
I received multiple quotes to install a long run for my electrical outlet NEMA 14-50 for my tesla. The cost is huge $1800 give and take...
I'm looking for an LED spotlight that can be mounted on an existing lighting column. The aim is to illuminate a war memorial that is 20m away...
I wanted to find out if there is a way to connect Multiple inverters in series for a higher voltage. My Idea was since the inverters are limited...
I’m running wires to the basement for future basement finishing. I’d like to add two circuits of outlets (one on the finished side and one on the...
This is a 2/0 CU Feeder wire coming into the main subpanel on a 200A service. There are no nicks in the copper wire and from the front side...
I am moving my dryer to a different room and need to add a 220 plug. Can I tap off the existing plug to add a 2nd plug in a different room? Here...
DIY here with no electrical experience. I would like to use a guitar amplifier (Positive Grid Spark 40w) to push a pair of bookshelf speakers that...
Hello, I have 50 ft of corrugated pipe buried between my house and a pool shed. I placed it where I knew future landscaping would make it very...
Hi, just wondering if I have a cable passing through "100mm insulation at 2 points", do I use the correction factor of 100mm at 0.78 or 200 at 0.63
Looking for counsel / guidance to replace an original Dayton On/off with speed control switch. I’ve checked with a couple local electrical supply...
I have some 12VDC LED fixtures that I would like to put in the ceiling of our showers. My thinking is that I would run some 14/2 from the main...
I tested a self test emergency lighting with three gears .While testing 2 of the gear doesn't passed 3 hour test but 1 Did Wit the same battery ?Why?
hi im rick electrical confused me n leaves me frustrated lol
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We have a 120v 20 amp circuit to an accessory dwelling with a run of about 75' of direct bury #12. The breaker keeps tripping even when...
Can anyone tell me more about Twin and Earth American style?
What's it's full name? NM?
Is it always flat?
Do you add a sheath to the...
A simple outlet, 110v a single (2) outlets on the left side of the box, a spst switch on the right, with a single cover, covering them both.
The...
What would cause the nylon sheath to delaminate from the
4 outlets, living room, not on main panel. Can’t find another panel. How can I find buried panel? Built about 1990, Atlanta area
We have a mystery pipe on our pool deck in Southern California. Photos are here:
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Do you think it...
I am a maintenance man but I do hold a journeyman's license I'll do my best to explain what is going on. I have 2 ea 50 Hp air compressor. one is...
Need some help please. Got a brain teaser for my first post. My pool pump motor cratered over 4th of July. It was working fine and started to...
Need advice from a professional electrician.
I just had my counters replaced and I had to install the new downdraft cooktop myself.
Details...
I am looking to install a dedicated breaker (20 amp) for a mini-split AC. My panel is full but I was thinking to install a tandem breaker and free...
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We bought a new construction home in 2018. About a week ago, our cleaning service had an incident where our outlet sparked when...
I ran 208 v power to a rottler em69p cnc machine. it calls for 208/240 v 3 phase. 60amp rottler em69 installation manual
everything is wired using...
10/3 120ft. Going to an out building. Black and red On 1 breaker to keep amps up. What is the max breaker for that setup?
Current Oven bulb is Halogen G9 base 12.0V 2.5W, 5W Max per manual; Exact replacement not available. Best match is 120V 25W bulbs. Is it advisable...
I have a few questions on a service upgrade project.
I am working on a ~100 yr old tri-plex in washington state.
The existing panels (3) have...
First, I have to apologize for the following really long description. I guess if I draw a diagram, most of the text below will disappear. I will...
Hello I have an existing run of rigid metal conduit outside of my house that feeds several outdoor receptacles. There is no separate ground wire...
My stand alone shop with a dedicated line from the power company shows 120v, but I'm only getting enough power to slowly spin my drill. The main...
Hey All! Living here is Sunny SW Florida and loving it. Getting ready to do some kitchen remodeling, which will have us upgrading our electrical...
Hey all, new to the forum, thanks in advance for your help. I'm confident I'll find the answer(s) I need here. That being said....here's a quick...
I have a well pump and motor on it's own meter. I do not have the specs on the motor. It pulls up from about 60' down, at about 45 gpm. And my...
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I am a DIY person and just did a 6-3 220V in Tube conduit for car charger. Now I have to do for a friend but not sure about the wire...
As I tried to summarize in the title, I'm having an interesting buzzing issue in a residential home.
Problem: When Lights are turned on, all 3...
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Just got a new pole barn installed and have a few questions regarding getting power to it. Don't worry! I am planning on hiring a...
my tester reads 146v both hot wires with the neutral measured at the breaker box, but oustside in the meter is 118v, why?
How to disassemble a Philip’s hue outdoor light? My landscaper cut wire close to case and want to reconnect from inside
20amp outlet, 20amp breaker, 14 gauge wire. I suspect I need a larger wire but that’sa lot of trouble to go through without being sure.
Restoring an old westinghouse desk fan from 1919. There are three wires coming from the fan head (motor) labeled G, Y, and R. Can these be...
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So i am hoping to put an outlet in a spare closet so I can plug in various items and have them out of...
Installing an over the range microwave, ran the (yellow) wire to the box, but where can I attach the ground and neutral wires? The one bus on the...
I have had a major house fire before, so I am a bit paranoid about electrical.
Recently we had a outlet where one of the wires came loose. Upon...
I bought a fairly antique 20" Monarch bandsaw. It came with a gigantic (~16" diameter) 5HP electric motor.
I'm not sure a bandsaw of this size...
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I am bringing this drawing back into the discussion just to ask one last question.
In the drawing there are twelve (12) buckets on the right side...
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I am new to this forum and hope I am in the correct sub-group.
We are nearly completed with our new home construction...just a...
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