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I'm using AFci/GFci breakers for the lights and outlets in my shop. (So far, I have had no problems) A couple of weeks ago, I flipped the switch on for my loft lights and the breaker tripped. I reset the breaker, hit the switch again, and it tripped again. Then I left the switch on (got tired...

Getting close to wiring my overhead lights in the shop. Based on my layout, I intended to have the highbay line in enter into the first light fixture with the 3 way switches by each door at the end of the run. Today when I was refreshing myself on how to do this, I see folks saying the current...

I'm preparing for my 4" slab pour and have been following all the tips from @LLWillysfan sticky. I have four 6x8 posts in the middle of the slab to support the mezzanine. From my googling, I've figured I can cut diagonal control joints, place rebar at a diagonal (see attached), or actually...

Ok, This seems like a really basic question, but I can't find the answer anywhere. I told my builder I intended to pour a 6" slab. They installed a 2x6 perimeter board at ground level around the posts for the forms. But a 2x6 is only 5 1/2". How do I get a true 6" slab?

Well, after a year of COVID delays, the material package is scheduled for delivery next week. I've learned a ton and got some great ideas from this site, so I'll try to share my project as well. Building is a pole structure 52X40x16. Two 14' wide high bays and two 12' bays with a mezzanine...

Ok. Is the ground wire "current carrying"? I need some help from the experts. I'm planning on putting in a sub panel on the end of my shop opposite from the service panel (52'). I'm going to run wet rated cable in PVC conduit under the slab. Does the ground wire count as a current carrying...

I'm probably overthinking this, but......... I'm planning a 52x40 pole structure. Two 14' highbays on the left end and two 12' bays with loft on the right end. Due to the local power companies requirements and location of the transformer, the meter must be near the front left of the...