
Stephen Lagueux
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bootleg ground. Observation, concerns and question
Stephen Lagueux replied to Stephen Lagueux's topic in Electrical Forum
I know, I know, I misunderstood the concept [:-banghea and got carried away..... arghhhhhh. now looking for a hole to crawl in.... Click to Enlarge 30.33 KB -
I checked a few receptacles today for bootleg grounding in a 1974 home and found a few as seen on the pictures. I even got a 120 reading when checked the screw just for the heck of it (second pic). I also checked the range and dryer receptacles. As expected, I got the 240 v. reading when I checked the 2 lines and 120 v. when checked seperatly with the neutral. Where it gets interresting is, I also got a 120 v. reading when I checked the lines with the ground. Now, the way to get this reading is if the ground conductor is bonded with the neutral in the panel or, the receptacles were p
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thanks for the link John, I appreciate.
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For the Cannucks out there, I can't find anything in the Canadian Building Code for brick support (lenghtwise). Anything? How about on the US side, what does the code say? Click to Enlarge 56.46 KB
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I was told by the actual owner that the previous owner used to use this closet as a wine seller and this was some kind of climate control system. Ever seen one of those? Click to Enlarge 35.62 KB
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25 amp max. sticker?? Stupid question but, huh!!
Stephen Lagueux replied to Stephen Lagueux's topic in Electrical Forum
I guess it would make sense to limit the breaker size next to the main. I'll try to contact siemens just to see what they say about it. Thanks guys. -
100 amps Siemens sub panel. Beside its obvious informational role, this 25 amp. max sticker right next and, pointing to the 100 amp main breaker makes me wonder which one should'nt be there, the sticker or the breaker?? What say you? [:-banghea Click to Enlarge 45.77 KB
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Descriptive Phrase Needed
Stephen Lagueux replied to Mike Lamb's topic in Open Discussion Forum (Chit-Chat)
I'll simply state the facts in the report. But on site, talking to my client, I'll tell them that it was done on a friday afternoon by someone wanting to learn... -
Just found this link on mechanical roof fasteners. looks pretty much like the picture, made from Firestone Tire and rubber Co. http://www.google.com/patents/EP0276708B1?cl=en