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Wtf. Why was my text posted w|o the image?

Id like to move the red wire for the kwh meter shown from before to after the coil. Your thoughts?

I just measured kiln resistance on highest setting. 9.3 ohms makes for 25.8 amps. 26 x 1.25 is 32.5. so a 35 amp breaker. So 25' of 8awg. Thwn, use or any 8 awg?

Oops i meant to post the footage. Measures 25, so lets say 3o to be safe

Im installing another circuit in garage. For a 240vac 26a pottery kiln. When on it will run at full load (26a) for up to 10 hours at a time. I asked what safety factor they used. They said none, that it pulls a full 26a. They recommend a 30a breaker. I have a spare 30 dbl for my panel,so that...

"Your sevice can supply up the value of your main breaker." even if the service drop is rated for less. that's good to know.

I need to know how many amps my service can supply. Im not confident that my main breakers reflect that. Ive asked the power company several times. They wont tell me. Id rather not hire another electrician (yet). Tks, Paul

What else could be wrong? 10-12° difference between vents and return. This season and last. Never tested previously. Last season large copper pipe at condenser was 64°, this season it's 76°. Both tested several times on different days. Never tested previously. yes unit was on cool and fans...

Sherwin-Williams recommends Loxon X as best exterior cinder block paint. Im covering a 30 yo paint job that has held up well. What is best long lasting paintable caulking tube sealant for block, wood, metal, plastic? Do I need to scrap all these mortar seams? Most mortar seams are cracked like...

best paintable caulking to use?

Sherwin Williams recommends Loxon XP

called power company yesterday. they got here in 30 minutes. although they didn't tell us or tell us they were going to cut power. Which i expect they would need to, but it would have been nice to tell us. I looked and saw them working on pole. 30 minutes later it was back on for 10 minutes...

This is in my home and none of my neighbors have this issue. Two of us get power from the same wire coming from one electrical pole. He says he don't have this issue either, but I must consider that maybe he just don't notice. Occasionally (like once or a few times a day) lights flicker and/or...

Im about to paint exterior my cinder block home. Ive painted many interior rooms for the years, but never ext. i have 2700 PSI pressure washer and will use that first. After I will spray walls with vinegar and dish soap. Last it was painted was 1993 and it still looks fine, except its faded. I...

Sherwin-Williams says to use Loxon® XPWaterproofing Masonry Coating-Flat