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Dec 12	comment	What should I consider when selecting an air compressor for the garage? Do you plan to use the compressor for anything else (nail gun, impact wrench, paint sprayer)? Are you looking for cheap options, or does money not matter?
Dec 12	comment	How do you plan capacity for electrical circuits? you can have up to 1440 watts per 15 amp circuit. The math: (120V * 15A) * 80% = 1440 watts. 80% is a safety margin, so the circuit is not at 100% load. It's a good idea to have lights and receptacles on separate circuits, so the lights don't dim every time you vacuum the rug.
Dec 12	comment	Can I run a ground wire of a single circuit to the panel outside the house? Call an electrician to come take a look. The cost for a new (grounded) circuit might be cheaper than you expect (depending on location).
Dec 12	revised	How to hang a baby cradle from a concrete ceiling? added 91 characters in body
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Dec 12	revised	How do I add insulation to my attic? deleted 11 characters in body
Dec 12	comment	Is it OK to borrow a ground wire from a different circuit? @Paul I just thought of one more why. Because NEC says so.
Dec 12	comment	Is it OK to borrow a ground wire from a different circuit? @Paul I think you got all the whys.
Dec 12	comment	Is it OK to borrow a ground wire from a different circuit? found it 406.3(c).
Dec 12	comment	Is it OK to borrow a ground wire from a different circuit? You are getting things confused here. First there are differences in home wiring, as opposed to industrial wiring. Second when thinking lightning strike, you're thinking Ground Electrode Conductor (GEC). When thinking ground fault, you're thinking Equipment Ground Conductor (EGC).
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Dec 12	comment	Is it OK to borrow a ground wire from a different circuit? Just because it can be done, does not always mean it should be done.
Dec 12	comment	How do I run cable through my ceiling? @ChrisSobolewski How about installing crown molding, and running the cable there?
Dec 12	answered	Is it OK to borrow a ground wire from a different circuit?
Dec 12	comment	Is it OK to borrow a ground wire from a different circuit? Here is a good article written by Mike Holt.Replacing 2-Wire Ungrounded Receptacles.
Dec 12	comment	Confused about two way wiring on stair case See my answer to this question What do I need to replace 4 light switches on the same circuit?
Dec 12	comment	Confused about two way wiring on stair case @NimChimpsky In the UK they may be called 3-way switches. Either way the switch you need will have 4 terminals (+ground), not 3.
Dec 12	answered	How do I run cable through my ceiling?
Dec 12	comment	How do I run cable through my ceiling? Is there molding around the base of the wall?