4-Wire Hookup for GE Electric Stove

Hooking up the power cord for my new GE stove (4-wire hookup). This is the electrical diagram on the back panel:.Curious, what might be meant by Cut Ground Link? Does it want me to hook it up and then actually cut it for some reason?!.Also, why would it say Black or Red Wire? Could they really be interchangeable? Thanks for any help here!.Update.Here is my wiring before I put the panel back on, please let me know if anything looks wrong or off!.Question from user hotmeatballsoup at .stackexchange.com.Answer:Answer from user at .stackexchan . . . [More]

4-Wire Hookup for GE Electric Stove

Hooking up the power cord for my new GE stove (4-wire hookup). This is the electrical diagram on the back panel:.Curious, what might be meant by Cut Ground Link? Does it want me to hook it up and then actually cut it for some reason?!.Also, why would it say Black or Red Wire? Could they really be interchangeable? Thanks for any help here!.Update.Here is my wiring before I put the panel back on, please let me know if anything looks wrong or off!.Question from user hotmeatballsoup at .stackexchange.com.Answer:Answer from user at .stackexchan . . . [More]

Small adjustment or fix to a toilet float to fix constant draining?

Two days ago and previously the sink worked properly. Yesterday I noticed it was continuing to drain after a flush [through the drain pipe in purple]. The reason is that the actuator [in red] does not get lifted/float properly. A fix [but needed after every flush] is to simply lift the actuator [pictured in purple ] a little and let go.This problem does not seem to be addressable via that screw on the actuator. Instead maybe some part of the broader mechanism is a little 'tight', causing the actuator/float to stick? What can be done to f . . . [More]

Small adjustment or fix to a toilet float to fix constant draining?

Two days ago and previously the sink worked properly. Yesterday I noticed it was continuing to drain after a flush [through the drain pipe in purple]. The reason is that the actuator [in red] does not get lifted/float properly. A fix [but needed after every flush] is to simply lift the actuator [pictured in purple ] a little and let go.This problem does not seem to be addressable via that screw on the actuator. Instead maybe some part of the broader mechanism is a little 'tight', causing the actuator/float to stick? What can be done to f . . . [More]

Can I use a leveling compound over this glue?

I have a large basement in a split level 1960s home with old 12 x 12 linoleum (likely asbestos) tiles on concrete slab. The total area is around 450 SF. I would like to put in a slate tile floor, ideally by leveling the floor then using Ditra. The linoleum tiles come up very easily without much fuss, so I don't mind donning a respirator and bagging them up for proper disposal. What worries me is the glue underneath, which also likely has asbestos in it. Can I encapsulate it or cover it with a leveling compound? I need to level dips and i . . . [More]

Can I use a leveling compound over this glue?

I have a large basement in a split level 1960s home with old 12 x 12 linoleum (likely asbestos) tiles on concrete slab. The total area is around 450 SF. I would like to put in a slate tile floor, ideally by leveling the floor then using Ditra. The linoleum tiles come up very easily without much fuss, so I don't mind donning a respirator and bagging them up for proper disposal. What worries me is the glue underneath, which also likely has asbestos in it. Can I encapsulate it or cover it with a leveling compound? I need to level dips and i . . . [More]

Is it normal for acrylic caulk to dissolve?

I didn't want to purchase a new shower door kit as we plan on remodeling the bathroom in the next five or so years, so I had to deal with the horrible old existing sliding doors and track. The bottom track is not just an edge with a small guide for the hanging doors; it has two tracks that run it's entire length. It is a pain to clean as the shower enclosure is not quite level, so water accumulates on the low side. Below is an image similar to the style of bottom track:. I drilled an additional drain hole to allow more water out near . . . [More]

Is it normal for acrylic caulk to dissolve?

I didn't want to purchase a new shower door kit as we plan on remodeling the bathroom in the next five or so years, so I had to deal with the horrible old existing sliding doors and track. The bottom track is not just an edge with a small guide for the hanging doors; it has two tracks that run it's entire length. It is a pain to clean as the shower enclosure is not quite level, so water accumulates on the low side. Below is an image similar to the style of bottom track:. I drilled an additional drain hole to allow more water out near . . . [More]

Should laundry equipment be internally braced for long-distance travel?

We are moving from New Zealand to Australia. We have Miele Washing Machine and Dryer. When you buy these appliances, they come with bits to stop movement during transportation. I haven't kept them. Or, I have kept them but I don't know what they look like. They will be going on a ship across an ocean which will induce a lot of movement and jerks. Qs: Is it necessary to brace the innards of either appliance for such a travel? Question from user Rohit Gupta at stackexchange. Answer: If loading the machines into a personal-size . . . [More]

Should laundry equipment be internally braced for long-distance travel?

We are moving from New Zealand to Australia. We have Miele Washing Machine and Dryer. When you buy these appliances, they come with bits to stop movement during transportation. I haven't kept them. Or, I have kept them but I don't know what they look like. They will be going on a ship across an ocean which will induce a lot of movement and jerks. Qs: Is it necessary to brace the innards of either appliance for such a travel? Question from user Rohit Gupta at stackexchange. Answer: If loading the machines into a personal-size . . . [More]

Can I just use wire capped neutral for a smart switch?

I am a DIYer and have a single pole switch which I’m swapping out for a smart single pole switch. Since the previous one was a dumb switch it doesn’t connect a neutral as it has no need for a circuit but has What looks like 3 neutral wires spliced together and capped. Would it be ok and up to code to unsplice and take any of those neutral wires to use for the switch recapping the remaining two? Question from user Bee at .tackexchange. Answer: All those neutrals should stay tied together. What you can do is add a sh . . . [More]

Can I just use wire capped neutral for a smart switch?

I am a DIYer and have a single pole switch which I’m swapping out for a smart single pole switch. Since the previous one was a dumb switch it doesn’t connect a neutral as it has no need for a circuit but has What looks like 3 neutral wires spliced together and capped. Would it be ok and up to code to unsplice and take any of those neutral wires to use for the switch recapping the remaining two? Question from user Bee at .tackexchange. Answer: All those neutrals should stay tied together. What you can do is add a sh . . . [More]

Spray Foam Near Recessed Lights

I'm about to install new canless recessed lights, but before drilling into the attic, I wanted to close a gap between an old ceiling and the new strapped ceiling to prevent any mice from getting inside so I used a low-expanding foam. After I did it, I realized this could pose a fire hazard. Did I make a dumb mistake and is there a way I could remedy it? Thanks for any help. Question from user Chester at stackexchange. Answer: That foam plug will need to be removed simply because there is no room to place the light and driv . . . [More]

Spray Foam Near Recessed Lights

I'm about to install new canless recessed lights, but before drilling into the attic, I wanted to close a gap between an old ceiling and the new strapped ceiling to prevent any mice from getting inside so I used a low-expanding foam. After I did it, I realized this could pose a fire hazard. Did I make a dumb mistake and is there a way I could remedy it? Thanks for any help. Question from user Chester at stackexchange. Answer: That foam plug will need to be removed simply because there is no room to place the light and driv . . . [More]

Is cellulose, blown-in insulation compostable?

I have excess cellulose / blown-in insulation. Can I compost that in my backyard, as it is essentially wood? I do not plan on using it for composting with plants that produce vegetables or fruit. While I could repurpose it, I prefer working with rigid foam, fiberglass, on the expanding foam. The cellulose is at least 15 years old. Would it have been common place for it to be treated with chemicals then render it unsafe for composting? Question from user John Doe at stackexchange. Answer: Maybe! Sorry it's not a more definite . . . [More]

Is cellulose, blown-in insulation compostable?

I have excess cellulose / blown-in insulation. Can I compost that in my backyard, as it is essentially wood? I do not plan on using it for composting with plants that produce vegetables or fruit. While I could repurpose it, I prefer working with rigid foam, fiberglass, on the expanding foam. The cellulose is at least 15 years old. Would it have been common place for it to be treated with chemicals then render it unsafe for composting? Question from user John Doe at stackexchange. Answer: Maybe! Sorry it's not a more definite . . . [More]

Cleanest way to remove and patch holes from this unused satellite dish on side of house?

We have a satellite dish attached to the side of the house from the previous owner, and it's unused. As it's sort of an eyesore, we'd like to remove it. What is the best way to do this? It seems straight-forward to get it off the wall (it's at head-level), but what should we do with the holes left behind? I'm not sure what the composition of the siding is, or the composition of what is beyond the siding. What's the appropriate product for filling that hole? Also, the cable goes up under the gutter into the attic above th . . . [More]

Cleanest way to remove and patch holes from this unused satellite dish on side of house?

We have a satellite dish attached to the side of the house from the previous owner, and it's unused. As it's sort of an eyesore, we'd like to remove it. What is the best way to do this? It seems straight-forward to get it off the wall (it's at head-level), but what should we do with the holes left behind? I'm not sure what the composition of the siding is, or the composition of what is beyond the siding. What's the appropriate product for filling that hole? Also, the cable goes up under the gutter into the attic above th . . . [More]

Wiring NEMA 14-50 plugs for loads that do not use Neutral

I am adding a cable to connect Tesla Gen-3 Wall Connector to a NEMA 14-50 outlet using a NEMA 14-50 plug. NEMA 14-50 outlet supplies four wires - Neutral, Ground and two Hots. Tesla Wall Connector, on the other hand, needs only three wires - Ground and two Hots. Is it allowed to leave the Neutral pin open inside the NEMA 14-50 plug? If it is not allowed or not desirable, what should I do about it? Question from user Sergey Kalinichenko at stackexchange. Answer: That is fine. Just because the 14-50 socket offers both hots and neut . . . [More]

Wiring NEMA 14-50 plugs for loads that do not use Neutral

I am adding a cable to connect Tesla Gen-3 Wall Connector to a NEMA 14-50 outlet using a NEMA 14-50 plug. NEMA 14-50 outlet supplies four wires - Neutral, Ground and two Hots. Tesla Wall Connector, on the other hand, needs only three wires - Ground and two Hots. Is it allowed to leave the Neutral pin open inside the NEMA 14-50 plug? If it is not allowed or not desirable, what should I do about it? Question from user Sergey Kalinichenko at stackexchange. Answer: That is fine. Just because the 14-50 socket offers both hots and neut . . . [More]