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  1. Jul 22, 2012 at 11:54 AM
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    :thumbsup: thanks Squishy
     
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  2. Jul 22, 2012 at 12:08 PM
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    Ditto... That, and it can function as a "Joe Homeowner" lockout.
    When working on the circuit, slip the hoop over the handles and it'll prevent the wife from energizing it.

    Commercial electrical requires a physical lock and tag warning that the circuit is being worked on.
     
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  3. Jul 22, 2012 at 12:15 PM
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    Or prevent the BOY FRIEND from energizing it :cool:
     
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  4. Jul 22, 2012 at 12:20 PM
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    True true....


    My wife used to build seeker heads for the Sidewinder missile.
    Today, she wouldn't be able to pick up a soldering iron without getting burned.
     
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  5. Jul 22, 2012 at 12:23 PM
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    Yeah, You see those a lot in commercial applications... IE. essential services like fire pumps or emergency phone systems.
     
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  6. Jul 23, 2012 at 1:34 PM
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    Ok thanks guys I had to ask! Guess I'll run a new wire in there. Not a stranger to plastering so it won't be that bad.
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2012 at 11:08 AM
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    I kind of have a dumb question. What makes, say an extension cord ok for outdoor use? What's the difference between one for outdoor use, and one only for indoor?
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM
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    The insulation on the outdoor should be more durable to better protect from the elements. Also might have some resistance to oil and such.
     
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  9. Dec 4, 2012 at 11:25 AM
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  10. Dec 4, 2012 at 11:27 AM
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    That makes sense. Thanks.
     
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    And a "hickey" actually IS a tool ;)
     
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    and don't fall for "chin nuts" :)
     
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  13. Dec 4, 2012 at 7:49 PM
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    ...and always keep a bucket near by to catch the volt drop.
     
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    Alright gents
    Looking to do a box upgrade from 100amp to 250amp this spring(2013). Looking for a solid reliable electrician to do this along with the other options I want to include in this upgrade. Located in the Denver area. PM me if you, or if you know someone that you would recommend here in Denver to do this work. My plan is to take 3 bids and weigh the options. Here is what I am looking to do:

    250amp box
    Sub-panel in the Garage with additional outlets and 220v outlet
    Exterior LED can lights under eves for security. Wired back to a timer switch
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    House was built in the 60's so original wiring is AL. I had an Alumiconn fix done when I bought but would like to pull back major rooms (I.E. Kitchen, bathrooms) in copper to box. Need some opinions on this. Is it really needed? How bad is AL wiring really?

    This is all I have considered so far. Shoot some holes in my plans and let me know what or what not I should really do. It is not something I can do myself but do not want to get screwed with the price. Based on the above work what am I looking at spending?

    Thanks in advance for the info.!
     
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    aluminum's expansion coefficient is higher than copper's. expands under load and contracts when the load is turned off. this can cause loose connections and arcing which can cause in a fire.

    this is a receptacle that I took out of a garage about a year ago
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    Yeap got that part hence the Alumiconn fix prior to purchase. So far has been legit. Are you familiar with this? As electricians is this a decent fix or really just a band aid and I should consider re-wiring the entire house?

    http://www.alcopstore.com/

    Was that an AL rated outlet? It does not appear to be but I am no expert.
     
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    I want to run a wire from the truck battery to a trailer battery to charge it while I am driving. It will go through a switch and rely.

    What gauge wire do you recommend?

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    Rewire.

    The connectors look like a fair band-aid to replace wire nuts, but it's not going to take care of the receptacles and other connections.

    Fair band-aid? If the screws loosen, you're back to the original problem.
     
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  19. Dec 4, 2012 at 8:41 PM
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    Fixed that for you.

    High current calls for a contactor, not just a simple relay.
    Standard automotive relays are generally only 30-40 amps, meaning they should be fused at 25-30a and not run continuous at more than 20-25a.

    Your charge current COULD exceed that.... up to the output of the alternator sounds right, but it's not.
    If the battery is very low, when you hit the switch to engage it, it's going to yank some major current from the truck's battery... that inrush current could be a couple of hundred amps and it could remain fairly high for a while.

    There are battery isolation circuits built for slide-in campers that automatically charge when the truck is running, but limit the charge current to safe levels.
    I'd run one of those with either 2ga or single ought "0" due to the length of the run to the trailer.

    Don't forget... your ground needs to be the same size as your hot, and yes, you can use the frame, but tie the frame to the truck's battery in the engine compartment.
     
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    I wire/rewire houses for a living, I've seen dozens of near disasters because of aluminum wire.
    The receptacle was not rated for AL, to the best of my knowledge no new receptacles or switches are rated for AL.
     
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