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I believe I need a 30 amp breaker.
My panel is full but I have two beaker spots I will not...
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In a single tube strip light the ballast quit after 30 years of service. The only replacement I could find was for a fixture of two tubes...
Countdown timer not working. Lights on all the time
I know - needs some explaining: I am improving my old house's garage wiring and need to run on the aluminum ceiling. The ceiling is aluminum as...
Hi, I have an LED dimmer (no neutral needed) with Dimmable LED bulbs but get a dead spot when sliding the dimmer up and down... any ideas on how I...
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I'd like to install a 240 volt single phase sauna stove at a distance of about 200 ft from my main panel. The main panel has a 40 amp GFI...
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I'd like a new socket right next to the main panel in the basement...
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I'd like to switch out the old rocker light switches with Lutron style.
The 3-way ones have terminals X, Y, Z in the picture all on one...
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I want to bring 2 x 20A (@120V) to a chicken coop. It will be powered from my garage panel which will require 140' of cable. 85' in the...
I'm beginner and trying to relook my house how do I wiring this?
I am doing a 100 to 200amps (underground) service upgrade.
Can I use the existing 11/4” pvc pipe to run the 200amps rated wires?
What is the...
What is common practice when hooking Armoured cable to a weather head. Do I need a aluminum weather head or is a threaded PVC one ok? Do I use a...
I wired my garage this summer. Installed panel, laced it in. 24 circuits. Over 200 plugs lights ect. No issues. It all works fine
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I just wanna start off by saying I dabble in little bits of electronics for prop making - just lights and sounds and stuff, motors...
I am a DIY, but not sure if my current problem is DIY solvable given my limited electrical knowledge.
I recently purchased a home that has a 40...
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As the title says, is there anyone here with Canadian electrical experience or the processes in getting your skills recognized in order...
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