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I had my final electrical inspection today and did not pass because i need a low voltage starter for my lathe and mill,and the double pole switch for the compressor wasnt HP rated,so im a bit bummed out.Can someone explain to me how to go about this correction,both motors are Leeson 1.5 HP,1725...

Hi folks, i rewired my Standard Modern 10 inch Utilathe Lathe ,it needed to be re wired it as it was partly dismantled and stored for the last 3 years, it uses a farm duty Leeson motor for signle phase,as i reconnected the T2-T3-T4-T5 and T8 with the P1-P2-P3 two of the three wires coming from...

Howdy,i was looking at renting a drywall lift from HD,for 198.00 per week i feel im better off buying one ,i saw some on Kijiji for 100.00 -175.00 ,the one i found used for 100.00 was new in box,said it holds up to 120 Lbs, i cant afford to buy all the osb for ceiling all at once so i figured...

Howdy,i was looking at renting a drywall lift from HD,for 198.00 per week i feel im better off buying one ,i saw some on Kijiji for 100.00 -175.00 ,the one i found used for 100.00 was new in box,said it holds up to 120Lbs, i cant afford to buy all the osb for ceiling all at once so i figured buy...

Im looking for ideas to hang some plug in type lights from my garage ceiling,I need pictures or input as to how to wire up 8 plug receptacles to my ceiling for my lights,i would have a 2 gang switch for 2 lights,and on the same circuit i would like to have a 3 gang switch that works 6 lights, 2...

I was told that LB fittings need a quarter inch drain hole,is this true and how can you drill the hole when the wire has has already been pulled through and the LB mounted to outside wall entering the house,its located 6 inch from the ground which i think it still ok with code.Going to be a pain...

Had an electrician tell me i would more than likely need to wire up my lathe mill and compressor to a wall plug and not hard wired ,is this needed to meet code in Ontario Canada for a garage.

Hello,i would like to wire 5 light switches to 8 lights on its own 15 amp breaker for my garage,2 light switches for 2 lights in one part of garage,and 6 lights on 3 switches, 2 lights per switch for the rest of the garage,im going with flush mount plug in receptacles not junction boxes,using...

I was wondering about some antishorts that came with my roll of AC90 14-2 wire i have been using them while running the wire to my receptacles,i noticed they have a narrow tab at the end that looks like it may be made to fit into the clamp portion for the metal receptacle box for the AC90 type...

Hi,im running AC90 wire in the walls of my pole barn,will the inspector check the cuts where the anti-short (redhead)bushing goes?Was going to buy a Roto Split tool but decided to just bend it and cut it with side cutters is this an ok method?Do i need to have my duplex receptacles in for a...

I am having second thoughts about the AC-90 cable i ran to start to rough in part of my new shop i used a 75m spool on just the back section of my shop and being on a tight budget i now realize it may cost more to wire the shop up this way,not to mention its more work, the receptacle boxes are...

Hi ,im just wondering what the pros and cons of having lights and plugs wired on the same breaker VS running them separate ? Asking because i have a 30x44 pole barn with 60 AMP feed from house,Im going to use 2 lathes, milling machine, drill press, compressor,12 lights, roughly 30 outlet...

I seem to be having a bit of a struggle starting my rough in,i have the panel mounted and a tech 100 connector for the wire entering building through pvc,the service panel was mounted upside.I would like to hide all wires behind the wall after the nailer board above service panel is in, Im...

I have a 4 x 8 of half inch plywood ,was going to use it for a mounting my 100 amp service panel.I would like to mount the service panel vertically.My question is i have 24 inch on centers so the panel and backer board would only be attached to one stud, do i need to add some more studs or can i...

Im thinking of using OBS for my walls was going to go with 7-16 thickness cant seem to find 3-8 thickness anywhere,is osb a good choice for a wall covering plywood is too much and drywall is cheaper but you cant just hang things up where ever you want like you can with osb of plywood,any...

I have a problem with the 2 inch pvc conduit i have coming in my garage from the concrete floor,now its offset so i wont be able to sheet the wall and mount my service panel until i get a heat gun or hair dryer in there and put a small compound offset in the conduit,how ever i have 2 extension...

Tomorrow morning i have a consultation with an ESA inspector,it will cost 172.00 on top of the permit,and im wondering what is involved during the consultation? anyone have one before,i feel its a good idea to fully understand everything before i start to run wire,i have never done electrical...

Looking to find out where i can buy whitelow profile metal ceiling panels for my garage ,im in Ontario Canada. I cant seem to find them anywhere.Sure wish we had Menards in Canada.maybe i will just go with osb for the ceiling,anyone have any thoughts on going with OSB instead of metal ceiling?

After getting some price quotes today for my 60amp service to my pole barn,i feel i should just do it myself,Just need to know what materials i will need.It has been trenched out,the wire run from house to pole barn is 150ft. Wire size 3con#2 aluminum,100 amp service panel ,and enough breakers...

Im at the point where in ready to insulate my 30 x 44 pole barn,i have white EPS foam tapped up with red tape in between the perlins and now i would like to add insulation,im using 2x4 for framing in between the posts ,im wondering if i use insulation made for 2x6 framing if that would be better...