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  1. Molo

    Is There A Code Requirement For The Gauge of 6" Round Range Hood Duct?

    Hello, Is there a code requirement for the gauge of 6 inch round range hood duct? Is 30 Gauge allowed by code? Are there reasons not to use 30 gauge? Thanks in Advance
  2. Molo

    Filling Large Drywall Cutouts Around Light Boxes in Ceiling. Is Spray Foam a Fire Hazard?

    For overcut (1 inch gaps) in drywall around metal ceiling light boxes (octagon boxes) is spray foam an acceptable way to seal or is it a fire hazard? Other than tape and joint compound or durabond (don't want to get into it this much) are there better products? Thank you in advance
  3. Molo

    Is This Code Compliant

    This is a good point. I looked at the calculator and will have to gather some info from the individual appliances to complete it. Based on the following info is there a possibility we may be ok or is it obvious that we will have to upgrade to a 200 amp? Currently there is a 100amp panel with a...
  4. Molo

    Is This Code Compliant

    Thank you Wayne, Re. the exterior disconnect. Is that required because there is a subpanel, or is it required for all service upgrades when a new mater pan installed, or is there another reason it's required?
  5. Molo

    Is This Code Compliant

    Hello, We have an existing 100 amp panel that is overloaded. It has a 100 amp breaker in it that is feeding another 100 amp panel, and it has two 50 amp double pole breakers for stoves, and 5-15 and 2- 20 amp single pole breakers. The first panel is within 10 ft of the meter and the sub-panel...
  6. Molo

    Junctions Inside an Active Breaker Panel

    Hello, This question is tangent to one I posted recently. Does code allow for wire nut junctions inside an electric panel that is in use with breakers in it? We want to extend some circuits and use an active panel as a junction box. Thanks in advance for any replys
  7. Molo

    Using Panel as Junction Box To Extend Branch Circuit Wiring to New Panel

    Thanks for the reply. If a 100 amp panel is upgraded to a 200 amp panel and kept in the same location, can the same breakers be used or do they need to be updated to afci (according to code)?
  8. Molo

    Using Panel as Junction Box To Extend Branch Circuit Wiring to New Panel

    Thank you for the reply. Just to confirm: It IS to code to use a breaker panel box that has breakers that are in service also as a junction box to extend branch circuits?
  9. Molo

    Using Panel as Junction Box To Extend Branch Circuit Wiring to New Panel

    Thanks for your reply. The existing panel is in the basement which gets damp and the new panel would be installed in the living space above it.
  10. Molo

    Using Panel as Junction Box To Extend Branch Circuit Wiring to New Panel

    Hello, We are considering installing a new residential panel approximately 8ft from the existing panel. The old panel would become a junction box for multiple circuits to be extended to the new box and all breakers removed. 1. Is it ok to junction the wire for a standard electric...
  11. Molo

    Mystery: Space Heater and TV Turning Off

    Stumped by this report: -An electric space heater and TV were plugged into a power strip. -It was reported that when the TV was turned on the TV turned on briefly and then shut off along with the space heater. -There was no attempt to turn them back on and nothing was reset on the power...
  12. Molo

    Tree Root Prevention In Landscape Drainage Pipes Without Gasket

    Thanks for the reply. It is double-wall ADS brand pipe. Corrugated outside and smooth inside. It does not have gaskets and is not designed for glue (that I know of). It is designed to be pressure fitted but is not considered soil or watertight. In our area freezing can be a problem, so glued...
  13. Molo

    Tree Root Prevention In Landscape Drainage Pipes Without Gasket

    Hello, We are planning a drainage project and want to keep roots out. The pipe we are using is not a glued pipe and does not have a gasket seal. It has a bell and is pressure fitted together, which leaves it vulnerable to root penetration. -Are there products we can use to create a water...
  14. Molo

    Is it against code to place a nat. gas forced air furnace in a plastic pool?

    It is on concrete blocks, but it is still not high enough. It can't go any higher because of the vent pipe height limitations. I know this isn't an electrical question, but I thought it may apply if it were an electric hot water tank.
  15. Molo

    Is it against code to place a nat. gas forced air furnace in a plastic pool?

    As assurance if the sump pump fails, we are considering placing a forced air furnace in a plastic pool or stock tank to protect it from potential water table rise. Is there a code that doesn't allow this? Thank you in advance for any replies
  16. Molo

    Is it necessary to convert to THHN, and if so why?

    Thank you. Is the wire on the inside of MC cable different than THHN? If so, how is it different other than the label? I'm trying to determine if they act differently in wiremold...
  17. Molo

    Is it necessary to convert to THHN, and if so why?

    The question is about adapting from 12-2 MC cable to 800 series Legrand plastic wiremold and if we have to use THHN in the wiremold, and if so why? -This will be done in the attic where the wiremold will be run into from the living space below. -Legrand makes an adapter for this, but 3 wirenuts...
  18. Molo

    What is Safer: Old Wiring With AFCI/GFCI Protection or New Wiring With Standard Breakers

    For those who chose the option of new wiring and standard breakers, is that because AFCI and GFCI are not reliable for mouse/squirrel chewed wiring? Are AFCI/GFCI not reliable?
  19. Molo

    What is Safer: Old Wiring With AFCI/GFCI Protection or New Wiring With Standard Breakers

    Thank you for the reply. If you had to choose one of the choices in the original post which would you consider safer (less risk of fire)?
  20. Molo

    What is Safer: Old Wiring With AFCI/GFCI Protection or New Wiring With Standard Breakers

    This is an informal survey: What is a safer situation (less likely to cause a fire): 1.Old damaged (mouse chewed wiring) with AFCI/GFCI breakers or 2. New Wiring With Standard Breakers
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