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the heater is a continuous load, so whatever is powering it needs an ampacity of 15.625 amps (20% derating)

might be a 'bootleg' 3 way, where the line to the lamp is switched between hot an neutral

you guys are missing the 'Type TC' thats tray cable which is a NEC cable type, usually suitable for direct burial and sunlight exposure. I dont know if and where its allowed in residential uses. The STO is a dual listing. (I would love to see a product listed as STOW/TC-ER/NM-B/UF-B)

does it have 3 or 4 wires in it? does it say its listed for direct burial? the STO would make it a cord which you couldnt use but it appears to be dual listed as tray cable which you *might* be able to use. The best move would be to sell it as its worth alot more than the proper cable for your...

CFLs are basically a dead short for one cycle when first energized.

if cost were no object i would buy a lifetime supply of every version of incandscent and halogen lamp I think I could ever use, and set up a fund to pay for the electricity and air conditioning.

are you supposed to use GFCI with those or GFEP which has 30ma trip?

you can get par 30 and par 20 in lower wattages -35w i think. Also get a 130v lamp as it will be a bit dimmer (and last longer)

isnt a thermostat class 2? in which case it cant occupy the same raceway with class 1 circuit

fantech = the best bathroom fans ever. No big ugly square, super quiet, and they have one with a light in the center of the air intake http://residential.fantech.net/residential-products/bath/single-grille/ click the tab for lighted intakes

Did your handyman install SE cable underground in conduit? I though SE couldnt go underground as its not ok for wet location....

and WHATEVER you do dont keep the existing feeder, isolate the neutral and ground, add a ground rod and think youre ok. People have been killed from this sort of thing.

does the inverter have an islanding mode? maybe add some batteries and omit the generator

my answer would be maybe. depends on how sensitive to grid frequency the inverter is, and the quality of the generator. I have a feeling it would work when you first fire it up, but then every time a load is switched on and off the inverter would trip offline.

Hospital grade receptacles have the most holding force. Use one and your plugs will not fall out.

Yes, 53% fill so youre ok wiht 1-1/4" conduit. Conduit bodies however have restriction on conductor size due to bend radius. Here is a handy chart http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/dam/public/crousehinds/Industrial%20EX%20Products/Other%20PDFs/Industrial%20Fittings%20Wire%20fill%20chart.pdf

Biggest conductor allowed in a regular 1-1/4" conduit body is #2, and 2-2-2-4 SER comes out to 900 and something MCM. (unless im looking at this wrong). Why not use individual conductors in the conduit?

I think you are way over the fill limit putting 2-2-2-4 AL SER in 1-1/4" conduit, not to mention the fill and bend radius in the LB. Is the entire run in conduit? If so use individual conductors, not SER.

as far as multiple outlets on one circuit, it doesnt have anything to do with voltage it has to do with connected load. Basically the rule is this: If the equipment being powered is fixed in place, and it draws 50% or more of the circuit ampacity it has to be on its own circuit (and 'i wont run...

they do. both SQD and CH have similar things.