Questions tagged [connectors]
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What kind of light fixture connector is this? What can I replace this with?
I've got some recessed downlight fixtures at my place that have these three extra wires with a weird looking circle connector. All of the light fixtures in the building have a 2 wire connector, but ...
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Push-in splice - What is this model?
This model was likely common 25 years ago, in Europe (France). I don't know the brand and cannot find any reference based on pictures.
The plastic case is fully transparent, no levers, only a slat. ...
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Source for 2-pin barrel-connector extension cable? 12v [closed]
My wife bought a couple of Addlon Lighting outdoor LED string lights, which connect via 2-pin barrel-type connector to the power supply. They can be daisy-chained, so one end is M, other is F, etc.
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Dishwasher waterline connection is metal and the shutoff valve is plastic, can i connect them or should i replace my plastic shut off valve
I have a metal waterline from my dishwasher but a plastic shutoff valve under my counter. Is it OK to connect the metal to plastic?
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How do I unhook this connector?
See attached image. It's for a light kit for a ceiling fan. I have a new light kit--how do I disconnect this?
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Outdoor staircase's connector seems to be barely latching on anymore, tips to fix it?
I have tried bolting the hexes with a wrench. The lower screw is now tighter, but I have trouble tightening the first one as the connector (not sure what this fastener is supposed to be called) looks ...
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Do I have to replace junction box to replace outside 4” ultra thin led lights?
I got 4” Led lights outside my home. I have 6 lights out and I am having a hard time find the right connectors for jbox. I need 3 male connectors for jbox but can’t seem to find. Is this possible or ...
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Installing a US tap in the UK
I purchased a faucet from the US and for love nor money can I determine what the faucets tail threaded male size requirement is that would screw into the faucet's female thread. The diagram references ...
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Safety of swapping natural gas grill quick connect
My house has an outdoor natural gas line (with a shut-off valve) which I have never used before. I recently purchased a natural gas grill and the quick connect inlet is slightly larger but has the ...
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Aluminum Splicer/Reducer for Connecting Thicker Aluminum and Copper Wires
I would like to connect 6 gauge aluminum wire to 12 gauge copper wire. Is an aluminum splicer/reducer suitable for this in the USA? An example is the Morris 90612. It is a rectangular aluminum ...
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Thermostat connection and NEST compatibility question
We have this thermostat. It's no longer allowing the temperature to be adjusted. It will control the furnace on/off, it just won't allow the temperature to be adjusted. Date & time are still able ...
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Joining 2 flexible plastic tubes
I discovered a small puddle on my basement floor yesterday. I have a pump that moves condensation from my boiler to a drain. It runs for a second or two every few hours.
The piping is clear, flexible ...
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Wago (221 or 222) vs Lever Nuts (generic/various Chinese brands)
I have used Wago splice connectors especially 3 and 5 wire 221’s for lighting, like converting fixtures from fluorescent to LED. They are much quicker and easier than screw-on wirenuts, and seem to ...
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Can I extend feeder wires to my main panel inside the panel?
Per NEC, am I allowed to extend the meter-to-main-panel wires (hot, hot, neutral) inside the main panel using split bolt connectors? The wires could be a bit short for the new replacement panel.
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Identify electrical connectors inside Hive (UK heating) controller
tl;dr - I'm trying to find out the name for the metal connectors in the first picture...
I've been trying to troubleshoot a faulty Hive (UK) heating controller and got to the point where I've opened ...
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Why doesn't this natural gas flared union connector fit?
I have a new outdoor grill that I'm trying to hook up to my natural gas line. The old grill had a 1/2" flare connector on the end that connects to the natural gas line and the new grill needs a ...
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How can I join 10AWG wire with twist wire connectors?
Is there a particular connector to use on 10AWG copper wire?
I want to extending a 240V AC single phase dryer circuit with 10/3 cable (Note: "10/3" here in BC is 4 wires total: three 10AWG ...
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Can I re-terminate this ISDN connector to an RJ45 connector?
I live in an older house that has some in-wall cabling the previous residents installed. The plate here says ISDN, as you can see, but the ports are RJ-45 and ethernet "works" over it, ...
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What connector for always on light switch wires?
I have been looking at Philips Hue smart lighting switches and saw their in-wall module that includes a wire connector that joins the wires to and from the switch as to always be on.
I can see from ...
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How to connect dishwasher drain hose to drain hose extension
We just got a new dishwasher, and I cannot figure out how to connect the drain hose from the dishwasher to the drain hose extension coming out of our floor.
How can I connect the two hoses shown in ...
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Weatherproof junction box has two types of holes/ports - what connector is compatible with each?
I've got some weatherproof outdoor junction boxes and am trying to figure out what type of connector is compatible with each hole/port. Below is a photo of a sample weatherproof box with two deep ...
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How to vertically connect 2 tubes without soldering?
This is related to my other question, but I have two steel tubes of different diameters (32mm below to 35mm top, respectively 1m and 45cm long). I don't have the tools to make a more precise ...
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What type of quick-connect barrel/pin terminal is this in my furnace control panel?
When repairing my furnace I inadvertently ripped out a quick-connect terminal from the black cylinder (probably a capacitor.) The male end at the end of the capacitor is basically a long, sharp, pin (...
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Collar between shower drain and p-trap?
I am renovating a small bathroom, including a shower. I am needing to replace the shower drain assembly, but it is a very tight area to do much work in, with no access from underneath. The current ...
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What is standard practice to route 3/4" EMT out of junction box with an immediate 90 degree turn?
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I'm installing EMT for the first time, in an unfinished garage to replace unprotected semi-random spaghetti Romex runs. THHN goes inside the EMT, and the 3/4" EMT will be attached to ...
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Permissible to install 90 squeeze connector to a junction box face plate?
Installing a residential wall oven metal flex conduit to a metal junction box that is recessed flush with the drywall. Is it permissible to attach a 90 degree squeeze connector to the box cover plate ...
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What is a robust code-compliant method to connect EGC wires in a weatherproof outlet box in a wet outdoor location?
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I'm updating an outdoor garage wall single gang electrical outlet that's 2-wire ungrounded installed perhaps 70 years ago. I only have access to the outside of the wall. My plan:
Remove ...
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What adjustments to the stove gas line so the dw will fit with the cabinets + countertop? [closed]
The stove gas line is located where my dishwasher needs to go. The dw has a depth of 25in w the door and 24in wide. The base cabinet depth is 24in. What adjustments to the gas line are recommended so ...
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What connector to use for 3/8 AC/flex to metal weatherproof junction box in exposed outdoor location?
Background: I am adding an equipment grounding wire (bare 10 gauge copper) from my electrical panel (in-wall mounted with access door to outside only) outside along about 10 feet of painted exterior ...
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Is this okay ? Meets the code requirements
I'm currently building a house using Ryan Homes and I was told that the Gap between headers and walls is acceptable (no problem if a few inches of the connecting nail is visible) or the builder is ...
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Want double storage with two water tanks connected on direct water
In our locality water supply is from 5am to 9pm and 6pm to 9pm twice a day.
During this duration we want to fill up both tanks with direct water supply having floating auto water cut on both.
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Could anyone vouch for these Taiwanese wire connectors? [closed]
I'm looking for an alternative to WAGO wire connectors and stumbled upon this one (https://www.heavypower.com.tw/english/product/102). Does it look legit specifically its UL certification?
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Water Heater Connection Rust and Corrosion
Can the rusted connection simply be replaced?
Or does the rust mean I need to get a new hot water heater?
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Romex Split connection kit
Short question: Are Romex splice kits for 14/2 approved for use in Ontario Canada?
Long question: I’ve put in a new ceiling (drywall and tongue/groove pine) in my kitchen. I’ve installed multiple pot ...
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What type of wire connector is this?
I'm attempting to replace the thermal fuse in the motor for my Rigid shop vac (model number WD 1280). I bought it used; it's clearly been worked and possibly left to the elements for some time. I'm ...
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What is this Titus metal part called?
I found this metal piece with the brand name Titus. What is it called and what is it for?
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What is the best way to attach vertical joists to the underside of a ceiling header for a home climbing wall?
I've been working on designing a home climbing wall and have found this guide by Metolius quite useful. However, I've been having trouble deciding how to attach the vertical joists to the header I ...
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Plumbing: Bypass Pull Stop Box by converting its 3/8" compression outlet to a 3/8" iron pipe
Situation:
My kitchen sink's shut off valve is this Pull Stop Box Product specs pdf.
I wanted to install a reverse osmosis system specs pdf, and wanted to intercept the main water supply from the Pull ...
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Where can I find a 90 degree splicer for #2 wire? [closed]
I'm wondering if anyone makes 90 deg connector for #2 wire, in my cade Aluminum THHN? Something like this:https://www.morrisproducts.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=272FE6C8CABC4B35A79F44E287D7E943
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How can I connect or union two flexible water supply lines with female connectors of diameters 1/2" and 3/8"?
I was replacing my kitchen faucet when I ran into an issue that I didn't foresee (yes, this is my fault for not looking ahead!). The supply lines attached to the faucet and the supply lines coming ...
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Identify coupling for irrigation winterization
I want to winterize my irrigation system myself, but I don't recognize the coupling I need to buy to attach to an air-compressor.
This valve is between the cutoff valve and the back flow valve, and ...
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Connecting a Google Nest Power Connector to Lennox GSB8-E
Installing Nest thermostat, getting no c-wire error. Get the nest power connector, to attach to the circuit board of the boiler......and that is where I get lost.
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Wire a 4 wire outlet to a 3 wire outlet
The plug on my generator is a 4 wire outlet, red, black, white, green with yellow stripe, how would I connect a 3 wire plug, I’m trying to power an electric stove in my garage, for powder coating, I ...
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Help identify network cables & connectors in home network? [duplicate]
I moved into a new house that appears to have network cables run from a closet to all the bedrooms. (Bedrooms all have wall plates with RJ-45 ports.)
However, I need help understanding/identifying ...
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Any idea how to remove this metal slip joint nut form kitchen sink pipe?
the silver connector in the pic not able to unassemble, it just turns together with the bottom pipe, I have no idea how can I remove it. Any idea? Thanks a lot!
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Flexible Metal Conduit through drywall
I want to run some FMC from the bottom of my main panel and out the wall and connect into EMT.
Is there a proper connector to join the FMC to an LB? I'm assuming you can't just use the set screw in ...
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Romex/NM Clamp For PVC Sch80 Conduit?
During the last inspection visit, I was told that the pvc sch80 conduits I have needed to have some sort of fastening/clamp to secure the cable at the top of the sch80 pipe. Even though I had ...
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How can I shut off these water valves that won’t turn?
How can I shut off these water valves that won’t turn? They connect to my washer, which I am trying to fix. I have sprayed the valves with WD-40 and partially unscrewed the screws, but that has not ...
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Why don't 12-10 AWG terminal connectors fit 10 AWG PV wire?
I am trying to hook up terminals to a 10AWG PV wire to power a water pump with a battery. I got 12-10 connectors, the yellow colored ones which I understand are sized for 10AWG wire. I stripped some ...
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How do I remove this connector from a solid electrical wire?
I'm trying to replace the light above my kitchen table. The junction box seems to have a solid electrical wire. It was connected to the light's stranded wire with this connector here and also wrapped ...
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