I have 40' run from the main panel with BX and want to use 14/3 instead of two runs of 14/2. Is there a problem using a double pole breaker (15amp) to feed (with 14/3) a split receptacle and then a lighting circuit on one half and 4 receptacles on the other? Is the only drawback is when one...

I'm remodelling my kitchen and we have the ceiling open to add/move switches and outlets. We noticed that we have a junction box hidden in the ceiling (an obvious code violation). In order to eliminate the stand alone J-box, can I route the wiring through the J-box that is attached to the side of...

I have come up against a problem with some electrical in my house. The previous owners did some very "inventive" things and I am trying to re-wire some lighting in my kitchen. Here's the situation. I have power coming into a junction box (not the best I know, but old house). The power is to...

I am planning to run feeder cable to a 240v subpanel for a future workshop about 90 ft from main. I may never need the 240 voltage but want to keep that base covered just in case. So, instead of a 120v 100 amp subpanel, I'll have a 240v subpanel with say... 60 amps each of the two 120v legs. Using...

Hi All, I need some help guidance for a home project. I am installing all new 4 lights and 2 outlets. I have pulled a 12/2 romex (2+ground MAIN ROMEX) from the main panel. I using "star" topology versus "daisy-chaining) as circuits are spread out in different locations. By using star topology one...