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12-04-2012, 10:18 PM
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Re: I am installing a 3 blade 50 amp range plug on a sub panel with an added ground b
They said because everything is run off the main line and split before it goes to the panels, that every panel but 2 are main panels and can be wired accordingly.
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12-04-2012, 09:28 AM
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Re: I am installing a 3 blade 50 amp range plug on a sub panel with an added ground b
I can pull the main disconnect switch to disconnect everything. There is another disconnect for the neutral. The main 400 amp disconnect is on my side of the meter.
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11-30-2012, 02:09 PM
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Re: I am installing a 3 blade 50 amp range plug on a sub panel with an added ground b
I was informed that the way the service is wired that it is NOT a Sub-panel. It is just another main panel
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11-09-2012, 08:51 AM
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Re: Are there electric heaters that are more efficient than others? We have a 26'x16
It is on a 20 amp circuit with 10 ga wiring. I will switch the breaker to a 30 amp.
I just copied the fuse box for breaker size. It was on 2 20 amp fuses before.
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11-09-2012, 08:45 AM
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Re: I am installing a 3 blade 50 amp range plug on a sub panel with an added ground b
Thanks for the advice and explanations.
I have a 220 volt heater, grinder, saw, welder and air compressor That will run off this sub-panel. They all worked fine off the fuse box for years with... -
11-08-2012, 11:18 PM
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Re: I am installing a 3 blade 50 amp range plug on a sub panel with an added ground b
Now I have more questions involving sub panels.
This out building is about 125 feet from the house and has it's own ground rod.
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11-08-2012, 11:10 PM
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Are there electric heaters that are more efficient than others? We have a 26'x16' li
Are there electric heaters that are more efficient than others?
We have a 26'x16' little shop that is spray foam insulated.
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11-08-2012, 08:30 PM
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Re: I am installing a 3 blade 50 amp range plug on a sub panel with an added ground b
I am installing a 3 blade 50 amp range plug on a sub panel with an added ground bar. Since the Ground and the neutral are not together, The screw that grounds the neutral bar is removed, does the...
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11-08-2012, 08:18 PM
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Re: I am installing a 3 blade 50 amp range plug on a sub panel with an added ground b
Nice. A plain old simple answer to tough for ya?
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11-08-2012, 08:06 PM
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I am installing a 3 blade 50 amp range plug on a sub panel with an added ground bar.
I am installing a 3 blade 50 amp range plug on a sub panel with an added ground bar. Since the Ground and the neutral are not together, does the third wire go to the ground or neutral bar?
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09-09-2012, 02:25 PM
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Re: Adding insulation outside and existing wall and new siding & windows.
I've seen a few houses that were spray foamed on the outside and coated. One looked like stucco. One looked like adobe and the other the foam was shaped and the guy was always adding and removing...
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09-09-2012, 02:17 PM
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Re: Tools for sale or trade/wanted or to give thread
Where can I buy some good quality 3/8x16 & M10x1.5 Hex dies?
Craftsman are now made in China and word is their quality sucks.
The old Craftsman taps and dies I have are good quality
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09-04-2012, 08:42 PM
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Re: I need a caulk that will stick to aND SEAL EXPOSED PINK BOArd for a few days if n
I forgot about Quad.
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09-04-2012, 07:09 PM
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I need a caulk that will stick to aND SEAL EXPOSED PINK BOArd for a few days if need
I need a caulk that will stick to aND SEAL EXPOSED PINK BOArd for a few days if need be.
We are running 2x4 stringers with 1 1/2" pink board in between.
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03-08-2012, 07:15 AM
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Need help on carbon fiber foot plates/insoles
I thought the question on how to work with carbon Fiber might be applicable to materials % techniques.
Need help on carbon fiber foot plates/insoles
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07-14-2011, 05:48 PM
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Re: A link to article on House Fires linked to Spray Foam
Read the comments on the article they are very informative
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07-14-2011, 05:41 PM
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Re: Best way to cut holes for HVAC supplies in lathe and plsster
I've used this method with good results. I also use a Sawzall with a carbide or diamond blade
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07-14-2011, 04:21 PM
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Re: House fires link to spray foam insulation installation
I liked reading the comments and am going back for more. I've been out of the loop for several years.
I've always been a fan of closed cell SPF. FOMO used to make a fire rated spray foam that was... -
07-14-2011, 03:51 PM
Thread: 2 Sioux 12 volt 3/8 square drive impacts
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2 Sioux 12 volt 3/8 square drive impacts
I have 2 - 12 volt Sioux 3/8 square drive impacts. The batteries were all very good still and seemed to hold a charge for a long time till recently. I think I have a bad battery because as I was...
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07-08-2011, 11:06 AM
Thread: Craigslist Stories
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Re: Craigslist Stories
I've had things for sale and if the potential buyer stated wasting my time, I'd jack the price up. I had one guy try to talk me back down to my original price. I told him in a couple of minutes it's...
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07-08-2011, 10:34 AM
Thread: OSHA busted
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Re: OSHA busted
Does OSHA require hard hats and safety glasses now? I've been out of the loop for a while. To my experience it was the insurance provider that mandated these items.
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07-07-2011, 02:01 PM
Thread: anyone have any heating knowlegde?
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Re: anyone have any heating knowlegde?
The number one money saver here is insulation. It all depends on what it takes to get the work.
I'd recomend 2 1/2 lb. closed cell spray foam insulation. And go with whatever heat source the... -
10-13-2009, 07:42 PM
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Re: JHow to insulate Bilco style basement entry doors
The basement is a conditioned space
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10-13-2009, 11:27 AM
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Re: JHow to insulate Bilco style basement entry doors
I tried to call Paramount and received no answer. An email was returned as undeliverable. Any more options there?
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10-13-2009, 11:06 AM
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Re: JHow to insulate Bilco style basement entry doors
You are absolutely correct but I don't know that they were available at that time. I'm sure had I seen them I would have went that route. I will look into retrofitting to my frame.

