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Old 10-13-2014, 11:42 AM
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Default What did you do without your Cub Cadet today?

It seems like more often then not lately I'm on the outside looking in at the "what did you do with your cub today" thread. So I thought I'd switch it up and share the project I did today (over the weekend) instead of working on my cubs. What are you guys up to?

I removed a leaky 60 yr old double basin concrete utility tub and installed new shutoffs and plumbed in a new utility sink. I figured I would dryloc behind the sink while it wasn't there since coating the basement walls is also on the list.

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Your next project should move the outlet away from the sink, or put a gfci on it, unless it is aready is.
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Old 10-13-2014, 02:21 PM
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Your right it should be, I'll add it to the list. The breaker box is 1.5' to the left, you actually had to reach over the old double sink to get to box. I kept this over to right so I could get 36" clear in front of the breaker box. Getting there one electrical code violation at a time.

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Getting there one electrical code violation at a time.

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Around here, I've helped remodel my share of homes. An old farming community, and most old houses were obviously built by the owner. Some weren't. But, it hasn't really been that many years ago that there was not code. Anyway.... I've takes lots of old wiring and plumbing out where the electrical system of the house was grounded to the steel water lines. I don't know why, but that always seemed like a bad idea. I guess, for all practical purposes, it should blow a fuse immediately. But, what if........


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Thanks Jon!

It's still code to ground the electrical system to the water system, even gas lines coming in from the street. The idea is that if they are all connected, it removes the ability for a voltage difference to occur. Voltage difference can lead to sparks, sparks can make heat, heat can make fire. Also the metal pipes that travel outside of the house act as an earth ground for the whole system. Connecting electricity to water and gas is counterintuitive, but it's actually safer.

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Connecting electricity to water and gas is counterintuitive, but it's actually safer.

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That's what I always heard too! Just disconcerting.
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I work in the water industry. It sucks when you go to pull a water to service the line and you get bit. Majority of our system now is grounded at the house. Every once in a while you'll get a jolt.
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