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I had the same thing happen when using a HF 2000 watt inverter generator. Turns out the generators neutral was not bonded.

I agree, Being that utility companies are exempt from the NEC, its not uncommon here to have (4) 100 amp services all tied to a #2 aluminum overhead on a 4 family flat

I have been using the yellow handled ones pictured above for years, they work great. Even though they are not listed, I have also used them on UF cable with surprisingly good luck. It more just scores it. A lot of times the outer jacket will break the rest of the way and pull off. Especially if...

The flickering that you are seeing when a high amperage load comes on is normal, even if its not the same circuit. The momentary in rush current is creating a voltage drop across your mains in your panel. If its only doing it on start up, like you said, I wouldn't be concerned unless the circuit...

Your compressor needs (2) hots and a ground. You would need a neutral also to get 120 volts. If its just a 20 amp circuit feeding the compressor, then you could run a 4-wire cable to also get 120 volts. But in my own opinion, I would leave the compressor wiring just for the compressor and get...

That might have been the reason,

Not All Inverter generators are created equally. I did a service change for a customer in dead of winter. I wanted to keep his furnace going so I borrowed a friends Harbor Freight 2000 watt inverter generator ( Honda Clone). It never would run the furnace. Board kept blinking fault codes...

I have the same index. Took a chance and paid 10.00 for it a few years ago. I'm thinking it not that old. Maybe a commemorative edition or something. Like you said, no craftsman markings on the index. It is stamped made in USA. Its made out of aluminum and has laser etching on the back. I have...

Is it the new Lincoln 211 or the Miller 211

Thank you everyone for all the great advice. I'm still going back and forth, but most likely will go with single process machines. It seems like you get a little bang for your buck on the Tig end. I will keep everyone posted. Thanks again

I assume there is no attic above the kitchen. As already said, the only switch to come off of is the 3-way that supplies power to the light from its common screw. The other 3-way will have constant power to the common screw. The common screw will be a different color than the other two. But with...

I'm about to make a major purchase on a nice welder. I'm looking for any advice or suggestions. I'm wanting to really learn more about it, something that I have always wanted to do. This would be for a home shop. So light to medium fabrication. I am a electrician by trade and occasionally have...

Im doing a school. Anything on exposed brick walls is spec out in wiremold. I agree that stuff is a PITA. Expensive and at least around here, little hard to get.

What bothers me more is that low voltage system is not grounded to your grounding bridge. If that is a just a conduit sleeve, meaning the wiring is direct burial, You could replace it with a smaller conduit and remove that block so it is closer to the house and bring it right to the bottom of...

You could save a couple of bucks a run #6 copper. Its good for 60 amps.

If this is a switch leg, and it was wired correctly, the white should be the power coming into the switch and the black would be the return to the light. This way you would have a black and white to the light and not two whites. I would make sure that when you are checking voltages, is that you...

#6 NM-b is also good for 60 amp. Just trying to save you a few bucks in wire

Why are you running so large of wire. A #6 NM-b or #8 TWHN in conduit is good for 50 amp

If minnies are used, box offsets are not needed. But using one hole straps and box offsets does make a cleaner looking job in my opinion. So I do agree with you

Maximum bends is 360 degrees between boxes. You have (4) 90's, which is Ok. With only 3 wires you shouldn't need any lube