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    Older home with no grounding system and pool pump

    Installing a small above ground pool with a 1/2HP 120v pool pump. The house is older and has no grounding system that I can tell. Outlets are two prong. I know I need a gfci outlet to plug pump into but will this be safe and work as intended with no grounding system and only a hot and neutral...
  2. J

    Running 100Amp service to an exterior garage

    I need to run electrical conduit through an existing foundation. here is the catch. The exterior of the foundation is clad in fieldstone and has a bluestone cap. Cutting into the stone or notching the cap is not an option (Wife!!!!). The simplest solution would be to drill the slab in front...
  3. F

    89 mobile home breaker and wire gauge question

    Ok so live in 89 mobile home ugh I really need lots of work but I'm on disability and I cannot afford electrician but I've been working with all kinds of cables wires and electrical probably unsafe as a kid but lol anyway there are way too many plugs on one circuit not what I'm here about tho it...
  4. M

    Can I Replace Chain in Pull-Chain Lampholder?

    I'm renting a property at the moment and one of my children yanked the cord and pulled it out. Is there a simple way for a novice/DIY'er like myself to replace this cord without touching any wiring? I did a Google search, from what I saw, this would require messing with the wiring, which I...
  5. M

    Why are metal electrical boxes so small (compared to PVC?)

    Hello all. First post. DIYer. Know enough to be dangerous (LOL). It seems "standard" blue PVC boxes here in the US are 2.25" wide and depth can go up to 3" deep. I've got an old house (built in 1955) with old BX armor shielded cable, and the old boxes are extremely difficult to put a dimmer...
  6. P

    Electrical for Inground Swimming Pool

    Hi All, We've done some electrical in the past. Wired our outdoor kitchen, added an electric heater to our porch, etc. We are pretty new to pool stuff. We currently have a next to house patio that they thought ahead on and ran 1" conduit under. We also have a shed that's wired for lights and a...
  7. amwitte1

    Main Panel and Sub Panel Wiring Issues

    Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. Several years ago I purchased an older 1971 home (aluminum wiring that has since been fixed with al/cu purple connections). There is also a sizeable detached workshop (copper wiring) in the back. This workshop's wiring is in such disrepair that I...
  8. H

    9DIY spa panel connection question

    I’m running a feeder from main panel into spa panel that I’ll mount on exterior wall of house , will run through basement ceiling. Im thinking to run Romex/NB wire from main panel until spa panel but when I exit from basement it will be too low to mount the spa panel and I will need to add small...
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    Unexplained breaker tripping

    👋 First time poster here. My name is Melissa and I’m asking for advice regarding my mom and stepdad’s home. He tried for 4 days to work the problem before I convinced my mom to call an electrician due to fire concerns, who also found nothing wrong. He told us to check appliances one by one to...
  10. H

    Fuse rating confusion

    Organizing my fuse inventory at the plant I came across some Ware 56-50 Amp (FRS style/size). The world of fuses is complicated enough... I cannot find any info on what this seemingly dual rating is. Anyone
  11. C

    Baseboard heater wiring

    I have two baseboard heaters (1000w and 1500w), both 240V. They are in different rooms of the house. I want to run them on the same 240V circuit- 15A. Two questions: can I put both on the same circuit? And can I simply connect them in a junction box near the panel?
  12. W

    Outlet Wiring Mystery: 3 hot wires...?

    Hi y'all! I am positively stumped right now. Lemme explain. I am replacing old outlets at my in-laws. Their house, built in 1970, got flooded during the horrific TX winter spell. Painters sprayed over everything and drywallers seemed to have had mud to spare. I got all but one bedroom outlet...
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    For a 13K peak (10K running) generator, what gauge wire and breaker amperage is required?

    Installing a 13K peak (10K running) generator 190 feet from the panel. The portable generator is housed in a shed at the end of the property. What gauge wire and breaker amperage is required? Getting mixed information. Differing voltage drop calculators and breaker suggestions have me confused...
  14. R

    Neutral and ground separated in Main panel

    Why would neutrals and grounds be separated in a main panel? This is a new build with GFCI breakers for the range and dryer; does that have something To do with it?
  15. D

    Does the ground wire need to be the same size as current carrying conductors?

    Running #8 to AC condensor. Does the ground wire need to be #8 as well?
  16. H

    Installing a generator interlock and power inlet

    I want to power some load in my house (refrigerator, freezer, a few fans, and lights) with my generator. It is large enough for the loads I listed. I have previously just run standard extension cords all over the house from the generator outside get this done. It's a pain. So, I bought the...
  17. M

    1940 CA house - why is it this way?

    Just bought a 1842 build house in California and wires are fabric insulated and in most junction boxes the input consists of 3 Hot wires and 1 neutral wire, while the same breaker controls all three hots. What is the purpose of brining 3 hots into all the junction boxes ?
  18. D

    Running new circuit to AC unit, please review my plan.

    Running a new circuit to an AC unit, making sure I'm on the right track. The attached chart has the information for this unit which is on column 4. Maximum overcurrent protection: 30 amps Minimum circuit ampacity: 19amps 240 volts It will be running across a rooftop in a pretty hot location...
  19. K

    Whom to blame and what to do ?

    Hello, I need help as the situation seems pretty difficult here. We decided to finish our basement, installed studs next to concrete foundation walls. Then we hired a licensed electrician to wire basement. He suggested to add a sub panel to the existing panel that was placed between two studs...
  20. C

    Outlet in outdoor enclosure - better approach? Feedback wanted.

    I have installed and outdoor enclosure to primarily house outdoor network and IoT devices. I need power for PoE injectors, power supplies, etc. The Carlon outdoor enclosure is 12 x 12 x 6 and has a sealed lid attached with screws. I extended the existing outlet (GFCI) by using 1/2 PVC...

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