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Master Plumber Mark. I was just discussing the idea of putting an 80 gallon tank in instead of two smaller tanks. I think I am going with that plan. SewerRatz. Thanks for the info. hj. Thanks for the advise but I can get an 80 gallon tank with a Life Time Warranty for $599. That is $175...

The house is new construction approximately 2250 sq. ft. There is no gas so the water heaters have to be electric.It has two bathrooms. Three adults will be living in it. One bath has a walk in shower and whirlpool tub (55 gal) with heater and one with regular shower and tub combo. Both baths...

Thanks for the replys, especially from Furd. I think I will do as Jadnashua suggest and get the 240volt heaters and run each on it's own 20 amp circuit. Earl

I'm sorry. I did not mean to say 2 seperate 15 amp circuits. I meant to say 2 seperate 20 amp circuits. Thanks. Earl

I plan on installing wall heaters in two bathrooms. They have two kind that I am looking at. Heater (1) specs are 120 volt, 15 amps, 1800 watts with wire size 12 AWG. Heater (2) specs are 240 volt, 8.40 amps, 2000 watts with 14 AWG wire. Both heaters are the same price. I will be running 12 AWG...

Thanks ActionDave. That is what I thought. Earl

Is it correct that you do not count the wires from the fixture (in this case a light) when calculating the size box needed. Thanks. Earl

I have a covered porch and will be installing two fans on it. I would really like to put the switches on the exterrior side of the wall by the door rather then on the interrior side. Can I use the same boxes and switches as you would on the inside or do I need to put some type of exterrior...

Thanks Billy Bob. Earl

Is it OK if the tab on the box where the wire goes in breaks completely off or does it have to be on to act as a clamp. Thanks. Earl

Thanks guys for the information and suggestions. Earl

The Black & Decker book on home wiring says that a living room should have two 20-amp dedicated circuits. Can I use one circuit for lights and one for outlets or do you split them and put some outlets and some lights on each one. Thanks.

Is it o.k. to have the panel box mounted on the inside of a walk in closet? Thanks. Earl

Thanks Drick and Speedbump for the replies. I think I will get a pump guy out there. Thanks again. Earl

I just bought a piece of land that has a well on it. There is no pump on it though. It is just a pipe in the ground (1 1/2" I think) and a 1" pipe inside that. I don't know how deep it is but I think it's at least 200'. It looks like the water comes up at least a couple of feet from the top of...