Outdoor Wiring

Here is a great example of what happens when outdoor wiring is done with indoor devices, boxes, wire etc. Here it is easy to see water damage, as well as lots of corrosion and insects. It is important to use U.F. cable when wiring anything that may be exposed to rain or sun. Liquid tight flexible conduit may also be used, as well as E.M.T. As for the devices, they must be installed within an outdoor cover, and it is a good idea to use GFCI receptacles. The boxes must be liquid tight. There is no doubt that over time anything will corrode and get infested with bugs, but this will quickly if indoor products are used outside.

Great Electrical Store in Durham!

I went to Lowe's and Home Depot for a fan and vanity light for my mini bathroom remodel, and I left disappointed. The products were too expensive not to be perfect. My friend recommended Pine State Electric & Lighting Center in Durham. The address is 937 Washington St, and their phone number is 919 - 682 - 9258. The store hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
I walked in and told them what I wanted. They found a fan that was the perfect size for $20 and a vanity light that was simple, nice and the exact length for $50. These prices were half of what I found at the enormous warehouse stores, and the quality was much better. They also have a room full of decorative lighting and great customer service.

Bathroom Fans

I'm visiting my family in Durham, NC and I am really excited about the mini bathroom remodel I've started. One part of the remodel is replacing the old fan that has not worked in many years. I checked the voltage and the wiring is fine. The fan I am looking at is the Broan 70 CFM ultra silent ventilation fan from Lowe's. It will be quiet which is very important to me. I'll keep you posted.

Headed Back to Durham!

I leave this tuesday for Durham. I'll be there for three weeks, doing small electrical jobs, yoga at the Y, and hangin out with all my people.