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NM cable... I notice now 12/3 is no longer yellow, it's purple. And 14/3 isn't white, it's baby blue. What's this all about?
View Article100 Amp subpanel supply cable placement
I am putting in an 100 Amp subpanel in an upstairs residential hallway. Is it ok (to code) that I bring in the supply cable from the bottom of the subpanel unit, instead of the top of the panel? Thanks!
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Plans
Prospective customer wanted quote to wire a house so he can borrow the money, he emailed plans for this purpose. He asked if he could nail up boxes and help pull wire to save some money. "Red flag"...
View ArticleMulti family laundry circuit requirements
I'm doing a renovation of two units of a four family home. The building has no laundry facilities in the apartments or PLP areas. Is it required to have a laundry circuit in each apartment or can one...
View ArticleSub Metering
I'm in Northern California. A landlord as two units being supplied by one meter. She wants to seperate them and have their own bill. I see two ways. CT tapped power monitor and customer supplied sub...
View ArticleHubbell EdgeConnect receptacles
Anyone try these? Not push ins but not screwed down either. Kind of a lever lock wiring method. Offering free samples. EdgeConnect™ Technology | Screwless Terminations | Wiring Device - Kellems
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Ting Power Quality device.
How Ting Works Ting is designed to smartly identify unique signals generated by tiny electrical arcs, the most common precursors to imminent fire risks. www.tingfire.com Ran head long into this $100...
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Underwater fish lights
Underwater Fish Light – Underwater Fish Light www.underwaterfishlight.com Anyone have any experience with these? Customer has these on a boat dock and they keep nuisance tripping. They were brand new...
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Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
So the a$$hats on my job decided to let me go today. The old pink slip. The walking papers.. even though they didn't really give me any slips or papers on my way out. It might have had something to do...
View ArticleEarth leakage problems need help please?
Hi Guys, I am reaching out simply because I am out of options. I`ve been struggling with this problem for 8 months now. So basically our system feeds from one main DB then there is a Isolator feeding...
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240 volts and ground
Hello! I am going to install a 240 volt outlet for a dryer. I opened the main electrical box and saw that there are only 3 wires - red, black and white. I didn't see a ground wire. However, the tester...
View ArticleSub panel question?
My house was built about 12 years ago. It has a main panel and a sub panel. Everywhere I look it says that the sub panel ground and neutral should not be bonded. However on mine it is. If it's...
View ArticlePort authority ny/nj electrician exam
Hey did anybody here take the Port Authority Electrician Exam? I am taking it this week and just have a couple of questions.
View ArticleJobsite Heater (for crew to stay warm)
Hello, New member here, but 20 year electrical contractor, and in the trade for 27 years in Colorado. We've used kerosene, propane, and diesel torpedo heaters on jobsites, like new construction homes,...
View ArticleNew Electrician Talk iPhone / iPad / Android App
I'm excited to announce our new iPhone app! :thumbsup: This app makes it fun and easy to access the site while you're on the job. You can also take pictures with your phone and attach them directly to...
View ArticleConfusion about arc-fault protection in dwelling kitchens
Are kitchen counter top electrical outlets with gfi protection exempt from afci provisions? Wording in 210.12 (B) gets me cornfused. Also it seems local electrical inspectors cause they often inquire...
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LED lamp flickering
A few months ago, my floor lamp in the living room started flickering. It will sometimes be strong and solid, but is more often flickering, dimming, then returning to normal. This is highly annoying of...
View Article12v Car Battery to 12v LEDs
Looking to setup an enclosed trailer with power for lights. I have LED lights that draw about 10amp at 12v and LED strips that do 15amps at 12v. I read somewhere that if you just connect the LED strips...
View ArticleBasement Development Costs
Just wondering what guys might be charging these days to develop a standard basement. Alberta, Canada., any larger city/town. Two scenario, both are wood frame inside a single family home. -Two...
View ArticleWire length
I have a gang box full of random wire lengths for a big pull in multiple conduits. I heard there is a way to ohm the wire to find the length of the reel. Does anyone know the math?
View ArticlePool equipment bonding help
Today I was installing a Jandy Truclear system and need to connect the ground lug on the bottom of the panel to the equipment or ground it. Instructions say to bond it to the other equimpent using a...
View ArticleVoltage drop calculation
As I get older I find I am forgetting a lot of stuff. That being said, In a multi wire circuit, Black, Red, White, which is 208/120 volts feeding receptacles only, do I use 120 volts or 208 volts in...
View ArticleWhat is building a data center like?
Looking for feedback on what it’s like building a brand new data center. A buddy of mine is set to be a project manager on a brand new one. He will be working for the end user having previously been a...
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RV park upgrades
Hey I am bidding some upgrades to an existing campground that is roughly 50 years old. They are under new management and the new management contacted us with the desire to make some upgrades to...
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Would You?
Seems a tad expensive at $2.49 each. Uniclamp USA At Uniclamp USA we provide state-of-the-art clamping solutions for all industries, including HVAC/R, Plumbing, Electrical, Gas & Oil, Mining, Solar...
View ArticleWe really need a career advice sub forum / should I move jobs again?
Background info: Just got my journeyman’s license. Been doing commercial and industrial service now for 1.5 years. 3 years exp doing commercial new construction and some farm out time doing fire alarm...
View ArticleBuilding a reel holder
I am looking to build a small rack out of unistrut to hold 2 reels. It will be on the floor of my van so I'd like it to be as small as possible so it doesn't take up much space. I'd also like to use...
View ArticleBetter career moves
(Im in California, and i hold myself responsible to learn on my own, but I'm interested in how other States, as well as Canada and the Provinces do things, so I welcome all sorts of answers in that...
View ArticlePort Authority Electrician Test
hey just wondering if anybody on this site took the test for the Port Authority? If you did how was it? Any pointers? thanks
View ArticleNatural gas line above service equipment
I have a service install where a gas line will wind up above my equipment on the right side edge of where my panels end. To the left is clear. Does the working space comply? And if it were above the...
View ArticleIs this hack?
I have an overwhelming amount of 15 to 25 foot pieces of extra 6-2 NM coiled up in the back of the truck. While I’m able to use many of them for jobs requiring short runs, I can’t use them as fast as I...
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