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Non linear harmonics. Electronics ( specifically the then new electronic ballasts ) caused something of an issue. Oversizing neutrals were thought to eliminate or mitigate the additional loads on the neutral. I cannot claim to truly understand the issue, but I do recall all of the hubbub about it.

And....this thread is the answer. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/can-someone-confirm-this-wiring-please.520016/

That is 14/4 super neutral with an isolated ground. Scrap it because no one wants it because no one uses it anymore.

I have been an electrician for a long time and honestly, even though I use wagos for some particular tasks I find them a bit gimmicky. Maybe it is because they are reminiscent of backstab receptacles, or just because they are 'new' and I am more comfortable with 'old'. The younger journeymen...

Going off of your OP, you are concerned you will still be doing the things at 83 that you are doing at 73 in the same place with essentially the same equipment but your power needs will increase ( ignoring all the politics ). Your existing 125A service will be sufficient. Personally I would...

Try using mason line instead of a string saw. Mason line will cut pvc without generally cutting the conductors inside.

I can't believe I have to say this, but in true GJ fashion, you should have both

The issue with mudding osb is cracking. You will have to skim coat the entirety of the wall with something that is not designed to cover that material and it will crack and pop off under lots of circumstance. Or you can not skim it and your interior will look like an painted packing crate ( mind...

Quarts of evaporust. 4 quarts @8.99 - 30% is $25.17 per gallon. There is also a good 8 piece screwdriver/tent peg set for 9.99

Hrrm. Okay. So I should find a new line of work because I don't worship my tools? Remind me again, do we put straight blade screwdrivers in mini temples or churches. Do I need to use holy water to rinse off the evaporust I used to free up the gear on my adjustable spud wrench that spent an...

Screwdrivers are consumables. If I spend $2 on a harbor freight 4" straight and get 2 weeks out of it versus 3 weeks out of $8 klein or 4 weeks out of a $10 witte what is my most cost effective option... Granted, I might baby the witte a bit because it feels nice but it is still going to die a...

It is unlikely. No one wants to get their hands dirty anymore. The trades are way behind on hiring and the skilled folks are aging out. If anything, wages will go up.

For either it is personal preference. I like the curved handle strippers ( generally will purchase capri or platinum from amazon ) similar to the klein curved handle mentioned above. Lots of electricians I work with like the T strippers. I suspect it is like most tools, one style/pair fits your...

I'm certain this is covered in the replies already but... If you strip wire, yes you need wire strippers. Faster, easier, better, safer. Sure, in a pinch I can strip a wire with a dull butter knife or the rough edge of a soup can but that doesn't mean I should. There are all sorts of specialty...

How about drilling an anchor into them and setting a bolt you can pull them out with....assuming of course they are two sided and you can flip them when you reinstall and hide the hole

Landscape cloth is cheap and can come up to 12' wide, roofers tar paper is around 3' wide and again, relatively cheap. If you can catch them on sale, the canvas runner drop clothes from harbor freight are 4' by 12' and somewhere around $10. I understand there is some sort of fire retardant for...

1 weekend. One day to figure out what I needed, gather material and organize the tools, screws, gotsundgeils, then level a bit of the property ( we live on a hill, there is no flat ). Then a day to build it and clean up. Add a day if family helps, shorten it a day if it is raining ( the dog...

LED lighting

Reminds me of the old joke.... "When does a screw gun become a hammer?" "When it is not yours."

We use brady bmp21 plus printers all day long for labeling wiring, devices, panels etc. The printers have accessories available...mine has a rechargable battery pack and a rare earth magnet mount so I can stick it on whatever metal is nearby. They are not tiny and the buttons are easy to...