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    In Seattle area is there any code about distance between cooktop and light switch?

    In Seattle area ...is there any code about min. distance between cooktop (electrical range) and light switch or outlet ? Right next to this...
    Thread by: curiousv, Feb 18, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Electrical Forum discussion & Blog
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    How to pigtail wire in a flexible conduit - and gauge should be matching?

    Changing both elements to 3800 watts can solve the problem unless you want to rewire that circuit and breaker upgrade. You are right its 20 amp dp...
    Post by: curiousv, Jan 29, 2021 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    How to pigtail wire in a flexible conduit - and gauge should be matching?

    I just checked behind the wall ..there is a box ...so I will run a new longer wire ..thanks..
    Post by: curiousv, Jan 29, 2021 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    How to pigtail wire in a flexible conduit - and gauge should be matching?

    I have 12 gauge wire coming from wall and its about 4-6 inches short where it has meet on top of tanked heater. Heater also has 12 gauge wire so...
    Thread by: curiousv, Jan 29, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Is it compulsory (code required) to put a union between cold/hot connection and flexible hose?

    This is branford white lowboy water heater and instruction manual says ..one should put union between cold water supply line and blue connector on...
    Thread by: curiousv, Jan 28, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Want to put low boy water heater on drain pan on foam pad

    Thanks guys..I could it ..it was not that tough
    Post by: curiousv, Jan 28, 2021 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Want to put low boy water heater on drain pan on foam pad

    Have set foam pad suggested by @Terry and on top of it metal pan ..but I can not lift this heater myself ..so how do I put it on the pan(pad)...
    Thread by: curiousv, Jan 25, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    What is the best option to convert 10" rough in opening in to 12"?

    Thanks for this suggestion ...but I am wondering if I buy this flange ...do I have to remove existing cast iron flange (as shown in pic above) or...
    Post by: curiousv, Apr 10, 2020 in forum: Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice
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    In kitchen should I go laminate all the way or leave about 40 inches for glue down vinyl sheet ?

    I have same matching laminate but tongue and groove dont match ..(new boards don't match with existing boards) ...but I believe if I can be...
    Post by: curiousv, Mar 8, 2020 in forum: Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice
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    Can a 10-3 gauge wire be in black jacket?

    Please check pics...does not it have to be orange? jacket says 10-3 but color is black so I am confused.... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Thread by: curiousv, Mar 7, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice