Discussion Forum
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AFCI Question
My understanding is that the 2008 NEC requires AFCI protection on all 15 and 20 amp branch circuits, including lighting circuits. I finishing a basement and have 3 circuits that…
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Current in ground wire?
I have 3 120v circuits coming from my main panel into the basement thru metal conduit. The conduit is connected to the main panel. I believe this is original to the house…
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2 wiring questions
1. I am installing a light above a shower. I plan to get the power from a GFCI outlet in the bathroom (20 amp circuit dedicated to bathroom), which is the…
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Solvent Weld vs Rubber Gasket shower drain?
I am installing a fiberglass shower pan directly on top of a concrete floor. There is a 2" PVC drain roughed in. It looks like my choices for a drain fitting…
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Tile over plaster wall?
I plan to put up tile in the bathroom as a tub surround. The wall is plaster/lathe and is good condition. If i aggressively sand or even strip the paint,…
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Subfloor Question
I have a 1.5 story house, most of the upper level is finished. There is an unfinished part that I would like to convert to living space. The joists are…
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PTAC unit?
I am just finishing a new shop addition onto the garage, so one wall is shared with a garage kept at about 40 degrees in the winter with radient heat. …
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Input on Wood Floor?
My new shop has a concrete floor. I am planning to build a wood floor with PT 2x6's covered with OSB or plywood. This is for comfort as well as…
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Span for plywood floor?
I am building a wood floor in the shop, PT 2x8's on the slab covered with 3/4" plywood. What span is needed between the 2x8's? 12"? 16"? 24"? Thanks, Paul
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Shop Addition Question
I am building an addition on to the garage to serve as a workshop. The garage ceiling height is 8'6". I would like a higher ceiling in the shop, but…