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  1. dogbob

    Unsecured jbox in attic - USA

    I bought a new house in Florida in 2022. Today, I went into the attic. I found wiring stapled to studs in a few places, but there are no guard strips. I also found a connection box laying on a joist/truss, dangling from non-metallic cable (Romex). See photo. This attic is not occupied, has...
  2. I

    certification required to work in usa or any other european country

    Please, what certification is required to work in usa or any other european country as a foreigner. I am an industrial electrician with masters degree in electrical engineering
  3. pstr8ahead

    DIY USA old house 3 wire feed subpanel

    I have an old 1959 house that appears to have outside service panel feeding 2 subpanels in the house each with only 3 wire feed. One subpanel(A) is in laundryroom supplying that side of house including kitchen, livingroom and half of den. The other subpanel(B) feeds 3 bedrooms, hallway and 2...
  4. P

    (USA) 4/0 SER from Meter to Disconnect

    Just got here, and I'm not sure if this question will make sense to UK folks, or if there are any USA folks here at all. Anyway: due to supply issues, I can't find any 4/0 XHHN or THHN. I'm trying to connect my meter to a 200 amp disconnect. Can I use 4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 alumin(i)um SER cable for...
  5. dogbob

    USA Lamp cord / Zip cord - permanent installation

    I bought an under-cabinet light fixture. It is LED, so low power (120VAC 12.5W). It came with a detachable SPT-1 power cord. One end of the cord plugs into the fixture. The other end is a NEMA 1-15P two-wire plug. Here are the installation instructions that came with it: I heard that NEC...
  6. bostonjay

    Ireland Wire Irish Home for USA Outlets

    We're moving to Ireland this fall from the US and wondering about wiring a few outlets in some rooms for US outlets. I have a KitchenAid mixer I'd love to keep using in the kitchen, also a PC and some things that need to be charged. Not thrilled with the idea of converters for things, so looking...
  7. P

    Bought 32A EV Charger, need to Change CEE plug to a USA Range plug.

    Hi, I Bought a 32A EV Charger, it comes with a CEE wall plug. I need to use it with a 60A range recepticle which I use to plug in my welder. So obviously I need to change the CEE plug into a Range plug. There is no paperwork, no schematic. As the CEE has 3 wires Red, Black and Yellow/green...
  8. timhoward

    USA Linesman video - temporary supply

    As I'm getting rather bored of watching UK electricians on youtube, I've been watching our friends over the pond. This was rather an interesting watch on a number of levels, he goes to connect up a temp supply and finds it dead. I can't get over how he keeps prodding the live terminals with...
  9. dogbob

    USA Ceiling Fan Box is Strange

    New construction in USA. I think that the builder put ceiling fan rated boxes in the ceiling. But when I remove the cover, I see a strange box. Picture attached. It's hard to make out all of the details, because the painter sprayed it. Have you seen this brand/style box before? There are two...
  10. 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...
  11. B

    Neutral wire to the house fell

    Seeking advice. My neutral wire from the transformer fell during a storm. This is at a cottage and luckily I was there when it happened. The surge move around the house and popped light bulbs and the GFI's in the kitchen and bath basically exploded and popped a breaker in the panel. I turned...
  12. M

    UK USA transformer causing lights to flicker???

    Hi, I have American tenants who use transformers. When they do, the lounge spotlights and kitchen light flickers. These are on dimmers. Can something be done about it?? TIA!!
  13. J

    Question about using a 230v appliance here in the USA

    Hi everyone, I have what I'm sure is a very basic question that I would really appreciate some help on. I am a cider maker and recently purchased a new apple grinder that is manufactured in Germany and runs on 230v/50hz. I am wondering how I can use it here in the US? It came with a power...
  14. S

    USA to Europe conversion

    Hello, im Sue. If anyone could advise me..please ? I have a food mixer from the USA which has a polarised plug and runs on 110V. I want to use this item in a European camper van which functions on 220V. I have been told not to use a travel adaptor and that Perhaps I should buy a two way...
  15. L

    DIYer with wiring mystery (detailed post)

    Long week, lots of health-related issues have me a bit distracted, and this bathroom rework project has got me completely stumped. I'm an experienced DIYer, but am a DC and logic circuit person by training, and this AC stuff has thrown me off this time. I caught myself literally scratching my...
  16. C

    3 phase USA 3/60/220 to UK 3 phase is it doable thanks

    Hi 3 phase USA 3/60/220 to UK 3phase is it doable thanks oh and how?
  17. nyDIYelectric1

    Are shared neutrals allowed in USA in 2021?

    Planning a layout for new kitchen with (2) two 120‑volt circuits wired with (1) one three‑wire cable connected to a double‑pole circuit breaker. Is this: A) Allowed B) Not Allowed Black powers one circuit Red powers other circuit Green neutral serves both Ground not shown ps Image doesnt show...
  18. nyDIYelectric1

    Adding electric to thin interior basement wall ( w/ furring strips)

    It's common in the US to build interior basement walls on masonry using furring strips covered with sheet rock. Is there a proper way to add electical outlets to these walls and is it required by code?
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  19. Darkwood

    USA politics, recent events.

    Just going to start a thread regarding USA politics and recent events as well as events related to and preceding Trump's presidency. So Ill start with a poll - PS - a list of Trump's achievements while in office if you don't know what he did. https://lc.org/PDFs/Trump.Accomplishments.FINAL.pdf
  20. D

    I was wondering if someone has five minutes to review requirements?

    Good Day; I am installing an external portable 4KW, 30A generator to my small mountain cabin. I have accounted for an external generator hook point, external 30A fused disconnect leading to the internal 12-way Square-D power distribution board. An external 4ft copper ground rod provides the...

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