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Tester101
Jan 14, 2020 01:03
They also changed it so that ALL basement receptacles have to be GFCI protected.
Tester101
Jan 14, 2020 01:01
This is going to require electric dryer receptacles to be GFCI protected. Welder receptacles in the garage, will also require GFCI protection!
Tester101
Jan 14, 2020 00:59
Just watched a video about changes in National Electrical Code 2020... The residential GFCI requirements section is expanding to include all 125V through 250V receptacles!
Tester101
Oct 15, 2018 16:45
This wiring solution makes me want to puke.
Tester101
Oct 15, 2018 16:44
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Q: Wiring for ecobee3 lite

Will CustodeI recently purchased the ecobee3 lite and am now stuck trying to install them. I have 3 Honeywell thermostats I am looking to replace and my heating system is oil/hot water. My home was built in 1970 and I believe the wiring involved here is pretty old. I am not an electrician but I believe I sho...

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Tester101
Oct 15, 2018 16:41
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Tester101
Sep 12, 2018 00:05
Congratulations @MichaelKaras!
Tester101
Aug 30, 2018 11:57
Only one person running for the mod position? Come on guys, it's not that bad of a job!
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Tester101
Aug 27, 2018 17:04
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Tester101
Nov 14, 2017 20:02
Did their bid have a much shorter project time than other bids? Did they run into any unforeseen delays? Was there time built into the schedule to account for unforeseen delays?
Tester101
Nov 14, 2017 19:59
Did you get multiple bids? Did you follow up with the contractors references?
Tester101
Nov 14, 2017 19:58
@StrongBad Can't put a time limit on quality work... However, if they're not doing quality work, then there's no excuse.
Tester101
Nov 14, 2017 12:24
Maybe I'll contact Mike Holt, and see if he'll back my proposal.
Tester101
Nov 14, 2017 12:23
In other news.... I want to start a proposal to have NEC change "Ground" to "Fluzzle". It seems to confuse a lot of people using the word ground, and it would be helpful if they used a different word. "Equipment Fluzzle Conductor", "Unfluzzled conductor", "Fluzzle rod", etc.
Tester101
Nov 14, 2017 12:18
Also, don't forget to get references from all the contractors, and actually call the references to see if they'd recommend the contractor.
Tester101
Nov 14, 2017 12:16
@Matt If he's a decent contractor, he'll understand. If he's a decent person, he'll even respect the decision. If he gets pissed, you probably didn't want to hire him anyway.
Tester101
Oct 25, 2017 16:04
@FabioSpaghetti Depends on what you're asking...
Tester101
Oct 25, 2017 15:29
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Tester101
Sep 5, 2017 11:55
@HP. Wow! Nice work, looks great.
Tester101
Sep 5, 2017 11:53
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Q: Fill drained rocks or gravels around tree base surrounding by deck

HP.I am building a low level deck around a tree that is almost 7 feet diameter. This is the framing right now: Originally I wanted to build a bench around it but I ran out of time and decking boards; BUT now, since I have tons of extra 1" drained rocks / gravels I am thinking about filling it up...

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Tester101
Jul 20, 2017 16:16
Yeah, there's nothing there to control erosion, and I'm guessing the stringers are in loose soil. They'll be washed away in no time.
Tester101
Jul 20, 2017 12:17
Besides, it looks like a good hard rain should wash it all away.
Tester101
Jul 20, 2017 12:16
@ChrisCudmore Looks good to me. Just put up a sign "CAUTION Use at your own risk.".
Tester101
Jun 29, 2017 17:56
@StrongBad Found some
Tester101
Jun 29, 2017 17:55
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Tester101
Jun 29, 2017 17:54
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Tester101
Jun 29, 2017 17:53
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Tester101
Jun 29, 2017 17:51
Oh... Maybe with the doors off?
Tester101
Jun 29, 2017 17:14
@StrongBad What's the problem?
Tester101
Jun 13, 2017 21:51
@rob Seems like a shopping question to me, which are off topic on diy.
Tester101
Jun 12, 2017 16:18
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Tester101
Jun 12, 2017 16:09
Anybody have any idea what would happen?
Tester101
Jun 12, 2017 16:09
After I drove off, I started to wonder what would have happened if he tried to drive like that.
Tester101
Jun 12, 2017 16:09
I pointed out to him that he might have trouble turning, since the wood was attached to both the trailer and the truck.
Tester101
Jun 12, 2017 16:08
Was at HD yesterday, and I saw a guy loading up a trailer with wood. The guy had the wood from the back of the trailer, all the way up into the bed of his truck. He then securely lashed it down to both the trailer and the truck.
Tester101
Jun 8, 2017 10:52
Or, if you want a really long cord, make sure you size it up appropriately.
Tester101
Jun 8, 2017 10:51
And make the cord as short as practical
Tester101
Jun 8, 2017 10:50
Make sure you use a cord that's sized according to the welder manufacturer's instructions.
 

 Discussion between FGreg and noybman

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Tester101
Aug 30, 2017 22:58
If the drain vent is attached to the sewer, there are restrictions as to where it can vent to (Not near windows, doors, or basically anywhere people might breath it).
Tester101
Aug 30, 2017 22:33
It may be possible to handle the pressure equalization there, if it's not already.
Tester101
Aug 30, 2017 22:32
How does the other end of that pipe connect to the sewer?
Tester101
Aug 30, 2017 22:30
You don't want to compress the air in front of the slug of water, nor create a vacuum behind it.
Tester101
Aug 30, 2017 22:29
Yes, maybe "air gap" isn't the correct term here. Basically, you need a way to prevent pressure changes in the DWV system.
Tester101
Aug 30, 2017 22:20
Not sure there's enough room for that.
Tester101
Aug 30, 2017 22:20
Yes, you could discharge into a standpipe near the ceiling, however you'll need a trap, and the standpipe has to be at least 18" above the trap weir.
Tester101
Aug 30, 2017 22:15
There has to be an air gap.
Tester101
Aug 30, 2017 22:15
@FGreg even if you install an external pump, the discharge from the pump will have to enter the DWV system through a standpipe or cistern.
Tester101
Aug 30, 2017 22:11
This is why washer drains (including dishwashers) are supposed to include an air gap.
Tester101
Aug 30, 2017 22:10
DWV systems work at atmospheric pressure, and rely on gravity to flow. Forcing large volumes of water into the system can compress the air in front of it, and cause traps to be blown out. This can lead to bubbling/gurgling/geysers. If there's a blockage in the system, sewage could be included in the geyser.
Tester101
Aug 30, 2017 22:06
Any water in the pipe between the pump and the check valve, will flow back into the washer when the pump turns off. Too long between washes, and you could notice a stank.