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Why are loop (Chicago) vents typically built with three elbows?

asked Dec 4, 2018 at 14:20

11 votes

4 answers

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What would cause a microwave oven to trip the breaker when I open the door during heating?

asked Jan 19, 2022 at 21:41

11 votes

2 answers

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Can wires be bundled for neatness in a service panel?

asked Jun 27, 2023 at 21:05

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Are the hangers on these joists sized and installed properly?

asked 2 days ago

7 votes

1 answer

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What is the 40° C rating on a circuit breaker?

asked Mar 24, 2023 at 20:58

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1 answer

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How are vapor barriers, moisture barriers, and house wrap different?

asked Mar 9, 2021 at 22:00

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Can I install outlets in my window wells?

asked Apr 26, 2017 at 18:43

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3 answers

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What does this basement floor drain look like beneath the surface?

asked Jan 18, 2018 at 3:28

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Is replacing the nails with gasketed screws likely to remedy leaks in a metal shed roof?

asked Oct 31, 2018 at 15:47

2 votes

2 answers

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Can I backfeed just one leg of a service sub-panel for temporary power?

asked Nov 9, 2018 at 21:45

2 votes

3 answers

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Does PVC conduit need a termination bushing at a service panel?

asked Nov 12, 2018 at 3:28

2 votes

2 answers

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How should large, stranded ground conductors be connected to metal junction boxes?

asked Mar 1, 2019 at 18:59

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3 answers

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How can I safely connect a 240v shallow well pump to a switch?

asked Nov 20, 2020 at 13:07

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2 answers

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Does black iron pipe need to be cleaned before installation?

asked Jan 13, 2021 at 16:51

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1 answer

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How would I feed a subpanel from this service pedestal?

asked Aug 14, 2018 at 21:39

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3 answers

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Can I install a 60A main breaker in a load center rated for 125A?

asked Aug 19, 2018 at 18:16

1 vote

1 answer

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Can I protect a dimmer switch circuit with a GFCI outlet?

asked Dec 13, 2015 at 17:17

1 vote

1 answer

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How might I discharge a sump pump, furnace condensate line, and water softener to a single floor drain?

asked Jan 27, 2017 at 22:24

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1 answer

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Is it advisable to connect a sump pump to pop-up sprinkler heads?

asked May 25, 2018 at 14:58

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1 answer

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How would I identify the grounded (neutral) conductor when using URD cable as an underground feeder?

asked Dec 6, 2018 at 15:58

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1 answer

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What size black iron pipe should I use for a 45,000 BTU attached garage heater?

asked Jan 8, 2021 at 22:49

0 votes

1 answer

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Does ambient temperature impact gas pipe sizing?

asked Jan 11, 2021 at 16:32

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22 Questions

Why are loop (Chicago) vents typically built with three elbows?

What would cause a microwave oven to trip the breaker when I open the door during heating?

Can wires be bundled for neatness in a service panel?

Are the hangers on these joists sized and installed properly?

What is the 40° C rating on a circuit breaker?

How are vapor barriers, moisture barriers, and house wrap different?

Can I install outlets in my window wells?

What does this basement floor drain look like beneath the surface?

Is replacing the nails with gasketed screws likely to remedy leaks in a metal shed roof?

Can I backfeed just one leg of a service sub-panel for temporary power?

Does PVC conduit need a termination bushing at a service panel?

How should large, stranded ground conductors be connected to metal junction boxes?

How can I safely connect a 240v shallow well pump to a switch?

Does black iron pipe need to be cleaned before installation?

How would I feed a subpanel from this service pedestal?

Can I install a 60A main breaker in a load center rated for 125A?

Can I protect a dimmer switch circuit with a GFCI outlet?

How might I discharge a sump pump, furnace condensate line, and water softener to a single floor drain?

Is it advisable to connect a sump pump to pop-up sprinkler heads?

How would I identify the grounded (neutral) conductor when using URD cable as an underground feeder?

What size black iron pipe should I use for a 45,000 BTU attached garage heater?

Does ambient temperature impact gas pipe sizing?