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  1. I'd say you have a bad connection, probably the...

    I'd say you have a bad connection, probably the neutral (white) wire. If it was a voltage

    Problem, it would effect everything in the house. If it is just this light, then take it down

    And see...
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    Wolfie250, If these pole lights are at your...

    Wolfie250,

    If these pole lights are at your home they are already 120v, you could check this by

    Removing a lamp and looking at the info on it. Unless this is a 'custom' install you have

    Two...
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    Sweetness, It would appear to me that 1/2...

    Sweetness,

    It would appear to me that 1/2 your power is out. This should be looked at asap. It

    Could be on the POCO side, but more likely is a connection before the meter, at the meter,

    In...
  4. Question: Hot wire

    by benaround
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    Anyone who 'shorts out' circuits has yet to...

    Anyone who 'shorts out' circuits has yet to attain professional status.
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    Leadisheavy, You could always screen the rocks...

    Leadisheavy, You could always screen the rocks out of the soil for the bottom 6 inches!
  6. Matt, There is no knob and tube wiring in any...

    Matt,

    There is no knob and tube wiring in any of the pictures. There is romex and AC cable (bx)

    If in fact the bx does not go to a K&T connection it will need the proper connectors to keep
    ...
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    Tev, Just so you know, 240.4(G) or table...

    Tev,

    Just so you know, 240.4(G) or table 240.4(G) allows us to use 430 Parts III-VII for

    OP for specific conductor applications. On a single phase motor with an instantaneous trip

    c.b. you...
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    Marty, Don't forget to buy a thermostat, DPST...

    Marty, Don't forget to buy a thermostat, DPST with an 'OFF' position.
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    Andrea, The smart thing to do is return the power...

    Andrea, The smart thing to do is return the power strip and get a 15a power strip.
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    TS, I would use #6 thwn on a 2p 50a c.b.

    TS, I would use #6 thwn on a 2p 50a c.b.
  11. I'm sure tkrussel has given the correct answer to...

    I'm sure tkrussel has given the correct answer to your problem, something got out of

    Place when the new circuit got teid into the panel.

    Suggesting a new transformer is really a very funny...
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    Jane, Is there any other breakers upstream of...

    Jane,

    Is there any other breakers upstream of this panel ? Like out at the meter. Your situation

    Is likely safe but it is in violation of the Electrical Code.
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    kgrimm, The telco bond is normally a #6awg...

    kgrimm,

    The telco bond is normally a #6awg conductor, weather that is required in your case I don't know.

    I suspect the equipment grounding conductor at the well pump head may not be properly...
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    You can use them on EXPOSED runs or on rewire...

    You can use them on EXPOSED runs or on rewire where cable is concealed and FISHED.

    334.40(B) 2005 NEC

    You can also use them in moble homes and manafactured buildings. Woopie!

    From what I...
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    No.

    No.
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    Jay, The photo cell has 3 wires blk-constant...

    Jay,

    The photo cell has 3 wires blk-constant hot, wht-neutral and what of bug zapper, red-to the
    Other lead of the bug zapper.
  17. Karl Riley's book on EMF's Skippy,

    Karl Riley's book on EMF's

    Skippy,
  18. stanfortyman, Home after home after home in the...

    stanfortyman, Home after home after home in the USA are wired from the start with these
    Issues, and it's done by 'real' electricians, this is a fact not just something I think.
    It is also a fact,...
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    Paul, Can you send us a picture of the other...

    Paul,

    Can you send us a picture of the other panel, so we can see how it is tied in ?
  20. Wally, EMF's can usually be eliminated, the...

    Wally,

    EMF's can usually be eliminated, the problems that cause EMF's are downstream N/Grd

    Connections and Neutral connections made from other than the source circuit. IMO, you

    Would be...
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    Paul, The gfci breaker needs the factory...

    Paul,

    The gfci breaker needs the factory white wire connected to the neutral bus, the drawing

    Does not show that connection.
  22. barnonce, 1. 6/3 with ground copper UF type...

    barnonce,

    1. 6/3 with ground copper UF type cable

    2. UF can be direct buried

    3. 18" for UF cable

    4. yes
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    drmorgus, There is no color code standard to...

    drmorgus,

    There is no color code standard to these switches, best bet is to ring them out yourself.
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    bswbid, Unless it is a local code, the...

    bswbid,

    Unless it is a local code, the disconnect must be readly accessible and within sight from its

    Equipment. The NEC 2005 does not mention any distance ( such as 20 feet ) Article680.12
  25. Question: Hanging lamp

    by benaround
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    Above your name it says lighting expert, why...

    Above your name it says lighting expert, why don't you tell me what it is then ? :)
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    Sometimes if you pull the chain and let it snap...

    Sometimes if you pull the chain and let it snap back it will get stuck, you might try to

    Stick something ( like a wooden toothpick , no metal ) in there, if you are lucky it might

    Get unstuck...
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    psmith1111, Another suggestion, run from any...

    psmith1111,

    Another suggestion, run from any convienent 120vac power source to the new fan, then

    Get an 'occupancy sensor' mount it in the ceiling, wire it back to the fan. The fan will come
    ...
  28. flyfishmaster, get another reflector and put it...

    flyfishmaster, get another reflector and put it right in front of the 'beam', then move it

    Before you close the door.
  29. webercons, You don't get to chose, you get what...

    webercons, You don't get to chose, you get what is needed for the equipment that you

    Chose. Or is that what you are asking ? Either way, it's no cheaper to run equipment at

    Different voltages,...
  30. Question: Hanging lamp

    by benaround
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    Chaslsey, Could you explaain to me what a "drum...

    Chaslsey, Could you explaain to me what a "drum lightshade" is, I have not heard that

    Term before.
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    Alan, It could be that when you jiggle the...

    Alan,

    It could be that when you jiggle the switch you are really hitting the wirenut with the white
    Wires, and that connection needs to be fixed. Just a guess.
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    I go grd, white, hot. Best practice is to have...

    I go grd, white, hot. Best practice is to have the power off!!
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    Sounds like you have it under control.

    Sounds like you have it under control.
  34. Question: 110v vs 220v

    by benaround
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    Tev, A lot of people wrongfully believe the...

    Tev,

    A lot of people wrongfully believe the same thing. Electrons leaving a power supply are

    Always trying to return to the same power supply, they are not trying to get into the earth.

    ...
  35. kingsX, In your OP 500w@120vac=4.16a ...

    kingsX,

    In your OP 500w@120vac=4.16a

    500w@12vdc=41.6a

    so a 100 amp/hr. battery would last a little over two hours or 2.40 hours to be exact for a
    constant 500w load.
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    Donf, Thought I would let you know, per 334.80...

    Donf, Thought I would let you know, per 334.80 2005 NEC , types NM,NMC, and NMS shall

    Use the 60deg. Column for ampacity.
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    Oh I don't know, maybe if it got shorted out...

    Oh I don't know, maybe if it got shorted out somehow!
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    roorider, NEC has no minimum height only a...

    roorider,

    NEC has no minimum height only a maximum of 6'7" to the top c.b. as far as the fire wall,

    You are going to have to compromise it, you will need to fire caulk the penatration that's...
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    Rick, You were not told the truth, or there...

    Rick,

    You were not told the truth, or there is a misunderstanding, because it does not exist.
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    Have you done any work in the house lately ? Hang...

    Have you done any work in the house lately ? Hang any pictures, nail any drywall,etc.
    You see where I'm going with this.
    Do like KISS said and remember that it could be in an outlet that is...
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    mainestu, There is no number, only logic, if...

    mainestu,

    There is no number, only logic, if for example you were only going to have (1) 100w
    Work lamp as the only electrical load, then you could put 30 recpts. Around the building
    For your...
  42. Question: Moving meter

    by benaround
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    mrruss, You can't run se/ser cable underground by...

    mrruss, You can't run se/ser cable underground by NEC. In the garage I would use 1 1/2"

    EMT over to the 2" PVC and put a box there. You will need #3 copper wire xhwn would be

    Recommended, 3...
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    If the gen has a two pole breaker protecting the...

    If the gen has a two pole breaker protecting the 240vac outlet then it won't need any
    More protection. You only need a 3 wire cord, the 4th terminal at the gen is for the
    Neutral conductor, and the...
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    Go to your circuit breaker panel see if it is...

    Go to your circuit breaker panel see if it is marked, should be a 2pole20a c.b. that will at
    Least shut it off until it gets cold out!
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    adf, At switch Fan-yellow-connects to black...

    adf,

    At switch

    Fan-yellow-connects to black going to ceiling box, at ceiling box it connects to the fan lead.

    Light -red- connects to the capped off red, connects to the light lead in...
  46. Question: 110v vs 220v

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    GermanDawg, Never,ever, tell someone to drive a...

    GermanDawg, Never,ever, tell someone to drive a ground rod and use it for the equipment

    Grounding conductor of a circuit. If the (hot) conductor of the circuit faults to a ground rod,

    The...
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    John, is this rated for 120vac ? If it is what...

    John, is this rated for 120vac ? If it is what are you connecting it to ? Would it be one of

    Your smoke alarms ? That's a lot of assuming on my part.
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    I agree with Tev.

    I agree with Tev.
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    In many areas it is against the health code to...

    In many areas it is against the health code to change your situation, if there is no window

    In the bath room.
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    Yes, Each " double wire" needs to be split, one...

    Yes, Each " double wire" needs to be split, one hot and one neutral to each,
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