Recent content by VinceK2

Thanks for the reply. The conduit is metal. The offet fittings did not come with a bushing (which I would expect if one is needed, but ...), and neither Lowes nor HD have a suitable bushing. What to do? Vince

Thanks for the replies and advice. I'm sorry to be a pest, but I'm looking at a Certificate of Occupancy inspection in a few days and I'm getting nervous about this stuff. I finally convinced myself to put the surface wiring in conduit, using three strands of 14-guage THHN. How are those...

I sent in the following question ten days ago. No responses. Any reason? Is the question too dumb? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In a previous thread (22 June), I asked about cables exposed on a wall. I probably did not state the question correctly. I have two 110-volt UF-B...

In a previous thread (22 June), I asked about cables exposed on a wall. I probably did not state the question correctly. I have two 110-volt UF-B cables running more-or-less vertically, starting at about three feet height and going toward the ceiling, which is eight feet high. The wall USED...

Re: CAbles on wall surface Actually, one cable is type UF, but it is not exposed to sunlight anymore. There are two cables (one is just plain NM) inside a shed that is enclosed and dry. They run along what used to be an exterior wall. That wall is now enclosed in the shed. (The siding was...

I have a shed that is attached to the house. There are two 110-volt NM cables that now lie on the surface of what used to be the house's exterior wall. Siding was removed, so the cables are on the sheathing. I was told by an "electrician" that I met at Home Depot that that is done all the time...

Thanks for the replpies and comments. I found a suitable tandem breaker on e-bay, so the point is moot. I agree that it is better to not double tap. Thanks, all, Vince

Thanks for all the replies. If Rob B can find the code reference, I'd be most interested in seeing it. I have been trying to get a tandem breaker (15-amp), but it seems Square D changed the style of the 15-amper. They now have a "hook" on the wire end, rather than the "clip" that all the...

Are there certain Square D QO breakers that can be double tapped? I'm seeing a terminal that has spaces for two wires. (dimple-screw-dimple) Does that tell if it's OK? I'm not sure that I used the right terminilogy. Thanks Vince