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    Sub-Panel Ground bus connections?

    My electricians installed a sub-panel in my new garage. The new panel has 2 ground bus bars. One of them they connected to the ground wire that was run from the main panel. The other ground bus was connected to the new ground rod that was installed outside of the garage when they installed the...
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    Wiring a 4-gang switch outlet in a 2x4 wall?

    I've been making good progress on wiring my garage (much thanks to all of the info I've found on here so far). But here's a problem that I am not sure how to handle: - I have a 4-gang box near my entry door for lighting switches (2 interior banks of lights and 2 exterior lights). -...
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    Which NEC applies?

    I am just about to submit for a permit to run branch circuits from a sub-panel that was installed in my new garage. I've done several electrical jobs in the past, but nothing recent. So I've been reading and studying as best as I can to make sure I comply with all recent code changes. However...
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    Ice Dam? (a.k.a. water coming from where it shouldn't)

    Hi GJ brethren. (ok this isn't specifically a garage question, but I'm sure one of you will know how to help) We've had a crazy fall so far. 8+ inches of snow in the past few days, and now it's just above freezing and starting to thaw. Now I've got water coming off my roof in places it's never...
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    LED Light Fixtures & Garage Door Interference

    I know there have been reports of LED bulbs interfering with garage door remotes, especially when using the LED bulbs directly in the garage door opener. However, I'm trying to find out if LED fixtures (you know, wrap lights, troffers, LED panels, or any of the various fixtures discussed in...
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    Electric outlet in brick wall

    (sorry if this has been asked before, but I couldn't find it in a search.) I am building a garage that will have partial brick walls. I'd like to add an exterior outlet in the brick while the brick is being installed to avoid having to cut it in later. I understand that there are "masonry...
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