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In article <1992Dec14.133335.21707@cs.hw.ac.uk> adrian@cs.hw.ac.uk (Adrian Hurt) writes:
>In article <519@bit.UUCP> grego@bit.UUCP (Grego Sanguinetti) writes:
>>Anybody reading sci.electronics should have more than enough basic knowlege
>>to figure out house wiring.
>
>Perhaps not - just because one subscribes to a newsgroup does not mean that one
>knows as much as the rest of the readers of that newsgroup.  Otherwise, the
>
Probably correct, but house wiring has to be one of the most rudimentary
forms of electronic circuits. One should not be affraid of it simply because
there is a governmental agency involved. One should take care and follow the
rules and have the work inspected, just as you would have a design review
at work.

In the US, most electrical inspectors (from the local building department)
are very helpfull and are available to ask questions, make suggestions,...
Also I have heard of a number of electricians that will work with the
home owner. That is a great way to learn the extra little tricks.

In the US, you don't need a special license but you do have to get a permit
and get the work inspected. I like that system. All the parts are available
at most hardware or "home improvement" stores. They even provide do it
yourself booklets.

I think it's great that Brendan took it upon himself to get a license and
wire his own home. I encourage others to do the same. It's WONDERFUL to
have the right outlets exactly where you want them! Especially in my
workshop.
>>Anyway, the color codes you described are unfortunately opposite US N.E.C.
>>codes and are therefore very dangerous to use.
>
>That's probably because Brendan, judging from the "In article ..." line, is
>in Australia.

Yup, I should have said "dangerous to use in the US". I just wanted to warn
that the codes were unfortunately different and dangerously different.

-grego (may all your service entrants be underground)
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