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    Superfluous grounding screw in Square D main panel?

    I am replacing an old Square D 200 amp 20 space panel with a new Square D 200 A, 42 space panel, both QO series. The new panel came with a large box bonding (green) screw with the comment "When it is required to bond the box to to neutral, use screw on this card." My understanding is that...
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    20 amp 250V outlet question

    I'm taking my little garage shop to the next level by converting a few tools to the 230/240V configuration, (from 115-120V) which requires 230-240V (250V) circuits. I got snagged previously for not having tamper resistant (TR) 120 V 20 amp receptacles. But as far as I can tell, there are no...
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    Recommendations for replacement outdoor main panel

    The situation: My parents house is under contract. One of the inspection followup requests was to install GFCI outlets in wet spots - e.g. a couple of bathrooms and by the washing machine. I'm the trustee and power of attorney, so it's my responsibility. Two of the outlets I can replumb with...
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    Garage Master Plan – general Overall plan with specific focus on the electrical layou

    Garage Master Plan – Update Work started CB question Garage Master Plan – general Overall plan with specific focus on the electrical layout I am in the process of upgrading the garage electrical service via a new subpanel to be located in the garage. I posted this in a thread last winter and...
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    Sub panel wire requirements- need some edumacation

    Hello all, this is my first post to this forum. I've been having a blast reading threads and looking at pictures, but i must get down to business. I'm currently redoing the house one room at a time, while sneaking in some garage improvements when and where I can while keeping the boss happy...
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