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• Posted in thread: Splice Repair Inside Conduit on 07-09-2012 at 06:01 AM
  The splice inside the pipe is a no no. Any splice or connection has to have an access point. If
  its a long run that you don't wanna buy new wire to pull out can always add a weather proof box
  but this...

• Posted in thread: Old ungrounded two-prong outlets on 07-09-2012 at 05:48 AM
  If you are going to install GFCI, just know they are for protecting that plug and all devices
  down the line. If you put more than 1 GFCI on a circuit they are going to trip off each other.
  The only re...

• Posted in thread: Old ungrounded two-prong outlets on 07-08-2012 at 08:27 PM
  I would just leave the whole system alone, especially if you have no plans on keeping the
  house. The dozen or so receptacles that were replaced, are not hurting anything, they are just
  not doing anyth...

• Posted in thread: Keeping motivated during a renovation while living in it. on 06-19-2012 at 12:10 AM
  Lol, she cooks and cleans on top of her full time job. She just got a little excited about the
  new house. I am gonna wait on trading her in for a younger model (she is still in her 20's)

• Posted in thread: Keeping motivated during a renovation while living in it. on 06-18-2012 at 10:35 PM
  I am going to go and sit by a lake for the next 3 weeks, write a list and prioritize (there
  will also be beer and fishing). Hopefully come back with a better perspective. Think I am just
  burnt out.

• Posted in thread: Keeping motivated during a renovation while living in it. on 06-18-2012 at 05:36 AM
  I told her to stop buying stuff, left out the storage unit bit though... don't wanna poke the
  bear too hard with a stick (my couch isn't as comfortable as my bed). Yeah I gotta stop
  thinking about the...

• Posted in thread: Keeping motivated during a renovation while living in it. on 06-17-2012 at 10:03 PM
  I only have 2 months left on my electrical permit, I was working 24 days on 4 days off all
  winter.

• Posted in thread: Keeping motivated during a renovation while living in it. on 06-17-2012 at 10:02 PM
  The girl friend keep buying stuff to add to the list. I have a room full of material just
  staring at me. LOL.

• Posted in thread: Keeping motivated during a renovation while living in it. on 06-17-2012 at 06:25 PM
  Hello all, New to the forum. About a year and a half ago me and my long term girlfriend bought
  an old rental property. The house is a 2 bedroom 1 bath bungalow with a basement. New roof
  windows, windo...

• Posted in thread: My Introduction. on 06-17-2012 at 05:52 PM
  Hello all, My name is Matthew. I have been in the trades for 5 years now (I am an electrician).
  I am currently undertaking my first home renovation.