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NNorcal replied to the thread 3 phase 460v 300 amp inverter welder, what are my options to power it on residential?.I have only seen 277V in a residence once, & the owners were trying to replace the troffers with ceiling fans, thankfully it was taken...
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NNorcal replied to the thread Critique this Service Change Quote/Scoping.You can still get NOS Zinsco panels from time to time.
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NNorcal replied to the thread Name that twist lock.You can stick your fingers in a washing machine wringer too but neither idea is wise.
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NNorcal replied to the thread Organizing large quantities of misc fasteners?.After spending a HUGE amount of time sorting hardware & putting it away am inclined to agree, still have a lot washers to sort & I think...
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NNorcal replied to the thread Help with EMT.Damn, those things have gotten pricey I paid around $189 for the 1/2",& $10 for the 3/4", at a yard sale,
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NNorcal replied to the thread Help with EMT.According to Mike Holt, NC, is on the 2020 NEC.
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NNorcal replied to the thread 240 V electrical.To add to that, the conductors should be stranded, not solid, for flexibility.
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NNorcal replied to the thread Why does carflex come in big rolls?.The rubber on that roof jack is going rot, Oatey style roof jacks are a POS. But it fits in with the rest of the install.
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NNorcal replied to the thread it's quite common that people to think you need 3 wire plus ground for 240 volts.If someone was dealing with 480/277V or in Canukistan, 600/347V there might be a problem, but in the scope of this thread it's not a issue.
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NNorcal replied to the thread it's quite common that people to think you need 3 wire plus ground for 240 volts.The statement in bold is very inaccurate, dryers have always needed a neutral for the motor, timer,& on some models a drum light, and...
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NNorcal replied to the thread it's quite common that people to think you need 3 wire plus ground for 240 volts.Line, neutral & ground will only get you 120V in the US.
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NNorcal replied to the thread Dual 100A Panel (Fuses!) upgrade to single 200A service..120 A is not a standard rating, 110A or 125A is.
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NNorcal replied to the thread it's quite common that people to think you need 3 wire plus ground for 240 volts.In the 50 HZ world yes since it's a line to neutral voltage, unlike North America, where 240V or 208V is a line to line voltage.
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NNorcal reacted to BillK's post in the thread Deep dive into induction cooktops, magnetic coupling, power use. with
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I dont understand how it could be better than gas as far as regulating the heat ? With gas you can actually see the flame and know what...