Recent content by mnje350

In my case Nest suggested that they were not compatible. It had nothing to do with user capability. Both times the unit FAILED.

I bought a Gen 2 when it was first released because it has a feature that lets you control the use of Aux heat on a heatpump, which I have. After using Nest's compatibility test and talking to their tech support to make sure that it was compatible with my Trane heatpump I bought one. Worked...

I have an electrician coming to look but once I properly identified the cable I think it will be OK. Had to crawl around in the crawl space to read the whole jacket. SE type SER 4 CDR 6 AWG AL XHHW-2. With the 90 Degree C rating this should be good for 50 A. The max load the appliance will...

Hmmm, This helps a bit. About the only appliance that I can think of that would use its max draw for 3 or more hours would be a self cleaning oven. God help me if my HVAC were to do that. So maybe my panel is not so bad afterall.

Hmmm, This is the knowledge that I lack. Sounds like I need a panel inspection before any upgrades are done. I guess I am looking at a gas cooktop. Well at least that will lighten the load on the service panel. Thanks again guys.

Thanks everybody for the help. You guys are awesome. Most, if not all, of my loads are non-continuous. Two heat pumps with Aux heat, water heater, Range, cook top, dryer, microwave, then the usual branch circuits for lights and convienence outlets for a 3600 sq. ft house. I know, I know...

I probably could because the house is on a crawl space. It's getting the cable to the panel without ripping the wall apart that scares me. That and drilling another hole in the sill plate without tearing into some other wiring. Plus, I know my panel is maxed out, in terms of available slots...

This is what I was afraid of. Now I just need to get a quote on the proper wiring. I hope it is not too expensive.

Hi All, I am new to the forum so I appreciate all the help in advance. I am considering replacing my radiant cooktop with a new induction type. Currently I have a two pole 25 amp breaker connected to E732071 4 CDR 6 AWG AL Alumaflex cable to supply power to the existing appliance. The...