Power point cover replacement
Natalie Blake
5 years ago
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Natalie Blake
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Replacing hard wired smoke alarm with battery powered
Comments (15)I'm no electrical expert but it seems you have a couple of choices. If the alarm had its own breaker, you could either leave it shut off, or actually disconnect its feed wire at the breaker box. If it's on the same circuit as lights or outlets, obviously that's not going to work. In that case, you could find where it's fed from (a nearby light fixture for example?) and disconnect the wire there. Or, you could install a ceiling box and cap off the wires inside it. This might be a good idea in the event that a future inspection picks up the fact that there is no hard wired alarm, or if a future owner wants to install one. I can't vouch for any of those ideas as far as meeting code. You can always call your local building permitting office and ask them what's OK to do in your situation....See MorePower supply replacement
Comments (11)It surely won't hurt to have a larger power supply. You do need to be careful, some manufacturers computers won't except a Standard Power Supply. I have a Dell sitting in my Repair Room that will only except a certain Power Supply. I have however worked on a number of manufactured computers and had no problem replacing with a standard power supply, just check your measurements against theirs. Also make sure that the picture of the back where you would screw it in matches the back on the psu you're looking at! Here is a Link for a 430w PSU that's $10 cheaper after a Rebate. Corsair CX430m 430w BTW, it's offered by a company most of us are familiar with!...See MoreLooking for a replacement power relay
Comments (76)OP here. Since the small oven OEM relay was fine, I swapped it to the big oven. My small oven is now running on the bad relay, giving me the bottom element only. As stated above, an AC relay that costs just a few bucks works fine as a replacement for the GE OEM relay except for the issue described about a fluttering signal from the thermostat causing the hard closing "Click" of the AC relay to make an obnoxious clatter until the thermostat signal settles down after a few seconds. Got me to thinking if my OEM relays go out, I'd try an electronic relay with a delay/timer feature. If I'm right, the relay would be activated the moment the thermostat sends signal voltage and even if that signal flutters off and on, the relay won't actually close until the delay period I set (say, 10 seconds), is reached. By that time, the thermostat will have settled down and be sending a constant signal and all should be good. Just a thought....See MoreReplaced an old exterior junction box then three circuits lost power
Comments (16)^You are the exception DavidR. I was coming from the point of view of the average DIY'er when it comes to electrical, plumbing and HVAC. I happen to be in S Fl where a/c is more common than heat. Also in an area where even if you are replacing the a/c system with a like system, a permit has to be pulled and signed off by the inspector. I see too many DIY's that don't do the extensive research you do. I'm a Realtor so I see it at the point of sale and you wouldn't believe how many people patch in inappropriate electrical work or rig up plumbing! I agree, if you are working on your own home that you occupy, and have extensive knowledge it makes a difference. However, I must mention in our area we have an inspection report (called a 4-point report) that is required by the insurance companies (here) if a home is more than 25 years (IIRC) old. The requirements were 30 years, but the insurance companies have tightened the guidelines and have an extensive form with photos that is required. The 4 points are: roof, hvac, plumbing and electrical. The inspector has to check the permits for each home showing the last update - or the update doesn't count as far as the insurance company is concerned. Naturally here, if your roof is a shingle roof and it is older than 20 years - you aren't getting insurance except for special extremely expensive coverage. I sell homes of all ages. It is not uncommon for the insurance co to require electrical panel box changes, electrical wire changes, HWH changes, roof replacements and more. Or the buyer can't get insurance at all. It is brutal. That is one very common reason I highly suggest licensed professionals that will pull a permit to do the work for which they are hired. It probably is different in your area but many of my answers stem from practical experience as an owner, a landlord and/or Realtor selling other properties and the impact of these changes as they relate to getting somewhat reasonable HO insurance policies. You may or may not have a similar requirement in your area. We also have wind mitigation reports - but I know that is unusual for the US as it is hurricane windstorm related. I only go by my direct experience. :)...See MoreNatalie Blake
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