I have enclosed my screened porch to create more living space(Florida Room). I am using a single zone mini split ductless heat pump for heating and cooling. It has been calculated that I need a 12,000 BTU unit. However, most of these units are available in 110 volts and 220 volts. The 220 models...

I need help making a temporary 220 volt outlet cord. I have the female 220 v receptacle and two extension cords. I need this to connect a window AC. The electrician cannot come until mid next week. It is very hot here. He told me to put one these cords together for a temporary fix. He warned...

If you placed a thermometer in the sand, would you expect the sand to show a greater heat gain under air or co2? Why?

Has anyone found a fast and accurate under arm thermometer? My kids have febrile seizures so we are always taking temperatures. And at 3 1/2 and 1 1/2 they are not easy to keep still for the two minutes that the more accurate thermometers take. I have been on an endless search for the perfect...

What are the stipulations in running a 220 line through a junction box to a 220 plug in for an electric stove? Thanks