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How can I protect a frozen heat pump in cold weather while waiting for service?

answered Dec 22, 2021 at 5:43

32 votes

Why aren’t there water shutoff valves for each room?

plumbing shutoff

answered Aug 13, 2019 at 13:12

31 votes

Does voltage play any role in choosing the appropriate wire gauge?

wiring

answered Oct 29, 2014 at 14:43

29 votes

Is twisted and taped splice on cable, objectively any less stable than wire-nuts or terminal blocks?

electrical cables

answered May 16, 2016 at 14:26

27 votes

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How to cut a rectangle out of a STEEL ruler?

steel

answered Mar 21, 2016 at 19:23

24 votes

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Outdoor electrical outlet exposed to the rain

electrical safety

answered Dec 12, 2014 at 14:54

20 votes

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Safe way to remove paint from ground wire?

grounding paint-removal

answered Dec 28, 2016 at 16:06

18 votes

What does "can't mix neutrals" mean, and how would neutrals get mixed?

electrical wiring neutral

answered Aug 11, 2021 at 18:54

16 votes

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How to unjam garbage disposal

garbage-disposal

answered Feb 2, 2011 at 3:11

15 votes

Why doesn't my garage door close unless I am holding down the button?

garage-door-opener

answered Aug 17, 2013 at 1:30

14 votes

What is a split bus panel, and how do I recognize it in the field?

electrical wiring breaker-box terminology

answered Feb 1, 2013 at 17:14

13 votes

What might I do about the 1/4 to 3/4" gaps at the edges of my blacktop driveway?

driveway asphalt

answered Apr 25 at 2:02

12 votes

Electric Meter Runs Backwards

electrical meter

answered Jul 26, 2017 at 20:22

12 votes

What are the differences between these two receptacles?

electrical receptacle

answered Mar 31, 2015 at 15:27

12 votes

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Replacing 240V outlet with 120V

receptacle 240v 120-240v

answered Aug 11, 2015 at 13:13

12 votes

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What is the primary function of the main breaker in a breaker box? How does it differ from other breakers?

electrical circuit-breaker

answered Nov 8, 2010 at 17:40

12 votes

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Insufficient voltage to dryer receptacle; what next?

electrical dryer

answered Jun 1, 2011 at 14:54

12 votes

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One GFCI outlet to protect them all

electrical receptacle

answered May 9, 2014 at 14:09

12 votes

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Persistent sewage smell coming from basement drain

water drain drain-waste-vent smell sewer

answered Jul 14, 2014 at 2:28

11 votes

Is it okay two breakers are controlling the same outlets and appliances?

electrical wiring safety circuit-breaker

answered Oct 11, 2013 at 16:21

11 votes

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Ist it possible to fix aluminum tubing in a freezer?

repair

answered Feb 10, 2016 at 15:31

11 votes

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How can I properly remove (not cover) an unused receptacle?

electrical receptacle code-compliance

answered Dec 7, 2018 at 14:41

10 votes

Where should I connect my modem in this ethernet junction box?

ethernet

answered Jul 10, 2019 at 13:02

10 votes

How should this sink drain be connected?

plumbing sink

answered Sep 1, 2016 at 20:10

10 votes

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TV mounting bracket does not fit the stud locations - how can I overcome that?

drywall studs drywall-anchor

answered Jun 20, 2011 at 14:52

10 votes

How can I add 100 amp electrical service to a shop?

electrical wiring installation workshop subpanel

answered Jul 2, 2012 at 14:39

10 votes

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Did I break my Kwikset SmartKey lock by trying to rekey with a key that doesn't fit all the way?

lock locks deadbolt

answered Sep 10, 2012 at 19:31

10 votes

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Prewarming for tankless waterheater

water-heater radiator tankless

answered Feb 20, 2015 at 14:37

9 votes

Would covering walls with a sound absorbing foam reduce the transmission of medium-high frequency fan noise?

sound-proofing

answered Nov 5, 2014 at 13:19

9 votes

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Can rotary tool bits be used with a drill?

tools drill

answered Nov 4, 2013 at 16:01

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How can I protect a frozen heat pump in cold weather while waiting for service?

Why aren’t there water shutoff valves for each room?

Does voltage play any role in choosing the appropriate wire gauge?

Is twisted and taped splice on cable, objectively any less stable than wire-nuts or terminal blocks?

How to cut a rectangle out of a STEEL ruler?

Outdoor electrical outlet exposed to the rain

Safe way to remove paint from ground wire?

What does "can't mix neutrals" mean, and how would neutrals get mixed?

How to unjam garbage disposal

Why doesn't my garage door close unless I am holding down the button?

What is a split bus panel, and how do I recognize it in the field?

What might I do about the 1/4 to 3/4" gaps at the edges of my blacktop driveway?

Electric Meter Runs Backwards

What are the differences between these two receptacles?

Replacing 240V outlet with 120V

What is the primary function of the main breaker in a breaker box? How does it differ from other breakers?

Insufficient voltage to dryer receptacle; what next?

One GFCI outlet to protect them all

Persistent sewage smell coming from basement drain

Is it okay two breakers are controlling the same outlets and appliances?

Ist it possible to fix aluminum tubing in a freezer?

How can I properly remove (not cover) an unused receptacle?

Where should I connect my modem in this ethernet junction box?

How should this sink drain be connected?

TV mounting bracket does not fit the stud locations - how can I overcome that?

How can I add 100 amp electrical service to a shop?

Did I break my Kwikset SmartKey lock by trying to rekey with a key that doesn't fit all the way?

Prewarming for tankless waterheater

Would covering walls with a sound absorbing foam reduce the transmission of medium-high frequency fan noise?

Can rotary tool bits be used with a drill?