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    SPD Conductor Size Question

    Hello, I have a Leviton 51120-1 SPD connected to a residential (120/240V) 200A breaker/service main panel – The 51120 is fed from (2qty) – 20A breakers in the service panel – All wires connected to the 51120 (L1&L2 hot, neut,& ground) are 12 AWG stranded conductors – The install instructions...
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    What kind of cable to run 400 amp residential service 625 feet

    Hello Everyone, I am building a new home in Illinois and will be running 400 amp service from the street where the main ComEd electrical line is located to my house. Here is the problem, or at least what im worried about, the house is over 600' from the main ComEd line. My question is, what...
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    Open neutral on residential outlets

    I have three outlets (that I can find) that are showing open neutral. I have 80v across hot and neutral, 120v at hot to ground and 28v neutral to ground. I also have one switch to a light that I think is on this circuit that is not working. If I pull the switch and wire it directly (white to...
  4. dgreer27

    An unusual problem for a DIYer

    I have an unusual problem and need some help. I've never run into this issue but any help would be appreciated. We have two dwellings on one service. The first is a mobile home and the second is an old shop that has been converted into a dwelling. It is a 200 amp service. The issue is that...
  5. W

    3 phase conversion to 110 in residential USA

    Moved into remote residential site in USA , devestated 3 years ago by tornado that took house, family and all buildings, poles etc. except well building and barn (where I am living for now) only remaining service is a 3 phase that went to well. For about 6-10 months I need to survive here till I...
  6. G

    Possible to install 32amp socket in residential fuse box?

    I’m looking at renting an office space and I am trying to establish whether I can use my equipment in there. I have a machine that runs on a blue 32amp commando plug. I’ve checked the power requirements for the machine and it’s 25amps with a max consumption of 6000Kw. The office I’m looking at...
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    Residential Fixed Wiring Inspection Frequency Question

    Hi, I'm looking for advice re frequency of Fixed Wiring Inspections in Residential Apartments. We have recently had a Fire Risk assessment in which the issue was raised. The block (14 Apts, all owned not rented), is about 5yrs old and the Domestic Installation Certificate for each apartment...
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    LPG Generators for residential use

    What with everything thats going on at present and likely to continue well according to the Business Secretary thinking of getting above. Like the look of Pramac GA20000 20KVA 3 Phase LPG Residential Backup Generator. anyone had experience of these or LPG generators in general. unsure of my...
  9. S

    Residential garage: single 220v circuit for multiple tools?

    Looking for some advice and insight on best practices here. I have an attached garage 25 feet away from my main 200amp service panel in my home. I want to use a mig welder, a 3HP table saw, and a 2HP belt grinder in my garage. I have plenty of room in my panel to add a circuit for each, but to...
  10. asavage

    Residential round ceiling lighting fixture -> receptacle cover question

    "A friend in need is a pest, indeed." I was helping a friend's family over the weekend, got in over my head with respect to fitment of a round receptacle cover. The house is 2002 construction. The two-car garage has two ceiling light fixtures. It had two utility fixtures like this: I was...
    • asavage
    • Thread
    • ceiling cover fixture lighting question residential round screwfix
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Freezer causes audible clicks on audio amplifier, but only when on same ring

    Hi - my 1 year old table top freezer causes audible clicks on my (good quality) audio equipment every 15-30 minutes as it turns on/off. What is particularly surprising to me is that the clicks only happen when the freezer and audio are on the same mains ring. I have monitored the output of the...
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    Difference between Eaton's residential & commercial duplex receptacles?

    I am having trouble determining the significant differences between Eaton's residential & commercial duplex receptacles: Model #270W-10-LW (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Eaton-White-15-Amp-Duplex-Outlet-Residential-10-Pack-Outlet/1001438408) Model #BR15W-10-LW...
  13. B

    150amp Residential Panel- Wire 2/0

    Looking for some input on se wire sizing. I recently rewired the service coming into my residential home (single phase). I am in NY and pulled permits for the work. What was installed: 2/0 aluminum se wire through 2" rigid conduit mast with weatherhead to new meter socket. From meter socket I...
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    residential lights that seem to be controlled by two different circuit breakers

    Hello all, I just bought a house and a few of the lights were broken so I am replacing the fixtures. There are three light fixtures and three switches, each of which controls all three lights. I turned the circuit breaker off and all of the switches do not have power and two of the lights do not...
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    Backstabbing: electrician says all outlets in home should be replaced?

    Hello everyone! We bought a new construction home in 2018. About a week ago, our cleaning service had an incident where our outlet sparked when they tried to use their vacuum cleaner. The maids said that it happened when they plugged the vacuum cleaner into two different outlets and the sparks...
    • kronius
    • Thread
    • arcing backstabbing electrician home outlets replaced residential
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: USA
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    I need an (off)-on or an (off)-on-(off) "push-to-break" switch for residential use. Does that exist?

    I have a humidity sensing exhaust fan in my bathroom. When the fan has power and senses humidity, it will run the fan until the humidity is removed. If you want to turn the fan on manually (in a stinky situation) you can switch the power off momentarily and then back on and it will run for a pre...
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    UK All lights in residential on one circuit?

    Good evening, I’m looking for some advice from experienced electricians please. Currently having some work carried out by a new sparky due to mine being on holiday. The work he is doing is to an ok standard, but the only thing which has caught my attention in he has placed all the lights, 9 in...
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    Electrician Jobs Residential Fire alarm installation west London

    I need a fire alarm installing in a house that was converted into flats 30 years ago. It comprises 3 units. Ground floor and basement maisonette, 1st floor flat, 2nd floor flat. There is a communal entrance hall and internal staircase serving the front doors of each unit. The fire risk...
    • DavidW
    • Thread
    • alarm fire fire alarm installation london residential west west london
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  19. JK-Electrical

    BEAMA Calls For EICRs To Be Done In UK Residential Buildings Every 5 Years

    An interesting report. I'm in favour. My own opinion is that ten years between inspection and testing of domestic installations is too long, and that this period should be reduced to five years. I particularly like the proposal that an EICR be compulsory whenever there is a change of occupancy...
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    EICR legally required ? ; serviced apartment to residential refurb

    Hi, 1. Are new EICRs legally required for existing CU's etc. when serviced apartment flats are refurbished then sold as residential ? There is a 2012 EICR one for the existing. 2. Also, must the CU's be replaced with 17th Edition compliant ones ? Many thanks, Shakil

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