Question:

I am working on a manufactured home I bought and I needed to put a GFCI in the kitchen. I found that the receptacle had romex? wired in and out of the plug, but they were not in a box and the plug and switch had wings on the sides so they worked like a reworked box when you tighten the screws on the corners. My question is, are these special receptacles and switches and wiring?

Answer:

Manufactured home manufacturing companies commonly use the devices described above.    When AdenBecks must work on such devices we install an “old work” box and feed the wiring into the box.  After that we use standard devices such as are used in all other construction.  AdenBecks recommends using licensed and qualified electricians for this type of work.  Being electrocuted is a bad thing, as is an electrical fire.

What size of ground wire do I need to run between two ground rods?
Without getting into too many details and situations, generally, for a 200 Amp service, if you are only concerned about the wire between two ground rods, #6 Bare Stranded Copper wire will do just fine.

There are some parameters to keep in mind.  #6 Bare Stranded Copper wire must be protected.  Usually, the wire should be under 1 foot of dirt cover, or protected by some form of construction.

A #4 Bare Stranded Copper does not need the same protection and the extra money involved may be worth it if you are installing it in very rocky soil.

Keep in mind that this is a very general answer and the details of a particular job may require a different answer.

• Flickering lights

• Breakers that always trip

• Fuses that always blow

• A burning smell coming from appliances or in rooms

• Discoloured wall outlets

• Outlets that spark

• Outlets and switches that are hot to the touch

The attached article makes a strong case for regular and frequent checks of your electrical system.

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