fartness (banned)Donald Trump 2016 join:2003-03-25 Look Outside 1 edit |
fartness (banned)
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2014-Nov-16 1:57 pm
Re: [Electrical] Outlet questionBecause of code, we discussed we will wait until my breaker is changed to add outlets. I had some two prongs changed to three prong outlets and some other minor electrical work done. I forgot to get one done on my enclosed porch that is dry. Does that need a GFCI or is a standard 3 prong outlet sufficient? Right now it's just a standard two prong outlet. I usually plug an extension cord into it that I run outside for landscaping (ie. leaf blower, hedge trimmers, etc), then I unplug it when I'm done.
EDIT: Also are the old breaker boxes worth any scrap metal? I will have some other things to scrap when I get my kitchen done. |
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Re: [Electrical] Re: Outlet questionsaid by nunya:you don't have that magical utility company where the linemen ride unicorns that fart rainbows and fix everything up to the kitchen sink. [/bquote : Nothing magical about a company that doesn't try to escape their primary and only function of supplying electrical power to customers. A reasonable person would conclude that this would be the point where the Electrical Utility meters the amount of electricity the customer uses which would be the meter mounted on a meter base attached to the home or business.
Just because regulators in some states don't protect customers from the abuse of utilities doesn't make that practice universal across the entire country. To infer that is really an attack on states that don't allow it. |
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robbin Mod join:2000-09-21 Leander, TX |
to fartness
Re: [Electrical] Outlet questionsaid by fartness: forgot to get one done on my enclosed porch that is dry. Does that need a GFCI or is a standard 3 prong outlet sufficient? ... I usually plug an extension cord into it that I run outside for landscaping (ie. leaf blower, hedge trimmers, etc) Change the two prong on your enclosed porch to GFCI. I believe it may be required by code but regardless due to your usage you should have a GFCI on it. |
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to lawsoncl
Re: [Electrical] Re: Outlet questionIt wasn't enforced here, and we had Aluminum service cable ran across the basement for the Dryer. I've since replaced it with Copper. |
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fartness (banned)Donald Trump 2016 join:2003-03-25 Look Outside |
fartness (banned)
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2014-Nov-16 4:39 pm
Re: [Electrical] Outlet questionRather than start another similar thread, I have these flood lights that are 150W each. Can I use them in my garage in lieu of a standard size 100W light bulb? They were in my security light but I got a new LED security light. |
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said by fartness:Can I use them in my garage in lieu of a standard size 100W light bulb? Is the socket you want to use rated for a 150 Watt Bulb? Otherwise apply power and adjust for minimum smoke. |
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fartness (banned)Donald Trump 2016 join:2003-03-25 Look Outside |
fartness (banned)
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2014-Nov-16 6:17 pm
Not sure, are they marked? I just bought them at Home Depot a couple months ago. It was the only ones they sold. Also has an outlet on it too. Pull string variety. » m.homedepot.com/p/Levito ··· 0357030/ |
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to fartness
Google says:
Leviton R60-09726-00C
Terminals accept up to No. 12 conductors Fits either 3-1/4" or 4" standard outlet boxes Complete with 3' pull cord and mounting screws Medium base Porcelain UL listed 250 watt, 125 volt lampholder 15 amp, 125 volt outlet Grounded outlet Item Package Quantity: 1 |
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fartness (banned)Donald Trump 2016 join:2003-03-25 Look Outside |
fartness (banned)
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2014-Nov-16 6:48 pm
So I can use 150W, correct? |
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sk1939 Premium Member join:2010-10-23 Frederick, MD |
sk1939
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2014-Nov-16 7:05 pm
Yes, just be aware you will have a very narrow area of illumination since those are basically spot lights. |
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to fartness
lol did you pull a permit to install them? |
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sk1939 Premium Member join:2010-10-23 Frederick, MD |
sk1939
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2014-Nov-16 8:55 pm
Shouldn't be necessary depending on the location, I've only heard that requirement come from New England. |
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