Electrical

What does ac stand for? AC stands for ‘alternating current’ which means the current constantly changes direction. It’s better for transporting current over long distances, which is why we use it fo…

How long does a home inspection take? A home inspection can cost between $200 and $500 depending on the property location, the inspector, the size of the home and the scope of the inspection. An av…

What wire is needed for 15 amps? Most circuits and devices in a home are rated as 15-amp or 20-amp. 14-gauge AWG wire is the smallest allowed for the permanent wiring of a circuit.

What size wire for 100 amp service? A 100 A sub-panel requires a two-pole 100 A breaker – 3-3-3-5 copper SER cable – (#3 AWG wire for the hot wires and a #5 AWG for the ground). For a subpanel, you…

What size wire for an air cleaner? Air cleaners that operate on 120VAC generally require 14-2 wire size and a 10 amp breaker.  24 volt air cleaners like the Reme Halo come with a 120/208/240VAC tra…

What size wire for 3.5 ton ac? A 3.5 ton ac unit, or 42,000 btu draw an average of 30-40 amps and require a size 8 or 10 AWG wire size.  Make sure that the wire is UL rated, which can be used both …