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    Steam Washer & Dryer - Really need dedicated circuits for each?

    Anyone have any experience with running a steam washer AND a steam gas dryer on a single 20A circuit? I don't have any experience with fancy steam w/d units - if these were non-steam, no problem - single circuit would be no problem. I'm about to install a new fancy front loader washer & gas...
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    Terminal Blocks/DIN Rail Connectors for Panel Relocation

    I am working on a house renovation in California. A panel needs to relocated (about 20 circuits) - I've gutted the old panel and will be using it as a junction box. My questions is this: can I use DIN Rail terminal blocks or barrier strips instead of a CF of wire nuts? Code says the blocks...
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    Best approach? Crawlspace via 6" sleeve to main panel

    Need some collective wisdom...What is the easiest way to get this done? Anyone see any issues with this approach? I have a 6" diameter PVC 'sleeve' through an 10" exterior foundation wall from the crawlspace. The sleeve is at grade and is ~5' below the main panel. Main panel is on the...
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    Attached Structure Subpanel - wire sizing (attic & ground) complications

    Have a quick question regarding ground wire size. Subpanel installed in attached structure in a residential application. Running #2 AL XHHW-2 in conduit (in attic) which will be spliced to connect to SER for a temp feed. Eventually (within the months or so )all the SE will be ripped out...
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    Driveway Apron...Residential

    Not sure if this is the right section or not. Contractor used Quikcrete 'High Strength' Yellow bags bags to pour a couple of slabs a the base of my driveway. The lower apron slab is ~6" thick @ 7'x12.5'. He used 3" square galv wire grid (kind looks like fence material) placed on little...
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    Help with SoHo Network

    Hi Folks - The level of intellect/experience on this forum is very impressive and find it filled with professionals ... I could really use some help with my SoHo network. It is a combined home & office network. Looking to increase reliability and simplify...so this is a "how would you do/fix...
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    Split Duplex & MWBC...not MWBC...What is allowed?

    There seems to be some confusion (ok I am confused) around MWBC and Split Duplexes... Hopefully some code experts can help me out here... 1. Does code permit two 120V circuits on a split duplex w/ separate neutrals w/o a breaker handle tie / 2 pole breaker. (Never/not a MWBC with shared...
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    Old CH Panel & Wiring...Questions

    I have a old CH 100A main panel with 16ckts. By in large, everything looks like it was done by a pro...and from what I can tell, followed the codes of the day. Question 1: This panel and oven install was done in the early/mid 70's...It has a 30A breaker feeding a 4.6kW nameplate single wall...
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