Electrical Ques. If I can help someone I will... - Page 27

ganjagoddess · #**261** 07-08-2008, 09:44 PM

On the right top of each post there are these little scales, kinda like the scales of justice.

Click it, and a box will pop up...

spark1 · #**262** 07-09-2008, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ganjagoddess

Its not really advisable to to advise to trim down #6 or #8 wire to fit into receps or smaller guaged breakers. You really shouldnt even use a Pigtail...

Sorry.

Can you give me the reference in the NEC ?

ganjagoddess · #**263** 07-09-2008, 04:59 AM

No reference, I was saying its not advisable to try to shove 6awg or 8awg into a 20 amp breaker, actually there might be a code in there about that in specific but Im not gonna go find it.

Thats Why I didnt +rep you, then you said "hey how come I dont get Rep"

Now you have your answer.

spark1 · #**264** 07-09-2008, 05:33 AM

I was actually referring to the people whom I have helped,when I mentioned getting rep.
"hmmmm and I never get rep" would be the actual quote.
Enjoy your thread.

ganjagoddess · #**265** 07-09-2008, 06:07 AM

Ok, sorry if I came off a bitch. thought you were talking to me.

Ne ways here some Rep love for you....

bryant228 · #**266** 07-09-2008, 08:28 AM

Good thread and poster to keep on hand. Thank you very much for your offer to help with elec questions. Just imagine the fires that you have helped avoid.

B4 Time · #**267** 07-09-2008, 08:38 AM

+ rep for all who helped me...
Thanks again

BigBudBalls · #**268** 07-09-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ganjagoddess

No reference, I was saying its not advisable to try to shove 6awg or 8awg into a 20 amp breaker, actually there might be a code in there about that in specific but Im not gonna go find it.

Thats Why I didnt +rep you, then you said "hey how come I dont get Rep"

Now you have your answer.

you probably won't find any code about over sizing the wire from a breaker. The job of the breaker is to protect the wiring and thats it. (Since the wiring it in general in side of walls or in conduit) The NEC code doesn't care at all what you plug into the outlet. It only goes to the outlet. After that its up to the idiot pluggin something into it.

The NEC code is up for change. If its passed, all new outlets are gonna be big bucks. ($6-10 compared to now at $1) So buy outlets now.

4maggio · #**269** 07-09-2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorenzo08

hah... not sure about them, but I was joking about it. I try to keep jokes like that obvious so no one tries it. also been trying to help keep people safe, but try not to be pushy or step on toes.

how do you give rep anyway? I haven't seen a button for it.

Lorenzo I give you rep (ah!) for asking that question.
Who knew?! I smoke pot.. sometimes I overlook things! scales!? Who knew?

Thanks... now I have to go back and rep a buncha good people. Really!

But what is it? Rep? What does one gain....? Reputation.. I get that part.. but
is there a promotion..
whats the advantage of rep.. I guess, is what I'd like to know.

If I were to 'disaprove" does that take away rep?

Is there a "rep giving" thread? only half kidding.. Is there anything else I'm missing?

BigBudBalls · #**270** 07-09-2008, 06:10 PM

It give validation to the person's advice.