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Another GFCI question; sorry!

Ran a three wire #12 AWG (Black, Red, White plus ground) from 20 amp DP breaker to a duplex NEMA 230 volt 15 amp outlet...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by tsanford
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by tsanford

electric range drip pans

Does anybody anywhere make stainless steel drip pans for ordinary range burners? I am pretty sure the answer is no, but...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by donald.girod
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by donald.girod

Inner-tube odor in cellar

Hi, In my old house, over/near the basement sink, there is a distinct, *unmistakable* odor of inner-tube air. It smells...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Tantalust
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by Tantalust

When to get new water heater ?

I have an electric water heater...and just had laminated flooring installed. The water heater is 15 years old. Most peo...
31 comments posted 18yrs
posted by john111111_2654spammenott
31 comments posted 18yrs posted by john111111_2654spammenott

countertop

Do you have an opinion on what countertop material to use for a kitchen remodeling? Considering quartz, granite, or for...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pinedav
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by pinedav

Garden Hose Repair

I have a garden hose that has a tiny leak and sprays a fine stream of water, especially when the nozzle is shut off. Of...
26 comments posted 18yrs
posted by georgesweeney
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by georgesweeney

In-line water filter

I have used this type of filter before and installed them. In the house we now have it would almost take a permit to mo...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Ahozak
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by Ahozak

Which adhesive to re-attach sole of shoe?

The sole of this shoe has come apart. It's a man's outdoor shoe. http://s3.tinypic.com/f5czt0.jpg The rear part...
34 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nothing
34 comments posted 18yrs posted by nothing

Lawn furniture strapping to replace a sling

I have a couple old Samsonite Body Glove chaise lounge chairs (#5410) which originally came with full slide-on slings....
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by waybackNO784SPAM44
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by waybackNO784SPAM44

GFCI Outlet Question ?

Hello, Have put in a GFCI wall outlet type of GFCI breaker in kitchen. The typical type by Leviton. Wired it as a "feed...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rgsros
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by rgsros

Need help with lawn mower

I have a 6 year old White LC210 push mower which has been terrific until now. It has a 6.0 HP B&S Quantum engine that i...
15 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ritpg
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by ritpg

Need help with short in circuit

I have a outdoor light pole that has recently been blowing the circuit breaker when turned on. I replaced the light soc...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by roadrnnr99
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by roadrnnr99

Window repair.

I have insulated windows (Anderson style) installed into a new house five years ago. I do not know the manufacturer. Li...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by peterv666
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by peterv666

Ng price

With oil at record highs what will be the Natural Gas price next winter and in several years.
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Mark_Ransley
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by Mark_Ransley