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Tim Post

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Dual Grounding Electrodes In Parallel versus series

answered Sep 24, 2020 at 17:53

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Is this 230V steampunk metal robot lamp safe?

answered Sep 23, 2020 at 12:52

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Non-recessed pancake box for ceiling fan

answered May 10, 2018 at 1:39

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How do I choose which breaker breaks first?

answered Jan 8, 2016 at 6:02

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Is this a faulty GFCI receptacle?

answered Dec 20, 2015 at 17:06

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Can I use a bat handled toggle switch instead of a boring standard toggle switch on the wall?

answered Dec 8, 2015 at 6:17

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What is the purpose of a window well for a window that is above grade?

answered Jul 15, 2015 at 4:13

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Breakers tripping

answered Sep 26, 2014 at 6:57

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Is there a keyed switch that can be used to power off a subpanel?

answered Aug 7, 2014 at 12:19

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Can a Knob & Tube live hot wire be left disconnected without the neutral in a switch box?

answered Nov 24, 2013 at 3:09

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Is it against NEC code to re-use pulled cable?

answered Nov 23, 2013 at 16:03

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Why does my receptacle tester say open ground on my new outlet?

answered Sep 15, 2013 at 6:08

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Can I use indoor Romex in buried outdoor conduit?

answered Aug 7, 2013 at 12:30

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Is it OK to have 10ga wire running from breaker to switch then 8ga from switch to pump?

answered Aug 5, 2013 at 3:54

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Is it possible to use a power inverter to run a sump pump?

answered Aug 5, 2013 at 3:36

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Can I extend the ground/bus bar in a main service to accomodate subpanel equipment ground?

answered May 25, 2013 at 16:13

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Can I split a 3 wire circuit into two separate 2-wire circuits?

answered Mar 16, 2013 at 5:28

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What is causing the SUPER loud noise from my dryer

answered Mar 15, 2013 at 20:02

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What is code for installing a dishwasher in the U.S.?

answered Mar 14, 2013 at 5:57

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Can I modify 3 ampere table lamps to work on 5 ampere round pin plugs?

answered Dec 3, 2012 at 12:36

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Could I use a UPS to power my humidifier on an underrated breaker with a little trickery

answered Dec 3, 2012 at 9:05

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Correct amps for cooktop and separate oven

answered Oct 30, 2012 at 14:08

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What could cause a brand new fluorescent fixture to not work?

answered May 12, 2012 at 15:09

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Circuit breaker trips every couple of weeks

answered May 12, 2012 at 14:51

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What's a good way to customize or recess a lightswitch?

answered May 12, 2012 at 14:44

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Why won't the bulbs light even when the fixture is has power?

answered Oct 25, 2011 at 7:17

14 votes

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Would running a new subpanel in parallel meet NEC requirements? If not, what should I do?

answered Oct 18, 2011 at 9:41

6 votes

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Is there a way to mark/label a special use switch?

answered Oct 17, 2011 at 14:17

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Identify type of switch

answered Oct 13, 2011 at 13:19

6 votes

What is the correct way to attach a receptacle to a metal face plate?

answered Oct 13, 2011 at 11:43

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