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    dead outlet mystery

    I'm guessing that the outlet is fed from another outlet upstream. When the cord shorted the load caused a already bad connection to completely sever. You will have to check all of the connections in the outlet boxes until you find the problem. It sounds like it is in a wire nut joint, because...
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    Air Conditioner, Cover or Not?

    Thank you for your replies. I will cover the top with plywood and leave the rest open. Breaker is off in panel. Thanks again, Chuck
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    Air Conditioner, Cover or Not?

    Should you put a winter cover on your condenser unit? I was just looking for the pros and cons? If so what kind? Thank you
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    Natural gas pressure settings

    Paul, I don't know the gas pressure or how or where to check it. What type, or range of gauge to use. I have uploaded some pictures that might be helpful. Thanks, Chuck
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    Natural gas pressure settings

    Thank you, for your responses. I have about 70 degrees rise. but i had to reduce gas pressure significantly. Also changed pulley on the blower to hit motor FLA. so I guess I'll Have to see what it does this winter. Thanks, Chuck
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    how many lights in a circuit as per code

    Per the NEC 210.19 Over current protection devices are supposed to be sized for 125% of continuous current, which means that they are expected to carry continuously 80% of rated current. I made a mistake when I put 70%. The corresponding rule for over-current protection is given in NEC...
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    Natural gas pressure settings

    Maybe I'm not asking the right Question? What is the upper limit in degrees that an A-Coil can safely handle? Thanks, Chuck
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    how many lights in a circuit as per code

    You can load a circuit up to 70% continuous load. The number of lights is really not important as long as you size the circuit accordingly. It works out that way for receptacles also. You have no control over how many things someone will plug in to them you just have to size the breaker and wire...
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    Natural gas pressure settings

    I installed an A-Coil in my old American standard furnace. The A/C worked great for the summer but, I was wondering if I could reduce the gas pressure to reduce the main plenum temperate on my furnace in order to melt the plastic tray that the A-Coil sets in? What is the max temperature that the...
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