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My question is whether I can wire nut solid romex to stranded to achieve a NEMA 5-15 plug? Here is my scenario: I have a lamp post on my lawn. It is controlled by a photocell that is supplied by romex. This romex has a junction box in my garage where it connects with the household circuit...

Gentlemen: Could someone please place a calliper on the grips of the following Snap-on Stirking Prybars? I’m trying to figure out their possible placement in my KRA 1-5/8” and 3-5/8” drawers (actual maximum heights of 43 and 95mm). So need to know their maximum diameter. Nobody at Snap-on seams...

Colleagues, I need three x HILTI TZ2 3/8 x 5 SS wedge anchor bolts. HILTI only sells them by box of 50. $$$ Would anyone know where I might purchase three? Thanks, Tomko

Colleagues: I am planning an awning for my backyard. Attached to my house, it is intended to give shade to my patio. I have a fixed width and length. But I am trying to determine the appropriate height. Just low enough to cast the desired shadow. Thereby preserving as much light as possible...

Colleagues: I have a Metal Halide ballast that I need to control with a photocell. The wiring diagram from Advance, the ballast manufacturer, directs the installation of the photocell on the output of the ballast, just before the bulb. It does not direct the installation of the photocell on...

Colleagues - I need your help, please. The weight of the fixture I installed is pulling it away from the wall. In fact gravity has deformed the mounting plate that it is installed on. I have pictures but can’t seem to post them here. Details: - Exterior lamp installation on side of house...

Gentlemen, I need your collective help please: I need to add an exterior floodlight that illuminates the front of my house at sunset, but then turns off at 10 pm. I have an existing lamp post on my lawn that runs on a photocell. I need to keep that lighting system unchanged. But it does give...