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Can I jump 120V across legs to power both sides of a panel?
I have installed a new sub-panel in our barn. We do not need a lot of power so I only ran 8/2 copper. My intention was to make the sub-panel 120v only by using a jumper for the second hot lug. Now I’m ...
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240V on all 120v outlets and ceilings lights [duplicate]
In a remote studio have a Sub-Pannel with Multimeter readings.
With No Circuit Breakers In Place
(L1 to N 120v)
(L2 to N 120v)
(L1 to G 120v)
(L2 to G 120v)
(L1 to L2 240v)
(N to G 0v)
slim type ...
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Running 240v circuit to detached garage
I am trying to determine the best way possible to get a 240v outlet to my detached garage approximately 25' from the breaker panel inside the house. I currently have 2 separate feeds to the garage ...
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Does the metal receptacle box for 6-30 NEMA need to be grounded?
I have a 240 VAC portable heater with a 6-30 NEMA-style plug. I am finishing the 3rd floor of our house. I installed a sub panel fed with a 50A service using 6 AWG THHN. Installed a 30-amp 2-pole ...
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What is wrong with this panel wiring?
I have a main breaker panel downstairs, and a subpanel upstairs. After I hired an electrician to rerun the service entry cables, nothing upstairs is right, and all the upstairs lights blew as soon as ...
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