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Bet those switches didn't wiggle though Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk

If I go with individual conductors in conduit, is #6 copper ok for the ground between the panels? That looks right per Table 250.122...

Thanks for setting me straight! Straight forward responses with the reasoning behind them is why I really like this forum. :thumbup:

The specs here listed 225 amps when direct bury for this cable: https://www.wireandcableyourway.com/2-0-2-0-2-0-1-syracuse-underground-secondary-distribution-cable.html Also, if I plugged the numbers in right, the Southwire Voltage Drop calc gave a 1/0 as acceptable for this scenario...

Hi all: I'd like to run 200 amp service to a subpanel 150' from my meter. This will serve a detached guest house/bonus room. This subpanel will also provide power to my workshop. The guest house will have a elec. water heater, oven, window A/C, septic ejector pump, fridge, and upright...

Hi all: I have a portable/prefab shed (wood floor joists, wood studs, thin metal siding) that I've recently wired and insulated. I started today walling it up with OSB. Today I noticed how hot the thin metal (galvanized?) siding gets, and I'm concerned about the wiring that touches the siding...

Hello all: I recently bought a 12'x24' portable storage building (to add to my collection) that will be dedicated as "my shop", as opposed to a catch-all storage container that my other one is now. I'm just finishing the wiring and have been thinking about insulation options, prior to wall...

Thanks for all the great ideas guys!

I'm guessing a machine shop would be able to this blasting? What kind of protectant after that?

Mission: Impossible?

Will get a pic up tomorrow. Installing my bro-in-law's lift tonight at his shop.

Thanks all. So it sounds like I'll go with the aircraft stripper for sure first. I don't care to have a polished/shiny finish -- I just want to get all the gunk and corrosion off, stop it from spreading, and protect it for future use. What do you recommend after the stripper? I was...

Hi all: I purchased a used aluminum jack plate (boat part) that is fairly grungy/corroded/nasty. It came from the factory with a lacquer clear coat finish... I'd like to clean it up good before installing it on my boat. Here's what I'm thinking (3-step process) 1) Citristrip or aircraft...

I've used this method. Worked great. I used a truck winch with a pulley at a 90 deg. angle to drag up onto flatbed trailer.

Again, I'm not the one who switched. I have a gas unit and will continue to.