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Questions tagged [electrical-distribution]

This is a generic tag that can be used for both indoor and outdoor runs, whether individual or aggregate. It implies issues of max current, routing methods such as conduits, and the like.

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Can I wire 3-way switches so that when they are both in the same orientation the light will be off?

I replaced my 3-way switches. Is it possible to have either switch shut the light off, by pulling down on the toggles Either switch does shut the light off, but then one toggle is up, and the other is down. I want both to be down after shutting…
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Bank of wall outlets not working

I have a bank of wall outlets that are not working. I have checked the fuses and found all of them check ok at 120 v ac. I then replaced all three outlets with new ones and still have no power. I did check the power on all of the lines to each…
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Is it advisable to run electric cable inside a steel pipe?

When I had the piping of my house redone, they left most of the old pipe for cold water in the wall. This is a 18mm steel pipe which runs vertically through (almost) three storeys. Currently, I am redoing the top storey and strongly believe it is a…
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Can I somehow wire my generator to my power pole?

I have a power pole that has a 200 amp breaker before it enters my house and a 30 amp (240) breaker for my well. Again, both are outside before the electricity enters my 200 amp house box. Is there a type of transfer switch that will work at the…
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One half of my mobile home electrical won't work

I was switching out a couple of switches when I bumped two of the wires, they sparked and popped. Now on one whole side of the mobile home the outlets and switches won't work. I checked the breakers and they're all good. So I unwired everything I…
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What should I do about multiple feeds on the same light switch?

I have a bank of 6 light switches all single pole that have 3 separate feeds going to them. 2 of the 3 feeds are tied together and are connected to 3 of the switches, requiring that I shut off 2 breakers to kill the power. Is this incorrect? Can I…
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Is low voltage resulting in overcharging me for electricity?

I notice I have low voltage in my home. I understand the standard is supposed to be 117 volts to the house and the nominal rating is 110 per pole or 220 total. My house current consistently measures below this. My house is very close to the pole. Is…
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Changing a 4 wire supply to a 3 wire plug

I have a very thick 4 wire supply coming from my panel and a 50 amp breaker that went directly to my hot tub. I no longer have the hot tub. The wires are caped and the breaker is off. I want to use the existing 4 wire supply that is already ran and…
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Led lights on sensors

Have changed can lights to led, have some on motion sensors. The one on motion sensors stay very dim light after sensor turns them off is this a problem?
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adding electrical GFCI plug

can a GFCI outlet be added to the end of a circuit? if so do you need a 3 core wire? we have tried to install with 2 core wire but it dosent seem to work
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I have a 50 amp breaker on the wall for my spa, can I come off of it to 30 amp RV service

I have a 50 amp breaker at my Spa, can I run a 10-2 w/g 130 feet to my RV and install a RV box with 30 amp breaker and a 30amp RV plug?
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there is only one wire going to a light fixture

I was asked to install two wall sconces. The old ones were removed but there was only one feed wire (hot from the switch). This is an old craftsman house in california,
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Slow electrical circuits

I have a three way light circuit in my hallway that is connected to three ceiling lights. When I switch it on the third light will hesitate before lighting up. Why? Also, I have a different issue with my bathroom ceiling fan. It quit working for a…
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How to ground old style Romex (no ground) multi-wire circult

I have a multi-wire that is very old and doesn't have a ground. I'd like to change this to using new Romex so that AFCI breakers will work. My question is this... Can I band the red wire in my multiwire cable with green tape and then use that as a…
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3-phase power to run lathe

I've got a lathe that runs on 3-phase power but my home obviously has single phase. The lathe came with a power supply separate from it that looks home made. It has a 220 volt motor hooked via v-belt to another motor which is 3-phase 440 volt. How…
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