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40 amp range into 50 amp plug
I have an existing 220v 50 amp plug in my garage just bought a new 40 amp
Range, would like to plug in range in garage just till after thanksgiving
Then will replace aa cooktop with it in kitchen can ...
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How to clean these white stains from my grout?
I've tried a lot of products, non seems to work, these are the pictures of what I see:
http://imgur.com/a/AUZNx
The normal color is grey, however some white stains appeared in some of them, they ...
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7mm stack height hinge for UK wooden window frame?
The house was built in the early 80's and I can't find the right hinge I need, does anyone know where I can get one?
The window is side swung, the handle is on the left and the hinge is on the right.
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Why does my electrical panel have a separate insert?
I changed out a bad circuit breaker for the first time today. When I went to remove the (Siemens) front plate, I noticed that the metal surrounding the circuit breakers is a different piece from the ...
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If you reduce a 8“ duct to 6” just before a register boot, does it produce more force through the opening?
I figure this is probably true if there was nowhere else for the pressure to go, at least in terms of water. Is this true for air pressure even considering there are other paths for the air to move ...
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The power company replaced the house meter yesterday and my refrigerator is not working today
Electric meter was changes out yesterday and today my refrigerator stopped working.. Any help would be appreciated.
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How can I mount outlets securely where drywall was cut from around outlet ears?
My contractor's worker (son) cutout the drywall from around the outlet ears on my receptacles in each room. Apparently, he didn't know what he was doing... Now my outlets are loose in the wall. If I ...
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Can I convert an existing lp gas fireplace to a lp direct vent? And how?
I have an LP gas gas insert which I suspect was added to an original wood burning fireplace. Can I replace the entire freestanding unit with a new one which is either direct vent or pellet? These are ...
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Can I split a 208/120V 3-phase circuit into 3 separate 120V circuits and keep the shared neutral?
I have a 208/120V 3 phase circuit currently feeding an outlet for a drill press. I would like to change this to 3 separate branch circuits for lighting. Can I keep the shared neutral? I plan on ...
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Where can I find load ratings for two-by lumber laid flat?
How much load can a 2x4, 2x6, and 2x8 each hold is laying horizontally, yet turned on it's side? We have found numbers for wood turned upright, but it wasn't what we were looking for.
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Undead tree haunting sewer line
My sewer service line backs up about once or twice a year. When the plumber comes to unblock it, he finds tree roots in the line. The thing is, the only tree that has grown over the line was cut ...
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When I run a device with a 15 amp motor, why doesn't the 15 amp breaker trip when I flip on a light on the same circuit?
If I turn on a light bulb while running a 15 amp saw, the breaker is likely to not trip despite pulling more than 15 amps (eg. 15.54 amps is being pulled with a 60 watt bulb).
One of three things is ...
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Best method for rear venting a microwave on an interior wall?
I am installing a new over-range microwave in my kitchen and would like to vent to the outside rather than recirculate. It will be mounted to an interior wall, so I either have to go up or down. ...
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No power to furnace
My furnace wouldn't come on after changing the transformer. I have power to the transformer & motherboard, I checked with a power meter. I noticed the limit reset switch is unassembled. My ...
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how common are “burned outlets” that are old?
We just bought a house that was built in 1941.
There are a few exterior outlets near the base of the house (for outdoor tools) that do not work. I have tested them with a multimeter and there is no ...
