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    Bedroom circuit

    What's the norm nowadays as far as bedroom outlet circuit size? 15 or 20? Thanks in advance.
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    mr heater temp

    Finally fired up my mhu50, and noticed the b vent is hot to the touch, about 200 degrees according to my surface probe. Is this normal? Burner tubes aren't glowing red. Thanks. Chris
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    silly question

    Can i feed my lights off a 20 amp outlet using 12 gauge to the switch box, and then 14/3 to to the lights? Or do i have to change everything to the lights to 12/3? LLights are already there, but they are on a circuit all by themselves, and there is an outlet right underneath the switch box...
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    handy box question

    Can you use a handy box with cover as a pass thru/protection for nm cable? My top plate is even with the rafters of my enclosed porch, so i was wondering if i can mount a box to the wall and pass the wire thru then up along the rafter. Hope this makes sense, thanks in advance.
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    big maxx amp draw

    Anyone know what size circuit a 50k big maxx heater requires? Cant find anything in the manual. Thanks in advance.
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    flexible gas line

    Is flexible gas line the type for dryers and ranges, ok for hanging heaters? I am ready to finish my big maxx and was unsure if this was code or not. Thanks.
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    Framing nailer

    Anyone recommend a decent framing nailer for diy'er? Looking to spend 200 or less. Thanks.
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    heater vent

    im getting ready to vent my big maxx heater, and was wondering if theres a clearance requirement from the buildings roof vent. thanks.
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    hanging heater with uni strut

    Morning all When hanging a big maxx with unistrut and threaded rod, are you having it right from the unistrut or running it up through the ceiling to the joists? Tia Chris
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    Lithonia lights

    So most of the threads are over 2 years old regarding lithonia lights. does anyone have any experience with these lights? http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lithonia-Lighting-2-Light-White-Electronic-Channel-Fluorescent-Strip-Light-C-2-32-120-GESB/100543144?N=5yc1vZc9h7 I am wondering if they have...
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    Big maxx vent kit

    Whos used the big maxx 3 inch vent kit, for the 50K heater? I'm looking for any good/bad opinions, and whether its worth it to buy the kit, or buy the pieces individually. Thanks.
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    lighting dilemma

    i have a 22x24 8ft wall garage. heres my problem.....in order to keep 8 foot clearance to the bottom of my heater, it will have to go up past the top of the wall, even with the ceiling joists. so do i leave the lights where they are in the picture, and put the heater and ceiling above them...
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    Lighting reccomendations

    i didnt see any specfic threads, if i missed them please point me to them. i am looking for decent surface mount, hard wired 4 footers, does anyone have any information, good or bad? thanks chris
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    pipe dope

    What are you guys using for sealing ng lines? Rectorseal, or something else? Thanks. Chris
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    10 gauge wire

    I have 1/2 emt (i know, a little small) run for my compressor, my question is, would you run solid or stranded 10 gauge, 50 feet 270 degrees of bends. if stranded, how would i go about bonding the box that the compressor whip will come into, crimp connector?
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    New sub panel

    Finally, with much help from this board, i hooked up my new subpanel. Any comments good/bad? Btw, I left the green screw out as required from the sub, but there is still continiuity between the ground bar and the nuetral bar. Now I assume thats because they are connected at the main, so I...
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    compressor hook up

    me again.... so i bought this compressor http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/porter-cablereg%3B-stationary-belt-drive-air-compressor-60-gal which says 15 amps, which 12 thhn and a 20 amp dp breaker should suffice....it will be about a 35-40 foot run of wire. ive attached the plate on the...
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    Conduit and derating

    couldnt seem to find what i was looking for searching, so heres my question. can i run one 1/2 emt with 2 hots, 2 neutrals, and 2 grounds 12 ga thhn, and still be good for 20 amps? or does derating come into play at that point. and my second question is can i use the boxes for the first...
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    Surface mount screws

    only found one thread pertaining to this, but what type of screws is everyone using to surface mount handy boxes and conduit straps to drywall/studs?
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    Voltage drop

    couldnt find anything using search function..... at what distance does voltage drop become an issue for 6 gauge wire on a 60 amp circuit come into play? thanks
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