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Old 02-25-2011, 06:01 PM   #1
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Default They wanted a cheap fixture at a servicable hieght

That was the answer i got when i asked about this one
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Old 02-25-2011, 06:02 PM   #2
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Old 02-25-2011, 06:26 PM   #4
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Should have used a keyless
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Old 02-25-2011, 06:51 PM   #5
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Box not supported.
Conduit not secured within 3' of box.
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Box not supported.
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If it's rigid or IMC don't the rules change?

(Not assuming it is either of those)
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If it's rigid or IMC don't the rules change?

(Not assuming it is either of those)
314.23(F), exceptions.
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Old 02-25-2011, 07:08 PM   #9
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314.23(F), exceptions.
I really should get a 2nd copy to keep in the house, I don't feel like running out to my car, (down the block), to get my codebook!
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Legal in Canada if that's rigid and he used the proper cover plate to hang it off the deck
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I really should get a 2nd copy to keep in the house, I don't feel like running out to my car, (down the block), to get my codebook!
Nobody really cares if you can't spout off every code article online.
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I really should get a 2nd copy to keep in the house, I don't feel like running out to my car, (down the block), to get my codebook!
Nobody really cares if you can't spout off every code article online off the top of your head.
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Nobody really cares if you can't spout off every code article online off the top of your head.
Is this one of those cases? We have a car dealer in our area, that always has 2 identical radio ads, one after the other.

His motto is : If it's worth saying....it's worth saying twice!
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314.23(F), exceptions.
I seriously doubt if it applies with hack installation.
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Seems like a wall mount would have been a better option.
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Wall mount yes no issues.....goood thinking
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Take the d*ck out of your a$$ butterscotch.
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Nobody really cares if you can't spout off every code article online off the top of your head.

If he could do that, why would he need an actual code book sitting in front of him?
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