Recent content by NorthernSparky

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 cannot be covered and needs to remain accessible at all times.

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 reason I said to leave it alone is that once you start changing plugs and such, your...

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 anything either.

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)

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.

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 whole of the job, stuff is so much slower without apprentices to clean and goofer.

I only have 2 months left on my electrical permit, I was working 24 days on 4 days off all winter.

The girl friend keep buying stuff to add to the list. I have a room full of material just staring at me. LOL.

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, windows, furnace and a good foundation were the selling points (and getting it for about...

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.