Discussion Forum
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GFCI outdoor lighting problem
I have eleven yardlights (40 watts bulbs), each light pole has an outlet and they are all controlled with two three-way switches. The one-way distance for the circuit is about…
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Azek Procell vinyl decking
Hi, I'm looking to install this stuff (5/4x6) and I'm seeking feedback from folks who've lived with it and what they think of it? Also, I'd be interested in knowing if they used a…
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Plumber’s putty or silicone
When installing strainers, faucets, etc., I've always used plumber's putty. Clear Silicone is often mentioned as a better product for the job, and it may be, but what about the…
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BX cable, metal boxes 2-prong receptacle
I've been asked to replace a bunch of 2-prong receptacles with typical 3-prong duplex receptacles in a 50-year old cape wired with BX. Any reason why I can't simply ground the new…
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Yard lights
Do you guys normally install yard lights on a GFI protected circuit? If yes, do you have a NEC code citation? Thanks lek putty and paint, make it what it…
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copper wire scraps and odd lengths
curious what you guys do with your scrap electric cables (romex, ac) any easy way, short of manual ripping each cable and stripping each conductor, to get to the bare copper?…
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NEC Code and bath outlets and lighting
Doing a bath addition and I've run a home-run circuit for the bath outlet. Does the NEC code preclude me from tapping the line-side of the GFI circuit to power the bath…
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Entry door brands
My wife and I are looking at composite and fiberglass entry doors for the home we're building and we have no experience with the various brands. Advice would be appreciated. Thanks in…
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Slate Roofer Albany, NY area
Hi, I need a slate roof installer for a new home I'm building in the Albany, NY area. Slate will be either 12 or 14 inches tall, random widths. Roof…
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Cold weather concrete placement
Planning to place footings and concrete wall in mid November in Delmar, NY, about 6 miles southwest of Albany, NY. I'm reluctant to use calciium as an accelerant because of…