Questions tagged [breaker]
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Is there a lifetime failure count for a breaker?
I have an external cutoff for my air conditioner that has two physical fuses (TR-50's, time delay 50 amps) outside. This is between the condenser unit and the main power panel, where it is protected by a 50 amp circuit breaker.
An electrician is…
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What are the differences between SDS, SDS Plus, and SDS Max drills?
Basically I had to use a breaker last weekend, it was clear I did not need the “heavy duty” as I did not have 6” of solid concrete, but the descriptions of the other options confused me.
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Can i run my cables from the outside box to the inside breaker box through 2x4 studs?
I am turning our carport into a living room and we have a 100amp breaker box outside that feeds power into the breaker box on the inside of our house. the conduit is going to be in the way of the wall frame. is it ok by code to run that cable…
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How do I replace a GFCI receptacle in my bathroom?
we're remodeling our bathroom and were simply looking to switch out 20 year old light almond outlets and light switches for white. While I thought this would be easy I've run into a problem with the outlet by the sink. I'm no electrician, but I do…
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