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  0 Thread: building permit for ethernet cabling
Post: RE: building permit for ethernet cabling
EricU Wrote: (07-28-2021, 06:02 PM) -- This one made my head explode ( I got better ).  In a large metro area, someone was wiring for their CNC mill and the inspector wanted to see a UL stamp on the ...
 Charlie Home Improvement 19 4,808 07-29-2021, 04:31 PM
  0 Thread: AC strart capacitor location?
Post: RE: AC strart capacitor location?
All you need to do is look at the schematic on the unit. It will show the components.
 Charlie Home Improvement 10 3,708 09-24-2020, 03:21 PM
  0 Thread: Electric Golf Carts
Post: RE: Electric Golf Carts
crokett™ Wrote: (06-11-2020, 02:01 PM) -- I asked, he says this is an EZ-GO, 6 batteries so should be 36V.  thanks for the suggestions.   I'll get over there with a multimeter and see if we can track...
 Charlie Home Improvement 12 4,995 06-11-2020, 02:03 PM
  0 Thread: Electric Golf Carts
Post: RE: Electric Golf Carts
crokett™ Wrote: (06-11-2020, 01:01 PM) -- I'm going to try to help a friend with one this weekend.  He says it won't do anything and the charger doesn't show output.  I'm not sure what that means as ...
 Charlie Home Improvement 12 4,995 06-11-2020, 01:48 PM
  0 Thread: Name electrical adapter - foredom
Post: RE: Name electrical adapter - foredom
Juss1 Wrote: (03-24-2020, 03:21 PM) -- I bought this foredom adapter a while back and just realized the  plug has a different end. See link.  Looking to get an adapter for regular 3 prong.  Anyone kn...
 Charlie Woodworking Power Tools 8 3,913 03-24-2020, 03:41 PM
  0 Thread: Recessed Light Fixture is Killing Light Bulbs
Post: RE: Recessed Light Fixture is Killing Light Bulbs
crokett™ Wrote: (09-03-2019, 08:08 AM) -- I have 5 can lights in my kitchen.  All are on the same switch. I have several other lights, switched separately (and unfortunately some outlets) on the same...
 Charlie Home Improvement 12 5,672 09-03-2019, 08:48 AM
  0 Thread: Professional?
Post: RE: Professional?
Having worked as an electrician for 44 years I have seen just about everything. I have worked as an apprentice, journeyman, foreman, general foreman, super, estimator and project manager. I have had c...
 Charlie Home Improvement 9 4,140 02-25-2019, 02:46 PM
  0 Thread: Advance Planning for Next Christmas
Post: RE: Advance Planning for Next Christmas
crokett™ Wrote: (12-29-2018, 07:03 PM) -- Several years ago I made some candy canes out of 3" Sched 40 PVC.  They are 4' tall.  They have a male threaded connection on the bottom. I don't remember wh...
 Charlie Home Improvement 2 2,159 12-30-2018, 11:38 AM
  0 Thread: Step Ladders
Post: RE: Step Ladders
Watch the date on that Lowes add. It is showing 2016.
 Charlie Home Improvement 29 18,771 11-05-2017, 07:35 PM
  0 Thread: Highland Woodworker
Post: RE: Highland Woodworker
Thanks for posting the link. It was worth watching.
 Charlie Woodworking 3 3,143 11-05-2017, 07:31 PM
  0 Thread: Where can I find a clamp like this?
Post: RE: Where can I find a clamp like this?
Spring loaded broom clamp. sciplus.com
 Charlie Home Improvement 7 4,956 05-24-2017, 06:13 PM
  0 Thread: Wiring 6-20P outlet
Post: RE: Wiring 6-20P outlet
The white wire should be taped black or red. Don't have the code article handy or I would post it.
 Charlie Home Improvement 8 5,838 01-31-2017, 04:35 PM
  0 Thread: Fridge died after moving... any ideas?
Post: RE: Fridge died after moving... any ideas?
Check the defrost timer/ relay
 Charlie Home Improvement 22 12,023 09-16-2016, 08:25 PM
  0 Thread: lattice on deck buckling
Post: Re: lattice on deck buckling
You have it fastened too tightly. When I did my lattice I used a 3/8" drill bit to drill the holes in the lattice. Then used a #8 sheet metal screw with a plastic washer in the center of the 3/8" hole...
 Charlie Home Improvement 4 5,488 02-21-2016, 10:06 AM
  0 Thread: lattice on deck buckling
Post: Re: lattice on deck buckling
If you used pvc or plastic lattice it is expansion and contraction of the product.
 Charlie Home Improvement 4 5,488 02-21-2016, 09:46 AM
  0 Thread: Sub-Panel to in Garage
Post: Re: Sub-Panel to in Garage
[blockquote]DaveHo said:[hr][br][br]Good luck trying to pull 3 #6 & a #10 ground through 30-40ft of 3/4" conduit. If there are any 90 deg bends you can forget about it. Upsize the conduit & ...
 Charlie Home Improvement 5 5,237 02-08-2016, 09:21 PM
  0 Thread: Sub-Panel to in Garage
Post: Re: Sub-Panel to in Garage
[blockquote]JIMB49 said:[hr][br][br]when you think of cost and all it sure seems to be more cost effective to set a new service for the garage and if you are going to make into a shop[br]and if you lo...
 Charlie Home Improvement 5 5,237 02-08-2016, 09:16 PM
  0 Thread: Sub-Panel to in Garage
Post: Re: Sub-Panel to in Garage
Yes Snipe you were correct.
 Charlie Home Improvement 5 5,237 02-08-2016, 07:36 PM
  0 Thread: Sub-Panel to in Garage
Post: Re: Sub-Panel to in Garage
Yes you can get a 40 amp sub. Most panels have a 100 or 125 amp bus rating. By feeding it with a 40 amp breaker would give you a 40 amp sub.
 Charlie Home Improvement 5 5,237 02-07-2016, 04:30 PM
  0 Thread: Sub-Panel to in Garage
Post: Re: Sub-Panel to in Garage
3/4" schedule 40 PVC will handle 4 #6 thhn/thwn conductors.[br]#6 thhn/thwn copper is good for 65 amps at 75 degrees C.[br]I would pull 3 #6 and a #10 ground.[br][br]By the way you do not need 11/2" ...
 Charlie Home Improvement 5 5,237 02-07-2016, 03:39 PM

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