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    Can you combine a 240v and 110 circuit in same box?

    No other solution other than up sizing the conduit. Per the NEC, 1/2" Liquidtight is good for (6) #10 but there is some de-rating involved when using more than 3 current carrying conductors in one raceway. I would suggest buying a piece of 3/4 Liquidtight. If you can, ream out the knockout with...
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    Can you combine a 240v and 110 circuit in same box?

    Yes, you can put 120v and 240v in the same junction box. There is a code section specific to switches. If the voltage difference is less than 300v you can have the switches in the same box. A. Snap switches must not be grouped or ganged in enclosures with other snap switches, receptacles, or...
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    Advice for how to do feed wire

    Oops, missed that. Table 310.16, 75 Degree should be used.
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    Advice for how to do feed wire

    Per NEC 310.15(b)(6) I would use: #4 Copper THHN 1 1/4" PVC Schedule 40
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    Wire strippers

    Being an Electrician, everyone I know uses Klein. I use these: http://www.service.kleintools.com/Tools/PRD/Category/Klein-Kurve%20Wire%20Strippers/Cutters%20-%20Solid%20&%20Stranded%20Wires%20STRIPPERS-WIRESTRIP-SLDSTRKK/Product/11055
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    How do you mark your tools?

    As an electrician, we mark our personal tools with a wrap of electrical tape. You can get whatever color suits your mood.
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