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Electrical Question: Using Motion Sensor from One Fixture to Turn on Additional Fixture
Let me clarify this question:
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Outside Combustion Air?
The new California Mechanical Code (Section 701.3) requires that separate combustion air is provided for a FAU. Not being familiar with this, how is this different to previous practice? What…
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Roof Rafter Eave Details – New and Existing
I am adding on to my existing home. The existing portion built in the 40's has a 4:12 hipped roof framed with 2x4 roof rafters at 24" OC. The new…
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Hip Roofs With Unequal Overhangs
I'm trying to design a 4:12 hip roof with unequal overhangs due to some jogs in walls. How is this done to keep the ceiling elevation the same in the…
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Electrical Wiring – Flickering Lights
I installed a new in-wall programmable light timer switch and I noticed in the 'off' position, the light it was controlling would constantly flicker. Upon checking the switch with a…
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Drilling Small Holes in Vertical Granite
I have to drill a couple of 1/4-inch holes in a granite backsplash. What is the best way to do this without damaging the granite? I was going to use…
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Relocate Main Breaker Panel?
How difficult and roughly how much does it cost it to relocate a main electrical breaker panel? I am remodeling an area and the main panel where the electrical feed comes…
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Weird Electrical Problem
Someone I know has a strange electrical problem. As they turn appliances (microwave and air conditioner) on, their room lights get brighter, and at times, their computer UPS kicks on or starts…
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Future Pool Solar Installation
I'm having a pool water heater installed and want to have the hookups installed and stubbed out for a future solar panel installation. From looking at some pool solar literature,…
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Install That Spark Arrester
Last week as I was backing out of my driveway, I was alerted to a fire on my neighbor's roof. I saw flames coming from the shake roof near the…