Recent content by PJorgen

Welcome to the future. Celsius makes way more sense than Fahrenheit, you’re good.

Tell me more about your Four Wheel Camper.

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Ugh! Just did a bit more research and learned that dishwashers are notorious for causing nuisance trips on combo breakers! Lesson learned for $63. Will H-D accept a return of a used breaker?

The breaker does not differentiate between GF or AF trips. I don't think there is an issue with the circuit, it's a dedicated 20A circuit and the house is fairly new. I should have checked the receptacle when the dishwasher was being replaced but didn't think of that. None of the other...

I replaced an existing breaker for a new dishwasher with a GFI breaker. I inadvertently purchased a GFI/AFCI breaker and am getting constant nuisance trips. Is there any way to correct this without swapping out the breaker?

In response to those who’ve suggested that a UPS or portable power supply would work for my wife’s CPAP, I understand that. The CPAP just triggered the discussion of backup power. We’re getting older (who isn’t?) and enjoy the comforts of our home. No power means no water (we’re on a well), no...

Thanks for all the info and great suggestions! I’ll find a local pro installer and go from there.

No central air, mini-split with three indoor units; 24k, 12k and 9k BTUs 500 gallon propane tank, no plans for additional loads.

We (meaning my wife) have decided we need a backup generator. We live in a rural area with occasional outages, but my wife uses a CPAP and doesn't sleep well without it. Our home is on propane, so I assume the generator will be propane fueled. So, Generac vs Kohler? How many kW? Home is...

Electronic dance music?

Is it OK to connect solid wire, like NM-B, to stranded, like thhn, using wire nuts? Assuming same gauge. Any tricks, twist the stranded around the solid? If it’s not allowed, how should it be done?

Not true any more, law was changed in 2017. You can collect up to 20,000 gallons, but only from the roof of a single family dwelling.

DUDE - I understand that, but they had no idea what the situation was and provided no useful info. The original install was done correctly, with the disconnect next to the A/C unit. The mini-split retro fit took advantage of the existing electrical and ran conduit to the mini-split, which was...

I agree, but it is what it is. I also realize people like to ***** on the internet without adding value.