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  • External vent cover extending out and with electrical wiring - is this an issue?

    Hello, we recently moved into a new house and wanted to know if this is up to code For our duct work for bathroom ventilation. See photo here: https://i.imgur.com/mDwh5wN.jpg Basically, we have a hole in the side of the wall, which is where the basement bathroom exhaust fan vents out to the outside....

    • Noovy7
    • Mar 7th, 2022 3:09 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Burnt outlet. Just replace? Aluminum wiring

    So my outlet has a burning fish smell. So I opened it up and this is what I found. It's the original outlet and wiring is aluminum. Was using an electric kettle on it. Can I just replace it with https://www.homedepot.ca/product/leviton-co-alr-receptacle-ivory/1000105606 or is there ...

    • Oni-kun
    • Mar 7th, 2022 10:19 am
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Electrical wiring through insulated attic

    Hello guys, I'm trying to add a single pot light to existing light fixture. I've never done this before. I've looked in the internet and figured out that I need to wire toward the rafters along the side of the joist and go through joists (drill in the middle). Please correct me if I'm wrong. One que...

    • vahk33
    • Jan 18th, 2022 10:57 am
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Question about electrical wiring in 4 gang box for light switches

    I'm trying to replace some light switches in a 4 gang box in my dining room. The wiring in this box is pretty complicated, and I'm trying to figure out how this works. (The work was done by a licensed electrician and ESA inspected, so I assume it is all correct/to ...

    • SleepAddict
    • Jan 2nd, 2022 11:42 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Changing Switch to Smart Switch ( Wiring Help)

    Hi There! I am trying to change a regular switch to smart switch. I know the best advice is to contact an electrician but I am hoping this could be something I can try with some guidance and following safe connecting practice. I am looking to get help and advice on on rewiring my current 3 grey/blac...

    • hashjax
    • Dec 27th, 2021 3:15 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Smart Thermostat Query with wiring image

    I have the wiring shown in the attached image. As you can see I have no C wire, do I have to run a C wire to my furnace with this current setup?TIA

    • kaddu747
    • Dec 27th, 2021 2:48 am
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Aluminum wiring and ESA certification

    Home insurance company is asking for ESA certification of the aluminum wiring in my house. How much is the certification? Who will perform the inspection?All outlets and connections are properly connected with ALU/Co devices or sealed with anti-oxidant paste.

    • congeestar
    • Dec 10th, 2021 6:27 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Infinity Furnace: Can I use ABCD wiring in conjunction with R & G wire?

    I have an Infinity Furnace with ABCD wired communicating thermostat. I also have a VanEE HRV that wants to call fan on the furnace when it runs. Can I connect HRV to R and G on the furnace while also connecting ABCD wiring to thermostat?

    • ngold
    • Nov 21st, 2021 8:01 am
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Help with wiring house for ethernet

    Hey - recently purchased my first home in the GVA and doing some renos, so wanted to take the opportunity to wire up part of the house with ethernet. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the different cabling choices, so wanted to see if someone here could point me in the right direction. Is CAT6 th...

    • beancounter6
    • Oct 23rd, 2021 11:18 am
    • Forum: Computers & Electronics

  • Garage heater wiring question

    Hello RFD folks I want to install a 240v garage ceiling heater to maintain a consistent but relatively low temp... Say 5deg. These heaters have a fan that pushes the warm air downwards. Ideally, the fan should continue running for some time after the heating element turns off so the residual heat is...

    • samster125
    • Oct 20th, 2021 10:00 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Led pot light wiring

    I have LED pot lights. I have bought a conversion kit to convert to pendant lights. See here: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/westinghouse-recessed-light-converter-for-pendant-or-light-fixtures/1000831831 I need to connect the two wires coming from the junction and not sure whether the wires connec...

    • gomyone
    • Oct 17th, 2021 2:00 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Outdoor wiring - Electrical Code

    Is armored cable allowed to be installed outdoors or do I need to run conduit?Are Waterproof electrical boxes meant to be completely sealed as the one I bought water can seep through where the wires would go in? Should I ensure water can come out the bottom of the box?

    • buysellbuy
    • Oct 13th, 2021 7:51 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Three-Way Switch Wiring - Smart Switch Install

    ... don't think this one has a neutral wire, but I'm having a hard time figuring out what it's doing; I think it's an older method of three-way switch wiring that isn't recommended (or is against) the code anymore. https://i.imgur.com/k151MA4.jpg This is how the switch is wired (ignore the labels; ...

    • zrepiV
    • Oct 12th, 2021 2:32 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • [Amazon.ca] Video Doorbell Wired (existing doorbell wiring required) - $59.99(25% OFF)

    Doorbell Only,Note: In order to store video for later review or to view anything on the camera that isn't "live" - you will need to purchase a ring subscription - either monthly or yearly

    • jambest
    • Aug 29th, 2021 4:37 am
    • Forum: Expired Hot Deals

  • Smart Thermostat Wiring Help

    I just moved to a new house and I am trying to install a smart thermostat, but I am going crazy trying to get it to work. When I match the existing wiring to what is shown on the old thermostat, the ac no longer works. I opened the furnace to see how it was wired and it got me even more confused ...

    • Mar16M
    • Aug 26th, 2021 10:01 am
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Aluminum Wiring

    I'm in the process of closing on a 1970s bungalow that has aluminium wiring. It's an investment property and will be a rental. My insurance company doesn't like aluminium and they're giving me time to bring it up to current standards. From a safety point of ...

    • treva84
    • Aug 18th, 2021 2:37 pm
    • Forum: Real Estate

  • Electrical wiring in insulated attic

    Hello guys, I’m trying to add some IC rated LED recessed lights on the ceiling. Need to run some wires in the attic for these lights. My question is, where should I put these wires? 1. under the insulation next to the ceiling drywall? 2. In between the insulation? 3. Above the insulation? 4. Or it d...

    • ftaman99
    • Aug 8th, 2021 3:00 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Ethernet Wiring Services in Vancouver? Just need to repair or find out what's wrong.

    ... don't really categorize this service under anything, or at least they don't tag service professionals or electricians as being able to do ethernet wiring. So my first question is if anyone has recommendations for ethernet wiring repair in Vancouver (specifically Burnaby) that could see what is ...

    • Whoaness
    • Jun 21st, 2021 6:46 pm
    • Forum: Computers & Electronics

  • Help with whole house ventilation fan wiring (Alberta)

    ... does not come on. There is also another switch upstairs that controls the fan but is overridden by the main switch. I had a look at the furnace wiring and found this pair of wires not connected to anything. tested these for voltage and get nothing, switch on or off. I believe these should be ...

    • kent1
    • Jun 12th, 2021 6:25 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Help Wiring a Switch with 2 black wires and one white

    Hi, can some one help out with this switch. We bought an older home and I’m trying to replace this switch with a TP-link Kasa switch (HS200), but when I opened I see there three wires going to the switch, 2 blacks and two whites... F111BE24-5FE5-4534-BEDA-3B02F8CBC9D2.jpeg 4125D611-5923-459D-A1ED-5E...

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