Search results

House Repair Talk

Help Support House Repair Talk:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
  1. N

    Wiring DW and Disposal

    Thanks Petey and Andy, I like your suggestions. Two more things. A. Does this need GFCI? I will be using a dedicated 20 AMP circuit, that is dedicated exclusively for both the disposal and the dish washer together. B. Due to the framing of the window above the sink, there...
  2. N

    Main to sub (main lug) panel wiring

    I figured out the answer to the second question (answer = B), but I still have some questions about the first question in terms of ground wire gauge. Thanks in advance.
  3. N

    Main to sub (main lug) panel wiring

    I have a full 100 AMP main, installed a main lug fed by a 60AMP breaker on the main. Between the main and main lug I have NM 6-3 WG copper. I did not use conduit or an offset conduit, but rather 1" DIA. clamps and less than 6" length of NM 6-3 between the main and main lug. The gound wire on...
  4. N

    MR16? Worth the price?

    Best light meaning white light, full spectrum of colors and at the right temperature (3000 or so Kelvin). In other words, are there any benefits of MR16 to normal halogen other than of course power consumption? Thanks again.
  5. N

    Panel Mounting Question

    Are there any guidelines for subpanel mounting that one should take note of? It will be in the basement, and there is no more room to mount the subpanel on the same backing that the main is attached to. 1. Height and distance from windows. 2. Substrate to be mounted to (I have seen...
  6. N

    Wiring DW and Disposal

    Any suggestions on wiring the dishwasher and disposal on the same 20 amp circuit under the sink? I have heard that it is ideal to put a switch in the sink cabinet independently controlling the dishwasher and disposal. If this is true, I need a suggestion for getting the wire (BX cable) to...
  7. N

    MR16? Worth the price?

    I have heard that the MR16 low voltage cans produce the best light. Anyone find this to be true, and if so, worth the extra price compared to normal halogen? Your thoughts are welcomed.
Back
Top