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220 4wire
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Jprosie1
I am replacing a 20 amp breaker in the sub panel with a 30 amp, not a problem. I am running a #10 4wire for a dryer. The sub panel does NOT have a separate neutral bus bar. Where do ...
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Thermostat
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Lucio
Hi Dominick
I do not see a transformer, 220v coming from panel to sunstat,
I noticed there was no light in front of the thermostat. THX.
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220 outlet 20amp
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Generator Man
If a 220 outlet is rated for 20 amp service. Does that mean the total amps of the outlet is divided by each leg of current or does it mean that each leg can handle 20 amps of current
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Connection: 2 wire to 3 wire
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Larry
I’m swapping out my drop lights. When I cut the old one off I noticed it only had two wires...even though the reels power cord was a 3 pronged cord. The new light had a grounded cord also. Can I ...
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2nd question on Breaker
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ROb
I asked you about replacing a GFCI breaker w/o pigtail, and you said standard replacement would be fine. I went back and I guess I didnt notice last time, (there is a pigtail), is it still ok to change to ...
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Dryer ground wire
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Lora
How do i install a ground wire to new dryer when my house is wirered withe three wirers
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Installing a 240 volt breaker panel (not sub panel)
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Thomas
I want to install an exterior breaker panel (240V 60 amp) 70 feet total conductor run. I plan to install a grounding rod at the electrical entrance to the barn (building) and expect to use an exterior breaker box with ...
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MORALES
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LOUIS
on and off light switch and box get very hot(heated).WHY?
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220 volt dryer outlet
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Dan Reyes
Dominick,
I wired 10/3 cable from a double pole 30 amp breaker to a 4 prong dryer outlet and followed instructions I saw in your videos.
The problem I have is when testing the outlet, each hot leg reads 110 volts but ...
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Adding new outlets in the garage
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danob
You said in the video that you would list the parts needed for this project. I would like the parts list.
Thanks
Dan
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voltage
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sandwedge1
I have 120 volts between each leg with the neutral but no voltage between the 2 hot legs...this also runs through a transfer switch
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Wiring
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Mac
First off all I'd like to say I enjoy your videos. Very helpful and at times funny. Very humorous personality! If I'm running new wire from my main panel to each room(living room, bedroom, kitchen,laundry etc) would you start at ...
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Can I spray paint lantern lights?
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Sydney
I bought these lights off Amazon but they aren't the right color. Can I spray paint them without damaging the bulb? Is there a way to take the bulbs/cord out?
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Added Information to Replacing Fan with an Electrical Outlet
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DK
Hey Dominick,
DK back again. I forgot to let you know I am working with 3/4 " metal conduit and 20 amps.
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How to wire a 4 way switch with the light connected to the first switch
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Skef
I have a four way switch with the first 3 way switch connect to light and way the main power coming in
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How to Wire a Finished Garage
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Terry
My garage is finished and the panel is in the wall. I only have one electrical outlet in the garage. How do I go about adding more outlets without ripping the sheetrock down to access the panel and the areas ...
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