Electrical oddity
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Was working on a house today built in the '80s. The owner had me replace 3 ceiling fans and swap out a chandelier. In the front room, the ceiling fan was on 2 3 way switches...power was constant. Not sure ...
220v
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I have a Nema 10 30 female plug that has 2 red,black and white wires going to it. Why? Thanks for reading this!
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150ft sub panel
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What wire and thickness is recommended for 150 ft @ 60-70amps (2 hot, 1 neutral, 1 ground) to the main 200a panel? Running across my attic, down wall, underground.
Which type of wire? Copper SER? 4-4-4-6?
Would that be best be ...
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2nd question on Breaker
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I asked you about replacing a GFCI breaker w/o pigtail, and you said standard replacement would be fine. I went back and I guess I didnt notice last time, (there is a pigtail), is it still ok to change to ...
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WIre nuts vs Push Port Wago
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Just wanted your thoughts when doing 15-20 amp lines for lighting connections. Wire nuts vs Wago? I have used both, I find the wago a better choice for lights at switch or junction connections. Wanted to know what you think ...
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Bad Breaker?
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I have a client who wants me to help with an issue. They have a dedicated breaker to their washing machine. I have tested the breaker and it is holding the 120v on a 20amp GFCI breaker. It trips intermittently ...
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220 volt phase
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my oven i want to install requires 220Volt , and in my apartment electrican panel its two wires but phase to phase give 0 and separate 110 each .
should i install 220 in that palen for my oven ?
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electrical
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I have a single pole 220 volt welder,here in canada single pole 220 volt is not available how i get around it to use the machine----can I use the double pole 220 volt--I mean from the welder one ...
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Electric stove lost power
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I have a electric stove and when I let the oven door close hard the power went out. I unplugged it but then when I try plugging it in again it sparks the outlet and still doesn't work. What could ...
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Drier cord replacement
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I have a new ge dryer rated at 20amp 120v. My outlet is a pre 1990s 3 prong dedicated 30amp 120/240 outlet to a double 30amp breaker. The cord that was given to me to fit the drier is rated ...
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Dryer plug
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I have a 220 outlet for my miller mig welder. I just got a dryer that has 4 prong plug. Can i wire my dryer plug to a new end that fits my welder outlet by not using the neutral?
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Main panel feeders
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My electrician is starting his business and it seems confused but it looks like the inspector wants 4 wire feeder am I right?
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What type of 220 receptacle and plug?
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If I have a 220 circuit with two 15amp breakers, can I use 20amp receptacles and plugs, or do I need 30amp?
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Sub panel
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I have a 100 amp main panel. I want to add a sub panel to increase the available power to run an HVAC system (total of 60 amps, 30 for the air handler with heat strip, 30 for the heat ...
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220 – Kiln for pottery has 6 foot cord – want to extend to 30’…
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Hello and thank you ahead-
I have recently moved into a brand new place and it was built and hard wired for a 220 for the dryer in the basement.
I know nothing of electrical.
We previously had our Kiln set up so ...
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220 outlet 20amp
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If a 220 outlet is rated for 20 amp service. Does that mean the total amps of the outlet is divided by each leg of current or does it mean that each leg can handle 20 amps of current
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