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one of these makes wire nuts so much easier/quicker to install, easier on the ol' wrist too. https://www.amazon.com/LAULAIS-Twister-Connector-Enhanced-Efficiency/dp/B0CCRC14RW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks everyone. I am using copper, I'll go with #8 for all 4 wires, I was going with #8 ground because I already have 50' of green Thhn. The run is straight with only 1 90* bend on each side of the box so I'll see how pulling goes.

I thought max fill was 40%? I am at 39%

I'm installing a new double convection wall oven that requires a bigger breaker/wiring. Manual calls for a 40 amp breaker. Current set up has the oven wiring (30 amp) and the central air fan (20 amp) running in the same 3/4" FMC that runs 10' into a j box in the attic, is that allowed? Here...

Glue I think, I do not see and nails, screws, etc

I like those barrel nuts, it would go with the mid century theme

me to, would you still put screws through the bottom to keep it from sliding off? or is there an easier fastener to quick realize it for cleaning, but wont let it slide out during use, or machine it tight fitting so it takes a little force to slide together?

I have a wood cutting board that slides into a slot in the kitchen cabinets. The end sticking out is milled to match the cabinets/kitchen theme, so I would like to keep the handle portion that sticks out of the cabinet, but the actually cutting section has seen better days. I was thinking of...

meter box is mounted upside down and PVC Conduit?

Fluke T5-600. It does both AC and DC, but auto detects. Very simple meter with 3 options on the dial https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006Z3GZU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

The connection is made in a j box mounted 6" under the cooktop, inside the cabinet below the cooktop. It's connecting the wires from the main panel to the wire whip coming out of the cooktop. The terminal block says rated to 63amp and accepts 6awg, max temp is 291F ~143C

Any issues wiring up a 50amp cook top using a terminal block instead of wire nuts? I'm in the middle of redoing the kitchen, slowly in steps, and will probably need to remove the cooktop more than a few times, so am thinking a terminal block would be easier each time to disconnect/reconnect than...

How are you handling the wiring in the tiny Controller J boxes that retro fit recessed lights come with? Like this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-Ultra-Slim-6-in-Selectable-CCT-Canless-Color-Integrated-LED-Recessed-Light-Trim-Downlight-900-Lumens-Dimmable-53807101/306179204...

I was concerned the screws wouldn't go into he studs to well due to the wall thickness, but I'm thinking I could mount that box further back so it screws into the studs and add a box extender to bring it flush with the wall. I just found this while googling box extenders, it looks like it...

The Allied box looks like it may work with that style of clamp on the back, Thanks!

I am using a GFCI, I got a 3 1/2" deep old work PVC box, but the tabs only go back 1 1/2" so it wont reach behind the mortar to clamp. Longer screws will push the tab way past the track they ride in that keeps them vertical. I saw the metal boxes with the plaster ears, but I don't think there...

The wall is 2" thick (tile, mortar, some sort of backer board/drywall), the cavity is is ~5 1/2" deep from the face of the tile to the back of the wall cavity

Anyone know of an old work box that will work with 2" thick walls? I am adding an outlet above the kitchen counter, and the wall is 2" thick from the tile back splash

Unfortunately the 2" conduit is ~3'-4' long. I will re-measure it, but I think the vertical section just off the main is already close to 2', then it bends 90* and runs another ft to go to the 16" pull box The sub panel and main panel are both flush mounted in finished walls, I was thinking the...

I'm putting in a 100 amp sub panel to free up space in my main panel (kitchen is all electric) What I have right now: 200A Main panel -> 2" FMC -> 16"x16"x4" box in the crawl space What I would like to do for the feed is run 1G wire from the main to the 16" box, run 1.5" FMC from the 16" box...