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    Help with finding the right box for my project

    Looking for a clean box 4" x 4"x 2" like this one for a project. Will drill 2 holes for cable glans/clamps on the sides. But I need a box that has an available cover to accept a Decora receptacle. I know I could use a Steel City type box and cover but for this looks are important. If I only...
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    Will this work? Guest House Feed

    3400 SF house on a slab, nearby guest house fed by a 90amp subpanel. Need to supply power in the GH for the heat and lights in a power outage. We have a home standby generator with an automatic transfer switch. Transfer switch has an available 2 pole 30 amp breaker to feed an interlock kit...
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    How do I use 2 different internet providers?

    We currently have IP that drops way too often, especially for a home business. It's based on a nearby mountain and the radio sends a signal to our dish{Rise Broadband is the Provider}. I want to add "Starlink" service on the theory that it's unlikely that both would be out at the same time...
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    Measuring 240volt circuit to determine amps for well pump

    What is the correct way to use my clamp meter to find starting amps and running amps for my 240v well pump?
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    Part needed for Sun Engine Analyzer

    I'm currently restoring a Sun Engine Tester model 920. I have everything I need except the Pattern Pickup unit (see pictures) that is inserted into the coil on the engine and then feeds the impulses to the scope on the tester. If I can't find an original unit, does anyone have a idea of...
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    Speaker polarity

    Just bought 2 pairs of outdoor "rock speakers". Unfortunately the 2 wires coming out are both black. Is there anyway to identify which is positive and which is negative? Speakers are sealed up and can't be opened. Thanks for any help.
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    How to use my solar PV when the grid is down

    I have a 9KV solar array with micro inverters that is grid tied. Is there any low cost way to access the solar power if the grid is down for an extended time? Thanks in advance.
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    Help with fiber optic instead of cat 5 or 6

    Hi Guys, A while back a saw a thread that referenced using fiber optic(FO) cable instead of cat 5 or 6 to avoid lightning issues with in-ground cable. I have a run between house and garage of about 100' that I would like to replace with FO... the problem is I don't know what to get. Could...
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    Questions: subpanel from a subpanel

    Hi Everyone, Long time lurker, first time poster. Really enjoy all the info available here. I have a subpanel in a detached garage fed from a 200 amp service in the house. See the attached pictures. It was inspected and approved with 3 wires and a ground attached to the garage footers. The...
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