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Thx mm08822.. and everyone

What is the purpose of the hold down?

Thx Pcustoms… I see it now.

No external dis-connect. Will get photos later this evening or tomorrow, had to go to work. It is Eaton breakers. What is this hold down thing? There was a silver bracket I had to remove from the 100a to turn it on, safety bracket I assume.

As it turns out it was operator error (me). Didn't realize how much force it took to reset the main breaker. I've been gone all week, wasn't expecting power to be hooked up for a few more weeks, was surprised they came so quick. So when I got home last night I ran out to do a quick check...

Stand alone bldg. There are 2 grounding rods. The inspector and my electrician indicated the bonding was acceptable, this was before power was pulled. I will be contacting my electrician in the morning. Just trying to get some education prior. This is power from electric company service, not...

can anyone explain why the main circuit breaker will not stay on? New detached workshop, been inspected, power company came and installed temporary power while I was away. All breakers are OFF, but main will not energize.

Thanks for replies so far. It is all pressure treated wood

My inspector dinged my carpenter on not using metal deck joist hangers. Joists are sitting on ledger. My carpenter is coming out at some point, but how do you add hangers when ledger is already in place? Is there a Simpson hanger that will slide over the ledger? Does ledger have to come out...