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    Conduit body sizing and grounds

    I am trying to plan for the future on a conduit run from my main panel to a garage sub panel, so I want to put in a pull box or conduit body T: - Run ~8' of 2" FMC to a 2" T conduit body under the house, main panel is recessed in wall so FMC will be behind stucco. - One side of the T (the 90*)...
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    Installing GFCI Breaker/finding the neutral wire

    I need to swap a normal breaker with a GFCI, problem is there is about 5 circuits coming from the same conduit and the neutrals are not labeled. So I need to figure out which is the correct neutral to connect to the gfci breaker, will this work: -Turn off panel main breaker -Discount all...
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    Ground Rod Clamp with 2 Clamps for Armored Cable

    Anyone know where to get a ground rod clamp that has a clamp on both sides for armored cable? Looks just like this one https://www.homedepot.com/p/RACO-1-2-in-1-in-Bronze-Ground-Clamp-C6BAG1R/202941353 except it has an armored clamp on both sides of the wire clamp, for a continuous wire run...
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    Tray Cable

    Is tray cable ok to use for residential? Buddy got some cheap from a job leftover and wants to use it for a sub panel in a detached garage. It would go from the main through 60' of conduit (20' buried in rigid). https://www.wireandcableyourway.com/4-3c-thhn-pvc-tray-cable-with-ground
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    Connecting 4g wire to 12g wire

    I am trying to figure out how to connect 4g wire to 12g wire in house wiring Situation: Looks like someone was planning to install a sub panel in the garage, but never finished- -The sub panel is in the garage wired with both hots to the breaker legs, and has a neutral and ground to there own...
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    Floor drain grating

    Not sure if this is the right place to ask: I am looking for a floor grate to cover the walk way in front of a crawl space (exactly like the one in the pic) Seems like something that would be a standard size and easy to find, but I'v tried googling all kinds of things and couldn't come up with...
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    Extension Cord for Table Saw/Router table

    I want to make a more permeant extension cord for my table saw: Here's what I have 15 amp Delta table saw 36-725T2 induction motor Built into the end of the table is a old craftsman router (basically this set up ) I run a 5 gal rigid shop vac for dust collection I drag the table out to the...
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    Milwaukee vacuums

    I'm looking for a battery power shop vac for cleaning around the workbench or vacuuming out a car. I'd like to go with Milwaukee since I have batteries already. Anyone compare or like any of the following? m12 fuel 1.5 gal wet/dry m18 2 gal wet/dry m18 2.5 gal fuel packout wet/dry m18 fuel .25...
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    Refrigerator tripping GFCI

    Can anyone help make sense/troubleshoot this one - Set up - I have a GFCI receptacle above a counter that daisy chains to the refrigerator receptacle (behind the fridge). The house main breaker panel was replaced 2 years ago, and the breaker, wiring & GFCI is a year old. Refrigerator is ~12...
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    Infinite Switch Catalog

    I am looking to replace the switches on a fridgedaire electric cook top that parts are not available for anymore. The cooktop is from the 60's and is in excellent shape (must have been restored at one point) but the switches seem to be original, they are stamped with 1960s dates. I haven't had a...
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    Fence grommet

    I have a solid vinyl fence that I want to put a hole in to use like a bigger peep hole. I plan to drill a 3-4" hole and need a grommet for the hole to keep anything from getting between the hollow section of the vinyl slat. I was think of using a desk grommet but dont think it will hold up to...
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    Welding Helmet Glare Blocker

    Anyone make there own glare blocker for a welding helmet? I'm looking for pics to get ideas from. I was thinking of cutting up some FR material and adding snaps or velcro around the back of the helmet to attach to. Maybe copy the hood from a hoodie sweater for the shape.
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    Hobart HH140 vs Miller 211 vs 215

    I have more of a shop set up now and am itching to upgrade my mig welder. I have been using a hobart 140 for 10+ years and its been good, but now that I have 240v in the garage, I'm looking into upgrading. I do home fabrication - gates, furniture, work benches etc and hot rod fabricating. I'v...
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    Rewiring an electric stove top

    Hi, I have a frigidaire RBB 101 electric cook top that one of the elements stopped working on. Continuity testing showed the switch and element are good, One of the wires broke off as soon as i touched it though so I think the wire was the issue, but instead of replacing that one wire, I...
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    AC Condensation line drain

    Just moved and noticed the 2 AC condensation lines are tied together, I think there suppose to be separate with there own P traps? Is my planned set up ok in the pic? The line goes about 14' to the right of the picture - straight out the side of the house and 90* down to the dirt, I plan to run...
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    exterior recessed box

    Hey, I upgrading my meter panel (mounted outside, recessed in to the wall) and am adding a NEMA 14-50 receptacle in the wall below it, I want to make sure I got the right stuff: 4" x 2 1/8" square box mounted to the stud, offset so it will be flush with the stucco...
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