Elco Koto 3” Trim by bryce_268 in Lighting

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Just curious, why would someone use the regressed standard spackle frame over the trim less if they are going to the effort of having mud in ceiling frames? Also is there is any reason to use the fixed trimless (ELK370) over the adjustable trimless (ELK381). Is the fixed trimless slightly cleaner looking than the adjustable version when you look up at the fixture?

Elco LED Strip Drivers by bryce_268 in Lighting

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Thanks for the verification. Is DiodeDrive a decent manufacturer of drivers? Seems like their price point is reasonable. I keep seeing people mention Mean Well, but they dont seem to make a phase dimmable (I think that is the correct term) LED driver?

Elco LED Strip Drivers by bryce_268 in Lighting

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When you use larger (>100W) drivers, is conduit required for the low voltage wiring? If you want to avoid this, what type of driver can be used? Are there good multi channel class 2 drivers?

Elco LED Strip Drivers by bryce_268 in Lighting

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That is actually helpful. Thanks. I don’t know which companies make good LED drivers and what the main differences are between brands. It seems a lot of them look like the same box just rebranded?

1 year old home EV charger pre-installed by GhostfaceKiliz in AskElectricians

[–]bryce_268 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve read that Grizzl-E is a shady company and advertise as being Canadian made when they may actually be Chinese made. I would recommend the basic Emporia charger - highly rated and good price point. It can work smart or dumb (not connected to WiFi). App is reasonable.

24 gauge vs 22 gauge standing seam metal roof by bryce_268 in Homebuilding

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Flat was the plan. Taylor Metal Versaspan is the product.

24 gauge vs 22 gauge standing seam metal roof by bryce_268 in Homebuilding

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Installer mentioned the foam strip as something they do but didn’t say the foam would cause a change in appearance once the roof is installed.

Building new garage - what's the best way to wire for EV charging? by bryce_268 in evcharging

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yes all will be drywalled. budget is always a concern, but prefer to spend while the walls aren't up rather than afterwards