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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: JK
I dont know if we have any electricians or collectors with an electrical background, but thought I'd give it a try: |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: barrysloate
That's about the most off topic question I think we've ever had...and I have trouble changing a light bulb, so sorry but I can't help. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Cobby33
How many Vintage card geeks does it take to change a light bulb? |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: jackgoodman
Cobby you beat me by 4 minutes. D#@$###m. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Tim James
Four ,three to a determine the cost of the bulb, one to screw it in . |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Jeff Lichtman
Josh, I'll call down to the handyman or super on call in my building; you'll have to tip him though. (NYC humor) |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Tim James
Let me know if you have any problems hanging pictures ! |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: JK
I knew I'd be getting close to the most off topic question ever, but I figure its my first in 3 years, so Im due. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Cobby33
Sorry Jack- Been waiting for this opportunity for some time |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: JK
Man, what a bunch of comedians. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: JK
Cobby - I'll send you one of our billing #s. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Joann
I don't know jack about electricity. But I do know that it takes more than four collectors to change a light bulb. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Tim James
This could easily surpass the " mega thread " !! |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Judge Dred (Fred)
Why don't you just replace the switch with a "like" (similar) switch? |
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Posted By: barrysloate
I think there is an episode of the Three Stooges where they get jobs as electricians...if you can get a hold of it you might get some valuable tips. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Joe D.
First... see what kind of switch you have there now (*if you are comfortable/know how to do this). |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: JK
Thanks - I know how to change out the switch - just never had one until we moved into this house that had three switches controlling the same light. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Tony Andrea
Hey JK - This might help. A 3 way electrical switch and 4 way electrical switch can be confusing to understand. A 3 way electrical switch installation is done to control a light from two different places. A 4 way switch is used with a 3 way switch for three or more control spots. Tony |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: JK
Barry - already rented that episode - unfortunately, it was not detailed enough. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Brad Green
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: JK
Thanks Tony - I thought it was something like that. So, let me ask you this (if you know). If I will ultimately be replaceing all three switches controlling the bank of lights, do I need 3 four-way switches or two three-way switches and one four-way switch (or should I just pony up for an electrician)? |
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Posted By: Mike
Actually, it just takes two collectors to change it. One to change the bulb and the other to say " It must have been a PSA bulb, because if it was an SGC bulb it would never have gone out". |
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Posted By: Brad Green
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Posted By: JK
Thanks Brad - that's exactly what I needed. |
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Posted By: Tony Andrea
JK - Tony |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Mark Burke
most likely, you have two 3-way switches and one 4-way in between. the easiest way to do it is just replace the switch you take out with an exact replica and place the wires in the same place as the ones you remove to take out the old switch. Of course, it will be easy to spot the replica, especially by people on this forum. take the switch you remove to home depot and ask them to give you a match. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Dan Kravitz
You would use a 4 way switch. A 4 way switch controls 3 switches and the fixture, a 3 way switch would control 2 switches and a fixture. If you have a dimmer on one that would be the master and the only one that could control the dimmer option. You will need to turn off the circuit breaker (unless you know what you are doing) because all switches are live unlike a fixture that is not because it is controled by the switch. It's only 110v so don't worry about the shock, just make sure you are not standing in water. I am a licensed contractor in Chicago. Good luck Dan |
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Posted By: Tim James
You guys just kill me, I knew there was a reason that I kept coming back here !! |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: barrysloate
Josh- in the Three Stooges episode I think Moe turns on a light switch and the shower goes on...I'm glad somebody on the board can help you. If you left it up to me I would start a fire! |
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Posted By: JK
Thanks all - I think Ive got what I need now. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Tim James
Hey ! Just make sure you don't have any vintage cards in you other hand .They might come back as "AUTH" !! |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Glen V
Have a friend help you, then you can do this: |
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Posted By: Tim James
That's what I'm talkin' about !!! |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Alan
Josh - |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Dan Koteles
B) Did I win the million dollars ?!?!? |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Dave
I'm a little late to this post, so I won't actually give much of an answer. I actually am an electrical engineer, but that doesn't mean I've ever been taught in any school about things like house wires. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: anthony
sorry, you're all wrong on this... |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: ramram
Ok, civil engineer here, so not much help, but....I have to throw out my gear-head joke now. If easily offended, don't read on. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Al C.risafulli
Six. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: JK
Since everyone is waiting anxiously to find out the results, I have replaced all the switches (no bad ones - just going with a different style than came with the house) without an electrician and more importantly, without electrocuting myself. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: Joann
Hahahaha. Al - that one is priceless. Good laugh to start out my day. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: barrysloate
Josh- just out of curiosity: you are an attorney and I assume as such have a pretty heavy workload. How do you have the time and energy to rewire your house until 2:15 AM (time of your last post). Do you ever sleep? |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: JK
Barry, |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: S Gross
True story: |
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Posted By: JK
That is pretty damn funny. |
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O/T - Any electricians (or electrical engineers) out there? Simple question for you . . .
Posted By: barrysloate
I'm going to guess that somehow the blender was left on and that outlet wasn't working until you repaired it; otherwise, it is like that Three Stooges bit- turn on the light switch and the shower goes on! |
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