User longneck

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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?

answered Aug 13, 2019 at 13:12

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

answered Oct 29, 2014 at 14:43

30 votes

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

answered May 16, 2016 at 14:26

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How to cut a rectangle out of a STEEL ruler?

answered Mar 21, 2016 at 19:23

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Outdoor electrical outlet exposed to the rain

answered Dec 12, 2014 at 14:54

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Safe way to remove paint from ground wire?

answered Dec 28, 2016 at 16:06

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

answered Aug 11, 2021 at 18:54

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Cutting larger pieces on table saw

answered Dec 27, 2022 at 1:25

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How to best join power cable in a place that will be inaccessible afterwards?

answered Feb 20 at 16:03

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How to unjam garbage disposal

answered Feb 2, 2011 at 3:11

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

answered Aug 17, 2013 at 1:30

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Are brush pass-throughs safe on junction boxes with 120V power?

answered Oct 4, 2022 at 14:34

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

answered Feb 1, 2013 at 17:14

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Persistent sewage smell coming from basement drain

answered Jul 14, 2014 at 2:28

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Electric Meter Runs Backwards

answered Jul 26, 2017 at 20:22

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What are the differences between these two receptacles?

answered Mar 31, 2015 at 15:27

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

answered Apr 25, 2022 at 2:02

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Replacing 240V outlet with 120V

answered Aug 11, 2015 at 13:13

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One GFCI outlet to protect them all

answered May 9, 2014 at 14:09

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

answered Nov 8, 2010 at 17:40

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Insufficient voltage to dryer receptacle; what next?

answered Jun 1, 2011 at 14:54

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Why is the rubberized paste around wiring?

answered Oct 25, 2022 at 10:52

11 votes

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

answered Oct 11, 2013 at 16:21

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Ist it possible to fix aluminum tubing in a freezer?

answered Feb 10, 2016 at 15:31

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

answered Dec 7, 2018 at 14:41

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Fixing burnt 240 V dryer wire

answered Apr 19 at 17:31

10 votes

How should this sink drain be connected?

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?

answered Jun 20, 2011 at 14:52

10 votes

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

answered Jul 2, 2012 at 14:39

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599 Answers

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?

Cutting larger pieces on table saw

How to best join power cable in a place that will be inaccessible afterwards?

How to unjam garbage disposal

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

Are brush pass-throughs safe on junction boxes with 120V power?

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

Persistent sewage smell coming from basement drain

Electric Meter Runs Backwards

What are the differences between these two receptacles?

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

Replacing 240V outlet with 120V

One GFCI outlet to protect them all

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?

Why is the rubberized paste around wiring?

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?

Fixing burnt 240 V dryer wire

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?