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Past County electrical inspector, hold St. of Colorado Master license, will try to answer any electrical question with Code related answers.
Experience in the area
State of Colorado Master Electrician. Past County Electricial Inspector (15 years)
What do you like about this subject?
Electricity is a dangerous thing, so knowing all about the safety aspects of it is necessary to do any work with it.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Many lives could be saved each year if outlets are GFCI protected. Outside outlets, bath & kitchen, as well as garage and crawlspace outlets should have this type of protection. Remember GFCI (Good Friend, Cool Idea)
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Nikoli Tesla invented the modern day electrical system, after a long fight with Thomas Edison. Edison wanted direct current, Tesla wanted alternating current. Tesla also invented the electric motor, and sold the idea to Westinghouse. Tesla lived for a while in Colorado Springs, Co.
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| Philip | 09/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | great follow up--did decide to hire an ..... |
| Jeff | 08/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you ery much for your help ..... |
| Tracy | 08/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| paula | 08/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Mark | 08/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! That's exactly the way I have ..... |
Recent Answers from Rick Miell
2009-08-14 wrong breaker size:
Hi KC. If you feel comfortable opening the panel, you can check the wire size coming from the breakers. If the wire size is #12, the maximum breaker size is 20amp. If a circuit has #14 wire in it
2009-08-14 service panel:
Hi KC. If your main device is rated 100amps, then that is what your service is rated. While true that if all loads were on and pulling the maximum at the same time, the main would trip, this rarely
2009-08-14 Upgrading electrical service:
Hi Jeff. The statement about there being no true 300 amp service is correct, because there is no equipment rated only 300 amps. You have to install 400amp equipment and reduce the overcurrent device
2009-08-13 question-01:
Hi Ibrahim. I'm not familiar with the electric power system or requirements in your part of the world (Maldives), so I don't think I will be able to answer your question. Perhaps there is a local
2009-08-13 30 amp rv temporary hook-up.:
Hi Philip. The only thing I can tell from your photo is that the flat copper band located on the neutral buss needs to be secured to the enclosure using the green screw located adjacent to the neutral
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