| Question | Forum | Date | Comment |
 | What size wire and... | Electrical & Lighting | Nov 15, 2009 09:11 AM | Good plot of the story. Good point too. |
| Use 100 watt in 75 watt... | Electrical & Lighting | Nov 10, 2009 04:10 PM | Many thanks for your reply |
| 15amp circuit 12 or 14... | Electrical & Lighting | Nov 7, 2009 05:59 AM | #12 on a 20 Amp and 15 amp recepticle better than 15 AMP Circuit |
| did i see a ghost, and... | Paranormal Phenomena | Nov 6, 2009 05:54 AM | Umm, then how do ghosts get rid of waste products? Of course ghosts have to pee you silly goose!! LOL |
| correct electrical... | Electrical & Lighting | Oct 28, 2009 12:15 PM | Completely accurate. |
| baseboard heater wire... | Electrical & Lighting | Oct 12, 2009 08:44 AM | Thanks tk, I always try to be careful when I'm in someone else's "garden"....k |
| Unused wire in 14-3 cable | Electrical & Lighting | Sep 2, 2009 05:38 PM | You only have too many wires in a box when installing a Dimmer or Control. |
| 12v Malibu outdoor... | Electrical & Lighting | Aug 19, 2009 09:50 AM | thanks |
| Loose Neutral or... | Electrical & Lighting | Aug 4, 2009 04:52 PM | 100% Correct, TEST before Replacing. |
| ac caused fire to burn... | Electrical & Lighting | Aug 4, 2009 01:30 PM | thank you |
| Sticking Light Switch | Electrical & Lighting | Jul 25, 2009 04:09 AM | Is it really?!? That scares the crap out of me, i have used it in a number fo ways that I need to reconsider now. |
| Should I upgrade... | Electrical & Lighting | Jul 23, 2009 01:44 PM | I like this post. Everything well said. |
| Drywall around... | Interior Home Improvement | Jul 23, 2009 05:39 AM | quick and concise, thanks |
| knob and tube to... | Electrical & Lighting | Jul 22, 2009 10:07 AM | lol |
| Is my pool grounded and... | Electrical & Lighting | Jul 21, 2009 10:16 AM | Thanks again, guys. |
| Voltage Drops 116v to 74v | Electrical & Lighting | Jul 21, 2009 12:26 AM | I'm so used to Facebook, I was looking for the 'like' button! |
| Job Time Limit? | Electrical & Lighting | Jul 9, 2009 02:37 PM | thats good to know there is an actual plan for that |
| Split 220/240 volts | Electrical & Lighting | Jul 4, 2009 05:38 AM | has helped a lot |
| shared neutral and... | Electrical & Lighting | Jun 27, 2009 10:33 AM | TK always takes time and has great info |
| To pigtail or not to... | Electrical & Lighting | Jun 27, 2009 05:26 AM | Great answer! Thanks! |
| 100 amp subpanel | Electrical & Lighting | Jun 24, 2009 01:27 PM | Thanks. |
| Telephone and Doorbell... | Electrical & Lighting | Jun 5, 2009 08:30 AM | All he needs to know. |
| Conduits - Electrical | Networking | May 21, 2009 05:56 AM | TK. You are the man. |
| GFCI circuitry | Electrical & Lighting | May 12, 2009 06:49 AM | Very well stated. |
| CFL heat generation | Electrical & Lighting | May 7, 2009 05:01 AM | Good explanation |
| Do I need to carry the... | Electrical & Lighting | May 5, 2009 10:25 AM | very Helpful and Quick to answer Thanks |
| Overvoltage and how to... | Electrical & Lighting | May 2, 2009 05:17 PM | This is great information, not easily obtained. |
| Smashed plug - how to... | Electrical & Lighting | Apr 25, 2009 09:16 AM | Totally forgot about the Flat cords, Lamp cord is identified the same, ribbed is neutral. |
 | joint trench outside... | Electrical & Lighting | Apr 16, 2009 05:05 PM | perfect answer from a pro. THANX! |
| 200 amp main feeding... | Electrical & Lighting | Apr 8, 2009 10:25 AM | Excellent, Thank-you |
| Well pump: correct... | Electrical & Lighting | Mar 29, 2009 05:40 AM | Excellent you have answered my questions and I actually understand the answers, Thanks |
| baskets/strainers used... | Plumbing | Mar 6, 2009 07:10 AM | Balancer |
| Dryer cord | Electrical & Lighting | Feb 28, 2009 01:38 PM | then where does the dryers ground wire(green, yellow stripes) go |
 | baskets/strainers used... | Plumbing | Jan 15, 2009 06:41 PM | the question was not answered. Just answer the question please!!! |
| 50 kw generator hook up... | Electrical & Lighting | Jan 3, 2009 05:30 AM | he is the expert seems acuarate |
| New Sauna Heater Trips... | Pools - Spas & Saunas | Jan 1, 2009 08:19 PM | I had the identical problem and installed a 30ampGFI in the sub panel as suggested with the same tripping scenario. I'm still trying to isolate one or two possibilities, like thermostat sensor fault & related wiring in sub panel |
| Troubleshooting... | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 29, 2008 06:45 PM | Absolutely correct! |
| neutral & equipment... | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 23, 2008 12:51 PM | Safety practices are always good information |
| Electrical Load... | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 23, 2008 10:30 AM | Info pointed me the right direction - nice spreadsheet! |
| Using *12/4 armor cable... | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 23, 2008 06:38 AM | appreciated for response. |
| neutral & equipment... | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 21, 2008 11:47 AM | The answer was based on safety rather then facts requested, which I still appreciate. |
| 220 volt wiring And... | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 13, 2008 01:01 PM | Balancer. |
| 220 volt wiring And... | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 13, 2008 07:55 AM | He didn't answer anything - just impressed himself with how "smart" he is. This is a DeVilbiss L6560V, vertical 60 gal. 6.5hp air compressor. |
| indoor/outdoor... | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 13, 2008 07:01 AM | Thank you |
| Current but no Voltage,... | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 12, 2008 08:24 AM | "Wordsmithing" at its best! |
| How do I determine... | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 8, 2008 07:25 PM | Helpful and detailed advice on breaker and line sizes |
| noma n1507 outdoor timer | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 6, 2008 05:16 PM | the link is about a NOMA 1056 - they are different beasts |
| refrigerator circuit | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 6, 2008 05:51 AM | very helpful,thanx |
| 2 family needs 200 amp... | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 6, 2008 04:55 AM | Well said that man !!! |
| Old water heater feed.... | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 5, 2008 03:40 PM | Thanks for the help... This is a project in my own home so I figured I'd take it on by myself, but when I install heaters at work the electricians always hook up the electric. |
| Bathroom Vanity Light... | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 4, 2008 05:35 AM | Thanks for addressing the question |
| Ceiling Fan -Blown Bulb | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 3, 2008 08:38 PM | another good idea |
| Grounding Service Panels | Electrical & Lighting | Dec 3, 2008 09:59 AM | very concise and to the point |
| flourescent lights | Electrical & Lighting | Nov 22, 2008 05:49 PM | it was very helpful |
| Red Wire used as Neutral? | Electrical & Lighting | Nov 16, 2008 10:23 PM | I am not actually sure what the purpose of the third wire in modern wiring is, other than to have an extra ground for safety reasons. If it's more complicated than that, please enlighten. thx. |
| Home built in 1952 with... | Electrical & Lighting | Nov 13, 2008 05:13 AM | Thank you! |
| Replacing an ungrounded... | Electrical & Lighting | Nov 12, 2008 02:47 PM | Good feed back! |
| HT Current line tripper... | Electrical & Lighting | Nov 8, 2008 12:44 AM | Thank U, yes but i need details about the that |
| PVC LB below grade | Electrical & Lighting | Nov 2, 2008 05:09 AM | Good solution for Existing situation. |
| wall heated wiring | Heating & Air Conditioning | Nov 1, 2008 05:21 AM | added 2 poll breaker and 220 to panel and works fine thanks |
| No hot water from... | Plumbing | Oct 28, 2008 06:08 PM | excellent, thorough step by step advice, very impressed |
| converting three prong... | Electrical & Lighting | Oct 23, 2008 05:28 PM | Thanks TK. |
| This is getting spooky ! | Paranormal Phenomena | Oct 23, 2008 04:10 PM | Good ! I just did and put in 11:11 to search, a lot of information |
| Outlet location near... | Electrical & Lighting | Oct 20, 2008 10:43 AM | I misread the file I have Good job. |
| Outlet location near... | Electrical & Lighting | Oct 20, 2008 06:57 AM | Simple, concise, and the source was cited. Thanks! |
| stapling romex wire | Electrical & Lighting | Oct 18, 2008 08:29 AM | SOrry Tommy, the package IS the only answer. The NEC DOES NOT dictate how many cables can go under a staple. |
| how do I change out old... | Electrical & Lighting | Oct 14, 2008 06:42 PM | If adding a gfi outlet, the med cabinet should be connected to load side of this gfi because of its proximity to h2o for code requirements to be satisfied |
| stapling romex wire | Electrical & Lighting | Aug 26, 2008 05:16 PM | This staple package is extremely inaccurate, you need to refer to the National Electric code,(NEC) |
| Romex wire/amp issue | Electrical & Lighting | Aug 26, 2008 04:22 AM | Not only Answered the Question but fully explained why. Extremely helpful to me on my project. |
| KVAR Energy Optimizer | Electrical & Lighting | Aug 6, 2008 01:15 PM | Nice job tk. |
| KVAR Energy Optimizer | Electrical & Lighting | Aug 6, 2008 07:36 AM | Thanks for the help! |
| how do i know what type... | Electrical & Lighting | Aug 6, 2008 06:21 AM | Under Panel cover will give an overall idea of what you have. |
| Mixing Wire Gauges | Electrical & Lighting | Aug 4, 2008 11:23 AM | It answers the question definitively but I still would like to know why, just for curiosity |
| four way switch wires... | Electrical & Lighting | Jul 31, 2008 10:49 AM | that worked |
| splicing ground wires | Electrical & Lighting | Jul 31, 2008 05:41 AM | I actually went this way, however wrapped the strand wire around the screw 3 times and tightened, rather than the romex. Thanks to all! |
| NM-B Romex for spa | Electrical & Lighting | Jul 23, 2008 07:34 PM | NM-B Jacketed wire contains THHN rated conductors which are Dry or damp locations at 90 deg C. Or wet and in oil at 75 deg C. |
| Determining service... | Electrical & Lighting | Jul 21, 2008 04:49 PM | Good catch! |
| max number of outlets... | Electrical & Lighting | Jul 21, 2008 01:37 PM | thanks |
| Maximum allowable... | Electrical & Lighting | Jul 21, 2008 05:06 AM | The answer was concise and to the point. It told me exactly what I need to know. |
| Can this be a short in... | Electrical & Lighting | May 27, 2008 06:44 PM | Thank you so much! I spoke with our electrician at work who said basically the same thing. He seems to think it will be at the the panel box since it has been a bit of a problem for years. Thank you for taking your time to answer my question. |
| hot water heater hook up | Electrical & Lighting | May 25, 2008 09:50 AM | I agree! |
| running new power to... | Pools - Spas & Saunas | May 8, 2008 09:11 AM | Agree, i meant to say 240, but mistakenly said 220 sorry for the mistake. |
| wiring code for... | Electrical & Lighting | May 4, 2008 06:39 AM | Excellent answer!! |
| Bathroom Vanity Light... | Electrical & Lighting | Apr 19, 2008 08:08 AM | it may be correct, but was not specifice enough. to general |
| photocontrol yard light | Electrical & Lighting | Apr 13, 2008 12:04 PM | Thanks. Will give me something to work with. |
| wiring for light posts... | Electrical & Lighting | Apr 12, 2008 12:47 PM | Exactly the info I was looking for and in language I can understand. Thanks! |
| subpanel neutral wire... | Electrical & Lighting | Mar 29, 2008 09:23 AM | I was hoping you might answer! Thank you, the transformer explanation and "ballanced/unballanced" diagrams explained it. I understand now, thank you again!! |
| Distance between... | Electrical & Lighting | Mar 3, 2008 02:24 PM | yes. |
| Subpanel install | Electrical & Lighting | Feb 28, 2008 01:25 PM | Thanks I thought so but was just confirming |
| Ground and neutral Wires | Electrical & Lighting | Feb 12, 2008 03:48 PM | Great. Just what I needed to know!!!! |
| Electric wall heater... | Electrical & Lighting | Feb 10, 2008 10:23 AM | This answer is completely accurate and exactly what I needed. My sincere thanks to tkrussell and Ask Me Help Desk! |
| Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan... | Electrical & Lighting | Feb 9, 2008 05:23 PM | Right on the money, Thank You |
| connecting to old wiring | Electrical & Lighting | Feb 6, 2008 03:50 PM | thank-you |
| Identify 100 Amp vs 200... | Electrical & Lighting | Jan 30, 2008 02:18 PM | Thank you for your kind attention to my question. Best Regards.....Crossrite |
| Wiring for outlets and... | Electrical & Lighting | Jan 30, 2008 09:00 AM | Thanks so much, you are awesome (and I think I need an electrician like you ;) |
| Copper bus panels in... | Electrical & Lighting | Jan 28, 2008 06:57 PM | That's good to know. Most of the stores and supply houses around here don't seem to know anything about copper vs. aluminum vs. tinned copper buses. |
| Conductor sizing? | Electrical & Lighting | Jan 23, 2008 01:47 PM | Paper catalogs, product instructions? Nice to know I am in such good company. |
| On A Lighter... | Electrical & Lighting | Jan 12, 2008 07:22 AM | You have to watch out for Italian home made wine. Us Irish guys handle wisky & rye |
| How much wire to buy... | Electrical & Lighting | Jan 11, 2008 08:20 AM | This is exactly the information I was fishing for!!!!! Thanks |
| wiring entire bathroom... | Electrical & Lighting | Jan 9, 2008 05:21 PM | Hey!! Great idea...I have used this before...but in this case...LOL...I do not want to piss electrical inspector off...I am, after all, a plumber doing electrical work (homeowner pulled permit)...:) |
