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Brew12
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Can you post a picture of what you are dealing with?
Victoria M
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Thank you. I will post as soon as I get home.
Victoria M
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Victoria M
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Erica-Renee
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Looks like the wires have come out of that push connector. This is why i Never EVER use those with stranded wire.
A Twist wire nut would be best to remedy this, I would remove those push connectors on the other wires and replace with Traditional wire nuts as well ..
Brew12
Electrical Gru
Completely agree
Victoria M
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so do you think it came from the factory like with those or is this after market? It was a used pump.
Brew12
Electrical Gru
Probably factory stock. They are very popular with manufacturers because they are quick and easy to install.
Erica-Renee
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Yes i am seeing them more and more. I cut some off a 900.00 RANGE HOOD two days ago for the exact same reason.. They call it "QUICK CONNECT" Feature.. lol
grrrrr
ohh and I am not a electrician by trade but am a General contractor ,We do mostly Home Renovations.
Finatik
FINatik about my Tanks !
QUESTION: Would this work ??
Could I plug this GFCI plug into my regular wall outlet to create GFCI protection ????
https://www.amazon.com/TRC-90265-6-012-Shockshield-Portable-Protection/dp/B000XU5MEG
And then plug this 10 Outlet Power Tower into that GFCI plug ???
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Power-Play-P...vr_id=1497303225837&_mwBanner=1&ul_noapp=true
Could I plug this GFCI plug into my regular wall outlet to create GFCI protection ????
https://www.amazon.com/TRC-90265-6-012-Shockshield-Portable-Protection/dp/B000XU5MEG
And then plug this 10 Outlet Power Tower into that GFCI plug ???
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Power-Play-P...vr_id=1497303225837&_mwBanner=1&ul_noapp=true
Brew12
Electrical Gru
Yup, that should work. My only concern is that the GFCI device you have linked may or may not trip on a loss of power. It doesn't clearly say and both are common.
I believe this one should maintain closed on a loss of power.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OE3JHC/ref=psdc_6396124011_t1_B000XVG72G
Victoria M
5000 Club Member
Thanks for all your help Erica, and brew. Much appreciated.
OK Gents, Looking for confirmation.
I want to install an exhaust fan wired to 2 different switches in parallel.
The idea is to control it either manually or by the sensor.
Switch #1 or similar.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H3QQD64/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Switch #2 or similar
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0184PH9TM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So, what do you think?
I want to install an exhaust fan wired to 2 different switches in parallel.
The idea is to control it either manually or by the sensor.
Switch #1 or similar.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H3QQD64/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Switch #2 or similar
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0184PH9TM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So, what do you think?
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@Scurvy I have used several for my cabin you can run your power heads for hours just start your car once in a wile and let it run for ten minuets.Oh boy, i shoulda known there’s no easy answerI’ll check the battery.
blackizzz
Active Member
What could cause all T5's in a fixture to "flicker" really subtly when turned off? Two different ballasts. Bulbs fire and run correctly when they're actually turned on.
Could stray voltage cause this? and would that stray voltage be enough to get through the ballasts or would the it have to be a "leak" after the ballasts?
What kind of diagnostics can I run?
I'd appreciate any help I can get
Could stray voltage cause this? and would that stray voltage be enough to get through the ballasts or would the it have to be a "leak" after the ballasts?
What kind of diagnostics can I run?
I'd appreciate any help I can get
Brew12
Electrical Gru
I would need to know more about how you want it to operate to know if this would work.
What could cause all T5's in a fixture to "flicker" really subtly when turned off? Two different ballasts. Bulbs fire and run correctly when they're actually turned on.
Could stray voltage cause this? and would that stray voltage be enough to get through the ballasts or would the it have to be a "leak" after the ballasts?
What kind of diagnostics can I run?
I'd appreciate any help I can get
When is the last time you opened the fixture up to clean it? Especially in the area around the on/off switch?
blackizzz
Active Member
The fixture is brand new, (consulting with manufacturer, ATI, via mail, but taking time and if I could find the problem it'd speed it up a bit) on off is controlled by computer/wifi, control box hasn't been opened.
I would think Leviton would have a white paper on the device, It should be provided and they have a excellent website.
Guessing a ballast is leaking (discharging) voltage or hot & neutral is swapped, all guess'ssss good luck last thought check groundingWhat could cause all T5's in a fixture to "flicker" really subtly when turned off? Two different ballasts. Bulbs fire and run correctly when they're actually turned on.
Could stray voltage cause this? and would that stray voltage be enough to get through the ballasts or would the it have to be a "leak" after the ballasts?
What kind of diagnostics can I run?
I'd appreciate any help I can get
blackizzz
Active Member
I'd buy the leaking ballast idea straight away if it only was 2 out of 4 bulbs that were flickering, but to have 2 ballasts with the same fault seems pretty unlikely? (although possible...)
If hot and neutral were swapped, would the bulbs/ballasts function properly when they're turned on?
I'll check grounding once I have time to open the fixture up completely to access the ballasts.
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