Recent content by Rob_b

Does that power supply for the laptop trip a GFCI in your own home or office? Have you tried another laptop with a different power supply directly to the outlet on the generator? Sounds like you've already figured out the problem. Also, using a #16 - 100' cord is not a great idea. Try using a...

Came across this on another site...very good alternative I think

If you have easy access to the attic for the fan, then wiring into the wall where the power is located should be easy. Just pull back some of the insulation and find the top of the wall, drill into the stud, open the wall up to add a switch to what is already there(box too) tag it off the load...

If you want a cheap method of checking IR, have a look at a "FLIR One". I have had one for several years. It connects to my Iphone (or an Android phone) and works very well although battery doesn't last long. Using the app on your phone, you can swipe up and down to see a normal picture of what...

Sounds like a loose main power to the panel or meter base. Check voltages to the buss bars to see if they're stable. Secondly, check the neutral line for tightness...

In my area, the only time a plastic cover can be used on a box is when flush mounted on wood or drywall, otherwise it has to be a metal cover. I believe only because that plastic cover cane be easily broken by catching one of the corners and snapping it exposing the wiring behind it.

If you look closely at the picture in the link, I believe it says "Max H.P. 7.5" just above where it says Danger

what size service do you have to run from and what size do you want in the garage?

Simple solution. Install a box where you want it, run the romex from the present box to the new one, remove the old socket and put a cover plate on it. Install your new light as you please.

Technician here....work with 5vdc to 480VAC.some very large power draw systems more than 2K amp..Fluke 87V, fluke 325 clamp, fluke 705 mA generator, Fluke 771 mA clamp and Fluke 435 II process meter...all calibrated yearly and have never had to be adjusted (that I know of). What is your life...

I just went through the same thing. Seems that when I poured a sidewalk a few years ago, I poured it right around the conduit that comes up to the meter box. The freeze / thaw process kept pushing up and down on the box and loosened it. I had to pull a permit to have the power disconnected, the...

As a "on the road technician", all i use is fluke. Owned many others over the years but none have stood up like the Flukes. I use a 87V MM, 325 Clamp, 705 loop cal, 771 mA clamp and a 435II power analyzer. I trust my meters and have them calibrated every year(ISO requirement). You get what you...

I use the 434/435 series power analyzers from time to time. Use them for power quality, measurement of power, harmonics, kwh, power factor etc. The old ones used a optical connection to USB and now you can connect directly with USB on the 435's. You can set the meter to record pages of data for...

Wouldn't it be a good idea to own a decent multimeter to trouble shoot these little questions? Measuring L1-N, L1-G, N-G should give you some ideas of what is going on. Add measurements of additional L (L1,L2,L3) if required. Not a flaming, just an observation...

I'd say disconnect everything after the GFI and see if the same thing happens.