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I have a detached garage built in 1985.

It has exposed NM-B cable vertically between 2 x 4 studs.


Nowadays you cannot have exposed NB-B cable; it must be protected.

Does anyone know in...

I'll be using a 100 amp CB.

In a much earlier thread JW advised me that this is the correct wire size, which is what I had already bought.
THHN, copper, #3. It's difficult to read the dot-matrix...

For convenience I'm installing a 100 amp subpanel within one foot of the main panel, which is 200 amps.

NO new circuits are being added; only moved from main panel to subpanel.

Three THHN #3...

Is it legal to run NM-B cable (#10 solid, 3-wire + G), with sheath, right through a main CB panel?


After going through the panel, the NM-B cable will go through about 8-inches of EMT or PVC to a...

I've been doing what you do for 25 years. No problem wearing out a CB.

If we go away for one night or more the water heater CB goes off.

Also, the well pump is turned off, although it has its...

My well pump pressure switch is a Square D, 30 to 50 psi.

I've changed it about three times over the last 20 years or so.

In addition, I had a High Pressure Safety Cutoff Switch installed....

I know the fuse would only blow measuring current.

I just wondered if the fuses put into leads were fasting acting than the ones inside the meters.

Since almost all quality meters have internal...

Thanks JW. I had planned on using #3 copper to the subpanel.


BTW, JW, I found your recent article on multimeters electrifying.

My multimeter is CAT III for 1000 volts, and CAT IV for 600...

I would like to know the maximum CB size I can use in a SubPanel.

My main panel supplies little information. Just the name, catalog number, etc., along with an area for listing what the CBs are...

JW: The Reliance X-Series is new. You can see them on the Reliance site. These panels switch the neutrals also.

See:
http://www.reliancecontrols.com/Products.aspx?pl=x_series&c=&f=


I know...

JW: Thanks for the reply.

I did read your text above with the underling, etc., in previous posts.

I'm convinced that my Generac XG7000E will have to remain bonded and run as an SDS.

However,...

There is much confusion regarding connecting a portable generator to a service panel. I’d like some expert advice on doing this safely and legally.

I ordered a Generac XG7000E from Home Depot. It...