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I have done a bit of searching and have seen some specifications for mounting the main service panel for a house, as far as location, clearances and such. What I didn't see was spec's for a sub...

Looking at the Square D catalog, the QO11224L125G seems to be what I would need. My other boxes are QO series and I would like to keep them all the same. Any other suggestions?

Looking into some of the appliances, the wine cooler plate claims 130w. The popcorn poppers that I have been looking at range from 1150-1420w. The microwave is 950w and I will use the wine cooler...

I am now just getting around to pulling wire for my project. My job often has me out of town so my home projects always take a little longer. Looking at the bar, I am going to be running about 5...

Hi. I have a Trane XV90. I keep the fan running all the time, as was recommended with the DC variable speed motor in this model. When not in heating or cooling mode, the fan runs at 30% to keep...

Sorry about the lack of clarification, by pigtail, I meant runs after a GFCI that are protected by the GFCI. For instance, I am planning on having my main bathroom light non-GFCI, but the vanity and...

I handle most of my own electrical work, but part of common sense is knowing your own limits. I didn't dare work with my house main, even though I have done some 480 at work. Anyway, when I had...

Speaking of breakers, would it be wise to install GFCI breakers in all of the outlet circuits or should I just protect individual outlets or pigtails? What about AF breakers?

Thanks, that is exactly what I was looking for. I have not seen the blue surge protected outlets before, just the orange isolated circuit outlets. I will look for those the next time I am out. I...

If the circuit continues from the GFCI off the protected side, anything after it will be protected and go out when the GFCI is tripped.

When I have experienced outages like that it is usually related to a GFCI somewhere in the line that was tripped. Check all of yours to make sure they are reset. Otherwise, get a meter and try to...

Hi. I am currently working on the electrical portion of my basement remodel and wanted some input on my circuits. For starters I have 200 amp service and plenty of room in my box, so space is not a...