SteveR

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Retired Electrical Engineer.

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May 12	revised	Circuit breaker trips every couple of weeks added 133 characters in body
May 12	answered	Circuit breaker trips every couple of weeks
May 11	answered	What is a good way to attach vent covers to ceiling vents in my basement?
May 10	comment	What is my drill hitting and not penetrating when I hang curtains? +1 Also used to protect plumbing when the hole is close to the edge of the stud.
May 9	comment	How can I replace my main water shutoff valve? @Skudd - Odd that the metal water pipes are not bonded to the ground, I'm guessing you do not live in the USA. You could have used a slip joint PVC fitting instead of the more expensive union fitting, however the union will work just fine.
May 9	revised	Is my toilet refill issue more likely a problem with the fill valve or supply pipe? added 468 characters in body
May 9	answered	Is my toilet refill issue more likely a problem with the fill valve or supply pipe?
May 7	answered	Can I use a neutral from another circuit to install a 3-way switch?
May 7	comment	Will an ungrounded light fixture on a GFCI circuit cause the GFCI to trip? Actually you want to tie the light ground back to the outlet ground. Do not also connect to an external ground such as a ground rod. All grounds must return through the breaker panel only.
May 6	comment	Can I use a standard extension cord with my refrigerator? Sorry, but no. To keep it safe, you really need to add a dedicated outlet.
May 6	revised	Can I use a standard extension cord with my refrigerator? added 115 characters in body
May 6	answered	Can I use a standard extension cord with my refrigerator?
May 6	comment	HVAC unit won't come on Is there power going to the furnace? Is there power to the condensation pump?
May 5	revised	How to tighten/fix ice-maker's drainage tube connector? added 288 characters in body
May 5	revised	How to tighten/fix ice-maker's drainage tube connector? added 288 characters in body
May 5	answered	How to tighten/fix ice-maker's drainage tube connector?
May 5	comment	Is corrosion on top to an otherwise working electric water heater dangerous? If it looks questionable, and is 11 years old, than it's probably at the end of its life-cycle. You could test the pressure relief valve by lifting the lever to see if water comes out the overflow. Keep a bucket under the overflow and remember it is VERY hot water!
May 5	answered	How to cut off an old swing to get rid of it
May 4	comment	What could be causing water to drip from the relief valve of my new gas water heater? The expansion tank pressure should be the same pressure as your water pressure. Shut down your main water valve, and open some faucets. That will reduce the pressure in the system. Measure the air pressure in the expansion tank, a standard tire gauge can be used for this. Add air to equal the same value of water pressure you measured at the water regulator. Turn the water main back on, Your done:)
May 4	comment	Is this fluorescent light fixture a major electrical problem / fire hazard? @anon-Unfortunately it is a serious health issue, especially when the ballast faults and you smell that horrible odor, it means you are breathing that in. And they inevitably do fail, its' just a mater of time:)