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Steam Humidifier Interlock to Furnace - Wiring Advice

Looking for some advice on how my setup should be wired up. I've been pouring over wiring diagrams but looking for a second pair of eyes to make sure I don't burn out the circuit boards. Setup: Ecobee 3 Thermostat - 5 wires - Runs back to the furnace and is hooked ...

Assistance wiring new dimmer switch

... to get some advice on installing a new dimmer switch to replace an existing wall switch. I have two options and was hoping to get suggestions on wiring both. I've wired one z-wave switch before and if I recall I had to tag a neutral wire to the neutral wires capped in the back of the junction ...

Ethernet wiring question

Quick question: Can I send two Ethernet cables down the left and right channels here? https://i.postimg.cc/qzdmfcCR/20200802-201949.jpg (Picture of my ceiling) I'm moving thing around in my basement and unfortunately, running Ethernet on the floor isn't going to work anymore. The stud in the middle ...

Question for electricians. lighting/wiring over kitchen island

Hello. Question. I have lighting that is capped over my island. So right now it's set up to have just one pendant light. I want to have 2 additional pendant lights which would require running wires for 2 more spots. What would be the cost? I just need an idea of the cost and the work. This is what I...

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hot tub wiring question

Hey im prepping my platform deck for a hot tub, and im trying to determine best location to run the wire. just wondering if anyone knows what the code is/, I know it requires a shutoff/gfci outside the house, does that need to be more then 10 feet away from the tub? and can it be say 20 feet away? a...

Decoupling of fuse box wiring cover

Think this is cause for concern? It looks like the cover for fuse box wires. Got the car used last month, 2017 RX350, comprehensive warranty good until Nov 2020. please share your thoughts.

Wiring for new home

We have a wiring appointment coming up for our new home. What must have items are recommended? I’m going to get the standard wiring for the tv and routing all the cables, speaker wires to a central location for a media box. I have ...

How Deep to Bury Low Voltage Wiring

Hello. Would like to install some low voltage landscape lighting. Can someone please tell me how deep does the 12V wiring need to be buried underground to meet code in Ontario? Thanks in advance to anyone trying to help.

Wiring and adding a ceiling fan? electrician cost + recommendations

I'm looking to add a ceiling fan and wire it to an existing switch in a kids room. I could have done a DIY but given my size I'm not too keen on getting into the attic and doing this.What might an electrician charge for this? Any recommendations are also welcome, this is in Meadowvale, Mississauga

Wiring Question - Leviton Countdown Timer on 3-Way Circuit

... be used in conjunction with a Leviton switch (VP0SR). Is this true or are they trying to get you to buy more of their stuff? Second question is wiring in the bathroom. I think I've identified the Line Hot and Line Neutral wires on the existing switch. I assume the other two black wires are the ...

Attic Wiring

... around? We are topping up our attic insulation this year. When the contractor was inspecting the attic and estimating, he questioned some wiring and is understandably concerned about covering it with insulation. See the image below. I've done my own investigation and this is LV wiring ...

Exterior Electrical Wiring to Patio (Ontario)

... project (granular this year, concrete or patio stones next). Can I run a 1/2" PVC conduit under my base so that once we do get to the wiring stage, wires can simply be run through the conduit to the required spots? Would I have any issues if I open an permit with ESA once the conduit ...

Quick help on bath fan timer wiring

Gfci plug on left, fan switch middle, light on right. I figure I wire existing switch bottom 2 wires to new switch black and then new switch red to existing switch top single black? And then ground to box. Is this correct?

Wiring a light, it doesn't work, lol

So I have a junction box. I have put an outlet on one side, works no problem. I ran a black to the bottom of the light switch and ran the top of the switch to the black on a light. I ran the white from the box to the light. It turned on once and hasn't worked since. It does not turn on!!!!!!!!! What...

Need help with Wiring .....Honeywell to Nest

... from her old honeywell thermostat to a Nest. i have intstalled a few Nests over the past years and they are relatively easy once you get the wiring configuration right. This particular config is giving me a hard time as It has 8 wires. So am hoping someone with knowledge and experience here ...

Furnace interlock wiring

Shucking external hard drives and wiring

I seen some videos and discussions about shucking WD Elements and Easystores external hard drives. In the discussions some posters mentioned using kapton tape to cover the 3rd pin of the hard drive, if the computer does not recognize the HD, instead of using a molex to sata cable because of fire haz...

Thoughts on this wiring job?

... me, this looks like a poor choice when there are smaller unused grommets/plugs available. The area they chose to pass through looks like the major wiring artery from the battery to the interior fuse box. I'm a little disappointed they would choose to f**k with it. What are your thoughts?

Electrical Wiring or Bulb issue?

... Canadian Tire that the bulbs are not reliable, but I am wondering if it is really the issue with the bulb, or it's the issue with the electrical wiring?