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    It's a Lutron DVELV-303P (Electronic Low Voltage...

    It's a Lutron DVELV-303P (Electronic Low Voltage Dimmer Switch).
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    Low Voltage Electronic Dimmer Switch

    Will this switch also work with a incandescent light fixture.
    I have LED lights (which require a electronic dimmer switch) and a 4" recess light with a halogen bulb. Can I use the LV electronic...
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    It is outdoors and will be GFCI Thanks again

    It is outdoors and will be GFCI

    Thanks again
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    Thanks for the quick response

    Thanks for the quick response
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    Outdoor Hot Tub (Spa)

    What is the mininum distance I can have a receptacle from the hot tub.

    Thanks,
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    Thanks again KeepItSimpleStupid, I will look...

    Thanks again KeepItSimpleStupid,
    I will look into D-link
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    Thanks for your help KeepItSimpleStupid, I was...

    Thanks for your help KeepItSimpleStupid,
    I was also thinking of using a wireless repeater (also called a extender)
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    Thanks ebaines One wireless access point will...

    Thanks ebaines

    One wireless access point will not be able to service the other 2 locations. The walls are to thick and to far away. I tried already and the signal is way to weak to even get a...
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    DSL line into building connected to DSL modem....

    DSL line into building connected to DSL modem. Modem connected to a 4 port router (not wireless). The 3 rooms are connected via cat5e wiring. The 3 rooms are not close to each other. The building is...
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    Switches and wireless access points

    Hello,
    I'm new to this board.
    In each of 3 rooms I have one internet connection (wired ethernet in each room). Can I add a 8 port switch and connect a wireless access point to each internet...
  11. Question: Thhn wire

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    Thhn wire

    Can thhn stranded wire be connected to circuit breakers in a electrical panel. What are the pro and cons (if there are any)?

    Thanks
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    Kidde wireless interconnected smoke alarms

    Hello,
    Kidde sells a wireless interconnected smoke alarm. Does this meet code where all smoke alarms in the house need to be interconnected? All the smoke alarms are powered with a/c current and...
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    Home owner thinks his eletrical bill is high. He...

    Home owner thinks his eletrical bill is high. He lives in a rual area. Has his own well and water tank and at least 4 additional refrigerators and freezers. He wanted to monitor the power from a...
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    Monitoring main and/or sub panel

    Is there and inexpensive device to monitor electrical usage (KWH) at the main panel or sub panel? Also is there a device to monitor eletrical usage at a circuit breaker (single circuit)?

    Thank...
  15. Question: BX Cable

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    BX Cable

    BX Cable has no ground wire in it. Can the cable itself be used as a ground?
    Thanks
  16. Question: Kitchen remodel

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    Kitchen remodel

    I have a basement (dirt floor) with a ceiling height around 6 ft high. I am planning to install a sub panel in the basement to supply circuits to a kitchen on the first floor. Can I use romex from...
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    Replacing connector on HDMI cable

    Can a HDMI connector re replaced? One end of my HDMI cable is bad.
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    There is no neutral connection for this...

    There is no neutral connection for this appliance. It is a deep fryer that is built into the kitchen counter.
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    Thanks for your answer stanfortyman. So I assume...

    Thanks for your answer stanfortyman.
    So I assume using an amp meter, each leg should read roughly the same amperage...
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    240 volt appliance

    Hello,
    I have a kitchen appliance that is 240v 12.5 amps. My question is will 12.5 amps the combined amperage on both legs (12.5 amps on each phase) or is it 6.25 amps on each leg. I know the...
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    Thanks stanfortyman for your reply...

    Thanks stanfortyman for your reply...
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    Thanks Credendovidis, But there is no neutral...

    Thanks Credendovidis,
    But there is no neutral wire to the wall heater, just 2 hot wires.
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    240v wall heater on single pole switch

    Hello,
    The wall heater is on a 240v circuit. On the heater itself it has a on/off siwtch. But someone wanted a wall switch in another room to control the switch. Is it okay to use a single pole...
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    Arc Fault Breakers

    Can a Arc Fault Breaker be used on a multi wire circuit?

    If the multi circuit is using 2 Arc Fault Breakers, do you pigtail the neutral in the panel?

    Thanks in advance
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    Thanks stanfortyman, You have been very helpful

    Thanks stanfortyman,
    You have been very helpful
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    Thanks stanfortyman, I understood the...

    Thanks stanfortyman,
    I understood the information from Credendovidis was not for my application when I read it. Do you think I would be able to up the sub panel to a 60A using #6cu wire with the...
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    Electrical for shed

    I am building a 12'x12' shed and want to run some electricity. I will have 2 20 amp circuits and 1 15 amp circuit for the lighting. I will run wire from the main panel on side of house to new sub...
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    Light bulbs blew out

    Hello,
    Lights in the hallway became real bright then blew out & a power strip melted.
    Wiring in house is about 10-15 years old.
    Did some investigation and here is what I found out:

    The neutral...
  29. Question: 5 gang switch box

    by loupi01
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    Thanks tkrussell, As always you have an answer....

    Thanks tkrussell,
    As always you have an answer. This is exactly what I need. Now I need to find a store that sells one...
  30. Question: 5 gang switch box

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    It's one large 5 gang box. Do they make a 4 gang...

    It's one large 5 gang box. Do they make a 4 gang mudring (4 switches) that will fit on a 5 gang box?
  31. Question: 5 gang switch box

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    5 gang switch box

    I have a 5 gang metal switch box with 5 switches. I want to eliminate one of the switches so I have only 4 switches. I don't want to use a blank to fill the hole with no switch. I want to use a...
  32. Question: Splices

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    Splices

    Are you allowed to make splices in a outdoor concrete box that has a cover labed electrical.

    Thanks
  33. Fluorescent & Low voltage lighting on same switch

    Is it okay to have fluorescent light fixtures (4ft tubes) and 12v low voltage lighting on the same light switch?

    Thank you
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    Thanks Stratmando, I think we pulled up same...

    Thanks Stratmando,
    I think we pulled up same site around the same time. I have been to that web page many times and very familiar with the Vizia digital swithes.

    Thanks again
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    Thanks tkrussell, These switches are fairly new...

    Thanks tkrussell,
    These switches are fairly new for sale to the public. Here is the website:

    Vizia Dimmers > Vizia > Residential Grade > Lighting Controls (Box Mounted) > Product Catalog from...
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    Levtion Vizia Digital Dimmer Switches

    Has anyone had any problems or comments on the Leviton Vizia Digital Dimmer Switches?

    Part# VZ106-1LX
    Part# VZM06-1LX

    Thanks
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    Thanks again tkrusell for your expertise. It is...

    Thanks again tkrusell for your expertise. It is greatly appreciated.
    One other question is if I have a recess light fixture in a shower or above a bathtub, does the cirtuit need to be on a GFIC?...
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    Manual On Occupancy Sensors

    Title 24 states that Manual On Occupancy Sensors need to be installed in bathrooms and laundry room. If the lights in these rooms are fluorescent light fixtures, do I still need to use a Manual On...
  39. Question: Wire and wireless

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    Thanks for your help. I found the problem....

    Thanks for your help. I found the problem. Somehow the under Internet Protocol Properties (TCP/IP) the "Use the following DNS server addresses was checked. All I needed to do was check "Obtain DNS...
  40. Question: Wire and wireless

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    Wire and wireless

    Hello,
    My problem is when I am connected to the internet with a cat5 wire, sometimes I lose connection. I then disconnect the cat5 wire and turn on my wireless connection and I am connected again....
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    Kitchen Sink disposal switch

    Can the switch for a kitchen sink disposal be in the cabinet under the sink? When you open the cabinet door it is within reach. This is in the state of Arizona. Also does the furnace need to be...
  42. Need to add 3-way lighting to a single pole switch

    Hello,
    I have some kitchen lights on a single pole switch. I want to add another switch to control the kitchen lights. I have power in a switch box that I want to add the 3-way light switch. I know...
  43. Question: Panty circuit

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    Thanks tkrussell

    Thanks tkrussell
  44. Question: Panty circuit

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    Thanks tkrussell What if there is a sink in...

    Thanks tkrussell

    What if there is a sink in the counter?
  45. Question: Panty circuit

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    Panty circuit

    Do all of the receptacles at counter height in a Butler Pantry need to be on a GFI circuit?

    Thank You
  46. Using a 12/3 romex to provide 2 circuits in kitchen

    What are the pro and cons of using 12/3 romex for 2 kitchen appliance ciruits.
    Of course there will be a GFIC on each circuit. Can this be done using the same neutral wire?

    Thanks in advance
  47. Question: Floor receptacle

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    Thanks tkrussell, The floor receptacles are in...

    Thanks tkrussell,
    The floor receptacles are in the family room and the flooring is hardwood. I will put them on GFIC to be safe.

    Thanks again
  48. Question: Floor receptacle

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    Floor receptacle

    Hello,
    Do receptacles mounted in the floor need to be on a GFIC circuit?

    Thanks
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    Home owner called the inspector and he said as...

    Home owner called the inspector and he said as long as the sconce is on a GFIC circuit. I'm sure this particular installation would vary from one inspector to another. I did not think code would...
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    Sconce light by bath tub

    I want to install a wall sconce light 5 feet above the bath tub rim. Will this meet code in California?

    Thanks
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