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  • I just bought 3 replacement honeywell thermostats. The new

    I just bought 3 replacement honeywell thermostats. The new ones are 4 wired. The old ones are 2 wired. How do I deal with this?
    JA: I'll do all I can to help. How long have you been dealing with this?
    Customer: Just today.
    JA: Do you plan on doing the work yourself?
    Customer: I've got a gentleman here doing the electrical work.
    JA: How old is the system in question? And have you consulted an electrician yet?
    Customer: House built in 1984
    JA: Anything else we should know to help you best?
    Customer: Would just like to know if the 4 wire can be used on a 2 wire Oh dang... I didnt realize there was a fee. So sorry!
  • I need to make an adapter to go from my 4 wire conector to a

    I need to make an adapter to go from my 4 wire conector to a 3 way plug for my 230 volt table saw. It has been suggest to use the neutral wire to the ground terminal on the 3 prong plug
    JA: I'll do all I can to help. How long have you been dealing with this?
    Customer: just today
    JA: Do you plan on doing the work yourself?
    Customer: yes. I have 10-3 with ground and the two plugs
    JA: Anything else we should know to help you best?
    Customer: nope just this
  • I purchased a 30 gal 3hp compressor from TSC that had been

    I purchased a 30 gal 3hp compressor from TSC that had been dropped and the electric motor damaged at a very good discount. I replaced the electric motor and the compressor seemed to run fine. It started blowing oil out of the vent indicating some kind of pressure in the casing. Questio1: does it matter what the rotation on the compressor is? question2: What would cause this casing pressure and oil blowing out?
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