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Electrical Question: I know that a breaker panel can not be mounted inside a closet as per nec, however can a panel be mounted on the opposite side of the closet? The closet is attached to a hallway, however the only location suitable space for the panel is facing the hallway on the other side of the closet.

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I know that a breaker panel can not be mounted inside a closet as per NEC, however can a panel be mounted on the opposite side of the closet?

The closet is attached to a hallway, however the only location suitable space for the panel is facing the hallway on the other side of the closet.

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  • Jack, from the information you have provided,
    I know that a breaker panel can not be mounted inside a closet as per nec, however can a panel be mounted on the opposite side of the closet?

    the closet is attached to a hallway, however the only location suitable space for the panel is facing the hallway on the other side of the closet.

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    Electrical Question: I bought a tiny one bedroom adorable house built in 1897, half the house is still knob and tube wiring. Someone apparently made an effort to update it with romex, but didnt get very far, the wiring up in the attic is knob & tube, but the wiring coming into the breaker box is new, which seems strange.

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    I bought a tiny one bedroom adorable house built in 1897, half the house is still knob and tube wiring.
    Someone apparently made an effort to update it with romex, but didnt get very far, the wiring up in the Attic is knob & tube, but the wiring coming into the breaker box is new, which seems strange.
    So.
    one fine day a storm came and power went out, when it came back on, it hicupped and stuttered a bit, but came on.
    It was about 10 minutes later that I went to the bathroom, and discovered that a breaker had obviously tripped, and wont turn back on, so I am working through that to find what got fried, and well I am at it I figured I would add a breaker for the furnace.
    It just seems to me that a furnace deserves its own circuit.
    : ) Anyway, digging around through the old school insulation and spider webs is kind of annoying so I figured why try to find and fix whatever happened to the knob and tube, Ill just replace it all.
    So that is what I am doing and of course theres a few issues .
    when they updated what little they did , I dont see any ground wires coming in to the box, and for that matter the box doesnt seem to have a ground bar.
    I have to say I am not sure how to recognize one, lol, theres a neutral bar on the left side , and on the right is in unused bar but I dont see a green screw so that is why I am not sure.
    I find it strange that all four breakers, (small house : ) , are on the right side with a wire connected to the pigtails going up and around to the left side neutral bar.
    Why not just put the breakers on that side, and connect the pigtails right there?

    Anyhoo, all pigtails are covering this unused bar, would that be the ground Bar?

    Theres no ground wires except for the one on the 220 line coming in for the dryer, and strangely, the ground wire is bent straight down after having just come in up from the bottom and doesnt connect anything.
    I have been using the dryer for 4 years now and every time I use it I think about that stupid unconnected ground wire, as well as the lack of any other ground wires.
    I cant dont see any metal conduit anywhere.
    So.
    my question is are,.
    1, why no ground wires?

    2, is the bar on the right side the ground bar with no green screw?

    3, why not put the breakers on the left side for easily connecting the pigtails directly to the neutral bar?

    4, what do I do with my ground wire for the furnace, and the future lines that replace these, connect them to the neutral bar?

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    or to the unused bar on the right side, which btw, is bonded(?

    ) across to the neutral.

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  • Brett, from the information you have provided,
    I bought a tiny one bedroom adorable house built in 1897, half the house is still knob and tube wiring. someone apparently made an effort to update it with romex, but didnt get very far, the wiring up in the attic is knob & tube, but the wiring coming into the breaker box is new, which seems strange. so.. one fine day a storm came and power went out, when it came back on, it hicupped and stuttered a bit, but came on. it was about 10 minutes later that I went to the bathroom, and discovered that a breaker had obviously tripped, and wont turn back on, so im working through that to find what got fried, and well im at it I figured id add a breaker for the furnace. it just seems to me that a furnace deserves its own circuit. 🙂 anyway, digging around through the old school insulation and spider webs is kind of annoying so I figured why try to find and fix whatever happened to the knob and tube, ill just replace it all. so thats what im doing and of course theres a few issues .. when they updated what little they did , I dont see any ground wires coming in to the box, and for that matter the box doesnt seem to have a ground bar. I have to say im not sure how to recognize one, lol, theres a neutral bar on the left side , and on the right is in unused bar but I dont see a green screw so thats why im not sure. I find it strange that all four breakers, (small house 🙂 , are on the right side with a wire connected to the pigtails going up and around to the left side neutral bar. why not just put the breakers on that side, and connect the pigtails right there? anyhoo, all pigtails are covering this unused bar, would that be the ground bar? theres no ground wires except for the one on the 220 line coming in for the dryer, and strangely, the ground wire is bent straight down after having just come in up from the bottom and doesnt connect anything. ive been using the dryer for 4 years now and every time I use it I think about that stupid unconnected ground wire, as well as the lack of any other ground wires. I cant/dont see any metal conduit anywhere. so… my question is/ are,.. 1, why no ground wires? 2, is the bar on the right side the ground bar with no green screw? 3, why not put the breakers on the left side for easily connecting the pigtails directly to the neutral bar? 4, what do I do with my ground wire for the furnace, and the future lines that replace these, connect them to the neutral bar?.. or to the unused bar on the right side, which btw, is bonded(?) across to the neutral.
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    Wire Heater

    Irvin asks:
    Need to change hot water heater 3500watt cant find but a 38000watt.
    It is on a 20amp breaker.
    Can I change heater without up grading wires or breaker.

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    Need to change hot water heater 3500watt cant find but a 38000watt.
    It is on a 20amp breaker.
    Can I change heater without up grading wires or breaker.

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    I only used it for Christmas lights & am not using it now.
    I was told by my daugher that it is a fire hazard.
    thank you

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    I have an outside plug on my deck the cover came off a few years ago & the plug worked but last year it quit working (I cant get a plug in it) Is it a fire hazzard?

    I only used it for Christmas lights & am not using it now.
    I was told by my daugher that it is a fire hazard.
    thank you

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    Wiring a Wall Outlet

    Electrical Question: The power in my living room doesn?t work but it works everywhere else in the house. My mom got shocked the other day from one of the outlets, i don?t know if the circuit is broken or is the fuse is blown.

    Lost Part Power Wall Outlet

    Bibha asks:
    the power in my living room doesn?t work but it works everywhere else in the house.
    My mom got shocked the other day from one of the outlets, I don?t know if the circuit is broken or is the fuse is blown.
    I checked the power panel and all the switches buttons on them say that they?re on.

    Additional Comments: The website looks really nice and organized. Easy to navigate!

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    Lost Part Power a Wall Outlet

    Application: Lost Part Power a Wall Outlet.
    Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor, or Certified Electrician.
    Electrical Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, Voltage Tester, and appropriate Safety Gear.
    Estimated Time: Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
    Electrical Safety: Identify the electrical power source to the Wall Outlet, turn it OFF and Tag with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
    Electrical Wiring Parts and Materials: Electrical parts and materials for the Wall Outlet should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
    Electrical Codes and Inspections: Installing or changing home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes as adopted in your specific area of Canada. A permit and inspections may also be required.

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  • Bibha, from the information you have provided,
    Hi, the power in my living room doesn?t work but it works everywhere else in the house. my mom got shocked the other day from one of the outlets, I don?t know if the circuit is broken or is the fuse is blown. I checked the power panel and all the switches/buttons on them say that they?re on.
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    Electrical Question: Hello,
    while my husband was drilling into the wall, he hit something that caused a loud pop, smoke and a spark. When we cut open the wall.

    Wire Outlet

    Maribel asks:
    Hello,
    While my husband was drilling into the wall, he hit something that caused a loud pop, smoke and a spark.
    When we cut open the wall.
    We realized he drilled through the sheath of the electrical wiring.
    It caused our appliances outlets to lose power.
    He flipped the breaker back on and everything appeared to be working.
    We inspected the electrical wiring and they appear to be okay.
    The only damage is to the part covering the wires.
    We are trying to determine whether it will be safe to wrap up and re seal the wall or if we would need to hire an electrician to cut the wires and create new connections.
    I hope that makes sense.
    Thank you.

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    Wire a Outlet

    Application: Wire a Outlet.
    Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor, or Certified Electrician.
    Electrical Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, Voltage Tester, and appropriate Safety Gear.
    Estimated Time: Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
    Electrical Safety: Identify the electrical power source to the Outlet, turn it OFF and Tag with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
    Electrical Wiring Parts and Materials: Electrical parts and materials for the Outlet should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
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  • Maribel, from the information you have provided,
    Hello,
    while my husband was drilling into the wall, he hit something that caused a loud pop, smoke and a spark. when we cut open the wall. we realized he drilled through the sheath of the electrical wiring. it caused our appliances/outlets to lose power. he flipped the breaker back on and everything appeared to be working. we inspected the electrical wiring and they appear to be okay. the only damage is to the part covering the wires. we are trying to determine whether it will be safe to wrap up and re-seal the wall or if we would need to hire an electrician to cut the wires and create new connections. I hope that makes sense. thank you.
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    Install EV Charger Outlet

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    Electrical Question: Do you know of a replacement ballast for a flourescent light. T12, 2 bulb,.

    Wire Fluorescent Light

    Frank asks:
    Do you know of a replacement ballast for a flourescent light.T12, 2 bulb,.old ballast was Advance, 120 v 60 HZ, 40 W, Model HB 234 tp

    I cant find this ballast and dont know if there is a replacement.can you help.thanks.fh

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    Wire a Fluorescent Light

    Application: Wire a Fluorescent Light.
    Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor, or Certified Electrician.
    Electrical Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, Voltage Tester, and appropriate Safety Gear.
    Estimated Time: Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
    Electrical Safety: Identify the electrical power source to the Fluorescent Light, turn it OFF and Tag with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
    Electrical Wiring Parts and Materials: Electrical parts and materials for the Fluorescent Light should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
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  • Frank, from the information you have provided,
    Do you know of a replacement ballast for a flourescent light…t12, 2 bulb,…old ballast was advance, 120 v 60 hz, 40 w, model hb-234-tp

    i cant find this ballast and dont know if there is a replacement…can you help…thanks….fh

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