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    Service Disconnect Transfer Switch question

    First ....I'm not an expert. Have rewired quite a few houses -- new service panels etc. All years ago when I was doing rehabs -- always inspected. Know enough to get me into trouble My memory of the whole service disconnect reason for being was to have a simple way of shutting everything off...
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    Electricians: 36" or 52" Wall switches?

    Any electricians out there that have done 36" switch height? Was mentioned on my last build and my architect suggested it yesterday (different architect). The house will have large moulding ... I'm sticking the outlets down in the baseboard. He said they are easy to use and allow for more...
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    Buried water /electric / gas

    What can and can you not burry together ? I was told you can't burry a water and power line together -- But, I have seen power to a well pump and the water line in a common trench. And, I'm almost positive my neighbor had his gas and power line out to his horse stable in the same trench?
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    Colored concrete or staining after ?

    The floors that I'm always impressed with are those that are done when the concrete is poured/ finished -- some have been waxed. They seem to have a lighter aura about them -- look more natural ....stone like. Those done after always look "overdone" heavy .. I suspect because that have to...
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    Pre-wiring for a generator

    I'm surprised how little information is available considering the number of generators installed today. Kohler sells the "generator ready" panels -- but the information is horrible. I want to install the panel and add the generator later -- the self contained panels have the load shedding...
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    Surfacing wiring a space with wiremold/ plugtrak.

    I'm trying to figure out a rational way to electrify a 36 x 34 addition to my studio. It's built out of structural insulated panels -- they come with drywall attached. The inside is taped and primed. It's just a big open space -- 12' walls/ cathedral ceiling. The lighting is currently powered...
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    LED's/ T5's -- my eyes!

    I understand everything is moving to LED's, and I have to admit they are getting very good in the medium base size bulb ... I still prefer my old school high watt incandescent bulbs for reading and dimming .... my office desk tasks lights are full spectrum Luxo FL bulbs ... also very good. With...
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