"Si hortum in bibliotheca habes, nihil deerit." [If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need] Marcus Tullius Cicero in Ad Familiares IX, 4, to Varro.
“It’s said war—war never changes. Men do, through the roads they walk. And this road—has reached its end.”
Some people age like fine wine. I aged like milk … sour and chunky.
Some places need to be wild
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"Si hortum in bibliotheca habes, nihil deerit." [If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need] Marcus Tullius Cicero in Ad Familiares IX, 4, to Varro.
Some people age like fine wine. I aged like milk … sour and chunky.
Nails are sold by the pound, that makes sense.
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"Study books and observe nature; if they do not agree, throw away the books." ~ William A. Albrecht
Some places need to be wild
Argue for your limitations and they are yours forever.
Permies is world wide - remember that standards are different in different countries, particularly the number of watts and amps in a typical outlet. There's plenty of information in building codes and manuals, so learn what you're getting into and stay safe.However, it's important to note here that it's not the type of building that determines the wire gauge, but the ampacity of the circuit breaker that it's connected to.
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That said, years ago, I helped my sister with some simple re-wiring - replaced outlets and light fixtures - and I had clear directions and followed it like a cookbook. Again, I had respect for dealing with something potentially dangerous.
I admit, there are people I know who I think I'd prefer *never* touched a wire, but I'm also aware of supposed professionals who cut corners to the point of dangerous, inspectors who didn't do their job, and governments who put in poor rules that caused problems (aluminum wiring in Ont back in the 1980's or so without looking at the possible consequences).
Step one is to get oneself educated as to the options. Creighton Samuels wrote:Permies is world wide - remember that standards are different in different countries, particularly the number of watts and amps in a typical outlet. There's plenty of information in building codes and manuals, so learn what you're getting into and stay safe.However, it's important to note here that it's not the type of building that determines the wire gauge, but the ampacity of the circuit breaker that it's connected to.
When in doubt, doubt the doubt.
Most normal 110v circuits (normal in NA) and 15 or 30 amps will not kill you unless you have a pacemaker or something on board. It will give you a nasty zap and you will say bad words but that's about the extent of actually contacting the current (aka angry pixies) Even 240v at a low amperage will hurt but once you start looking at 50amp or higher circuits, then it's dangerous. Make sure you have the right tools and know the safety procedures
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