I just had insulation installed yesterday. The installers brought a shop vac into the attic to vacuum up any remaining old insulation. When they finished vacuuming and installing the new insulation, I noticed that one of my outlets no longer works. Using an outlet tester, I'm seeing "open hot". Additionally, using a non-contact tester on the outlet causes the tester to beep. I worry that the installers may have knocked a wire up in the attic. I do recall seeing a junction box, so I assume the...| Recent Questions - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
I’m running a new dryer line upstairs with 10/3. I bought 50’ hoping it was enough but alas, I’m short about 3’. I have 20’ of 10/2 leftover from a different project and wondered if I could cut a splice of black wire and slide it into the the 10/2 to effectively make it 10/3. I haven’t tried yet and realize the sheathing may not want to cooperate, but since it’s not too far thought it may work. Is there any reason why this would be unsafe?| Recent Questions - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
We recently purchased a Tesla Model 3 and are planning on adding a 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet in our detached garage to improve charging speeds. Tesla's documentation specifies 6 AWG copper wire with 4 conductors (including ground, 2 lines and neutral). Since we have the standard range model vehicle, it can only draw a maximum of 32A from the wall. When we bought the house there already appeared to be 120V electric run to the detached garage via existing conduit. We were hoping to dig a straight ...| Recent Questions - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
I've purchased a Broan NuTone fan to replace the old one in my bathroom. The fan itself has a white wire, a black wire and a green wire. The wiring in my house consists of a black wire, a white wire, a green wire and a bare copper ground. According to the instructions, I am to attach the green wire from the fan to either a green wire from the supply or to the ground. Since the existing wiring includes both, should I connect both the green and the bare copper to the green wire attached to the ...| Recent Questions - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
I bought a brushed nickel ceiling fixture to hang over my dining table, but it did not come with a long enough chain or wire. I found the chain & two strand lamp wire in brushed nickel at Lowes, but they only had copper coloured ground wire, which will look odd where it weaves through the chain to attach to the plate on the ceiling. Can I use one of the following? picture hanging wire (twisted) galvanized steel wire (appears to be single filament) smaller (finer) gauge speaker wire, split to ...| Recent Questions - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
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This DC wire size calculator does NOT supersede manufacturers recommendations. Always follow the manufacturers recommended wire and fuse sizes. Region: USUKCanadaEuropeAustralia System Voltage (V): 12v24v36v48v Current Rating (A): Circuit Length (ft): Voltage Drop (%): 3% Wire Size: 10 AWG, 6 ... Read more The post DC Wire Size Calculator appeared first on Mowgli Adventures.| Mowgli Adventures
Picking the correct wire gauge for 12V batteries is vital to keep your electrical system safe. The wire gauge, or diameter, plays a significant role in determining: An incorrect choice can lead to issues like: There are up to three ... Read more The post What Gauge Wire to Connect 12v Batteries (Parallel & Series) appeared first on Mowgli Adventures.| Mowgli Adventures
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