Jul 26, 2009 · I know the "N" stands for Nylon. By reading articles and other code sections i assume if the nylon is broken or damaged then the THHN conductor can not be used in a …

Apr 26, 2007 · We just pulled in about 5900' of 500 MCM that had Southwires new SIM PULL insulation. It was marked no lube, but at runs of 470' I wasn't taking any chance not using lube. Has anyone …

Jul 5, 2008 · I used to always specify colored cable whenever possible. Many suppliers are getting away from stocking multiple colors, so I'm pretty much stuck using marking tape now. I do like Southwire's …

Dec 30, 2007 · What do you use to terminate small gauge stranded THHN wire on circuit breakers and devices? I usually use the T&B Sta-Kons or 3M Highland crimp terminals but have also tried …

Dec 5, 2007 · Have run into a job with some dead receptacles on 1 or 2 circuits. I need to buy a circuit tracer to run them down. I have been looking at Greenlee and Amprobe, anybody have any …

COMPARING RW90 & T90/TWN75 .). In sizes #14 to #6 T90/TWN75 still has a smaller O.D. In sizes #4 and larger RW90 now has an O.D. slightly less than T90/TWN75. This may result in a smaller …

Oct 20, 2003 · QuoteThis isn't something you see every day (thank God). While remodeling our nursery room and banging popped nails deeper into the wall, I noticed the ceiling light was flickering every …

Jul 15, 2003 · Sparky, Quoteif it sparks, and this is a municipal h20 line all a G-rod to China won't help.....It will always spark in this type of isntallation because the water pipe is tied to the utility …

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Nov 28, 2007 · QuotePVC sleeve from under the house to panel on porch with 2/0 SER cable. Panel was replaced and conductors were not long enough to reach terminals in new panel. Looked …